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1. Hot Springs National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hot Springs National Park | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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2. The Grand Promenade ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Grand Promenade | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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3. Ouachita National Forest

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Ouachita National Forest | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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4. Gangster Museum of America

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Gangster Museum of America | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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5. Arkansas Alligator Farm

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Arkansas Alligator Farm | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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6. Mountain Valley Spring Water Visitor Center

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Mountain Valley Spring Water Visitor Center | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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7. Superior Bathhouse Brewery

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Superior Bathhouse Brewery | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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8. Magic Springs Water and Theme Park

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Magic Springs Water and Theme Park | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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9. Garvan Woodland Gardens

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Garvan Woodland Gardens | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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10. Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center (Fordyce Bathhouse)

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Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center (Fordyce Bathhouse) | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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11. Lake Ouachita

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Lake Ouachita | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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12. The Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic

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The Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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13. Bathhouse Row

Bathhouse Row | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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14. Hot Springs Mountain

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Hot Springs Mountain | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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15. Anthony Chapel

Anthony Chapel | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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16. Hot Springs Mountain Tower

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Hot Springs Mountain Tower | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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17. Lake Catherine State Park

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Lake Catherine State Park | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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18. Funtrackers Family Park

Category: Kids & Family
Funtrackers Family Park | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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19. Adventureworks Hot Springs

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Adventureworks Hot Springs | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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20. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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21. The Galaxy Connection

The Galaxy Connection | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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22. Mid America Science Museum

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Mid America Science Museum | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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23. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

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Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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24. Charlton Recreation Area

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Charlton Recreation Area | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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25. Tiny Town

Tiny Town | Things to Do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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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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