This small town is located next to the nation’s oldest and smallest national park, though those monikers belie the big fun that can be found here.
In addition to its forested acres, Hot Springs National Park is home to Bathhouse Row, a collection of eight bathhouses along a magnolia-shaded sidewalk.
Hale Bathhouse on Bathhouse Row in the national park is now a hotel. Suites at Hotel Hale have huge soaking tubs filled with the park's thermal water.
you’ll find Superior Bathhouse Brewery, where founder Rose Schweikhart and her team brew beer using the park’s thermal spring waters.
Forested botanical park Garvan Woodland Gardens is 210 acres around Lake Hamilton. The gardens feature the stunning Anthony Chapel, sculptures, and walking routes.
Mapped hiking trails criss-cross Hot Springs National Park and are well worth an afternoon trek. Many can be accessed in and around Bathhouse Row.
Ask anyone about the best barbecue in Arkansas, and they’ll point you to McClard's Bar-B-Q Restaurant, which is located in Hot Springs.