Off Campus 2017 - CBC Edition

CAMPUS Campus Growth

Two exciting new projects open this fall

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See for yourself why Arkansas is “The Natural State”

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4 In the Classroom

6 The City of Colleges

Learn what makes Conway stand out and why it should be your home away from home.

From small class sizes to a variety of majors and minors to choose from, CBC is committed to your academic success.

8 Outside the Classroom CBC offers plenty of ways for you to get involved and make the most of your college experience.

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18 Parks and Recreation No matter where you find yourself in Conway, you are not far from a park or recreational facility.

Conway is just a short drive from some of the region’s most popular tourist destinations.

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22 Dining Out

Become familiar with the organizations on campus and around town committed to your health and safety.

ON THE COVER Completed in August 2012, the David T. Watkins Academic Building was the first construction project built as part of CBC’s Vision 2020 plan. Vision 2020 is a plan to construct 10 major projects in 10 years to accommodate an enrollment of 2020 students.

20 Road Trips

CBC’s band and wresting team get new digs.

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Explore what’s beyond the Dining Hall and Café 52.

28 The Natural State Conway is in the heart of The Natural State, making it a great place for an outdoor excursion.

900 Oak Street Conway, AR 72032 501-327-7788

GetSmart@ConwayArkansas.org While the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce has made every effort to ensure accuracy in this publication, we cannot guarantee the correctness of all information or the complete absence of error or omissions. For changes or to submit your comments, please contact the Chamber.

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FROM THE Thank you for your interest in Central Baptist College. CBC is a wonderful, unique campus – large enough to offer a variety of education and extracurricular activities, yet small enough to provide one-on-one interaction and a strong sense of community. Since the institution’s inception in 1952, our mission has been “transforming lives through education that integrates Christian faith and academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment.” Everyone at CBC is united in our dedication to achieve this goal.

OUR MISSION Central Baptist College is committed to

transforming lives through education that integrates Christian faith and academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment.

Located in Conway, CBC students enjoy easy access to nearby Little Rock yet reside in the friendliness and security of a small town. Conway is home to multiple institutions of higher learning, a thriving business environment, scenic lakes and parks, and a vibrant community.

This is an exciting time on campus and we would love for you to be a part of it! Schedule your campus visit today, so that we can share what experience and education mean here at CBC. Sincerely,

President Terry Kimbrow

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MAJORS

Behavioral Science Psychology & Counseling Psychology & Social Services Bible Bible • Missions Business Administration Business • Accounting Business Administration International Business Management • Marketing Communication Journalism Multimedia Communication Education Elementary Education Health & Physical Education Middle Level Education Secondary Education English/Language Arts Social Studies Fine Arts Music • Worship Arts General Education General Education • General Studies Kinesiology Exercise Science • Sports Management Literature & Language Arts English Science Science • Biology • Health Science Molecular Biosciences

Our academic options ensure that your choices allow you to graduate confident and prepared to succeed in your chosen career. With a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you will get personal attention from your instructors in an engaging and interactive learning environment.

Social Science History

MINORS Accounting • Bible • Biology • Business Chemistry • Christian Care • Counseling English • History • Journalism Management • Marketing • Math Missions • Music Musical Theatre – music majors Musical Theatre – non-music majors Pastoral Studies • Recreation Leadership Religious Education • Science Social Services • Spanish Worship Arts • Youth Ministry

Home home away from

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sider There’s a lot to con llege: when choosing a co e affordability, degre , options, reputation and proximity to home, entral more! Attending C a Baptist College is any great choice for m ose reasons – one of th e being the city wher it’s located.

So what makes Conway stand out?

nsas, the Off Campus guide will help you If you decide to attend college in Conway, Arka e hidden gems in and around your future navigate the “City of Colleges” and discover som the country, or somewhere in between, you’ll college town. Whether you come from a big city, home away from home. find Conway to be the perfect place to call your

2016 Population Estimate: 65,300 (and counting)

Conway’s population more than doubled from 1990 to 2010. Our city continues to grow and thrive – and for good reason.

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While a place with more than 65,000 people is nothing to sneeze at, it is uncommon for a city our size to have not one, not two, but THREE colleges. So much so, that Conway’s nickname is the “City of Colleges.”

Central Baptist College, Hendrix College, and the University of Central Arkansas contribute to Conway’s rich arts and cultural scene – and help keep us young.

Median Age: 27.9

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If you think back to your elementary math classes, you may recall that the median is the number in the middle. When it comes to the ages of Conway’s residents, our median age is not even close to 30 (just ask any 27-year-old). One reason is because students from Conway’s three colleges love this city so much they decide to stick around after graduation and take a job here.

