Some places have that special something that captures your heart and won't let go. Here in our friendly, historic city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, we're used to people falling in love with us. As America's First Resort and one of the South's most popular family vacation and convention destination spots, Hot Springs carries on some very important hospitality traditions. Maybe that's why everyone keeps coming back to see us.
The first federally protected area in the nation's history, Hot Springs National Park features amazing 143° thermal waters, rich history and beautiful architecture. Enjoy gorgeous Arkansas hiking trails. Tour the historic Fordyce Bathhouse and Visitor's Center, or enjoy a relaxing Hot Springs spa.
Looking for a vacation destination where you can enjoy Arkansas sports and outdoors? Our Ouachita Mountains' backyard is truly a paradise for outdoor recreation. The beautiful Diamond Lakes region features tournament quality bass and trout fishing and year round water sports. State and National Parks in Arkansas offer camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding and birding along scenic mountain trails. World-class Arkansas golf courses in the Hot Springs area provide challenging play on lovely courses. When you go hunting for quartz crystals, you can keep all the natural treasures you find. Oaklawn Park thoroughbred horse racing track and Garvan Woodland Gardens, our new 4 1/2 mile lake-side botanical masterpiece, are just two of the many exciting activities you'll find waiting for you in the Arkansas outdoors.
If you’re looking for Arkansas art shows and museums, Hot Springs is the place to go. Ancient wisdom has it that Hot Springs is a power vortex of magnetic energy that points toward creativity and the generation of high potential. Perhaps this is one reason artists from around the world have created a vibrant community of fine Arkansas art museums, art shows, Arkansas art galleries and studios in historic downtown Hot Springs.
It's easy to understand why Hot Springs is the center for shopping adventure in southeast Arkansas. If you’re looking for unique handmade gifts, Arkansas arts galleries offer original art works by acclaimed artists including Hot Springs community of highly respected sculptors and painters. Arkansas antique shops feature handcrafted unique gifts and one-of-a-kind collectables. If you’re looking for Arkansas gifts, Hot Springs rock shops display mystical geological wonders taken from local soil. Don't expect to spend a lot of time in the car because everything is close by. No matter which way the wind blows over the mountains, shopping in Hot Springs is a breeze.
Some call it magnetic attraction. Others call it love at first sight. Visit us in America's First Resort and experience the treasured traditions of Southern hospitality at its best!