Kristin's Guidebook
Food scene
This place has great food, breakfast and lunch, and the prices are great. Very friendly staff!
9 locals recommend
Debra's Good Eats
198 Carmona RdThis place has great food, breakfast and lunch, and the prices are great. Very friendly staff!
Great lunch and dinner spot, try the fried catfish, and salmon. They have famous fried chicken.
7 locals recommend
Tanners Neighborhood Bar & Grille
25255 AR-5Great lunch and dinner spot, try the fried catfish, and salmon. They have famous fried chicken.
Beehive Neighborhood Hangout
220 Minorca RdGreat food, hang out spot, concert nights.
Great food, right on water. Go to back deck and you can see the fish swimming in the water.
6 locals recommend
Xplore Lakeside Restaurant
488 Ponce De Leon DrGreat food, right on water. Go to back deck and you can see the fish swimming in the water.
El Padrino Mexican Restaurant
4640 N State Hwy 7
Diablos Tacos & Mezcal
528 Central Ave
The Pancake Shop
216 Central AveHistoric area
Central Avenue hosts old bath houses, little unique local shops, cute restaurants. And it’s only 20 minutes away!!
Great little shops, the bath houses are neat, restaurants, and museums!
78 locals recommend
Hot Springs National Park
369 Central AvenueGreat little shops, the bath houses are neat, restaurants, and museums!
This place is amazing! Walk down central avenue in hot springs and visit the old bath houses, and all of the little shops. Unique little restaurants, coffee shops, etc
Central Avenue
Central AvenueThis place is amazing! Walk down central avenue in hot springs and visit the old bath houses, and all of the little shops. Unique little restaurants, coffee shops, etc
Sightseeing
Beautiful lake with great hiking! My husband and I love hiking here.
8 locals recommend
Lake Catherine
Beautiful lake with great hiking! My husband and I love hiking here.
Parks
Balboa Marina
480 Ponce De Leon DrRent boats, kayaks, canoes etc.
The Waypoint At Desoto Marina
120 Marina Rd
Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdEntertainment
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central AveHorse races, and casino
Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
847 Whittington AveGreat for families with kids!
Mid-America Science Museum
500 Mid America BlvdTraveler advice
Traveling with kids
Bring Stroller for small children
Hot Springs Village has miles and miles of walking and biking trails.
Traveling with kids
Bring swim suits, and floaties
HSV has a swimming pool inside the community, it requires a small fee to get in. The pool is very close to the Tree House. Just a short drive.
What to pack
Bring water shoes
HSV has so much to offer in way of outdoor activities. No only does the village offer a pool but it also has 9 lakes to enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming as there are 3 beautifully maintained beaches. Magic Springs waterpark/amusement is 20 minutes away in Hot Springs.
What to pack
Bring Comfortable shoes
Miles and miles of walking trails.
What to pack
Bring bikes
If you plan on out door activities during your visit I suggest bringing your bikes for the trails.
What to pack
If your bringing small children:
I provide baby gates for safety, tear free shampoo, and plastic eating utensils.
Bring pack and play and any other baby items you might need.