More than a third of Conway residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher

For comparison’s sake, the median age for the entire state of Arkansas is 37.7 – 10 years older.

Population 25 Years and older: 35,552

Another by-product of graduates staying in Conway after they earn their degrees is the positive effect it has on the city’s educational attainment rate – a term that refers to the highest level of schooling a person has completed. Of adults over the age of 25, 45% have a college degree and 37% have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher.

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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division

U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Still not convinced?

Keep reading to learn more about what Conway has to offer.

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CBC ATHLETICS FACT SHEET

CAMPUS SPOTLIGHTS

cbcmustangs.com Mascot: Mustangs School Colors: CBC Blue and Gray • Member of the American Midwest Conference (AMC) • Member of the NAIA (Division I in basketball) • 12 sports teams • Track & Field for both men and women is being added to the athletics program in 2018-19

JOIN IN

CHAPEL Chapel services are provided to promote the Christian ideals of Central Baptist College and personal spiritual growth through testimony, preaching, and music.

THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

They don’t call it the college experience for nothing!

At CBC, we encourage you to get involved with like-minded students in events and organizations that encourage lifelong relationships that nurture the mind and the spirit.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Carillon yearbook Disc Golf Team Fishing Club Medical Professions Society Ministers Association Mustang Radio President’s Leadership Council Rotaract Student Activities Board Student Orientation Staff Student Publications and Media Tower Times newspaper Tribes and Tongues International Club

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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

Area college ministries Bible classes Chapel Community service projects Local churches Student-led Bible studies

MUSIC

CBC Singers Chamber Choir Chapel Band Choir Tour Handbells Musical Women’s Chorus Worship Band Worship Choir

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES & HANGOUTS Broomball Café 52 Day on the Links Fall Hay Day Hall Wars Hammock Farm Harvest Party Hiking Homecoming Movies on the Lawn M.U.D. Week Midnight Madness Open Mic Night Paintball Spring Fling Stress Free Week Student Appreciation Dinner Talent Show

DISC GOLF CLUB Started 2015 8 team members

Home course is Greenbrier Disc Golf Course. Compete with teams throughout Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Conference teams included teams such as Ole Miss, Arkansas State, Rhoades College, and Hendrix College.

Interest is continuing to grow with growth in club members. CBC ranked 2nd in the SCDGA conference regular season and 3rd overall in the conference championship tournament.

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CAMPUS Two exciting projects are opening during the 2018 academic year at Central Baptist College – a new band rehearsal hall for student musicians and a new wrestling center.

CBC Announces Plans to Construct Band Rehearsal Hall Central Baptist College officials announced in September 2017 that the college has started the construction of a 4,000-square-foot renovation of the Harold E. Cooper Educational Complex. The remodel, anticipated to be completed by the start of the Spring 2018 semester, will include a new Band Rehearsal Hall.

The 2,600-square-foot new Band Rehearsal Hall is designed to accommodate up to 75 student musicians.

Additionally, new office space dedicated to the Music and Fine Arts Department will be included in the renovations.

“This is really an exciting time for us,” said Fine Arts Department Chair and Director of Bands Tim Gunter.

“We are quickly running out of room and flexibility in our current location. I am so thankful for President Kimbrow for his tireless efforts on our behalf and to the Lord for His perfect timing and opening this door.”

Gunter noted, “The band hall will provide our current and future band family a place to call home, not just for rehearsals and classes, but throughout the day to hang out. That is a positive impact that is often overlooked, but I have had many students comment over the years about the comfort of our band halls and how much it meant to them.”

CBC band started in the fall of 2016 with 14 students. It is anticipated that the size of the program will more than double to 30 students for the fall of 2017. Gunter added, “Our band program may have officially started in the fall of 2016, but with the addition of a band rehearsal hall, we are off and running. I am so thankful and excited about the road ahead!”

Prior to his role at CBC, Gunter served as Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for 15 years.

CBC Opens New Wrestling Center Central Baptist College athletic director Lyle Middleton and head wrestling coach Ken Prophete announced the opening of a new wrestling center for the Mustangs this summer. The center was the site of a grand opening in September.

“Words alone cannot express how grateful and thankful I am about the new wrestling center,” said coach Prophete.

“Entering into my eighth season as the head wrestling coach at CBC, it has been a recruiting promise to my wrestlers that we will have (a) bigger and better (space) and this 2017-18 season we will fulfill that promise.”

The center, which measures 3,750 square feet, is on Jeanette Drive in Conway. The underwriting sponsor for the project was Greg Hatcher of The Hatcher Agency, and CBC’s wrestling team will have the building on a three-year lease.

