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Little Rock [1] became the capital of Arkansas, United States, in 1836. The city population was 184,564 (643,272*) in 2005. The Combined Statistical area population which includes Pine Bluff had 819,469 people in 2005. Temperatures range from the upper 90s (F) in the summer, peaking in August and September, to below freezing in December and January. The most pleasant times of year to visit are fall and spring; the changing of the leaves in fall is particularly enticing.
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The eastern edge of Little Rock is sparsely populated but is a vital economic area, as Little Rock National Airport and Little Rock River Port are both located here.
- Aerospace Education Center [3], 3301 East Roosevelt Road, (501) 376-4629. Located at Little Rock National Airport. Features a collection of historic aircraft, an IMAX theatre, and the EpiSphere, the world's first single-projector digital planetarium. The aircraft collection includes an authentic Sopwith Camel, the only one in the United States and one of only seven still in existence. A branch of the Central Arkansas Library System is also located here.
- Audubon Society Little Rock Nature Center [4]
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- Conventions are held at the Statehouse Convention Center [23] and Robinson Center [24] located downtown. The Statehouse Convention Center is connected to the Peabody Hotel. Robinson Center adjoins the Doubletree Hotel, contains a performing arts theatre and is home to the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra [25] and Ballet Arkansas [26].
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- Boscos, [68] Good microbrewery with upscale pizza, pub food, and more.
- Gusano's, [69] Chicago style pizza and bar located in the River Market.
- Juanita's Cafe and Bar, [70] A long-time favorite Mexican restaurant downtown that often features name bands in the adjoining bar.
- Sticky Fingerz Rock & Roll Chicken Shack, [71] has a musical lineup worth checking out while you're in town.
- Vinos, [72]. Vinos is billed as Little Rock's original brewpub and serves handcrafted ales, pizza, calzones, and is the place in Arkansas to find premiere alternative entertainment, but it also makes for a fine restaurant. The place for LR's tattoo and piercing crowd, but also friendly to older folks.
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