Sightseeing
Even my teeenagers love it, and still talk about it! Hot Springs has a rich history complete with the likes of Al Capone and other interesting historical characters!
81 locals recommend
Gangster Museum of America
510 Central AveEven my teeenagers love it, and still talk about it! Hot Springs has a rich history complete with the likes of Al Capone and other interesting historical characters!
Most people don't realize it, but Historic Downtown Hot Springs IS part of the park! BUT, there are hiking trails, and hot springs. Get your own bottle of this healing water to take home!
47 locals recommend
Hot Springs National Park
Most people don't realize it, but Historic Downtown Hot Springs IS part of the park! BUT, there are hiking trails, and hot springs. Get your own bottle of this healing water to take home!
Really any bath house will do, but while in Hot Springs you really should experience the hot baths!
106 locals recommend
Quapaw Baths & Spa
413 Central AveReally any bath house will do, but while in Hot Springs you really should experience the hot baths!
Garvan Gardens is great for kids and grandma alike! If you're bringing grandma, there are wheelchairs available and/or you can get a golfcart. They will also pick you up at the docks. It's beautiful in the spring when the Azaleas are in bloom!
Garvan Gardens Street
Garvan Gardens StreetGarvan Gardens is great for kids and grandma alike! If you're bringing grandma, there are wheelchairs available and/or you can get a golfcart. They will also pick you up at the docks. It's beautiful in the spring when the Azaleas are in bloom!
Thoroughbred Racing & Casino
MOST IMPORTANTLY - if you go to the races, you have to get the corned beef sandwich! Enjoy thoroughbred racing in the winter & spring, and casino gambling year 'round! The new casino and resort includes table games, sports book betting, and of course, horse races!
263 locals recommend
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central AveMOST IMPORTANTLY - if you go to the races, you have to get the corned beef sandwich! Enjoy thoroughbred racing in the winter & spring, and casino gambling year 'round! The new casino and resort includes table games, sports book betting, and of course, horse races!
Kid Entertainment
If you have to leave the lake...The kids will love it!
169 locals recommend
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
1701 E Grand AveIf you have to leave the lake...The kids will love it!
Offering parents night out and open gyms for kids so parents can enjoy the Baths or Racetrack, where kids aren’t allowed!
10 locals recommend
Hot Springs Bicycle Touring Company
436 Broadway StOffering parents night out and open gyms for kids so parents can enjoy the Baths or Racetrack, where kids aren’t allowed!
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
4612 Central AveSometimes it's good to take a break from the water!
Food scene
This is the best restaurant close to our house. It's not cheap, so check out the menu and make your plans for that birthday or anniversary!
23 locals recommend
Lost Creek Grill
1834 Airport RdThis is the best restaurant close to our house. It's not cheap, so check out the menu and make your plans for that birthday or anniversary!
This is actually a really great italian restaurant. Off the lake, unassuming, great service, and we have never been disappointed in the food!
19 locals recommend
Italian Villa Restaurant & Bar
4332 Central AveThis is actually a really great italian restaurant. Off the lake, unassuming, great service, and we have never been disappointed in the food!
Did someone say Taco's? This isn't convenient to our house, but you won't be sorry you took the extra 5 minutes to get there. If you are out and about and need a good lunch or dinner, head over!
54 locals recommend
Taco Mama
1209 Malvern AveDid someone say Taco's? This isn't convenient to our house, but you won't be sorry you took the extra 5 minutes to get there. If you are out and about and need a good lunch or dinner, head over!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
ALL THE BOATABLE RESTAURANTS
Sam's Pizza - Great food, great live music! Sometimes crowded!
Fisherman's Warf - You have to go at least once, if not just to feed the fish, turtles and ducks! But otherwise, kind of overpriced and okay food.
Trejo's Mexican - Who doesn't love a margarita on the lake? I really like this place.
Cajun Boilers - Seafood at decent prices!
Bourbon on the Bay - Great for cocktails, Sam's pizza and live music!
Futrell Marine - Get some Ice Cream and a Doggie treat!
Bubba's Brews - We mostly enjoy drinks on the rooftop, and stick with the sandwiches and burgers!
Back Porch - FANCY! Love it.
Getting around
Grocery Stores
There is a Neighborhood Wal-Mart 5 minutes away, which is really handy. For real grocery shopping I prefer Kroger on Airport road. There is also a Sam's about 10 minutes away.