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Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum |
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 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. We have a research library, a theather, and a large museum area.
We will also feature the "Beacon of Peace and Hope" on our grounds and we 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. |
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 Pulaski County Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, better known as the Big Dam Bridge, is the newest bridge to span the Arkansas River at Little Rock, Arkansas, over the Murray Lock and Dam, and is open only to pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The bridge is the longest pedestrian-only bridge built for that purpose in North America. The longest in the United States is the Chain of Rocks Bridge on the north edge of St. Louis, Missouri at 5,350 linear feet, but it was originally a highway bridge. At 4,226 feet (1288 m.) in length, the Big Dam Bridge rises to 65 feet over the surface of the Arkansas River and 30 feet over the dam. The span over the river is 3463 feet (1055 m.), with the ramps on either side of the river accounting for the rest of the length.
The nickname was given by Pulaski County Judge F.G. “Buddy” Villines, who was concerned about financing needed and was quoted to say, "We're going to build that dam bridge." (He insisted he was referring to its location on a dam, and was not using the mild expletive.) The total construction cost was $12.5 million. |
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 Our very own Riverwalk offers a wide variety of adaptable uses for events ranging in size 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. |
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Tourist Attractions 
