Hot Springs National Park
Just 20 minutes outside of Hot Springs Village is Hot Springs, home to historic Bathhouse Row and Oaklawn Racing and Gaming. The legendary thermal waters of Hot Springs have attracted people for the last 100 years! Bathhouse Row is a must-see attraction with many unique shops, galleries, museums and restaurants including a microbrewery which recently opened in a renovated bathhouse.
| Home to the Racing Festival of the South and Arkansas Derby, Oaklawn Gaming & Racing has hosted champions like Temperence Hill, Cigar, Curlin, Azeri, Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex, Zenyatta and many more. Live thoroughbred racing from January-April is just the ticket for high pulse rates and high purses. Oaklawn Gaming is home to year-round good times with a High Limits area, Poker Room, all your favorite Vegas-style games and great food and drink. |
| From the dynamic architectural structures to the majestic botanical landscapes, Garvan Woodland Gardens offers breathtaking sights (and fantastic photo opportunities) at every turn. |
| Dress in old clothes and grab a 3-prong garden tool, screwdriver and bucket to mine for Arkansas Quartz crystals |
| Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village offer Geocaching. View GPS coordinates online. |
Hot Springs Dining
| Venture into Hot Springs for International cuisine from German to Irish, Latin American, Vietnamese, Indian, Irish, Cajun and American, there is something delicious for every palate. |
| Relax and unwind in the thermal waters of Hot Springs, one of the oldest hot spring resort towns in the U.S. Visitors flock to Hot Springs from near and far to take a dip in the hot water, which many believe have healing properties |
| Saddle up at Mountain Harbor Riding Stable by Lake Ouachita for a trail ride or carriage ride. |
| Zip line to experience a birds eye view of the Ouachitas. Secured in safety harnesses and attached to a zip pully system, enjoy 12 unique ziplines and a sky bridge with observation deck. |
| While you are in town for your spa day, save some time to shop for treasures along Central Avenue. The historic district is home to some of the best places to find antiques, toys, snacks and souvenirs. Jump in your car and head further down Central Ave. for restaurants, drug stores, super stores and the Hot Springs Mall. Come take a dip in Hot Springs where the water is hot and treasures await. |
| Magic Springs is a fun amusement park and water park located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A single price admission includes all day use of the rides and attractions in both parks. The park is open weekends from April through October and daily late-May through mid-August. |
National Duck Tours
| National Park Duck Tours offers a 75-minute sightseeing adventure of Lake Hamilton and beautiful Hot Springs National Park; depart across from Historic Bathhouse Row in downtown Hot Springs. proceed through town to Lake Hamilton for a cruise around St. John`s Island.; available for convention tours, birthday parties, school groups, office parties, dinner tours. |
| Phone: |
501-321-2911 |
| Lake Hamilton is a 7,460- popular recreational and residential lake in Hot Springs. Hill Wheatley Park, located on the shore, has a popular swim area with a man-made sandy beach, picnic facilities and restrooms.
Water-skiing, pleasure boating and fishing are popular Hot Springs attractions on Lake Hamilton and rentals of watercraft and sport accessories are readily available. |
| The Ouachita River runs through the Ouachita Mountains. Two dams interrupt its flow near the resort town of Hot Springs to form lakes Hamilton and Catherine. Below Lake Catherine, the stream travels south past Arkadelphia before leaving the Ouachita Mountain region and entering the West Gulf Coastal Plain, also known in Arkansas as the Timberlands region.
Great Kayak Fishing Spot! The Ouachita River provides excellent seasonal fishing for rainbow trout |
| Every September thousands of motorcyclists’ roll into Hot Springs for the Annual Open Motorcycle Rally. Riding together they explore scenic Hwy 7, poker runs and participate in a motorcycle parade. From a vendor mall to live entertainment, field events, bike show, dining and concerts, the annual motorcycle rally is fun for all. |
| The Hot Springs Mountain Tower elevator will transport you 216 feet to the observation decks where you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs Mountain and Diamond Lakes area, all at 1,256 feet above sea level. |
