Dreaming of your summer vacation? Hot Springs National Park is calling your name for summer fun! Explore three beautiful lakes, experience thrilling roller coasters and water slides at Magic Springs Theme & Water Park, enjoy three exciting firework displays, and attend endless summer concerts. Hot Springs is the place to be all summer long! Use our Summer Fun Guide to help plan your summer getaway to Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Hit the Hot Spots
Hot Springs National Park Hike: Explore scenic trails through the national park, offering stunning views and cool escapes, and witness the natural wonder of the vibrant display spring, flowing freely at 143 degrees Fahrenheit.
Drink the Water: After a hike in Hot Springs National Park, grab a cool drink of spring water from the Whittington or Happy Hollow spring fountains. Totally free, so drink up!
Stroll Through Garvan Woodland Gardens: Explore the breathtaking beauty of Hot Springs' 210-acre botanical garden.
Oaklawn Racing Casino: Try your luck at the casino at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort or cool off by the pool.
Make a Splash
Magic Springs Theme & Water Park: Make a splash on thrilling rides and water slides! Don't miss Magic Springs' Summer Concert Series, featuring artists including Crowder, Clay Walker, Soulja Boy, and Ying Yang Twins under the night sky!
Lake Life: Embark on a kayaking adventure on one of Hot Springs' three area lakes, rent a boat, cast a line, or just take a dip surrounded by lush landscapes and abundant wildlife. Take your pick: Lake Hamilton, Lake Ouachita, and Lake Catherine.
Unique Attractions
Superior Bathhouse Brewery: Discover craft brews at the only brewery located in a national park, boasting 21 beers on tap! Try their fresh and delicious menu items like the Rose Burger or a root beer float made from Hot Springs thermal water!
Mid-America Science Museum: Spark your curiosity at the Mid-America Science Museum, with interactive exhibits for all ages including their summer exhibit Hall of Heroes.
Hamilton Hangout: Beat the heat at this indoor arcade and bowling alley, with arcade classics, 16 bowling lanes, and a full bar and restaurant.
Hot Springs Mountain Tower Views: Take in panoramic views of the city and Ouachita mountains from the observation deck of Hot Springs Mountain Tower.
Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo: The oldest attraction in Arkansas awaits with live alligator feedings, a petting zoo, and even the opportunity to hold a baby gator!
Mystic Ozark: Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through time, nature, and imagination at Mystic Ozark, a one-of-a-kind immersive attraction in downtown Hot Springs opening on May 17.
Cool Treats & Lake Eats
Lake Eats: Hot Springs offers plenty of restaurant options located right on Lake Hamilton! Boat or drive up to one of Hot Springs' many delicious lake eats including Back Porch Grill, Bubba Brew's on Lake Hamilton, Sam's Pizza Pub, Cajun Boilers, and Fisherman's Wharf.
Cool Treats: Cool off with an ice cream from Mamoo's Creamery, Chill & Go, Kringles and Kones, Kilwin's, Scoops, Dolce and Gelato, or Fat Bottomed Girl's Cupcake Shop.
Drive-Ins: Hot Springs three diary bar drive-ins are a summertime staple! After a day at Magic Springs Theme & Water Park or a day on the lake, nothing tastes quite as good as a soft serve ice cream cone and an old-fashioned burger. Stop by King Kone for their classic banana split, Frosty Treat for a delicious vanilla chocolate swirl cone, or Bailey's Dairy Treat for a ice cream sundae.
Summer Events
Bridge St. LIVE! Concert Series: Every Thursday in June, Bridge St. LIVE! offers live music, vendors, food trucks, and FUN! Bridge St. LIVE! is FREE and family-friendly. Click here for the full lineup of this year's talent.
Magic Springs Concert Series: Get ready for awesome nights full of music every Saturday from June to August! Magic Springs will host its 2026 Concert Series with a fantastic lineup. Enjoy thrilling rides by day and incredible live music under the Arkansas stars!
Oaklawn Concert Series: Oaklawn in Hot Springs isn't just about the races; its event center frequently hosts exciting concerts. Catch live music from a variety of artists, adding another layer of entertainment to the Hot Springs scene. Check their schedule for upcoming shows and get ready to rock!
Fireworks Displays: Don't miss a Hot Springs Firework Display on Lake Hamilton! Save the date for our Memorial Day Fireworks on May 24 (rain date Monday, May 25), Independence Day Fireworks on Saturday, July 4 (rain date Sunday, July 5), and Labor Day Fireworks on Sunday, September 6 (rain date Monday, September 7).
9th Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend: Celebrate Hot Springs history as the Birthplace of Major League Baseball Spring Training at Baseball Weekend, August 7 & 8!
Outdoor Adventures
Adventureworks: Take flight at Adventureworks zipline and rope course, fun for all ages and thrill levels!
Go Karts: Get ready to race! Hot Springs offers fast pace Go-Kart thrills for all ages at T-Rex Fun Spot, Family Fun Park, and Funtrackers Family Fun Park.
Hot Springs Farmers Market: Savor local produce, artisan crafts, and live music at the vibrant Hot Springs Farmers Market.
Crystal Digging: Unearth hidden treasures by digging for quartz crystals at the Ron Coleman Crystal Mine.
