Little Rock and central Arkansas are home to a number of agritourism attractions - from the Farmers' Market in the River Market District to canoe trips along the Fourche Creek.

Little Rock's Farmers' Market has been a unique shopping experience since it began in Downtown Little Rock back in 1974. These days, the Farmers' Market makes its home in the River Market's two outdoor, open-air pavilions overlooking Riverfront Park. The Market is filled with farmers selling farm-fresh produce straight to you from the backs of their trucks. From early morning until mid-afternoon, you will find bargains on Arkansas crops as well as a bountiful array of handmade arts & crafts. The market is open each Tuesday and Saturday, May - October. www.RiverMarket.info

Audubon Nature Center & Fourche Creek Wetlands, located in East Little Rock, the acreage surrounding both the city-owned Fourche Creek wetlands and the unique soils and plants of Granite Mountain in adjacent Gillam Park are a nature lovers dream. The 2,000 acres available for use by the Nature Center offer a vast and richly diverse "lab" for people to learn about conservation, restoration, wildlife and plants. One of the nation's largest urban wetlands, Fourche Creek drains 108,000 acres of Little Rock and surrounding areas. Its meandering channel braids and connects numerous wetlands, the largest being more than 2,500 acres. Sections of the creek are floatable and offer up-close and personal experiences into local flora, vegetation and wildlife. ar.audubon.org and www.fourchecreek.org

P. Allen Smith is an award-winning garden designer and host of the public television program, P. Allen Smith's Garden Home and the syndicated 30-minute show P. Allen Smith Gardens. He has emerged as America's most recognized and respected garden design expert, providing ideas and inspiration through multiple media venues. His new home, gardens and farm, located on Moss Mountain right outside of Little Rock, is available for group tours and private events. It offers spectacular views of the Arkansas River and a multitude of gardens, both floral and vegetable. www.pallensmith.com

William E. "Bill" Clark Presidential Park Wetlands is the preservation of an important ecosystem that provides public access to conservation, tourism, educational, environmental and wildlife opportunities and pairs well with the values of the neighboring Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center. It consists of pedestrian trails, an elevated walkway and two bridges offering awe-inspiring views of the Arkansas River. www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org

Two Rivers Park offers exploration and relaxation while enjoying Central Arkansas's natural beauty. Pulaski County and the City of Little Rock jointly own Two Rivers Park, a 1000 acre tract at the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Maumelle Rivers. The park has many amenities including bike trails, walking trails, gardens, and abundance of wildlife, as well as the new pedestrian bridge that connects to the Arkansas River Trail.

Plantation Agriculture Museum State Park interprets historic cotton agriculture in Arkansas from statehood in 1836 through World War II, when agricultural practices quickly became mechanized; the museum depicts how cotton was grown, picked and processed. A restored 1920s gin depicts the ginning and bailing process, including full-sized mules and wagon on the scales; Seed Warehouse #5 and new exhibits tell the story of the Robert L. Dortch's seed business dating to the early 19th century. www.arkansasstateparks.com/plantationagriculturemuseum/

Scott Plantation Settlement depicts early farming life from statehood through mechanization; original area working plantation structures include a hand-hewn cypress corncrib, 1840s dog trot log cabin, plantation home, train station, commissary, ice-house, one-room school, doctor's office, tenant houses and blacksmith shop. Guided outdoor walking tours Thurs.-Sun.; group tours by reservation only; Civil War interpretive sign explains the Battle of Ashley's Mill, part of the Little Rock Campaign conducted by Union General Frederick Steele that led to the fall of Little Rock in 1863. www.scottconnections.org

The Arkansas Master Gardener program maintains many public gardens in Pulaski County. The Old Mill and the restoration of the grounds at Park Hill Water Works in North Little Rock, and the formal gardens at the Old State House Museum and Curran Hall in Little Rock to name a few.  Master Gardeners also maintain the wildflower and butterfly areas at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, the Contemplation Garden in MacArthur Park, formal planters in the courtyards of the Arkansas Arts Center, and the heritage roses at Mount Holly Cemetery. They work in demonstration gardens at the state and county Cooperative Extension Service offices, the State Hospital, and the Markham Street entrance to War Memorial Park. Master Gardeners grow world-renowned varieties of blackberries and blueberries at the Cammack - University of Arkansas System's garden and tend the Governor's Mansion Vegetable Garden. They also use the State Hospital greenhouse to grow plants for many of the projects. www.arhomeandgarden.org/master_gardener.htm

Motley's Pumpkin Patch is a unique farm that offers fun to school aged groups and youth. Located in Little Rock, the Pumpkin Patch tours are available late September through October 31.  The tour includes a Hayride around the farm, Farm Zoo, Pig Races, a trip to the Pumpkin Patch (each child receives a small pumpkin),  a Snack ("pumpkin juice" & cookie), and an educational talk about pumpkins. For more information: www.motleyspumpkinpatch.com Phone: 501- 888-1129

TLC Berry Farm and Country Market Enjoy pick-your-own and pre-picked blackberries, blueberries, organic vegetables and other fruits. Gift baskets are available for any occasion and can be shipped to any location. Homemade candies such as cashew and pecan brittles, fudge; preserves, salsas, sauces are also available. www.tlcberryfarm.com