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How to Spend Valentine's Day in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

How to Spend Valentine's Day in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Hot Springs is known for its thermal waters, but did you know it's also known for romance? It's rumored Hot Springs was once a romantic getaway for stars like Marilyn Monroe and Joe Dimaggio, Bessie Smith and her husband Jack Gee, and even infamous New York mobster Owney Madden who fell in love with his wife, Hot Springs' postmasters daughter, Agnes Demby in the Spa City.
Check out our list of the most romantic ways to spend Valentine's Day in Hot Springs to help plan your sweetheart getaway.

Choose a Romantic Stay

If you're looking for a charming stay with historic details this Valentine's Day, look no further than The Reserve Bed & Breakfast, 1890 William House Inn, Hotel Hale, or The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa. For those looking to get away to nature with their sweetie while still being a short drive from all Hot Springs has to offer, check out Fox Pass Cabins, In the Trees Resort, Covey Tents, or Starlight Haven. For breathtaking lake views check into The DoubleTree by Hilton Hot Springs, Lookout Point Lakeside Inn, or Willow Beach Resort. Find a full list of lodging options here.


Brunch Day, Where Love is Always on the Menu

Start off your Valentine's Day with mimosas and eggs benny! Hot Springs has delicious brunch spots like The Bugler at Oaklawn, Eden at Hotel Hale, Best Cafe & Bar, The Avenue, Splash Wine Bar, Taco Mama, and The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa for their famous breakfast buffet. Visit The Pancake Shop, English Muffin, or the Colonial Pancake & Waffle House for a classic breakfast menu or try Cafe Kahlo for authentic breakfast/brunch inspired food from Mexico City.


A Relaxing Spa Day for Two

What better way to spend Valentine's Day in America's Spa than a relaxing spa day? Enjoy a couples massage paired with a soak in Hot Springs thermal water right on Bathhouse Row at the Quapaw Bathhouse or the Buckstaff Bathhouse or check into the Arlington Hotel's spa for a thermal water bath and a massage. Oaklawn's Forbes 4-star rated spa, Astral Spa, offers a variety of spa packages to fully pamper your Valentine. Relax with a day of spa treatments at one of Hot Springs' locally owned spas like Oasis on Ouachita, Destinations Day Spa, or NuYu Rejuvenation Spa.


Date Day Activities

After your time at the spa head out for a date day! Head to Oaklawn for a day betting the ponies at the track or visit the casino for table games like Blackjack, Craps, Poker, or Live Roulette. For the adventurous couple take a hike in Hot Springs National Park, throw axes at Big Axe Battleground, or test your skills at an escape room like A Narrow Escape or Escape Hot Springs. For the hopeless romantic book a carriage ride through historic downtown Hot Springs with Double D. Carriage Company.

For those looking for Galentine's Day activities spend the day shopping in downtown at various Hot Springs boutiques, book a Lipstick Apotheclass at Villainess Alchemy, or try a hands on DIY project at Hammer & Stain Hot Springs with your whole group.


Bon Appétit

Hot Springs has plenty of fine dining options for your Valentine's Day dinner! If you're looking to have a Lady and the Tramp moment, Via Roma, J&S Italian Villa, or Ambrosia at Angel's have delicious pasta dishes waiting for you. Located in downtown Hot Springs, The Avenue and The Vault both offer a romantic ambiance with carefully crafted dishes. Voted Best Steak in Hot Springs in the Feast Month Visitors Choice Awards, 501 Prime is a popular spot to enjoy a premier steak, fresh seafood, and a fantastic wine list. For a date night with a twist, book a table for two at DONS Southern Social, a true speakeasy restaurant with Southern-elevated dishes. Set the mood with a reservation to one of Oaklawn Hot Springs' fine dining restaurants like The Bugler or the OAK room & bar for a Valentine's Day to remember.


Something Sweet

After dinner you might be wanting to share a sweet treat with your sweetheart! Hot Springs has plenty of tasty dessert options, from the award winning dessert chef at The Vault to delicious gelato and crepes at Indulge Sweet & Savory. Pick up an order of cupcakes or cookies at Ambrosia Bakery to enjoy back at your hotel, pop by Kilwins Hot Springs for homemade fudge and other chocolate confections, visit La Bruja's Dulceria & Bakery for decadent Tres leches cake, or stop by Mamoo's Creamery in the Arlington Hotel mall for delicious homemade ice cream.


Nightlife

Close out your Valentine's getaway by enjoying a glass (or bottle) of wine and live entertainment at Splash Wine Bar. Visit the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa Lobby Bar to try a delicious cocktail, soak up live music on the weekends, and hit the dance floor with your partner. Stop by the oldest bar in Arkansas, The Ohio Club, for a drink and live entertainment on the Ohio Club stage!


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