Prophete added, “It is a blessing and I give all the glory to God for placing the right people to help make this dream a reality. We plan to make the best of our new opportunity this season in our new wrestling center.”

Wrestling season for the Mustangs begins on Nov. 4 in Cumberland, Ky., at the Patriot Open. The first match at Reddin Fieldhouse is Nov. 9 against Arkansas Baptist College.

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Discover Your Mustang Spirit at one of our Stampede Open Houses

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 • Friday, February 2, 2018 Central Baptist College Stampede Open Houses are designed to give prospective students an opportunity for a personal overview of all that Central Baptist College has to offer in a convenient and flexible format. The event is designed for high school seniors and juniors, but anyone is welcome to attend.

Arrive anytime during the event hours and leave once you feel like you have experienced everything available and have all your questions answered.

Experience the following at a Stampede Open House: • Faculty representatives from each academic department • Staff representatives from various student service departments • Admissions staff • Chapel • Tours in campus residence halls • Athletic Department representatives (Ask us if you wish to visit with a sport-specific coach!)

• Student organization representatives • Members of CBC administration • Discounts in the Mustang Outfitters store • Free food • Door prizes

Register at cbc.edu/stampede or schedule a campus visit anytime at cbc.edu/visit.

We can’t wait to see you!

While you’re on campus, get outfitted with official Mustang gear!

Mustang Outfitters, located in the Mabee Student Center, is here for all your personal, academic, and office needs. They also carry a wide range of gift items such as clothing, accessories, supplies, and much more!

IMPORTANT STUFF YOU NEED TO

With more than 750 students on campus, CBC is a community in its own right.

Providing public safety and health and wellness services to hundreds of students is no small task, and it’s something CBC doesn’t take lightly. A Student Health Clinic and campus security officers are evidence of CBC’s commitment to the health and safety of the campus community.

HOSPITALS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES Conway has two full-service hospitals complete with emergency rooms and other specialty services.

Conway Regional Health System 2302 College Avenue 501-329-3831 conwayregional.org

Baptist Health Medical Center – Conway 1555 Exchange Avenue 501-585-2000 baptisthealthconway.com

HEALTH CARE

Student Health Clinic Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

CBC Student Health Clinic

URGENT CARE FACILITIES IN CONWAY

Traditional students are provided free services by a Registered Nurse Practitioner (RNP) in collaboration with a local physician. The RNP provides basic medical assessment and treatment for minor illnesses and may prescribe medications if necessary. Appointments are not

If you feel under the weather during a time when the Student Health Clinic is closed, you can take advantage of your parents’ health insurance and visit one of the many urgent care clinics in town.

These clinics offer extended hours in the evenings and on weekends, and walk-ins are welcome.

Of course, if you have a medical emergency, dial 911.

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necessary; students are seen on a walk-in basis and will be seen in a timely manner. Medical problems that cannot be resolved on campus will be referred to a local physician, Conway Regional Health System, or Baptist Health Medical Center.

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Conway Regional After Hours Clinic

437 Denison Street, Suite 2 501-504-2330 conwayregional.org/afterhoursclinic

Hours: Monday–Friday from 3-11 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Distance from CBC: 1.2 miles (3-minute drive)

MedExpress Urgent Care 805 Oak Street 501-504-2329 medexpress.com

Hours: Open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

(8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Eve, Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)

Distance from CBC: 1 mile (3-minute drive)

PrimeCARE Medical Clinic - Salem 605 Salem Road, Suite A2 501-764-1800 pcmc-ar.com

Hours: Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

Distance from CBC: 1.7 miles (5-minute drive)

PrimeCARE Medical Clinic - Harkrider 1014 Harkrider Street, Suite B 501-327-7100 pcmc-ar.com

Hours: Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

Distance from CBC: 0.9 miles (2-minute drive)

Sherwood Urgent Care

222 Dave Ward Drive 501-505-8400 urgentteam.com/sherwood-urgent-care

Hours: Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1-6 p.m.

Distance from CBC: 2.0 miles (5-minute drive)

PUBLIC SAFETY Safety on campus is a high priority at Central Baptist College: however, safety is the primary responsibility of each community member. Central Baptist College provides the following services to promote safety on campus: Closed-campus policy.

CBC is a closed campus from midnight to 6:30 a.m. Signs are posted at all major entrances to campus to inform visitors of this policy.

Security cameras.

Say cheese! Security cameras are located throughout the campus.

No weapons. Weapons of any kind are not allowed on campus.

Just say no.

CBC is an alcohol-, drug-, and tobaccofree campus.

Safe and secure.

