Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Hot Springs

We've collected top 10 mentioned nature and parks in Hot Springs from other articles such as The Crazy Tourist, hot-springs-village-arkansas.com, RVshare.

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Hot Springs

Garvan Woodland Gardens
Garvan Woodland Gardens
4.8 (3545 ratings)4.5 (2222 ratings)
Huge, kid-friendly botanical garden on a woodsy shoreline with small waterfalls & an airy chapel.
550 Arkridge Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913, USA
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by TripHobo
Things to do with Family & kids in Hot Springs
"Anyone visiting Hot Springs is likely to know about this place, either by word of mouth praises from the native folks or by reading about it on the internet. Yes, it is as famous as that. Being one of the top botanical gardens in USA, this beautiful paradise of flora and beauty is renowned among people for its picturesque landscape spanning the shorelines of Lake Hamilton and beautiful Japanese...Read more"
Mentioned by RVshare
A Guide to Hot Springs National Parkcom
"The botanical garden of the University of Arkansas is home to a variety of flowers, plants, and trees. Travel the wooded shoreline and see the rocky inclines where the greenery grows in the Ouachita Mountains. Also, visit the picturesque Anthony Chapel on the grounds."
Mentioned by Hot Springs National Park Arkansas
Museums & Attractions
"Garvan Woodland Gardens, Arkansas' premier botanical garden is located on a 210-acre peninsula on Lake Hamilton ...... More About Garvan Woodland Gardens"
Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs National Park
4.7 (9380 ratings)4.5 (727 ratings)
Urban park featuring a historic row of early 20th-century bathhouses built atop natural hot springs.
369 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
National parkNature & ParksPark
Mentioned by hot-springs-village-arkansas.com
Hot Springs Village Nearby Attractions
"Hot Springs Reservation, the first designation of Hot Springs National Park, was set aside by Congress in 1832. This makes Hot Springs National Park the oldest unit in the national park system, 40 years older than Yellowstone National Park. The hot springs flow from the western slope of Hot Springs Mountain, part of the Ouachita Mountain range."
Mentioned by Attractions of America
Top 5 Tourist Attractions in Hot Springs, Arkansas
"The oldest park in town, it can be found sitting right in between the surrounding mountains. Hot Springs National Park is like a hub for the city for outdoors lovers. You have access to multiple trails, a public bathhouse with natural mineral baths, and plenty of outdoor amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible."
US Forest Service - Ouachita National Forest
US Forest Service - Ouachita National Forest
4.2 (10 ratings)4.5 (185 ratings)
100 Reserve St, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
Government officeNature & ParksForestsNational Parks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Hot Springs Village (Arkansas
"At just shy of two million acres, Ouachita National Forest covers vast expanses of forested and mountain land between the border of Arkansas and Oklahoma. With dozens of miles of trails, numerous campsites and a host of other activities available to outdoor lovers, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it’s one of the area’s most popular outdoor destinations. Amateur rock hounds are attracted by the huge vein of crystals that runs through the area, and hunters and fisherman are drawn here as well."
Mentioned by A Cowboys Life
Unique Things To Do While Visiting Hot Springs
"The forest is over 1.8 million acres that stretches between Arkansas and Oklahoma. The forest is used for timber harvesting, mineral leasing of course lots of recreation opportunities. Visitors can take a scenic drive through the winding roads, canoe down the river, hiking, ATV rides, and horseback riding."
Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
4.3 (1091 ratings)4 (343 ratings)
Old-school attraction since 1902 displaying 100+ alligators, plus a small petting zoo.
847 Whittington Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
Nature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by TripHobo
Things to do with Family & kids in Hot Springs
"Another popular attraction in Hot Springs, the petting zoo is a nice place to visit for it contains a wide variety of animals such as alligators, deer, ponies, goats, lions, ostriches and many more. What distinguishes this little wildlife park than others is the way the zoo functions. The place has been devised and maintained to provide a friendly and comfortable environment to both animals and...Read more"
Mentioned by Trips To Discover
You Can Do More Than Just Soak In Hot Springs, Arkansas!
"Most of us steer clear of alligators when we see them in the water, but at the Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo, you can hold a baby one in your very own hands. This is a popular tourist attraction that has hundreds of alligators and other animals too, such as emu, sheep, and deer. Live alligator feeding shows take place Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at noon in the summer."
Mentioned by RVshare
A Guide to Hot Springs National Parkcom
"Hold a baby gator, feed and pet mini goats, and see wolves, mountain lions, monkeys, raccoons and more. Guests also have the chance to feed baby alligators and see live gator feeding shows."
Wildwood Park for the Arts
Wildwood Park for the Arts
4.6 (266 ratings)3.5 (14 ratings)
20919 Denny Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223, USA
Non-profit organizationNature & ParksArts organizationBotanical gardenPerforming arts theaterParksTheaters
Mentioned by Tune2Love
Best Date Ideas in Little Rock: Fun & Romantic Things to Do for Couples
"Enjoy a stunning blend of art and nature at the Wildwood Park for the Arts. It’s a quiet, peaceful area with paved and unpaved paths for strolling, scenic gazebos, stone bridges, botanical gardens, a wonderful lake, and a theatre complex. Ask your sweetie out to the park to take a relaxed walk and hide from urban noise, have a romantic picnic or see the performance at the small but quite good theatre."
Mentioned by planetware.com
12 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Little Rock, AR | PlanetWare
"Wildwood Park is a park for music and the performing arts, designed for indoor and outdoor performances. With 104 acres, the park also has a number of gardens and smaller facilities. Within Wildwood, the Butler Arboretum contains daffodils and native flowering trees, and the neighboring Gertrude Butler Gazebo features a daylily garden and scenic views of Swan Lake."
Mentioned by Attractions of America
Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Little Rock, Arkansas
"Anyone who visits Wildwood Park will love the ability to wander through the botanical gardens. The park is also a place where everyone can learn, imagine, and celebrate, due in part to the Lucy Lockett Cabe Festival Theatre. The 105 acres of the park are continuously used as a phenomenal natural and cultural resource for Little Rock."

