Conway: A Place to Call Home
Conway, ArkansasWhat do you get when you combine a small town with a very progressive city government, three colleges, four interchanges with a major interstate, and the largest community fair in the state? The 65,782 people that live in Conway call this “Home’. The Houston-based magazine “Where to Retire” has named Conway in their top 5 places to retire and Forbes named Conway 2nd on their list of getting the most value for your money.
So what’s happening in Conway that makes this city so special?
Downtown Conway The downtown area of Conway has always been quaint, clean, and a great place to shop for jewelry, antiques, or just walking around and relaxing. The renovated downtown area with its 1920’s style street lights is one example of the nostalgic atmosphere. We also have an amphitheater in the center of town that provides bands and other entertainment at no charge. In 2010, it was dedicated in the name of Kris Allen Stage, in honor of American Idol winner Kris Allen. There are fine dining establishments and other types of merchants that moved back to the downtown area. Education in Conway The Conway schools have some of the highest education district scores in the state. High school graduates don’t have to travel far as Conway is called the City of Colleges for three good reasons. The University of Central Arkansas just celebrated its 111th anniversary and enrolls around 12,000 students. Hendrix College is a private liberal arts school with approximately 1,350 students, and Central Baptist College has under 900 students. Fun in Conway Conway also offers fun for the kid in all of us. There are two country clubs, with golf courses, tennis, pool, parks, and restaurants. There is a 3D movie theater, museums, a roller rink, good restaurants, shopping, and all sorts of sports and outdoor activities. We are also only 33 miles north of Little Rock, which has museums, a minor league baseball team, an ice skating rink, theaters, and other cultural activities. Take a short car or motorcycle ride out of town and see some of the most beautiful views of mountains, rivers, and farm land. Toad Suck Daze Toad Suck Daze is fun for all the family. There are special events for kids but all the events are family fun. What is "Toadsuck?" It is a three-day, family festival that brings nationally-known entertainment, amusement rides, food, antiques, and specialty vendors for all. The name Toadsuck dates back to an old legend when steamboats traveled the Arkansas River and they could only travel when the water was at the right depth. When it wasn't, the captains and their crew had to wait on the river at what is currently the Toad Suck Lock and Dam. The sailors waited at the local tavern and "sucked on beer bottles 'til they swell up like toads," so goes the legend. Couple all this with great property, utility, and tax costs and you will know why Conway and the surrounding communities of Greenbrier, Vilonia, and Mayflower are a special place to live and work. An excellent source for information on the history of Faulkner County is available at the Faulkner County Historical Society's website: www.faulknerhistory.com |
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