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Gilroy Garlic Festival The Gilroy Garlic Festival is held every year on the last full weekend in July. 2007 dates - July 27 - 29. This world famous event is a one-of-a-kind gourmet food, live entertainment experience featuring exquisite arts and crafts 408-842-1625 Wineries of Santa Clara Valley When you are on vacation or business, please be sure to visit our conveniently situated wineries throughout the Valley. Daily tasting is available at most of our wineries. Many offer tours, special festivals, concerts and dinners. Several are available for picture-perfect private parties, corporate events, and weddings. Gilroy Gardens Northern California’s newest and most unique family attraction includes 75 acres of rides, theme gardens, restaurants, gift shops and 25 one-of-a-kind Circus Trees. NOW AVAILABLE - DISCOUNT GILROY GARDENS TICKETS AT THE GILROY VISITORS BUREAU 408-840-7100 Eagle Ridge Golf Club Take in the beauty of mountain ranges, natural creeks and beautiful wildlife, as you're invigorated by 18 holes of spectacular golf. The 18 hole championship golf course is designed by golf legend Johnny Miller. Clubhouse includes meeting and banquet facilities. Relaxing lounge and restaurant. 408-846-4531 Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park Northern California’s newest and most unique family attraction includes 75 acres of rides, theme gardens, restaurants, gift shops and 25 one-of-a-kind Circus Trees. 408-840-7100 Casa de Fruta Orchard Resort Taste and enjoy select fresh-off-the-farm fruits and vegetables, premium dried fruits and nuts, and unique condiments at the Fruit Stand. Taste award winning wines at Casa de Wine or satisfy your sweet tooth at Casa de Sweets. Ride Casa de Choo Choo through the scenic sites or make friends with the adorable animals in Casa de Zoo. The perfect site for family fun and relaxation. 408-842-9316 Pintello Comedy Theater Come prepared to laugh out loud as you are entertained by South County's very talented actors. For more information, email pintello@garlic.com or call 408-776-8004 Goldsmith Seeds One of the largest wholesale breeders of hybrid flower seeds in the world, they develop and produce flower seeds for seed companies and growers internationally.Visitors are welcome to view the “Field of Dreams” and the gardens are open for viewing seven days a week during daylight hours. A public restroom and a viewing tower are also available. Free group tours are given by request. 408-847-7333 Gilroy Historical Museum Learn about the Garlic Capital of the World before it received this title. The museum is open Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday from 10am-5pm (closed on Wednesday) and offers exhibits on Gilroy and the surrounding south Santa Clara Valley. 408-848-0470 Wings of History Air Museum A 1903 Wright Flyer, WWI replica planes, Golden Age aircraft along with vintage engines, other aircraft and models. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays 10-3 and Weekends 11-4. 408-683-2290 Culinary Arts Center of Monterey Participate in hands on classes, create delectable dishes, learn new techniques from award winning chefs...all while overlooking to beautiful coastline of the MontereyBay. Available for individual classes, corporate retreats or team building opportunities. The Culinary Arts Center is also a State of California Certified Culinary Vocational School. Our first Vocational classes will start in November. 831-333-2133 National Steinbeck Center Salinas celebrates the man, his art and the agricultural heritage of the fertile Salinas Valley. Vivid stage settings bring the places and experiences of Steinbeck’s world to life. Open daily from 10-7. 831-796-3833 Monterey Bay Aquarium Located on Monterey’s historic Cannery Row, this amazing museum features kelp forests and open ocean exhibits for sea otters, sharks, touch pools, jelly fish and so much more. 831-648-4860 Children’s Discovery Museum Over 150 hands-on exhibits, innovative programs and lively performances incorporate science, art, humanities and so much more. 408-298-5437 The Tech Museum of Innovation Visit where Silicon Valley technology comes alive. Features five themed galleries, an IMAX Dome Theater and over 200 hands on activities. 408-294-TECH

Home of the California Gold Rush and Jumping Frog, Mark Twain made Calaveras County California famous worldwide when he wrote of the "Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" in 1865. But the treasures of this enchanting Gold Country area were discovered long before that and continue to enrich lives today. Calaveras County is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains - 133 miles east of San Francisco and 135 miles west of Lake Tahoe. Midway along State Highway 49, which links the towns of the Gold Country, Calaveras County is filled with natural and historic diversity. Discover unique, year-round adventures in Calaveras County including historic and picturesque gold rush towns, award winning California vineyards and tasting