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Little Rock, big year
Posted on January 2, 2018
There was nothing little about 2017 in terms of some capital city accolades. From top travel magazines and websites, to national newspapers and food and wine publications, people have noticed Little Rock in a big way. Just a few of the awards lists we’ve sighted our name include:
Top Ten ‘Best U.S. Value Destination’ for third consecutive year – Trivago.com
15 Southern Cities All Food Lovers Should Visit Now – Food & Wine Magazine
The South’s Most Beautiful High Schools: Little Rock Central High School – Southern Living Magazine
Best Cities for Quality of Life – NerdWallet.com
Best Under-the-Radar Family Destinations in the U.S. – VacationIdea.com
Best Meeting Site in the South: Statehouse Convention Center – 2017 Readers’ Choice Award, ConventionSouth Magazine
We Love Little Rock, and we’re glad others do, too. When you discover the pleasant surprise of Little Rock, you see why the locals say, “Life is Better with a Southern Accent.”℠
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