Convention Center in the Heart of Little Rock

The Robinson Center is an excellent destination in Little Rock, Arkansas for attending or hosting an event. There is both a conference center and a classic performance hall. On the regular basis, the traveling troupes of Broadway shows perform at the center. It is also home to the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, various performance artists, and the host facility for many of the conventions held in Little Rock. The building features classic architecture graced by tall columns, and is located at the end of Statehouse Plaza. The center is conveniently attached to the DoubleTree Hotel, so convention and event goers will have a short walk and convenient parking while at the center.

There are more than 2,600 seats at the Performance Theatre located at the center. This is a perfect venue for musical performances, entertainment and education programs, awards ceremonies, and corporate presentations. There is a dressing level beneath the stage which feature halls, a green room, and five dressing areas, all with access to the stage.

The exhibition and meeting halls at the center feature the Barry L. Travis Exhibition Hall, as well as meeting rooms surrounding the hall. The hall features over 14,000 feet of exhibition space, and come fit 60 booths, nearly 800 theatre style seats, over 400 classroom style seats, or nearly 700 banquet seats. The meeting rooms offer a variety of options for your event. They offer quiet space for meetings, training, and seminars.

An event coordinator will work with you when planning your event. The center is operated by the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, and they have a tremendous amount of experience hosting and planning events. These representatives will be on hand during your event and will help ensure things run smoothly, even after the planning stages are over.

Little Rock is a great city with a variety of attractions for those attending events at the Robinson Center. There are numerous restaurants featuring cuisines that range from traditional southern cooking, to steaks, seafood, and fusion. Little Rock is known as "the dining capital of Arkansas.''

Aside from the DoubleTree Hotel connected to the Robinson Center, there are over 6, 000 rooms in Little Rock. You can find something charming and historic, or a room filled with luxury amenities for a romantic weekend away. There are also business and child-oriented accomodations in the area.

While in town, explore Arkansas history by visiting the oldest surviving Capitol building west of the Mississippi. You can drive through Quapac Quarter, visit several Civil War sites, enjoy a river walk, or visit the Villa Marre, the home featured in the television sitcome Designing Women. There are numerous art galleries, museums, riverboat tours, and historica sites. Little Rock and the surrounding area is full of fun, making it the perfect place to plan your next event. If you are looking for a destination that feature history, entertainment, luxury, recreation, dining, and fun, consider Little Rock. The Robinson Center is the perfect place for hosting events, large or small.