All students living in the residence halls are issued a card that gives them 24/7 access to their residence halls. These systems restrict non-resident access to the residence halls.

Drills.

Fire drills are conducted at least once a semester in the residence halls. Tornado drills happen once per year.

Campus security.

CBC employs campus security officers who work at key hours at night, seven days a week, to patrol the campus.

Planning and preparedness.

CBC has adopted emergency evacuation and crisis management plans. Both can be found in the student handbook.

PLACES TO STAY

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2330 Sanders Street 501-205-1315 holidayinnexpress.com/conwaynw Home2 Suites by Hilton 820 Bill Dean Drive 501-504-2602 home2suites3.hilton.com Howard Johnson Inn 1090 Skyline Drive 501-329-2961 hojo.com

Are you expecting family in town for the weekend? Conway has several well-appointed hotels that are close to restaurants and shopping.

Microtel Inn & Suites 2475 Sanders Street 501-327-0898 microtelinn.com/hotel/30983

Country Inn & Suites 750 Amity Road 501-932-0500 countryinns.com/conwayar

Quality Inn 150 Skyline Drive 501-329-0300 choicehotels.com

Best Western 816 East Oak Street 501-329-9855 bestwestern.com

Super 8 2430 Sanders Road 501-505-8880 super8.com

Candlewood Suites 2360 Sanders Street 501-329-8551 candlewoodsuites-conway.com Comfort Inn & Suites 2370 Sanders Street 501-513-4989 choicehotels.com Comfort Suites 705 Museum Road 501-329-8548 choicehotels.com Days Inn 1002 East Oak Street 501-450-7575 daysinn.com Fairfield Inn & Suites by Mariott 2260 Sanders Road 501-505-8034 fairfield.mariott.com Hampton Inn 810 Museum Road 501-329-8999 conwayar.hamptoninn.com Hilton Garden Inn 805 Amity Road 501-329-1444 conway.stayhgi.com

Health clinics both on and off campus offer convenient, comprehensive medical services.

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#ConwayOffCampus How do you stay active?

If you enjoy bike riding, Conway offers miles of trails and the state’s only bike-share program. If you prefer indoor workouts, our city has two rec centers.

Show us how you like to move it, move it. Post a photo or video to Instagram using the #ConwayOffCampus hashtag.

PARKS & REC

City of Conway Parks Facilities

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Airport Park 425 6th Street

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Beaverfork Lake Park 20 Kinley Drive

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Curtis Walker Park 1700 Museum Road

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Conway Station Park 1501 Robins Street

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City of Colleges Park 1025 East Siebenmoregen Road

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Don Owen Sports Complex (Indoor) 10 Lower Ridge Road

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Fifth Avenue Park 600 5th Avenue

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Gatlin Park 2325 Tyler Street

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Laurel Park Robinson Avenue & Prince Street

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McGee Center (Indoor) 3800 College Avenue

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Pine Street Park 690 Pine Street

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Pompe Park 2550 Prince Street

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Simon Park 805 Front Street

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With well-maintained parks scattered throughout the city, two indoor sports centers on the east and west sides of town, and an expo center and fairgrounds, Conway’s Parks and Recreation Department has something for everyone. No matter where you find yourself off campus, you’re never too far from an opportunity to explore the great outdoors, be active, or simply sit and enjoy nature.

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Out on the Open Road

With its central location in The Natural State, Conway is just a short drive from some of the region's most popular tourist towns, giving you the perfect excuse for a day trip or weekend getaway.

Little Rock Drive Time: 30 min.

Don’t Miss: River Market

Hot Springs Memphis Drive Time: 2 hours 26 min.

Don’t Miss: Beale Street

Drive Time 1 hour 22 min.

Don’t Miss: Garvan Woodland Gardens, Magic Springs Theme and Water Park

Fayetteville/NW Arkansas

Oklahoma City

Drive Time: 2 hours 28 min.

Don’t Miss: Dickson Street Crystal Bridges Museum

Drive Time: 4 hours 37 min.

Don’t Miss: Bricktown

Dallas Nashville Drive Time: 5 hours 38 min.

Don’t Miss: Live Music

Drive Time: 5 hours 3 min.

Don’t Miss: Professional Sports Theme Parks

New Orleans Drive Time: 7 hours 26 min.

Don’t Miss: French Quarter

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#ConwayOffCampus Go ahead and take a picture of your plate or latte art if you find yourself dining out in Conway, and post it to Instagram using the #ConwayOffCampus hashtag. We won’t judge.

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More than 200 Conway restaurants lay just beyond the CBC Dining Hall and Café 52. From your favorite chain restaurants to local eateries and coffee shops, Conway has a place that will satisfy your cravings.