rooms, micro-breweries and pubs, eclectic art galleries, antique shops, and gold rush museums. Learn the art of panning for gold in California, or caving in the variety of natural limestone and crystalline-filled caverns open to the public. Enjoy a round of golf on professional courses laid out along canyon ridges in the pines or among 200 year old oaks in rolling terrain. Shopping is at its most fun and innovative in the tiny, fascinating towns of the Calaveras landscape. Every season of the year holds its share of fun activities in Calaveras. In the spring, summer, and fall, enjoy biking and hiking trails that criss-cross through the giant Sequoias at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and the Stanislaus National Forest. Off highway adventures and the famous Stanislaus River Rafting experience beckon the adventuresome, while fishing, water skiing, houseboat weekends, camping, bicycling, horseback riding and much more will keep the entire family busy. The uncountable attractions of winter include first class downhill skiing at Bear Valley Mountain Resort. There you will enjoy many excellent cross country trails offering silent, pristine scenes of winter wonder and miles of snowmobiling from two-hour to all-day tours around the village or through the woods. Those of you looking to momentarily escape the tension of metropolitan life will find yourselves captivated, entertained, and rejuvenated by this part of California Gold Country. Calaveras County is home to a wide variety of distinct communities, each with its own personality and wonderfully rich history. Below you will find a short historical writing about the communities in Calaveras County. .Mokelumne Hill | West Point | San Andreas | Valley Springs | Copperopolis | Angels Camp Murphys | Avery | Arnold | Dorrington Mokelumne Hill CA - Boom, Bawdy & Busted [top] Founded in 1848, "Moke Hill", as the locals call it, was among the richest of the digs. Claims in some areas were confined to sixteen square feet and many fortunes were made. It was the county seat in the early days and, although it held no exclusive rights, it was known as one of the most violent, bawdy towns in the Mother Lode. As the gold played out, Mokelumne Hill shrunk from a wild and woolly 15,000 to the much less populated, quiet historic village that it is today. Main Street Mokelumne Hill is directly adjacent to Highway 49 between Jackson and San Andreas and is well worth a stop. Many of the original buildings are still in place and an air of Gold Rush authenticity exists. Ask at the historic Hotel Leger for stories about the ghostly cattle stampede in the middle of the night and the heart-wrenching sobs that sometimes emanate from one of the hotel rooms. West Point CA - Worth the Trip [top] A California Historical Landmark on Highway 26 near Main Street in West Point declares that the area was named by Kit Carson as he traveled with Captain John Fremont searching for a pass over the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. West Point was started when a group of adventurers showed up in the 1850's looking for gold. One writer says "West Point was, and still is, isolated and on the road to nowhere;...a somewhat rough-and ready window into life as it was before World War II". Hunting and fishing (there is even a trout hatchery) are good in the area and it is a great place to wander backroads for a bit of quiet. San Andreas CA - It's Not Our Fault [top] San Andreas (pictured in the top left corner of this page circa 1900) was settled by Mexican Gold Miners in 1848. By 1850 over 1000 tents dotted the hillsides. The first church, built in 1852 was a canvas structure with a simple cross over the door designating it a church of the Roman Catholic faith. It was named for St. Andrew (San Andreas) and the name of the town was taken from this church. In August 1852 the large San Andreas Nugget was found in a claim just north of where the town is located and sold to the Wells Fargo company for $12,000. In 1859 over $500,000 in gold dust was shipped. The channels were producing gold, although lack of water hampered the efforts of the miners until the miner's ditches were completed. Two infamous names from the Gold Rush often tied to San Andreas, are Black Bart and Joaquin Murieta (pictured above - possibly). Handsome and debonair, Black Bart was a gentleman bandit who never harmed drivers or passengers and left bits of original verse behind signed "P08". Black Bart held up the Milton-Sonora stage at Funk Hill on November 3, 1883, leaving several articles behind in his hurried flight. One of which was a handkerchief with a laundry mark traced back to a San Francisco Laundry where the mark was identified as belonging to C.E. Bolton one of the city's leading citizens. He was arrested and brought back to San Andreas where he confessed to the robbery. His trial was held in the court room in San Andreas and he was sentenced to six years in San Quentin Prison. The jail where he was held still stands and is a part of the Calaveras County Historical Museum Complex. In 