Food Scene
Great location for date night, or if your looking for wonderful steakhouse and fine dining.
35 locals recommend
Bone's Chophouse of Hot Springs, AR
3920 Central AveGreat location for date night, or if your looking for wonderful steakhouse and fine dining.
Great outdoor deck, lakeside dining, perfect for casual lunch or dinner and families. Kids can feed the fish and watch the ducks.
104 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
5101 Central AveGreat outdoor deck, lakeside dining, perfect for casual lunch or dinner and families. Kids can feed the fish and watch the ducks.
Homey food and atmosphere, right around the corner, great for families!
8 locals recommend
Red Oak Fillin' Station
2169 Carpenter Dam RdHomey food and atmosphere, right around the corner, great for families!
Fat Bottomed Girl's Cupcake Shoppe
502 Central AveFabulous cupcakes!
Lots of Bar-B-Q in town but this is our favorite. Bill Clinton had it flown to the White House during his tenure and it is quite locally famous. Check their website or call before you go as they do have seasonal closings.
77 locals recommend
McClard's Bar-B-Q Restaurant
505 Albert Pike RdLots of Bar-B-Q in town but this is our favorite. Bill Clinton had it flown to the White House during his tenure and it is quite locally famous. Check their website or call before you go as they do have seasonal closings.
Excellent latin food downtown with a cool patio up off the street on the side of the mountain.
104 locals recommend
Rolando's Restaurante
210 Central AveExcellent latin food downtown with a cool patio up off the street on the side of the mountain.
My absolute favorite lunch spot. Hard to pick a category, this place serves lunch in house or take out, with a rotating menu, sandwiches, hot food, and some of the best desserts in town!!!
48 locals recommend
Cafe 1217
1217 Malvern AveMy absolute favorite lunch spot. Hard to pick a category, this place serves lunch in house or take out, with a rotating menu, sandwiches, hot food, and some of the best desserts in town!!!
Take out catfish and sides, close to the condo so easy to call ahead or drive through and feed a large group!
10 locals recommend
Bubba's Catfish & Seafood
622 Carpenter Dam RdTake out catfish and sides, close to the condo so easy to call ahead or drive through and feed a large group!
1 of 2 breakfast spots, this one leans more on the sweet side. They also have a great shop next door with gourmet food items.
81 locals recommend
The Pancake Shop
216 Central Ave1 of 2 breakfast spots, this one leans more on the sweet side. They also have a great shop next door with gourmet food items.
Our other favorite breakfast spot, choose this one for wider selection of savory options.
31 locals recommend
Colonial Pancake & Waffle House
111 Central AveOur other favorite breakfast spot, choose this one for wider selection of savory options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Historic hotel with famous lobby bar, used to be a hangout for gangsters. Live music occasionally on weekends.
40 locals recommend
Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
239 Central AveHistoric hotel with famous lobby bar, used to be a hangout for gangsters. Live music occasionally on weekends.
Maxine's Live
700 Central AveHistoric spot downtown for drinks and music.
My vote for the most uniquely local place, Superior brews beer using the hot springs on which this previous bathhouse sits. They also serve food, ice cream, and the setting is super cool.
152 locals recommend
Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery
329 Central AveMy vote for the most uniquely local place, Superior brews beer using the hot springs on which this previous bathhouse sits. They also serve food, ice cream, and the setting is super cool.
Parks & Nature
University of Arkansas botanical gardens, only about 5 minutes away from the condo. Visit their website to see the bloom calendar, the children's garden and treehouse are a must for families! Christmas time is extra special as the gardens are lit with thousands of lights.
231 locals recommend
Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdUniversity of Arkansas botanical gardens, only about 5 minutes away from the condo. Visit their website to see the bloom calendar, the children's garden and treehouse are a must for families! Christmas time is extra special as the gardens are lit with thousands of lights.
Cedar Glades Park
461 Wildcat RdGreat location for mountain biking.
Entertainment & Activities
Live horse racing runs January through April, usually Thursday through Sunday with a few Mondays thrown in. You can also go year round for food and games such as slots and craps.
263 locals recommend
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central AveLive horse racing runs January through April, usually Thursday through Sunday with a few Mondays thrown in. You can also go year round for food and games such as slots and craps.
Hands on exhibits for kids of all ages, great place to go on a rainy day or to beat the heat!
144 locals recommend
Mid-America Science Museum
500 Mid America BlvdHands on exhibits for kids of all ages, great place to go on a rainy day or to beat the heat!
Zip line tours, sky bridge and observation deck. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
24 locals recommend
Adventureworks Hot Springs
1700 Shady Grove RdZip line tours, sky bridge and observation deck. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Family friendly, open year round, boasts alligators of all sizes as well as other animals and a petting zoo.
68 locals recommend
Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
847 Whittington AveFamily friendly, open year round, boasts alligators of all sizes as well as other animals and a petting zoo.
Water and amusement park. Great rides, summer concert series, and special events!
169 locals recommend
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
1701 E Grand AveWater and amusement park. Great rides, summer concert series, and special events!
Essentials
Harps Food Store
5536 Central AveClose place for groceries
Kroger
4407 Central AveLarger grocery store for more serious shopping.
Shopping
Grow
419 Cornerstone BlvdGreat children's store with clothing and a few toys, especially for babies and toddlers.
Arts & Culture
Gangster Museum of America
510 Central AveExhibits and short film about the history of Hot Springs and the bath houses.
46 locals recommend
Fordyce Bathhouse
369 Central AveExhibits and short film about the history of Hot Springs and the bath houses.