The Empress is a unique luxury Victorian Hotel ideally situated for an exciting Little Rock, Arkansas vacation. Our close proximity to the city’s many exciting attractions and activities makes it easy to plan day’s full of adventure close to the inn. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff and innkeepers will be more than happy to assist you in planning your activities each day and we take great pleasure in providing you with excellent service and luxurious accommodations each evening. Each morning, a delicious gourmet breakfast is served by candlelight and is an especially satisfying way to start each day of your vacation. You may also choose to take advantage of one of The Empress’ Romantic Specials or plan your trip to coincide with one of our unique Seasonal Packages. However you decide to plan your trip, we are confident that you will enjoy your time spent in La Petite Roche.

7 Days of Fun in Little Rock and beyond! Day 1
Take a day trip to Hot Springs. Visit the beautiful Garvin Gardens. Spend the afternoon shopping or antiquing in Hot Springs. Finish with a relaxing thermal bath at Bath House Row. Have dinner at Bella Arte.

Day 2
Take a trip to Keo & Scott Arkansas, watching for plantations along the way. Tour the Agricultural Museum in Scott. Eat lunch at Charlotte's Eats & Sweets and visit the Famous Morris Antiques for one of the widest selection of “one of a kind” antiques in a seven state region. Don't Miss Lisa's for fun and affordable fashions and decor. Finish the afternoon at Little Rock's Art Center - founded by the Rockefeller's with an incredible list of painting greats.

Day 3
Enjoy a day of Little Rock history. Begin your day with a tour of the Clinton Library, State Capitol and the Historic Arkansas Museum. Eat lunch at Whole Hog Cafe for some of the best barbecue in the state. Spend your afternoon visiting The Old Mill as seen in "Gone with the Wind" and finish this off with a scenic tour of the Quapaw Quarter Historic District or visit the General Douglas MacArthur Military History Museum.

Day 4
Take a trip to Petit Jean State Park. Begin the day with a tour of the Museum of Automobiles donated by the Rockefellers. Enjoy a relaxing lunch Mather Lodge, built by the WPA of wonderful rock! and drop in at the old Country Store or ask us about our romantic picnic package to take with you. Spend the afternoon visiting the grave of Petit Jean and exploring the beautiful 95 ft. waterfall at Mather Lodge. Take National Scenic Byway, Hwy. 10 back to Little Rock for a view of the Ouachita Mountains and an enjoyable drive.

Day 5
Venture out to Toltec Mounds Archeological Indian Dig. Eat lunch at Cotham's Country Store, home of the famous hubcap hamburger and check out the Agricultural Museum. Explore Toltec Mounds and possibly take advantage of the special events offered throughout the year. Visit the IMAX Theatre and Eclipse Planetarium in the afternoon, on your way back, for "four" dimensional entertainment!

Day 6
Follow the Antique Trail in Little Rock. Start by visiting Partains, Fabulous Finds, Roy Dudley Antiques and Crystal Hill Antique Mall. Have a wonderful lunch at Scallions. Finish your day with more antiquing in Hillcrest and the Heights, including Potential Treasures on Van Buren Street.

Day 7
Book our Nautical Romance package and spend a most enjoyable day sailing on Lake Maumelle. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch provided by The Empress. Ask for details on this unforgettable package!! Or, climb Pinnacle Mountain for an afternoon of rock climbing challenge!

William J. Clinton Presidential Center & Park

Located on the banks of the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock’s River Market District, the Clinton Center will house the largest archival collection in American Presidential history.

Other Local Attractions & Events:
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, The Arkansas Reperatory Theatre, Wildwood for the Performing Arts, Alltel Arena, Little Rock Zoo, Quapaw Garden Club, Quapaw Quarter Association.