1866, the County Seat was moved to San Andreas from Mokelumne Hill and in 1869, a county hospital was moved to the Gold Hill house. Today, San Andreas is a progressive community with several organizations working to improve, promote and enhance the climate and growth in the San Andreas area. Valley Springs CA - Railroad to Recreation [top] In 1885, Valley Springs was the eastern terminus for the San Joaquin and Sierra Nevada Narrow Gauge Railroad, which carried freight and passengers from the Valley and beyond. Upon arrival in Valley Springs, travelers found horses and wagons their means of transportation. But once the Southern Pacific Railroad bought the line in 1888, rail travel was extended to somewhat farther than the County Seat in San Andreas. The rail lines have been closed for many years, but the population of Valley Springs and the businesses in the vicinity continue to grow. The area is also a well known recreational destination. Within a few miles of each other are New Hogan, Pardee, and Camanche Reservoirs where great fishing, boating, and camping are year round activities. Copperopolis CA - A Lucky Penny [top] The history of Copperopolis is closely tied to the Civil War. The 19 million pounds of copper mined in the 1860's made Calaveras County second in national production of this ore. Mining, workshop sites, and other historical artifacts from this era remain alongside buildings that have been restored by the perseverance and ingenuity of some townspeople. "Copper's" population at its historical height was between 2,000 and 4,000, which is where the current population stands. Always a pioneer spirit, Copperopolis no longer holds claim to any working mines, but visitors and residents are drawn by the recreational attractions which include a beautiful 18 hole golf course winding through the old oaks and rolling hills, and Lake Tulloch, a year round water wonderland. Angels Camp CA - Angels & Amphibians [top] Angels Camp (pictured above circa 1920), aka the "real" City of Angels and the only incorporated city in all of Calaveras County, was named after shopkeeper Henry Angel of Rhode Island who started a trading post here in 1848. Several good strikes were made by early miners and within the year over 4,000 miners were working the surface gold of Angels. The source of gold played out quickly but hardrock mining kept the gold industry flourishing in Angels until recently. The town is honeycombed with tunnels from the many successful mines. In 1864, Mark Twain wrote his first successful short story, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and Angels Camp became linked with frogs apparently for all time. The Jumping Frog Jubilee and Calaveras County Fair is held annually the third week in May. Angels Camp's population today is about 3,000. Its main industry is tourism which boasts such attractions as caverns for public viewing, challenging golf, a beautiful lake and marina with houseboat and fishing boat rentals, historic buildings and monuments, interesting shops and great eateries. The Angels Camp Museum is filled with lovingly preserved artifacts from the Gold Rush era and several fascinating outdoor exhibits, including a collection of mining equipment, a blacksmith's shop and a unique carriage house. Angels Camp is also the home of World Class Ski Racer and two time World Cup Champion Kyle Rasmussen of the U.S. Ski Team. Murphys CA- Queen of the Sierra [top] The picturesque village of Murphys (shown above circa 1861) is known today for its many natural attractions including caverns for public viewing, a charming Main Street with friendly merchants and unique shops, spectacular wineries, art galleries, gold panning, and world class golf. Daniel and John Murphy settled in the area in 1848. From a small tent, the Murphy brothers did some very shrewd trading and sold supplies at inflated prices, while using the local Indians for labor on their claims. Rumor has it that both brothers were millionaires before they turned twenty five. Fifteen miles up the mountain, A.T. Dowd put Calaveras on the international map when he discovered the huge groves of Giant Sequoia Redwoods. Because their fame grew so quickly, by 1855 the Sperry & Perry Hotel-now known as Murphys Historic Hotel & Lodge-had been built to accommodate the multitude of travelers. The old hotel register contains names such as Mark Twain, Horatio Alger, Ulysses S. Grant, and Charles Bolton, aka Black Bart. Murphys has a climate that closely imitates that of some superb wine regions in France. There are now seven wineries that have staked their claim within a four mile radius of Main Street, six of which have unique tasting rooms and other facilities that are open to the general public. Nine miles east of Angels Camp off Highway 4 and offering amenities for your entire family, Murphys remains a favorite place to get away from it all. Avery - Half Way Point [top] A stopping off place for nearly one hundred and fifty years, Avery is today a picturesque moment on Scenic Highway 4, just eight miles east of Murphys Wine