Things To Do
Garvan Gardens Holiday Lights
The spot where it all began! We got engaged at Garvan Gardens underneath the beautiful holiday lights. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate as you explore the spectacular winter lights display. You may even spot a peacock or two!
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort has a storied history as one of the premier Thoroughbred racetracks in the country since 1904. A $100 million expansion completed in 2021 introduced a whole new level of luxury. With a hotel, horse racing, gaming, dining, and sports betting, Oaklawn is a world-class tourist destination where you can stay, play and get away.
Historic Bathhouse Row
The Bathhouse Row you see today consists of eight bathhouse buildings that were constructed between the years of 1892 and 1923. Several former bathouses have been converted into new businesses while others still operate just like they have for the last 100 years.
Gangster Museum of America
Take yourself back to the days of the 20's, 30's, and 40's when the likes of Al Capone ran the streets of Hot Springs. The mineral water, gambling, bootlegging, and other extreme pleasures brought visitors from all over the world to Hot Springs
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
Hot Springs Mountain Tower is the thing to do! The tower elevator will transport you 216 feet to the observation decks where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs Mountain, and Diamond Lakes area – all at 1,256 feet above sea level.
Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center And Museum
The Fordyce Bathhouse operated from 1915-1962. The building remained vacant until reopening as the park visitor center in 1989. Visitors are welcome to take a free, self-guided tour of each of the 3 floors (and basement) of the building which are filled with historic furnishings and informative exhibits that explore the history of bathhouses, the use of water as medicine, and the role of the thermal water in making this place a national park.