Guidebook for Hot Springs
Food Scene
Outstanding New York Style Pizzeria in an old church building serving gourmet toppings on gigantic pies, plus a great local beer selection. Funky hours, so call ahead.
83 locals recommend
Deluca's Pizzeria
833 Central AveOutstanding New York Style Pizzeria in an old church building serving gourmet toppings on gigantic pies, plus a great local beer selection. Funky hours, so call ahead.
A close walk, Bailey's is a Hot Springs institution. Walk up, order through the glass, and wait at the picnic tables for delicious quick-order American fare and essential dairy treats (they even have some killer fried rice). Bill Clinton used to work at Bailey's over a few summers in his youth.
10 locals recommend
Bailey's Dairy Treat
510 Park AveA close walk, Bailey's is a Hot Springs institution. Walk up, order through the glass, and wait at the picnic tables for delicious quick-order American fare and essential dairy treats (they even have some killer fried rice). Bill Clinton used to work at Bailey's over a few summers in his youth.
Our neighborhood coffee and gift shop! We proudly serve Red Light Roastery Coffee each morning to our guests, and it's worth a trip to Briana and Adam's cute old house turned cafe. Check out Larkmartin Soaps they sell there!
46 locals recommend
Brick City Slice House
765 Park AveOur neighborhood coffee and gift shop! We proudly serve Red Light Roastery Coffee each morning to our guests, and it's worth a trip to Briana and Adam's cute old house turned cafe. Check out Larkmartin Soaps they sell there!
Tasty gluten-free bakery on our street. Great sandwiches and salads, plus a daily abundance of delectable treats!
Majestic Bakery and Cafe
250 Park AveTasty gluten-free bakery on our street. Great sandwiches and salads, plus a daily abundance of delectable treats!
Higher-end coffee and tea shop with edited menu in a beautiful old building our end of the historic downtown district.
57 locals recommend
Kollective Coffee & Tea
110 Central AveHigher-end coffee and tea shop with edited menu in a beautiful old building our end of the historic downtown district.
Popular spot for breakfast. Worth the wait- the tables turn quickly, and they call your name at the Savory Pantry gift shop next door.
81 locals recommend
The Pancake Shop
216 Central AvePopular spot for breakfast. Worth the wait- the tables turn quickly, and they call your name at the Savory Pantry gift shop next door.
Delicious pizza (we crave the Treehugger) and full bar with an expansive patio overlooking Central Avenue and the Bathhouses. There's also a speakeasy-type gin bar on the ground floor.
71 locals recommend
Grateful Head Pizza Oven and Beer Garden
100 Exchange StDelicious pizza (we crave the Treehugger) and full bar with an expansive patio overlooking Central Avenue and the Bathhouses. There's also a speakeasy-type gin bar on the ground floor.
Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery
329 Central AveEssentials
Family Dollar
899 Park AveFamily Dollar...pretty much all the essentials for any traveler.
Just across the street in the next block, the closest convenient store. It's....pretty convenient!
E-Z Mart
760 Park AveJust across the street in the next block, the closest convenient store. It's....pretty convenient!
Drinks & Nightlife
North Star Liquor
501 Park AveThe closest liquor and wine shop. It even has a drive-through!
Hot Springs oldest bar with tons of colorful history, right in the middle of downtown. Live music and a great bar menu - the burgers spot on.
143 locals recommend
Ohio Club
336 Central AveHot Springs oldest bar with tons of colorful history, right in the middle of downtown. Live music and a great bar menu - the burgers spot on.
One of our very favorite spots in Hot Springs, Superior Bathhouse Brewery is the only brewery in America that uses thermal springs as the main ingredient in their beer. Around 18 different beers on tap at any time... they have beer flights to sample them all, and you can purchase growlers to take your favorite brew home. Good food menu, too.
152 locals recommend
Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery
329 Central AveOne of our very favorite spots in Hot Springs, Superior Bathhouse Brewery is the only brewery in America that uses thermal springs as the main ingredient in their beer. Around 18 different beers on tap at any time... they have beer flights to sample them all, and you can purchase growlers to take your favorite brew home. Good food menu, too.
New spot downtown that features Arkansas-based Core beers and great bar food including wings with tons of homemade sauces.
Core Public House - Hot Springs
833 Central AveNew spot downtown that features Arkansas-based Core beers and great bar food including wings with tons of homemade sauces.
Entertainment & Activities
The Yoga Place
301 Whittington AveDrop-ins are welcome at our local yoga studio, operating in a gorgeous old church.
We can't even describe how cool this place is... one man worked for 50+ years tinkering and carving a miniature wonderland.
9 locals recommend
Tiny Town
374 Whittington AveWe can't even describe how cool this place is... one man worked for 50+ years tinkering and carving a miniature wonderland.
