Two Arkansas Cities Named The South’s Best Cities of 2024

#25 Little Rock

For the first time, the city and capital of Arkansas Little Rock was ranked at #25 in Southern Living's "The South's Best Cities of 2024 " which has been releasing its annual list since 2017, according to THV11. The magazine boasts that Little Rock is the "best of both worlds" It combines city living and access to the great outdoors such as the Big Dam Bridge the longest pedestrian and cycling bridge in the United States.

The Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden is located in the prominent Argenta Arts District where there are several shops and restaurants. Then head to the heart of downtown where the historic River Market comes alive with a vibrant nightlife, plenty of shopping, and restaurants along the river walk. Check out Southern Living's 25 Best Things to Do in Little Rock.

The Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited to be validated and added to Southern Living's "The South's Best Cities of 2024." The bureau is hoping this will attract more visitors and travelers to the capital city for a vacation destination or a great place to live for those looking to make a move to a different state. Little Rock is also a popular destination for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, here's everything you need to know.

#21 Bentonville

Coming in at #21 is Bentonville, Arkansas I'm not surprised this charming city located in beautiful Northwest Arkansas continues to be a hot spot to live and visit.

With an abundance of outdoor recreation, lakes, and world-class mountain biking trails Bentonville has become known as the Mountain Biking Capital of the World.

And Bentonville is home to Crystal Bridges Museum of Art and The Momentary a contemporary art space in a reimagined downtown cheese factory.

With a variety of museums, restaurants, and a vibrant shopping scene what's not to love about this city in the Ozarks? See the 12 Best Things to Do in Bentonville here.

See all of Southern Living's The South's Best Cities of 2024.