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Murfreesboro and Hot Springs AR

April 16, 2017

We got into Murfreesboro about 3:30 and headed to the Crater of Diamonds to check it out and see what it was about.  We learned that this park used to be a mine for alot of years.  And finding a diamond would be very slim.  But we ended up trying it out for about 30 min.

Due to rain from the day before it was Very muddy.  And we did not have the proper tools nor gear to dig.  So after deliberating for a bit, we decided not to come back the next day and just move onto the next town.

The next town was Hot Springs, AR.  We really didn’t know too much about the town but we headed to a local brewery to have a beer and try to figure out where to stay.  Now this city is known for their natural Hot Springs and as we found out Al Capone used to be there.

We checked into the hotel and headed to the Ohio Club, which was the old Al Capone bar and hidden casino.  Alot has changed since then but the back bar wood decor still remains.  Even one of the mirrors are the original from back in the day. Still with even the nicks from bullets.

There was alot of history there.  And it seemed there were alot of gangsters that passed through back in the day.  Definitely a place we will remember.

Little Rock, AR

April 16, 2017

Next stop, Little Rock. We went through a good rain storm and when we got to our hotel in Little Rock, it was still raining hard so we just stayed in for the night, relaxing. We ordered food from the restaurant at the hotel.  It was THE best Chicken Strawberry Walnut salad I have ever had!

The next morning we decided to walk the River Market area. Before making it to the River Market area, we came across the old State Building.  So we decided to go look at it.   This building used to be the original State Building for Little Rock.  Congressmen used to meet up in this building and some took a boat on the river to get to this place.  Then they moved buildings and this old state building became a police station, a mortuary, an university, a psych ward, etc.  The building has alot of artifacts now.

After the state building, the River Market area was a typical downtown vibe. Bustling with all kinds of people. There were even students there for some kind of conference.

We kept walking and found a little hole in the wall restaurant for some sandwiches. It was okay but satisfied our hunger.  Then we walked around little more, then headed out to Murfreesboro.