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Hot Springs, Arkansas
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items National Park Explorations: people seem to be drawn to the spas. It’s not like any other state park I had been to— it feels integrated into the city. There are trails as well. (We couldn’t hike because of the rain).
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Good Food
Things to Do
Good Food
These are mostly places we had eaten for pizza, burgers, breakfast. Some of the places you could walk or drive past without knowing if it was there.
On a Sunday morning, it was packed. Sometimes you’re just happy to have breakfast and coffee out.
The Pancake Shop - serving breakfast in Hot Springs Arkansas exclusively since 1940
This is in the Main Street area, nearby to the spas. We are there on a Monday, and they closed relatively early. We came right near closing and served us food, just the same. It was definitely a place you might walk right past.
This Hidden Arkansas Joint Serves Onion Rings You Will Dream About For Weeks
My husband looked up where to find good pizza. You could drive right past and not realize what you’d be missing. . We sat in the booth section and not so much the bar area— the pizza was really good. Our server was so friendly and talked a while with...
ROCKY'S CORNER, Hot Springs - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
Here’s the water from the springs. I have seen this in stores locally and we have purchased some since then. The one thing I didn’t understand there were calcium or mineral pieces in the water you could visibly see. I’m not sure how I feel about that...
Mountain Valley Spring Water | Bottled in Glass Since 1871
We didn’t get to go here, but I remember walking past this and being curious.
The Ohio Club | Central Ave Hot Springs AR
We did stop in and get some fudge. I felt like the long-time owner’s were in there making chocolate and other treats.
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Things to Do
There were multiple bath locations and amenities, shops, and food in walking distance from each other.
We went to the spa. I was so skeptical snd unsure, but it was nice. We didn’t go in the public area— that area is chlorinated.
11 of the Best Spas in Hot Springs, Arkansas - Somewhere In Arkansas
We visited here in 2025 when it was a rainy weekend. This is just a unique place, and it didn’t smell like sulfur as some springs do.
Hot Springs, Arkansas | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas
There were definitely lots of little shops, but we didn’t have time to shop too much.
THE 10 BEST Places to Go Shopping in Hot Springs (Updated 2026)
We didn’t get a chance to hike on this trip as it was rainy. We drove up to a lookout point and stopped in the shop to look around.
Hiking Trails - Hot Springs National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
We only drove past this on our way to our hotel but didn’t realize it was there. It’s isn’t somewhere we stopped, but it was huge.
Oaklawn Hot Springs | Racetrack, Casino Resort & Entertainment
This hotel was something unique for sure! We did not stay here, but we did go look around. I would always do your research for your night stays for reviews for comfort, etc. , but this is such an old building! So many details from the past.
Historic Hotels in Hot Springs Arkansas | The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
So— you can’t go inside but it’s amazing how large this is (now empty and deserted though). We explored up on a walkway and it neared this large area, all fenced off. There was a lot of history of people using the spring’s water therapeutically. It j...
Army and Navy Hospital (U.S. National Park Service)
Information on things to do, some parking, and restrooms— natural spring water spigots outside. People visit just to fill up jugs and jugs of water. It was a hot spring so it comes out warm (very interesting). There is a cold spring located not too f...
Visitor Center, travel information - Hot Springs, Arkansas
Here are some more things to do and more good information on the park. It gives tips and locations. People do camp there as well which could be interesting.
15 Things to Do in Hot Springs National Park
So we did not see this—but this would have been interesting to see. It happens in June!
World Championship Running of the Tubs
Here’s a more concise list of things to do. We were there for the weekend and a day so it was a quick trip for us.
26 Best & Fun Things To Do In Hot Springs (Arkansas)