Guidebook for Hot Springs
Parks & Nature
Hot Springs National Park
Lake Hamilton
Beautiful sunsets...birds, fishing
Arboretum especially pretty around Xmas with lighting. Close to the home. Beautiful grounds with areas of enjoyment for entire family.
231 locals recommend
Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdArboretum especially pretty around Xmas with lighting. Close to the home. Beautiful grounds with areas of enjoyment for entire family.
West Mountain Drive
West Mountain DriveGreat views of city, picnic tables, wide and shaded trails
Has a great little swimming beach for little ones, picnic tables and walking trail.
Hill Wheatley Park Lane
Hill Wheatley Park Lane Has a great little swimming beach for little ones, picnic tables and walking trail.
Very close to home, beautiful walking trail, dog park and fun playground. Often there are artistic displays on the trail.
6 locals recommend
Hollywood Park
400-425 Hollywood AveVery close to home, beautiful walking trail, dog park and fun playground. Often there are artistic displays on the trail.
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
401 Hot Springs Mountain DrInteresting info. re: Hot Springs/great views
Lake Catherine State Park
1200 Catherine Park Rdcloseby...nice walking trails with pretty waterfall
Arts & Culture
Artists' Workshop Gallery
610A Central AveFantastic local art-friendly people-great prices
Entertainment & Activities
Great community theatre and other events. Great buffet . Very reasonably priced. Now called Bathhouse Dinner Theatre...
12 locals recommend
Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre
701 Central AveGreat community theatre and other events. Great buffet . Very reasonably priced. Now called Bathhouse Dinner Theatre...
Free happy hrs and dances on Fri. And Sat. Historic hotel. Rooms are small and old, but lobby has beautiful chandeliers and murals. Nice holiday buffets.
The Thermal Bathhouse & Spa at the Arlington
239 Central AveFree happy hrs and dances on Fri. And Sat. Historic hotel. Rooms are small and old, but lobby has beautiful chandeliers and murals. Nice holiday buffets.
Quapaw Baths & Spa
413 Central AveRacing season from Dec. to early May
Recently redone to include hotel, spa, casino, restaurants and concerts
263 locals recommend
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central AveRacing season from Dec. to early May
Recently redone to include hotel, spa, casino, restaurants and concerts
Buckstaff Bathhouse
509 Central AveGreat place to pamper yourself!
Brews made from the springs. Served in a former bathhouse on Bathhouse Row
152 locals recommend
Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery
329 Central AveBrews made from the springs. Served in a former bathhouse on Bathhouse Row
Gangster Museum of America
510 Central Ave
Crystal Ridge Distillery
455 Broadway StHill Wheatley Boat Ramp
Hill Wheatley Park Lanefree public boat ramp/launch very close to condo
Great little museum/very interesting info./tubs/equipment used in spas long ago
46 locals recommend
Fordyce Bathhouse
369 Central AveGreat little museum/very interesting info./tubs/equipment used in spas long ago
fun waterpark/amusement park with summer concert series
169 locals recommend
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
1701 E Grand Avefun waterpark/amusement park with summer concert series
Food Scene
Appropriately named...lol :) but man are they good!
40 locals recommend
Fat Bottomed Girl's Cupcake Shoppe
502 Central AveAppropriately named...lol :) but man are they good!
Delicious crepes and goodies from France and Albanian descendants
11 locals recommend
Alexa's Crêperie
238 Cornerstone BoulevardDelicious crepes and goodies from France and Albanian descendants
No TX MX here. This is the real deal. Delicious fish and sauces from Oaxaca, MX.
6 locals recommend
Quetzal
1105 Airport RdNo TX MX here. This is the real deal. Delicious fish and sauces from Oaxaca, MX.
Grateful Head Pizza Oven and Beer Garden
100 Exchange StBubba Brews - On Lake Hamilton
1252 Airport RdFisherman's Wharf
5101 Central AveThis is definitely a no frills, small mom and pop, nothing notable re: atmosphere, but if you want a good and reasonable breakfast close to the home, it's perfect. :)
Higdon Square Cafe
706 Higdon Ferry RdThis is definitely a no frills, small mom and pop, nothing notable re: atmosphere, but if you want a good and reasonable breakfast close to the home, it's perfect. :)
This place recently opened as of Nov. 2022. It has excellent Greek food at reasonable prices.
Santorini
This place recently opened as of Nov. 2022. It has excellent Greek food at reasonable prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fat Jacks
101 Central AveGreat oysters and local brews...Late night bands
Excellent food and lake views. Lots of food very reasonably priced. Just around bend from condo. Live entertainment weekends. Boats can drive from my boat slip and tie up there
Bubba's Brew
Excellent food and lake views. Lots of food very reasonably priced. Just around bend from condo. Live entertainment weekends. Boats can drive from my boat slip and tie up there
Quaint historical restaurant and pub with live entertainment. Small downtown venue. Arrive early for a good table.
143 locals recommend
Ohio Club
336 Central AveQuaint historical restaurant and pub with live entertainment. Small downtown venue. Arrive early for a good table.
Sightseeing
Take home great water from the natural local springs, in a souvenir bottle. Nice little museum upstairs.
15 locals recommend
Mountain Valley Spring Co - Visitor Center and Museum
150 Central AveTake home great water from the natural local springs, in a souvenir bottle. Nice little museum upstairs.
Drinks and nightlife
Newly opened rooftop restaurant provides great views of Hot Springs, pub food and drinks at reasonable prices
12 locals recommend
The Waters
340 Central AveNewly opened rooftop restaurant provides great views of Hot Springs, pub food and drinks at reasonable prices