Country and twenty six miles west of great downhill and cross country skiing at Bear Valley. The focal point of this town is the Historic Avery Hotel Restaurant & Saloon. Built in 1853, it is the oldest continually operating hotel in Calaveras. It was known as the "Half Way House" because of its location between the gold fields of Murphys and the giant Sequoia groves now known as Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Visit the historic saloon for your share of goosebumps as old-timers share tales of the Captain, Miss Hazel Fischer, and other ghostly guests. Arnold CA - A Nature Enthusiast's Dream [top] During the Gold Rush era, the Arnold community was comprised of two large ranches where logging was the main and very lucrative industry. In 1927, Bob and Bernice Arnold arrived and built the Ebbetts Pass Inn and a restaurant. Their accommodations offered services to the thousands of visitors traveling from all over the world to Murphys and Angels Camp, and on to the intriguing giant redwood Sequoia groves at what is now Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Many were drawn even further up the mountain to the snow country beyond. The town of Arnold, always holding its own, built up slowly to a current population of over 7,000. Nature is at its very finest in this area. The town is surrounded by the Stanislaus National Forest with its awe-inspiring scenery. Year round outdoor activities such as hiking, bicycling, off road adventures, challenging golf, great fishing on spectacular lakes, and world class winter recreation have become its life blood. Arnold is also home to fine eateries and interesting shops. It has a local calendar filled with special events for the entire family; live music concerts, arts and crafts festivals, and recreational sporting events. The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum was recently opened to the public and is another exciting addition to the wonders of the Arnold area. Dorrington CA - Stage Coach Stop [top] Located about 20 miles east of Murphys and 20 miles west of Bear Valley, Dorrington has long been a place to spend the night on your way through. The Dorrington Hotel & Restaurant which is now a bed & breakfast, was built in 1860. It was a stage coach stop on the Big Trees-Carson Valley Toll Road and served as a depot for stockmen and as a summer resort for international guests visiting the giant Sequoia redwoods at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Noted for its ice cold spring, it was called Cold Spring Ranch until the establishment of a post office in 1902. Dorrington continues to be a beautiful place during all seasons. Reasons to stop include enjoying a cold beer or hot toddy at the saloon, or a Northern Italian meal at the Hotel. Ask about the persistent legend of Rebecca's ghost who is still known to haunt the restored hostelry. Take note of the second largest Sugar Pine in the world, measuring 32 feet in circumference and 220 feet tall. Scenic Highway 4 junctions with Board's Crossing at Dorrington. Board's Crossing Road will take you down to campgrounds on the Stanislaus River.

About the Bureau The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau is located at: 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802. You may call 714/765-8888, fax us at 714/991-8963 or view our list of staff members for assistance. The tourism industry in Orange County is vital to all businesses. Participation as a member of the AOCVCB enhances the organization's efforts to attract visitors which is vital to the local economy. A strong visitor base creates a dynamic economy and a profitable place to conduct business. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Mission Statement "To position Anaheim and Orange County as a premier visitor and convention destination." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How Our Mission Impacts the Business Community AOCVCB focuses on promoting Anaheim and Orange County visitors, ensuring Orange County remains a destination of choice. A strong visitor market strengthens the economy. In 2005, 44.7 million people visited Orange County, translating into more than $7.8 billion spent on local products and services. Visitor spending translates into millions of dollars contributed to our community tax revenues. A strong visitor market strengthens the impact of member organizations and businesses as a healthy and vital part of our economy. Therefore, a strong visitor market has a direct correlation with the need for member products and services. The Bureau provides opportunities for members to do advance target marketing and forecasting based on groups scheduled to come to Orange County. Member listings in AOCVCB publications increase marketing and sales exposure for members. AOCVCB offers businesses the sales and marketing platforms to reach visitors and provides opportunities to increase each member's market share. The thriving visitor market enhances the quality of life for local residents, helping attract and retain highly qualified employees to the area.

