Yesterday we walked across the bridge and walked on a short portion of the 15 mile Bikeway (partially a boardwalk) that runs along the river. Good views of the river, the Presidential Center and the bridge are to be had by taking this walk.
RV park. Our RV is right on the river.
Walkway on the bridge
The old railroad bridge, now renamed the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge.
The Park and a portion of the boardwalk
The William J Clinton Presidential Center
Today we toured the Presidential Center and very much enjoyed it. The reproduction Oval Office of Clinton's time is very well done, and they let visitors walk right in and around it.
Apparently this Chihuly glass sculpture was used at the first Inauguration, and then was donated to the Center.
The President's bike, used around the White House.
The President's collection of saxophones.
There was much else including exhibits that explained, pictured, organized and categorized most of the Clinton Presidency. Very well done. Gary wished there had been a little more that revealed the decision-making process, like we saw at the Johnson and Kennedy libraries - i.e., documents from the era that show a little of the inside talks, of how agonizingly difficult it is to be a POTUS. But all in all, this is a place well worth a visit.
Earlier in the day we drove around Little Rock a bit. Saw the State Capitol Building. No place to park except one not-good viewpoint, but here is a photo (we are illegally parked in the foreground - the Legislature is in session).
Then we drove to see Little Rock Central High School, scene of much disturbance in the 1960's. It is a truly beautiful building and in top notch condition.
