Things To Do
Mid-America Science Museum
The Mid-America Science Museum, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is an award-winning, interactive science museum offering over 100 hands-on exhibits across more than 73,000 square feet of space, designed for visitors of all ages to engage with science through play and discovery. Arkansas’ largest hands-on science center and the state’s first Smithsonian Affiliate. A great family attraction!
Superior Bathhouse Brewery
Superior Bathhouse Brewery is the only brewery in the world to use thermal spring water to brew craft beers! The brewery, taproom, and restaurant are located in a 100-year-old historic bathhouse inside Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, America's first federally protected parklands.
Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum
The Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a classic-style museum established in 1971 that features over 100 life-size wax figures in themed scenes, including historical, fictional, and horror displays. The museum is housed in the historic Southern Club building, a former gambling establishment with gangster history, and is known for its unique, old-school wax museum experience, complete with a Chamber of Horrors, gambling memorabilia, and scenes from fairy tales. It offers a contrast to the modern Madame Tussauds chain and provides a vintage, somewhat quirky atmosphere.
Ozark Bathhouse
The historic Ozark Bathhouse (1922) on Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park, is now home to Mystic Ozark, an interactive attraction exploring the science and history of the park's thermal waters. Visitors can experience hands-on exhibits, water features, and projection mapping to learn about the geothermal wonders of the area in this reimagined space.
Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
The historic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa is the largest hotel in Arkansas with almost 500 rooms and suites. Since 1875 The Arlington has been hosting guests as one of the South’s premiere resorts…truly an American Treasure. From our grand hotel lobby and famous bar, to our elegant Venetian Dining Room, to the beautiful Crystal Ballroom, The Arlington has everything you’d want in a historic hotel … and more. And at The Arlington there is our top-rated Hot Springs Spa and Salon, and our Thermal Bathhouse, where you can bathe in the famous mineral waters of the ‘hot springs’.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
The botanical garden of the University of Arkansas consisting of 210 acres on the shoreline of Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs. Nestled in the picturesque Ouachita Mountains of Southwest Arkansas, the Gardens are a wonderful gift to all people from local industrialist and philanthropist Verna Cook Garvan. From the dynamic architectural structures to the majestic botanical landscapes, Garvan Woodland Gardens offers breathtaking sights (and fantastic photo opportunities) at every turn.
Gangster Museum of America
Take yourself back to the days of the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s when mineral water, gambling, bootlegging, and other extreme pleasures brought visitors from all over the world to Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Gangster Museum of America is an historic and entertaining account of how some of the most notorious criminals in America co-existed with the quaint population of this little valley town in the mountains of central Arkansas. The audiovisual experience of the seven galleries is in itself worth the price of admission. Play in the antique casino and hear the historian in the museum theater relate who, what, when, and where stories that are fascinating, informative, and educational.
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
Elevate yourself 1,256 feet above sea level, overlooking 140 miles of beautiful Arkansas countryside, including Hot Springs National Park and the Ouachita Mountains. Located atop Hot Springs Mountain.
Deluca's Pizza
Deluca's Pizza is a renowned brick-oven pizzeria in Hot Springs, Arkansas, famous for its "Arkansas Brick-Oven Style" New York-style pizza with a thin, light, and crispy crust and high-quality toppings. The pizza is made with fresh, local ingredients, including homemade whole milk mozzarella and a proprietary tomato sauce, and is cooked in a 700-degree brick oven for a flavorful, char-marked result.
The Pancake Shop
The Pancake Shop has been serving breakfast exclusively since 1940. As one of the oldest family-owned and operated restaurants in the state, we have a long history of cooking home-style breakfasts for our loyal family of customers. Once inside, get ready for a unique dining experience. We do things in the traditional way, and our menu hasn’t changed much in the last 70 years. Your orange juice will be fresh squeezed the morning you arrive. Our pancakes are made from scratch and will be served with butter and warm maple syrup. Our sausage is homemade and our ham has won awards across the country. Your eggs will be cooked to perfection, just the way you want them. Your breakfast will be prepared to order – no fast food here. We’ll re-fill your coffee cup until you tell us to stop. We want you to be happy. And we want you to come back and bring your friends!
Bubbalus
At BubbaLu’s, we pride ourselves serving the best hamburgers and hot dogs on Central Avenue in Hot Springs Arkansas. Our burgers are hand pressed fresh every morning. We serve Nathan’s brand hot dogs made of 100% pure beef and Polish dogs of sausage kielbasa. Our reviews say “great food, kid friendly atmosphere and friendly staff.” What more could you want out of a burger joint? Dine in our special 1950's-style casual atmosphere with a contemporary touch.
Smokin' in Style BBQ
Smokin' In Style BBQ pride themselves on flavorful BBQ, derived solely from their old hickory rotisserie style pit. Family owned and operated, Smokin' In Style BBQ, Inc. is dedicated and committed to providing you with the best quality, quantity and variety of award winning barbecue in the Hot Springs area. From our sandwiches to our super sampler platter and home-made banana pudding, you can be assured of leaving full and satisfied!