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Review:
Once upon a time, though not so long ago (in the 20's, 30's, and 40's), Hot Springs was a hot place to visit, and not only because of the hot, healing mineral waters. Bootlegging, gambling, and other illicit pleasures readily available in Hot Springs attracted all kinds of visitors from all over the world, some of them of dubious reputation.
The Gangster Museum of America offers a historically accurate and entertaining account of the interaction of some of the America’s most notorious criminals with the innocent, quaint population of the charming little town in the mountains of Arkansas. There are seven galleries with fascinating audiovisual presentations. You can try your hand in the antique casino or listen to the stories told by the local historian in the museum’s theater. You will find that sometimes real life can be more interesting than movies or novels.
Gangster Museum of America, 510 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901-3597, Phone: 501-318-1717
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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