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City in Arkansas, United States
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Conway is a college town in the Central region of Arkansas, northwest of Little Rock. Do not be deceived into thinking Conway is just another suburb of Little Rock. The "City of Colleges" has crafted its own unique identity, with beautiful college campuses, peaceful nature trails, access to two gorgeous lakes, one impressive river, and plenty of restaurants and shops to boot.
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Take a stroll through scenic Downtown Conway to view historic shops as well as new enterprises. In the winter, you won't be able to miss the largest (and most expensive) Christmas tree in the state of Arkansas.
Is a small (2500+ person) festival focused on environmental awareness. It takes place in the fall, usually September.
Is a large (100,000+ person?) festival. It takes place in the spring, usually May.
Is a local comic, anime, and gaming convention. It takes place in the late fall, usually November.
Is a performing arts theatre with performances every couple weeks throughout the year.
Is a 3.5 mile fully paved recreation trail following Tucker Creek. It starts off of Tyler Street at Gatlin park and goes south. Eventually it forks and terminates in two places: Wal-mart at Hogan Lane and Reedy Road. This is a popular trail, expect to run into numerous other patrons of the trail.
Is a typical public park on the outskirts of town with some woodsy trails, picnic tables, and a boat launch.
Is a typical public park and campground on the outskirts of town. It has few, if any, trails. There are numerous picnic tables, however. This is a popular park, expect to see lots of other people.
Steaks, seafood, and more with a hint of New Orleans.
A local tradition! Great sandwiches, lighter fare, pies and cakes to die for!
By bus
One Greyhound Bus each morning can take you from North Little Rock to Conway, and another one can take you back to the capital in the evening.
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If you are a student at one of the universities, be on the lookout for carpooling options or shuttle buses, especially around school breaks.
By far the best way to get around town is via car or bicycle. Conway has its fair share of cyclists (Conway Advocates for Bicycling), and the city has made great efforts to become more bike friendly.
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