Best Family Restaurants in Hot Springs

Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A
4.6 (1447 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches, strips & nuggets along with salads & sides.
100 Cornerstone Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71913, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantCatererChicken restaurantDelivery serviceFamily restaurant
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
4.6 (123 ratings)
Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.
1412 Higdon Ferry Rd Suite E, Hot Springs, AR 71913, USA
Pizza restaurantFamily restaurantItalian restaurantTakeout RestaurantVegetarian restaurant
IHOP
IHOP
4 (1566 ratings)
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
3837 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71913, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantFamily restaurant

Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Hot Springs

Maxine's Live
Maxine's Live
4.3 (773 ratings)
Boisterous watering hole featuring live music, nightly specials & bar bites in an informal setting.
700 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
BarLive music venuePizza restaurant
Mentioned by Roadtrippers
The Ultimate Guide to Hot Springs National Park
"Named for former owner Maxine Temple Jones—who ran a cathouse out of the building—this music venue and boisterous bar is pretty much a guaranteed good time. Order a few decadently topped hot dogs, some cheap beers, and enjoy whatever show happens to be going on that night."
The Big Chill
The Big Chill
4.3 (289 ratings)
Cozy hangout providing cocktails, American grub & live bands playing blues, rock & country.
910 Higdon Ferry Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913, USA
BarBar & grillLive music venueNight club
Mentioned by Hot Springs National Park Arkansas
Nightlife
Splash Wine Bar
Splash Wine Bar
4.8 (55 ratings)
325 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
Wine barBarSocial club

Best Lunch Restaurants in Hot Springs

Phil's Family Restaurant
Phil's Family Restaurant
4.4 (1134 ratings)
Homey nook since 2001 with folksy decor offering hearty, homestyle Southern plates & daily specials.
2900 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913, USA
Southern restaurant (US)Breakfast restaurantFamily restaurantLunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The 10 Best Restaurants In Hot Springs, Arkansas
"Opened in 2001 by chef Phil Dugan, who has been working in the restaurant industry for over 40 years, Phil’s Restaurant serves traditional American Southern-style home cooking in warm and unpretentious surroundings. The popular restaurant received two titles in the 2014 Hot Springs Sentinel Readers Choice Awards: Best Family Owned Restaurant and Best Home Cooked Meal. Comfort food classics feature on its menu like hamburger steak with grilled onions and gravy or fried shrimp and crispy catfish nuggets."
Mueller's Bistro & Bakery Inc.
Mueller's Bistro & Bakery Inc.
4.6 (263 ratings)
111 B Crawford St, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913, USA
Breakfast restaurantBakeryLunch restaurant
Eden
Eden
4.4 (41 ratings)
341 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBarBrunch restaurantCocktail barFine dining restaurantLunch restaurantNew American restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Hot Springs

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