The largest lake in the state at over 40,000 acres; excellent fishing and beautiful scenery; privately owned resorts, a state park and Corps of Engineers campgrounds are on the lake's shores.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Hot Springs Haunted Tours
Considered to be the best haunted tours in Arkansas, enjoy our one-hour tours of the historic downtown Hot Springs. Our guide will take you to several haunted buildings, with the oldest dating back to the early 1800
Hot Springs, AR Ghost ToursHot Springs National Park Visitor Center
The restored Fordyce Bathhouse now serves as visitor center for Hot Springs National Park and museum for the thermal bathing industry. Stained glass windows and the DeSoto Fountain grace the interior. Bookstore, orientation film, self-guided tour;
Hot Springs, AR Visitors CentersCentral Avenue Historic District
Directions: On Central from Prospect Avenue to Park Avenue Restored buildings dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s now house art galleries, coffee houses, restaurants, shops; Bathhouse Row.
Hot Springs, AR Historic DistrictsArkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
Directions: Go left at the end of Central Avenue North, then go eight blocks; located next to National Park Mountain. Huge petting zoo, 200 alligators;
Hot Springs, AR ZoosJosephine Tussaud Wax Museum
Over 100 wax figures depict 38 scenes; includes the Stairway of the Stars (famous movie stars of the past and present), the World of Horrors (medieval tortures that are historically accurate), the Hall of Battles (momentous scenes in the building of America), the World of Religion (Da Vinci's "
Hot Springs, AR MuseumsThings to do near Hot Springs, AR
Malvern Country Club
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Dardanelle Confederate Monument
Directions: Near The Yell County Courthouse Historical markers with details about the monument ...
Magic Springs Theme Park & Crystal Falls Water Park
Directions: On U.S. 70, two miles east of Hot Springs; take Magic Springs Drive Exit off U.S. 70 Two parks for the price o...
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Located near Hot Springs National Park, the Garden's gently sloping Ouachita Mountain terrain covers 210 acres of a forested ...
Hot Spring County Museum
Artifacts and memorabilia relating to local history housed in the historic Boyle House; Caddo Indian pottery, quilts; antique...