Explore Hot Springs
EAT, EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE
So much to do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
LAKE HAMILTON
Covering just under 8,000 acres, Lake Hamilton is one of Arkansas' most popular recreational and residential lakes. Boating, water skiing, tubing, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding are all popular activities on the lake. Also, many restaurants are boat-accessible on the lake.
OAKLAWN RACING CASINO
Oaklawn, home of the $1 million Arkansas Derby, has been one of the premiere horse racetracks in the U.S. since 1904. In addition to racing, Oaklawn features a state-of-the art casino with table games, slots, live music and plenty of restaurants.
MAGIC SPRINGS
Magic Springs is an amusement park and water park with a variety of rides including roller coasters and water slides. The park is open from April through October (weekends) and late-May through mid-August (weekdays).
What to see...
DOWNTOWN HOT SPRINGS
Visitors can walk bath house row, featuring the original 8 bath houses constructed between 1892 and 1923. The Hot Springs National Park visitor center is housed in the Fordyce Bathhouse. The Quapaw Baths and the Buckstaff Bathhouse are the two remaining operating bath houses/spas. Other sites in Downtown include Josephine Tussauds Wax Museum, the Ganster Museum of America and various restaurants and bars.
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK
The Hot Springs National Park, which includes some of Downtown Hot Springs, features numerous hiking trails, streams, waterfalls and a 216-ft observation tower and deck where visitors can take in breathtaking views of the Ouachita Mountains and surrounding areas.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS
Situated on 210-acres with 4.5 miles of wooded shoreline along Lake Hamilton, Garvan Woodland Gardens offers various gardens, waterfalls, unique bridges and a chapel. The annual Holiday LIghts display with more than 5 million lights is worth seeing each holiday season.
Where to eat...
BUBBA BREW'S
Featuring some phenomenal views of the lake, the 3-level Bubba Brew's has an extensive menu of burgers, sandwiches, wings and pizzas. It also has a long list of beers and cocktails.
FISHERMAN'S WHARF
A Hot Springs' institution, Fisherman's Wharf has great outdoor seating on the lake and a menu full of land and sea options, including fried catfish, shrimp and steaks.
ROLANDO'S
Located in Downtown Hot Springs across from Bath House Row, Rolando's features Central and South American dishes and inspired cocktails.
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