Food Scene
Pizza-Eat in, or carry out. Only 1.2 miles from here! They offer more than just pizza. Good quality food, too! There’s a liquor store right next-door,  in case you need anything.
7 locals recommend
Molly O'Brien's
8913 Park AvePizza-Eat in, or carry out. Only 1.2 miles from here! They offer more than just pizza. Good quality food, too! There’s a liquor store right next-door,  in case you need anything.
Only 2 miles away, this little spot has great live entertainment on the weekends and a “small plates” menu. Perfect for after golf, or for a light dinner and dancing to live music.
15 locals recommend
Beehive Neighborhood Hangout
220 Minorca RdOnly 2 miles away, this little spot has great live entertainment on the weekends and a “small plates” menu. Perfect for after golf, or for a light dinner and dancing to live music.
Close to home! The Balboa Marina Store has a very good Burger Combo: Cheeseburger, fries, and drink for under 10 bucks. Eat it there, or pick it up and bring it back to your Lakeside patio. 
7 locals recommend
Balboa Marina
480 Ponce De Leon DrClose to home! The Balboa Marina Store has a very good Burger Combo: Cheeseburger, fries, and drink for under 10 bucks. Eat it there, or pick it up and bring it back to your Lakeside patio. 
Close to home! Mon-Sat 8-2. Gourmet Coffee/Bakery with breakfast and lunch items.
Artfully Baked and Brewed
1398 DeSoto BoulevardClose to home! Mon-Sat 8-2. Gourmet Coffee/Bakery with breakfast and lunch items.
Close to home! Our FAV! Caddies on Coronado. Breakfast/lunch open 8-2 Tu-Sat.
Casa Coronado Restaurant
199 Surtidor WayClose to home! Our FAV! Caddies on Coronado. Breakfast/lunch open 8-2 Tu-Sat.
Los Colitas. Fresh Mexican food, only 4 miles away. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Full bar with good Margaritas!
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Los Colitas. Fresh Mexican food, only 4 miles away. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Full bar with good Margaritas!
Sunset Grill
American cuisine on Lake Balboa's shoreline. Beautiful view and lakefront patio dining.
Sightseeing
Historic District, shopping, hot spring bathhouses, Antiques, Art, restaurants, museums, hiking trails.
78 locals recommend
Hot Springs National Park
369 Central AvenueHistoric District, shopping, hot spring bathhouses, Antiques, Art, restaurants, museums, hiking trails.
A favorite! One hour guided tour of the city’s past. Reservations recommended in summer months.
81 locals recommend
Gangster Museum of America
510 Central AveA favorite! One hour guided tour of the city’s past. Reservations recommended in summer months.
Live horse racing season, Feb-April. Casino all year round.
263 locals recommend
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central AveLive horse racing season, Feb-April. Casino all year round.
Great place to take the family! Fantastic tree house and Children’s Garden! Something is always in bloom, especially in early spring! Great family photo-op’s! We highly recommend a visit to this World Class Botanical Garden!
231 locals recommend
Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdGreat place to take the family! Fantastic tree house and Children’s Garden! Something is always in bloom, especially in early spring! Great family photo-op’s! We highly recommend a visit to this World Class Botanical Garden!
Everything Else
1,000 acre private lake: Swimming, kayaking, fishing, beach, boating. Our home is on this lake.
9 locals recommend
Lake Balboa
1,000 acre private lake: Swimming, kayaking, fishing, beach, boating. Our home is on this lake.
closest beer and liquor store, only 1 mile. Sorry, NO ALCOHOL SOLD ON SUNDAYS in Arkansas!
House of Liquor
8915 Park Aveclosest beer and liquor store, only 1 mile. Sorry, NO ALCOHOL SOLD ON SUNDAYS in Arkansas!
Hiking trails: walk from the beautiful National Park campground, 2.5 miles over Hot Springs Mountain into the Historic District. Hike or taxi back after seeing the town.
10 locals recommend
Gulpha Gorge Campground
305 Gorge RdHiking trails: walk from the beautiful National Park campground, 2.5 miles over Hot Springs Mountain into the Historic District. Hike or taxi back after seeing the town.
Coronado Golf Course
199 Surtidor Way18 Hole Executive Course - Par 3-4. Not as easy as you think!
Balboa Golf Course
111 Balboa Way18 Holes, 19th Hole, too.
Magellan Golf Course
451 Ponce De Leon Dr18 Holes, Bar and snacks.
27 Holes: Three 9 Holes, or a Combo of each. Restaurant/Bar/
Shop
8 locals recommend
Isabella Golf Course
110 Iniciador Way27 Holes: Three 9 Holes, or a Combo of each. Restaurant/Bar/
Shop
Essentials
Dollar General
25255 AR-5Essentials from start to finish!
This is the closest place for drinks &snacks/ frozen breakfast items/s’mores, etc.
If you forgot it, they have it!
Closest Walmart to our home. Closest Fishing License Purchase.
51 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
4019 Central AveClosest Walmart to our home. Closest Fishing License Purchase.
FAMILY /KIDS
Great updated museum that interests toddlers to adults. Target ages of 5-13. Interactive! Best rainy day visit of your stay!😉😉
Mid-America Science Museum
500 Mid America BlvdFamily owned and operated for a very long time, this is an icon in Hot Springs. Kids and adults, love this quirky place. Be sure to attend their feeding times, check their website for details.
68 locals recommend
Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
847 Whittington AveFamily owned and operated for a very long time, this is an icon in Hot Springs. Kids and adults, love this quirky place. Be sure to attend their feeding times, check their website for details.
This botanical garden is world class! There is always something beautiful to see. Their children’s garden is fantastic! And they have a very unique treehouse!
231 locals recommend
Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdThis botanical garden is world class! There is always something beautiful to see. Their children’s garden is fantastic! And they have a very unique treehouse!
If you find yourself needing to rent a pontoon boat or paddleboard, this is the closest place. They also have a convenience store, and small cafe.
7 locals recommend
Balboa Marina
480 Ponce De Leon DrIf you find yourself needing to rent a pontoon boat or paddleboard, this is the closest place. They also have a convenience store, and small cafe.
T-Rex Golf
1115 Central AveFantastic indoor mini golf and climbing adventure!
COFFEE / bakery
Artfully Baked and Brewed