Fun Things To Do Southland Greyhound Park at West Memphis reigns as the only greyhound racing facility in the Mid-South, attracting top purses and some of the premier racing greyhounds in the world. Racing at Southland is year-round. Southland patrons also enjoy a pair of full-service restaurants and simulcast horse racing action. The Great Out-Of-Doors Old river lakes and bayous around West Memphis offer good fishing. Duck hunting is excellent here during fall and winter seasons. Horseshoe Lake has a full-service marina and recreational boating. Another popular lake is situated within the Wappanocca National Wildlife Refuge. In town, Gammon Lake is regularly stocked with a variety of gamefish. Fourteen city parks covering 75 acres are filled with baseball and softball fields, open play fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic tables and pavilions. RV visitors can enjoy camping on the banks of the Mississippi River. Tom Sawyer RV Park has concrete RV pads and other facilities. Hit the Links Meadowbrook Country Club in West Memphis has a private, pine-decorated, par 71 golf course. Public golfing may be enjoyed at nearby Marion Lakes Golf And Athletic Club, a new daily fee, semi-private golf course, or at over a dozen other public courses an easy drive away in Memphis. Practice your swing at our local driving range. Dining, Lodging, Shopping West Memphis restaurants suit every taste -- savory Southern home cooking and barbecue (none better) to mainstream menus, ethnic specialties and fast food chains. And many of Memphis' renowned restaurants are just across the bridge. Stay in West Memphis, where our choices of fine lodgings also offer more moderate prices, and browse our shopping mall, gift and specialty shops, flea markets and antique dealers. Click here for places to eat and places to stay. Memphis Attractions The Pyramid, Beale Street, Mud Island, Mississippi Riverboat Rides, restaurants such as Elvis Presley's Memphis and B.B. King's -- it's all just 10 minutes away across the Mississippi River bridge. Stay here and enjoy it all! Festivals, Events, The Arts Contact the West Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau for additional information on attractions, festivals, theater productions and special events Nice Direction for Meetings and Conventions The West Memphis Civic Complex, which includes our Civic Auditorium and Eugene Woods Civic Center, is ideal for hosting convention groups and special events. The Civic Auditorium seats 1,150 people theater style and is a popular setting for large assemblies of people, including plays, ballets, concerts, seminars, beauty pageants and other functions. Our Eugene Woods Civic Center, located next to the Civic Auditorium, offers two 48' x 22' rooms, a 97' x 69' room, an 18' x 15' food services area and a 32' x 32' lobby for meetings, art exhibitions, trade shows, banquets, receptions and other uses. Additional meeting space is available at West Memphis lodging facilities. Contact the West Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau for

Imagine a place where giant clear-water lakes feed sparkling mountain rivers, ancient towering bluffs rise above rushing waters, magnificent underground caverns are preserved forever, record breaking trout play in cool mountain streams, abundant wildlife roam in mountain forests, the night sky shines with the brilliance of the heavens. - where you and your family can enjoy year round adventures: world-class trout fishing, clear water boarding and skiing, horseback riding, ballooning in the Grand Canyon of the Ozarks, float trips on America's First National River, golfing on pristine courses, shopping in mountain villages, relaxing in beautiful resorts, secluded cabins or family lodges The rugged beauty and fascinating natural wonders of the Ozark Mountain Region provide exciting year-round outdoor adventures. Our giant Twin Lakes offer an abundance of clear-water sporting fun, and our world-class fishing streams beckon sporting families and professionals alike throughout the year. The Buffalo National River welcomes canoeists, fishing enthusiasts and explorers. Mountain trails and byways host hikers, naturalists, bikers and trail riders, and the vast, protected wilderness areas in the Ozark Mountain Region inspire and challenge visitors from all over the world. Golfing, boating, hiking, canoeing, skiing, horse-back riding - there's so much to do in the Ozarks - we have to play outside all year long. Biking Rock Climbing Birding Canoeing Golfing Hiking Horseback Riding Swimming Water Sports

