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.
Take an online tour through our list of favorite outdoor adventure activities, then make plans to spend some fresh mountain air time in America's First Resort.
Lakes Hamilton and Ouachita, 120 Waggoner
Hot Springs,
AR
71913
501-767-1468, Trophy Striper Fishing
Anchors Away Houseboat Rentals
We are DeGray Lake's only houseboat rental company. Our boats are 16x73 with 6 queen bedrooms, 2 full baths, hot tub, water slide, washer & dryer, satellite T.V., DVD & VCR player, and furnished kitchen.
*Personal watercraft rentals also available.
Arkansas Striped Bass Fishing
Create a memory of a life time fishing with the Arkansas Striper team guides on beautiful Lake Ouachita and Lake Hamilton for Striped Bass.Year round fishing with all equipment and bait provided, your catch cleaned and packaged for you! Families, friends, and large groups are welcome.
Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat
Your Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat ticket is your passport to beautiful Lake Hamilton. Sit back and relax aboard the Belle, a 300 passenger riverboat, and enjoy the Captain's narration as he unfolds the secrets of America's "Spa City". His entertaining tour includes million dollar mansions, natural islands, quaint resorts, panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains, colorful anecdotes, humorous stories, and well researched historical information.
The Belle has sailed beautiful Lake Hamilton Since 1984 and continues to entertain visitors to Hot Springs National Park on a daily Basis. Enjoy our 15 mile cruises for sightseeing, lunch or our most popular cruise, the sunset dinner/dance cruise.
All decks are available for private parties and tour groups. Group rate are available for Parties of 20 or more. Two Decks are enclosed, air conditioned and heated.
Prices vary, Cruises run daily.
Brady Mountain Riding Stables
TAKE A RIDE ALONG THE SHADED TRAIL OVER LOOKING A RUNNING BRANCH THAT THE DEER AND OTHER WILDLIFE LIKE TO COME AND DRINK FROM. YOU WILL BE GUIDED BY A EXPERIENCED WRANGLER UP AND DOWN THE BEAUTIFUL OUACHITA MOUNTAINS. SO COME EXPERIENCE NATURE AS GOD MADE IT. WE OFFER UP TO A 2 HOUR TRAIL RIDE. AFTER YOUR LONG RIDE UNWIND PLAYING A ROUND OF MINIATURE GOLF AT THE 18 HOLE COURSE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES. DID YOU SAY YOU WERE HUNGRY? ENJOY DINNER OVER LOOKING ONE OF THE CLEANEST LAKES IN ARKANSAS, LAKE OUACHITA AT BRADY MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT. MAYBE YOU WOULD LIKE TO CAMP OR HOW ABOUT STAYING IN ONE OF THE MANY HOUSEBOATS THAT IS LOCATED ON THE LAKE. THERE IS PLENTY TO DO HERE. WE OFFER BIRTHDAY PACKAGES AND GROUP RATES ,CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.
Cedar Glades Park -- Garland County
What is your idea of heaven? With 432 acres of beautiful cedar forests, panoramic views of streams from our observation deck, miles and miles of nature trail and camping area, as well as activities for everyone in the family, we can surely help you get there!
Cedar Glades Park is home to 15 miles of premium mountain bike and hiking trail recently voted best trails in the state by the Arkansas Mountain Bike Racing Series.
There is also, a World Class Disc Golf Course, Arkansas' Premier R/C Flying Field, with twist, turns, jumps, and an ADA accessible covered control deck.
There is something for everyone with two meeting pavilions with ADA accessible tables, playground, group campgrounds, restroom facilities, drinking fountain, scenic overlooks, observation decks, and more.
Garvan Woodland Gardens, Arkansas' premier botanical garden is located on 210-acre peninsula on Lake Hamilton. Admission is adults -- $8.75; seniors (55+) -- $7.75; children (6 to 12) -- $4.50; ages 5 and younger -- free. The Garden features a Welcome Center, Outer Space Gift Shop, a four-acre Asian rock and stream garden (The Garden of the Pine Wind), the Full Moon Bridge, Verna C. Garvan Pavilion designed by E. Fay Jones and Maurice Jennings, 20-foot tall Canopy Bridge, waterfalls, springs, cascading streams, Japanese Maple Hill, Border of Old Roses, ADA accessible paved trails and hundreds of thousands of plantings.
From the weekend before Thanksgiving to December 31, the Garden's hours will be 12pm - 9pm to allow visitors to view the elaborate holiday lights display. The Garden will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the month of January.
Hot Springs Carriage Company
Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs,
AR
71913
501-321-4779
Carriages with class. Add a touch of class to your special day or night with our beautiful carriage in historic Downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Reservations are accepted and must be paid prior to ride.
Magic Springs Theme Park and Crystal Falls Water Park
Twice the thrills! Twice the fun! A Theme Park and a Water Park for the price of one! Magic Springs, the only theme park located in a national park, is the best entertainment value in the region. Along with Crystal Falls Water Park, there are 25 new rides. Located in the scenic foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, a day at Magic Springs & Crystal Falls is sure to be a hit with the entire family.
Visit our website for hours and pricing.