Stretches for 233 miles across the Ouachita National Forest from near Talihina, Oklahoma, to Pinnacle Mountain State Park near Little Rock. Backpacking, day hikes. A 50-mile section is now open to mountain bikes.
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 Trolleys/Transportation Depot
This restored train depot is the hub for trolleys that transport visitors through the city's historic downtown; sandwich shop; farmers'
Hot Springs, AR ToursArkansas 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 ZoosThunder Mountain Speedway
Directions: Located next to Magic Springs in the Music Mountain Entertainment Complex Go-kart racing with Indy-style kart bodies; arcade room, concession, children'
Hot Springs, AR SpeedwaysHot 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 CentersThings to do near Hot Springs, AR
Lake Hinkle
A 960-acre lake known for its diverse fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish; boating....
Hot Springs Trolleys/Transportation Depot
This restored train depot is the hub for trolleys that transport visitors through the city's historic downtown; sandwich shop...
Hot Spring County Museum
Artifacts and memorabilia relating to local history housed in the historic Boyle House; Caddo Indian pottery, quilts; antique...
Reynolds Science Center Planetarium
Directions: Henderson State University Campus Tours of the planetarium, exhibits on stars and outer-space; classes, childr...
National Park Duck Tours
Continuous land and water tour that takes you through Hot Springs to Lake Hamilton and through the historic district....