Located on the north bank of the Arkansas River in the center of the state of Arkansas, it is served by five interstate highways: I-30, I-40, I-430, and I-440; and Highways 67/167 and 65. Our city offers delightful diversions, points of interest and plenty of Southern hospitality guaranteed to make your stay enjoyable. This site is designed to give you a sample of our exciting city. You'll find great outdoors a plenty in our 1,575-acre Burns Park, one of the largest city parks in the nation. We have a movie star, the photogenic Old Mill, seen in "Gone With The Wind." There's a water theme park and metro pizzazz galore such as non-stop shopping at McCain Mall, the largest shopping center in central Arkansas, and Lakewood Village, McCain's glitzy neighbor. Specialty shops, antiques and restaurants are in abundance - North Little Rock has it all. And on the bank of the Arkansas River in North Little Rock is the ALLTEL Arena, central Arkansas' state-of-the-art center for sports and entertainment events. We hope you find just what you are looking for in North Little Rock. Alltel Arena (501) 340-5660 www.alltelarena.com This 18,000 seat facility is located overlooking the Arkansas River. Standing 11 stories and occupying 370,000 square feet, the Alltel Arena is home for the Arkansas Twisters Arena 2 football team and Arkansas RimRockers basketball team. The Alltel Arena floor offers 28,500 sq. feet of space for concerts, football, basketball, ice shows, banquets, receptions, graduations, etc. #1 Alltel Arena Way North Little Rock, AR 72114 Arkansas Art Gallery (501) 687-5959 www.arkansasartgallery.com Corner of 5th Street and Main Street in the Historic Owens Building. Located on the River Rail Trolley line. Come and view an eclectic collection of artworks from Arkansas artist. Hours of operation: Tuesday - Thursday 10a.m. to 4p.m. Friday & Saturday 10a.m. to 9p.m. Don't miss out on the Argenta Art Walk on the second Friday of every month 5p.m. - 8p.m. For more information contact the Arkansas Art Gallery at 501-687-5959 or email ashley@arkansasartgallery.com Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum (501) 371-8320 www.aimm.museum The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum opened its doors to the public on May 15th, 2005. Centered around the submarine USS Razorback (SS 394) and soon to feature the historic tug USS Hoga (YT 146), AIMM is more than just a military museum. It will regularly feature displays and programs on the impact of maritime trade, the inland waterways system, the Arkansas River, and even Arkansas aquaculture. The museum is available for birthday parties, group tours, school field trips, and even corporate events. Please contact the museum staff for more information. 120 Riverfront Park Drive North Little Rock, AR 72114 Admission: $6 adult (13 – 61) $4 children and seniors $4 military active or retired $4 each - group (minimum of 15) Arkansas Queen Riverboat (501) 372-5777 www.arkansasqueen.com Sailing from the new North Shore Maritime Center, the Arkansas Queen offers sightseeing excursions, as well as lunch and dinner cruises on the beautiful Arkansas River. The Arkansas Queen is perfect for groups, special occasions and events such as reunions, meetings, birthday parties, anniversaries and much more. 100 Riverfront Park Drive North Little Rock, AR 72114 Admission: Varies Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (Opening Soon) (501) (501) 663-4328 Located inside the Alltel Arena, this fun and interactive museum features memorabilia of football, basketball, baseball, Olympic competitions, thoroughbred racing and auto racing. Golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, archery, track and filed, sports broadcasting , national champions, coaching legends and much more are to be displayed in this facility. #3 Alltel Arena Way (mailing address) North Little Rock, AR 72114 Baker House Gallery (501) 372-9930 www.bakerhousenlr.com Located on the first floor Historic Victorian Baker House Bed & Breakfast on the corner of 5th and Main Street in Argenta downtown North Little Rock. Located on the River Rail trolley line steps from the Main Street Post Office Trolley Stop. The gallery features the work of Arkansas water color artists. Hours of Operation Friday & Saturday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information or private viewing call 501.372.9930 or e-mail innkeeper@bakerhousenlr.com 5th & Main North Little Rock, AR 72114 Burns Park (501) 758-1424 One of the largest municipal parks in the country with 1,575 acres. Burns Park features a log cabin which was built prior to the Civil War and used as a store; a covered bridge; handicapped accessible fishing pier; camping area; 36 hole golf course; disc and miniature golf; baseball; softball; soccer; tennis; hiking trails; amusement park and more. Exit 150 off Interstate 40. 