Guidebook for Hot Springs
Parks & Nature
IMHO, this is one of the top 5 most beautiful lakes in the U.S.
61 locals recommend
Lake Ouachita State Park
5451 Mountain Pine RdIMHO, this is one of the top 5 most beautiful lakes in the U.S.
A shining example of the natural beauty unique to Arkansas
231 locals recommend
Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdA shining example of the natural beauty unique to Arkansas
Entertainment & Activities
Take a day to pamper yourself in the beautifully renovated bathhouses in nearby Hot Springs.
106 locals recommend
Quapaw Baths & Spa
413 Central AveTake a day to pamper yourself in the beautifully renovated bathhouses in nearby Hot Springs.
Family friendly magic show (not to mention an amazing impression of Elton John)
60 locals recommend
Maxwell Blade's Theatre of Magic & Comedy
817 Central Ave Family friendly magic show (not to mention an amazing impression of Elton John)
Fun for the whole family! Also, home to some great concerts!
169 locals recommend
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
1701 E Grand AveFun for the whole family! Also, home to some great concerts!
Probably the nicest miniature golf course(s) our family has ever visited - and we've been to many :-)
57 locals recommend
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
4612 Central AveProbably the nicest miniature golf course(s) our family has ever visited - and we've been to many :-)
9 incredible golf courses, 11 beautiful lakes, 15 tennis courts, pickleball, frisbee golf and mini golf too!
26 locals recommend
Hot Springs Village
9 incredible golf courses, 11 beautiful lakes, 15 tennis courts, pickleball, frisbee golf and mini golf too!
Great spot to take the kids to dig for crystals. A very economical way to spend the day.
30 locals recommend
Coleman's Rocks-R-Gems
1400 E Grand AveGreat spot to take the kids to dig for crystals. A very economical way to spend the day.
There is a fascinating notorious history of gangsters (like Al Capone) and gambling in the rowdy days of Hot Springs.
81 locals recommend
Gangster Museum of America
510 Central AveThere is a fascinating notorious history of gangsters (like Al Capone) and gambling in the rowdy days of Hot Springs.
Try your luck at the Oaklawn Casino, or watch the ponies run nextdoor at Oaklawn Park. The 4th of July Fireworks here are not be missed either!
263 locals recommend
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central AveTry your luck at the Oaklawn Casino, or watch the ponies run nextdoor at Oaklawn Park. The 4th of July Fireworks here are not be missed either!
Sightseeing
You can get up close and personal with some VERY LARGE gators!
68 locals recommend
Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
847 Whittington AveYou can get up close and personal with some VERY LARGE gators!
You'll be amazed at how far you can see from the top of the tower!
47 locals recommend
Hot Springs National Park
You'll be amazed at how far you can see from the top of the tower!
Hot Springs has an amazing history with the greats of baseball from Jackie Robinson to Ty Cobb & Babe Ruth. Spend a couple hours following the Historic Baseball Trail and see where the "Babe" hit a monstrous home run - right into the Alligator Farm!
10 locals recommend
Baseball Trail Park / Whittington Park
1215 Whittington AveHot Springs has an amazing history with the greats of baseball from Jackie Robinson to Ty Cobb & Babe Ruth. Spend a couple hours following the Historic Baseball Trail and see where the "Babe" hit a monstrous home run - right into the Alligator Farm!
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
4019 Central AveDrinks & Nightlife
Last Chance Lakeside Cafe
488 Ponce De Leon DrGreat food & drink plus terrific views of Lake Balboa
Great pub food and drinks plus live music on Friday & Saturday nights.
15 locals recommend
Beehive Neighborhood Hangout
220 Minorca RdGreat pub food and drinks plus live music on Friday & Saturday nights.
Food Scene
Charlie's Pizza Pub
127 McNeely CirSandwiches, Brick oven pizza and outdoor seating
Debra's Good Eats
198 Carmona RdGreat spot to meet the locals for breakfast or brunch
Home Plate Cafe
5110 N State Hwy 7Great food at great prices breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Extensive, and delicious, mexican food menu - and the margaritas are terrific too!
16 locals recommend
El Jimador
107 Desoto Center DrExtensive, and delicious, mexican food menu - and the margaritas are terrific too!
Village Hibachi
4656 N State Hwy 7Terrific Japanese food including good sushi.
Don't miss taking in a meal at the beautiful DeSoto Club. In fact, if I may suggest, make it the Sunday Buffet.
Chef Johnna at the Desoto Club
100 Clubhouse DrDon't miss taking in a meal at the beautiful DeSoto Club. In fact, if I may suggest, make it the Sunday Buffet.
Umm, umm good - very good casual dining, especially the burgers and onion rings.
9 locals recommend
The Shack
7901 N State Hwy 7Umm, umm good - very good casual dining, especially the burgers and onion rings.
Maybe the best combination of consistantly good food and low prices in the village!
Casa Coronado Restaurant
199 Surtidor WayMaybe the best combination of consistantly good food and low prices in the village!
Raffaella's Restaurant At Cortez
299 Cortez RdAnother great place for breakfast & buffet
Excellent Italian food, great wine list, outstanding service and good prices (especially with the large portions). What more could you ask for?
8 locals recommend
Italian House Ristorante
4501 N State Hwy 7Excellent Italian food, great wine list, outstanding service and good prices (especially with the large portions). What more could you ask for?
El Padrino Mexican Restaurant
4640 N State Hwy 7Terrific food and drink, good service too!
Sometimes you just gotta have some Bar-B-Que right? This is the best around!
Ouachita Mountain Smokehouse
4656 N State Hwy 7Sometimes you just gotta have some Bar-B-Que right? This is the best around!
Pretty extensive, and tasty Chinese buffet including sushi. Conveniently located just outside the West Gate.
Great Wall Buffet
Arkansas 7Pretty extensive, and tasty Chinese buffet including sushi. Conveniently located just outside the West Gate.
Great beverages (not just coffee) and awesome desserts. Start your day here with a cup of joe and a tasty muffin.
7 locals recommend
Melinda's Coffee Corner & Cafe
372 N State Hwy 7Great beverages (not just coffee) and awesome desserts. Start your day here with a cup of joe and a tasty muffin.
Great for your morning coffee, a lakeside sandwhich and occasionally entertainment
14 locals recommend
The Waypoint At Desoto Marina
120 Marina RdGreat for your morning coffee, a lakeside sandwhich and occasionally entertainment
Arts & Culture
Ponce De Leon Center
1101 DeSoto BlvdOften home to Wine tastings, art shows and other cultural events
DeSoto Boulevard
DeSoto BoulevardHome to Broadway-style musicals, drama, dance, vocal and choral productions.
Exceptional museum with impressive indoor and outdoor displays.
144 locals recommend
Mid-America Science Museum
500 Mid America BlvdExceptional museum with impressive indoor and outdoor displays.