Destination Hot Springs | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

He's making a list, he's checking it twice, he's gonna find out who's naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to Hot Springs!

I stopped to catch my breath and gazed out across the valley to the surrounding mountains. The autumn leaves glowed in the light of the setting sun. The scenery would have taken my breath away if I wasn’t already gasping for air.

Hot Springs' art community is multi-faceted - from painters, potters and photographers to sculptors, woodworkers, filmmakers and fiber artists. What better way to showcase our art scene than with big beautiful murals ordaining the walls of our historic town?

Visiting Hot Springs can more about just the sights & attractions. It's also a terrific excuse for pampering and self-care!

Experience Hot Springs in a whole new way; on two wheels! Just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of historic downtown Hot Springs you'll find a variety of trail options that bring World Class Mountain Biking to Arkansas.

It’s much easier to write about hiking on a rainy Monday. My first attempt was a few days prior – on a beautiful, sunny Saturday in early fall.

Cool, crisp, Autumn air rushes through the streets of Hot Springs and the leaves turn to shades of red, orange, and yellow. As we dip into October and November, Hot Springs begins to showcase breathaking fall foliage around every corner.

Come be inspired by the surroundings of Hot Springs, Arkansas! We're diving headfirst into all things art - from mesmerizing glass blowing at Riley Art Glass Studio, to fine art at Justus Fine Art Gallery and even dynamic pottery pieces from Dryden Pottery.

I could almost hear the crack of the bat reverberating through 100 years of history. A moon was hanging in the morning sky and I imagined a ball soaring past it, then landing with a plop in a pond at the Arkansas Alligator Farm across the street.

"Such a little town with so much to offer," "Meeting people from all over the world," and "All the trails...

I scanned the massive exhibit hall. Every species of every imagined universe or alternate reality seemed to be here… and everyone was getting along.

Gorgeous scenic overlooks and winding roads through lush mountains. Thermal water brews to wet your whistle and hot spots for delicious food to fill you up at the end of your ride. Just a few reasons Hot Springs should be your next bike destination!