Legit theme park with coasters, entertainment, food, and water rides.
169 locals recommend
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
1701 E Grand AveLegit theme park with coasters, entertainment, food, and water rides.
One of only two remaining bathhouses on historic Bathhouse Row that still functions as a public bathhouse. We sell discounted tickets at $15 per adult for a day-pass to the thermal pools (a $20 value).
106 locals recommend
Quapaw Baths & Spa
413 Central AveOne of only two remaining bathhouses on historic Bathhouse Row that still functions as a public bathhouse. We sell discounted tickets at $15 per adult for a day-pass to the thermal pools (a $20 value).
Long-running resident magician/comedian Maxwell Blade puts on jaw-dropping shows every weekend at the beautifully restored Malco Theater.
60 locals recommend
Maxwell Blade's Theatre of Magic & Comedy
817 Central AveLong-running resident magician/comedian Maxwell Blade puts on jaw-dropping shows every weekend at the beautifully restored Malco Theater.
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central AveCasino and race track, home of the Arkansas Derby
For $20 per person you can dig for quartz crystals and take home anything you find!
6 locals recommend
Ron Coleman Mining
211 Crystal Ridge LnFor $20 per person you can dig for quartz crystals and take home anything you find!
Parks & Nature
The trailhead is just a couple minutes drive, and the views from Balanced Rock are glorious.
Balance Rock
The trailhead is just a couple minutes drive, and the views from Balanced Rock are glorious.
Goat Rock Trail
Another of our favorite trails.
The Sunset Trail picks up from this large camp ground operated by Hot Springs National Park. You can cool off in Gulpha Creek, too.
10 locals recommend
Gulpha Gorge Campground
305 Gorge RdThe Sunset Trail picks up from this large camp ground operated by Hot Springs National Park. You can cool off in Gulpha Creek, too.
It's why we're here! Start at the Visitor Center at the Fordyce Bathhouse at 369 Central Avenue.
47 locals recommend
Hot Springs National Park
It's why we're here! Start at the Visitor Center at the Fordyce Bathhouse at 369 Central Avenue.
The Sunset Trail is a long trail that extends up and down the mountains of Hot Springs National Park. A great spot to pick it up is at the terminus of West Mountain Summit Dr.
12 locals recommend
Sunset Trail
201 Martingale DrThe Sunset Trail is a long trail that extends up and down the mountains of Hot Springs National Park. A great spot to pick it up is at the terminus of West Mountain Summit Dr.
From their website:
Welcome to Garvan Woodland Gardens, the botanical garden of the University of Arkansas. Nestled in the picturesque Ouachita Mountains of Southwest Arkansas, the Gardens are a wonderful gift to all people from local industrialist and philanthropist Verna Cook Garvan.
Garvan Woodland Gardens is an example of The Natural State at its best: a canopy of pines reaching skyward providing protection for delicate flora and fauna, gentle lapping waves that unfold along the 4 ½ miles of wooded shoreline, and rocky inclines that remind us of the surrounding Ouachita Mountains.
231 locals recommend
Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdFrom their website:
Welcome to Garvan Woodland Gardens, the botanical garden of the University of Arkansas. Nestled in the picturesque Ouachita Mountains of Southwest Arkansas, the Gardens are a wonderful gift to all people from local industrialist and philanthropist Verna Cook Garvan.
Garvan Woodland Gardens is an example of The Natural State at its best: a canopy of pines reaching skyward providing protection for delicate flora and fauna, gentle lapping waves that unfold along the 4 ½ miles of wooded shoreline, and rocky inclines that remind us of the surrounding Ouachita Mountains.
Arts & Culture
Definitely worth a visit if you have time, this museum tells so much about the fascinating history of Hot Springs.
81 locals recommend
Gangster Museum of America
510 Central AveDefinitely worth a visit if you have time, this museum tells so much about the fascinating history of Hot Springs.
Sightseeing
The Arlington Hotel is an anchor of downtown and has an incredible history dating back to 1875. The rooms are old and tired, but a new owner started the renovation with the lobby, and it's worth taking a look inside. Grab a drink at the freshly updated lobby bar, or just escape the summer heat for a little while.
40 locals recommend
Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
239 Central AveThe Arlington Hotel is an anchor of downtown and has an incredible history dating back to 1875. The rooms are old and tired, but a new owner started the renovation with the lobby, and it's worth taking a look inside. Grab a drink at the freshly updated lobby bar, or just escape the summer heat for a little while.
It's that tower you see from downtown up on Hot Springs Mountain! The observation at the top affords the best views of the region, and the gift shop at the bottom may be the best in town.
136 locals recommend
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
401 Hot Springs Mountain DrIt's that tower you see from downtown up on Hot Springs Mountain! The observation at the top affords the best views of the region, and the gift shop at the bottom may be the best in town.