Found near the geographic center of Arkansas, Little Rock was named for a "little rock" that marked the best place to cross the Arkansas River. Little Rock is best known as the capital of Arkansas, and the state government complex is just seven miles from either Extended Stay America location. In addition to hosting state government offices, Little Rock is home to several large corporations. The city is headquarters for communications giants Alltel and Windstream as well as the international marketing firm Acxiom. Little Rock is home to two military facilities, the Arkansas National Guard base Camp Joseph T. Robinson and Little Rock Air Force Base. Family-friendly attractions abound in Little Rock. Everyone is sure to enjoy the Little Rock Zoo , which includes more than 725 animals representing over 200 species. Share your photos with family and friends on our free Wi-Fi at all locations. See you soon!