2700 Willow (mailing address) North Little Rock, AR 72114 Free; Fees for some activities Camp Joseph T. Robinson (501) 212-5100 Camp Robinson dates back to 1917 and the closing days of World War I when it was known as Camp Pike. It is one of the largest state-operated training sites in the U.S. It is headquarters for the Arkansas National Guard and open year round for training. The Arkansas Army National Guard trains here as well as the Air National Guard, Army, Navy and Marine Reserves. Exit 150 off Interstate 40 North Little Rock, AR 72118 Free Admission Hours vary Dickey-Stephens Ballpark (Opening Soon) www.travs.com Built for the start of the 2007 season, Dickey – Stephens Park on North Little Rock’s riverfront is only the third ballpark to be the home of the Arkansas Travelers. Funded by a North Little Rock voter-approved one-cent sales tax, Dickey-Stephens Park is being built through a partnership between the Travs, Little Rock financier Warren Stephens and the city of North Little Rock. After donating an 11-acre plot of land east of the Broadway Bridge, Mr. Stephens named the ballpark in honor of two pairs of baseball-loving brothers; Stephens Inc. Founders Jack and Witt Stephens, and Hall of Fame Catcher Bill Dickey and his brother Skeeter, also a former Major League ballplayer. Both Dickey brothers worked for Stephens Inc. following their baseball careers. Bill, who caught for the 1925 Little Rock Travelers, also managed the club for one season following a 17-year Hall-of-Fame career with the New York Yankees that included seven World Series titles. E.O. Manees House (501) 372-1436 This 1895 home is headquarters for the Junior League of North Little Rock and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. 216 West 4th Street Admission varies Hours: Call to arrange Fort Logan H. Roots - Towbin Health Care (501) 257-5400 Built in 1888 on Big Rock Mountain as a resort hotel, it was purchased in the 1890's by the federal government and is now the North Little Rock branch of the Veterans Administration Hospital. The complex spreads over 1,100 acres that includes 15 large ward buildings and 76 other structures. The buildings show elements of Romanesque Revival and Greek Revival architecture. Exit 150 off Interstate 40 North Little Rock, AR 72118 Free Admission Hours vary Laman Library (501) 758-1720 http://www.laman.net Laman Library offers classes and lectures, book clubs, internet access, a genealogical section, separate children's library with activities, meeting rooms and more. Adjacent to the library is Laman Plaza, designed by architect E. Fay Jones of Fayetteville 2801 Orange North Little Rock, AR 72114 Free Admission Hours vary North River Landing Boat Launch 501) 758-1424 A joint project of the City of North Little Rock and the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, this large, modern boat launching ramp on the Arkansas River is two blocks from the ALLTEL Arena. The 60-foot wide ramp is located beside the Interstate 30 bridge over the river and opposite Little Rock's Riverfront Park. Off Interstate 30 near the Broadway Exit North Shore Riverwalk (501) 758-1424 Our very own Riverwalk offers a wide variety of adaptable uses for events ranging in size from 12 to 6,000. The Riverwalk includes a picturesque promenade featuring the Arkansas River and little Rock skyline. The site offers a built-in speaker system, amphitheatre pad, utilities and permanent restroom facilities. The Arts Scene Gallery & Art Market (501) 372-2130 www.thesceneonline.org The Arts Scene is a multi-disciplined art environment. The 45,000 sq. ft. Building houses an Art Gallery of original paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, photography and unique objects of art. In the Art Market, visitors may watch artists at work as they create handcrafted jewelry, glass and metal works, textiles and fashions. All art is juried to ensure the finest, most original work and all art is for sale. Corner of Maple & Broadway North Little Rock, AR 72114 The Old Mill (501) 758-1424 The Old Mill Historic re-creation of an 1880's water-powered grist mill. It was seen in the opening scenes of the classic movie "Gone With The Wind." It features sculptures by Senor Dionicio Rodriguez. Fairway Ave. & Lakeshore Drive. Free Admission Hours: Sunrise - Sunset Wild River Country (501) 753-8600 A 26-acre water theme park with a variety of activities for the family including: waterslides, wave pool, lazy river floats, children's area, a picnic area and snack bar. Crystal Hill Exit off I-40, North Little Rock Admission: varies Call for hours of operation