COFFEE

Zetêo Cozy coffee spot tucked under the gateway to downtown.

Blue Sail Sprawling coffee crafter with WiFi and outdoor seating at their two Conway locations.

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

Streetside Creperie Downtown eatery specializing in sweet and savory crepes.

Stoby’s New building at intersection of Donaghey and Robinson will have even more room for the big breakfast crowds.

The Patio Café Quaint downtown eatery serves breakfast all day. Enjoy weekend brunch on the patio.

COMFORT FOOD

Ceci’s Chicken-N-Waffles Casual sitdown restaurant serves traditional or flavored chicken and waffles and other Southern cuisine.

Holly’s Country Cookin’ Count on lines out the door for this down-home lunch spot.

Hole in the Wall Café Traditional Southern favorites served downtown during lunch.

DESSERT

Las Delicias Homemade ice cream and paletas (popsicles). The sweet corn ice cream does not disappoint.

Marble Slab Creamery/Great American Cookie Two locations in Conway serving gourmet cookies and homemade ice cream with unlimited mix-ins.

Andy’s Frozen Custard Mix and match dozens of toppings to concretes, sundaes, splits, malts, and more. Walk up or drive through to order.

CASUAL DINING

Café 52 Café 52, housed in the Story Library, is the newest restaurant on the CBC campus. Stop by for a cup of coffee, a smoothie, or stay a little longer and enjoy a sandwich, wrap, or salad! Café 52 is open to the public.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

David’s Burgers Regional chain with the highest quality burgers and all-you-can-eat fries.

Saturday: Closed

Whole Hog Café Award-winning barbecue joint. Top off your smoked meat with your choice of seven homemade BBQ sauces.

Café 52’s schedule does fluctuate with holidays and the academic calendar

McAlister’s Deli Famous for sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes, and sweet tea.

CBC DINING HALL Did you know the CBC Dining Hall is open to the public? The Dining Hall offers all-you-caneat service with a full salad bar, deli bar, grill station, handmade pizza, soup, comfort station, and dessert station. Check out the daily menu and hours of operation at facebook.com/ cbcdining.

Tacos 4 Life Creative tacos, burritos, and more. Each meal purchased earns a donated meal.

DATE NIGHT

Colton’s Steak House & Grill Easygoing steakhouse chain with a Wild West theme.

Enjoy the bucket of complimentary peanuts.

MarketPlace Grill A variety of fresh American standards in this traditional sit-down restaurant.

Sunday: 5-11 p.m.

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EXPLORE DOWNTOWN

Coffee Shops | Independent Boutiques | Restaurants | Nightlife

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CULTURE Make the most of your college experience by taking advantage of the many arts and cultural opportunities in the City of Colleges.

✓ See a play in a downtown theater. ❏ ✓ Attend a Conway Symphony Orchestra concert. ❏ ✓ Visit an art gallery. ❏ ✓ Take a painting class with friends. ❏ ✓ Watch a live performance at Reynolds Performance Hall. ❏

501.327.7788 • ConwayArkansas.org

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oUTDOORs With its location in the heart of The Natural State, Conway is a great place for an outdoor adventure. Possibilities for fishing, boating, swimming, or other water sports are just a short drive away, as are hiking trails, picnic areas, and camping grounds.

Hiking

Climbing

Mountain Biking

Fishing

Sightseeing Swimming

Boating

Canoeing

Pinnacle Mountain State Park Drive Time: 40 minutes

Minutes from Little Rock. Scenic hikes with sweeping views of central Arkansas.

Petit Jean Mountain State Park Drive Time: 53 minutes

One of Arkansas’s premier state parks. Tons of trails, waterfalls, camping, and lodging options.

Little Red River Drive Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Home to world-record brown trout, full-service resorts, and easily accessible fishing.

Mount Magazine State Park Drive Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

The highest point in Arkansas and one of the highest in the central United States. Resort-quality lodge, hiking trails, and climbing.

Greers Ferry Lake Drive Time: 1 hour 8 minutes

40,000-acre lake with camping sites, cliff diving, and public beaches.

Buffalo River Drive Time: 2 hours 16 minutes

America’s first “National River.” 500-foot cliffs line this 150-mile waterway that sees tens of thousands of visitors each year.

Woolly Hollow State Park Drive Time: 36 minutes

Only 12 miles north of Conway, this park has a 40-acre lake, campsites, and miles of hiking and mountain bike trails.

Cadron Settlement Park Drive Time: 19 minutes

Scenic overlook of the Arkansas River Valley. Mountain bike trails, pavilions, and historic markers minutes from campus.

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