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1. Hot Springs National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. The Grand Promenade ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Ouachita National Forest

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4. Gangster Museum of America

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5. Arkansas Alligator Farm

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6. Mountain Valley Spring Water Visitor Center

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7. Superior Bathhouse Brewery

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8. Magic Springs Water and Theme Park

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9. Garvan Woodland Gardens

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10. Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center (Fordyce Bathhouse)

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11. Lake Ouachita

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12. The Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic

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13. Bathhouse Row

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14. Hot Springs Mountain

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15. Anthony Chapel

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16. Hot Springs Mountain Tower

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17. Lake Catherine State Park

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18. Funtrackers Family Park

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19. Adventureworks Hot Springs

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20. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

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21. The Galaxy Connection

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22. Mid America Science Museum

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23. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

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24. Charlton Recreation Area

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25. Tiny Town

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Hot Springs is home to a National Park featuring Bathhouse Row, with eight historic bathhouses and surrounding gardens along Central Avenue.
  • The city is famous for its healing waters, now offered in luxury spas, as well as its great restaurants, museums, galleries, inns, and amusement parks like Funtrackers Family Park and Magic Cove.
  • Just outside Hot Springs are several magnificent parks, such as the Ouachita National Forest, where you can hike through dense groves of ancient trees.

Hot Springs Events & Festivals:
- Hot Springs Music Festival - Every June
- World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Each year on March 17
- Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

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