Blog | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

We're Checkin' Inn to the Gold Inn just a few blocks 'Uptown' from Historic Downtown Hot Springs! Baker and Justin Goldsmith purchased the Alpine Inn in 2018 with a golden idea to transform the old motor court into the now Gold Inn, a mid-century modern dream stay! Located just north of downtown Hot...

“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” -- T. S. Eliot  An adventure and a family field trip all wrapped up in one town; is it possible? We are going to go on a quest to clue you in o...

Explore Arkansas’ own sin city with a self-guided tour inspired by a newly-released book that digs deep into Hot Springs’ sordid past: The Vapors - A Southern Family, the New York Mob, and the Rise and Fall of Hot Springs, America’s Forgotten Capital of Vice by Hot Springs native David Hill....

Now we know how our dogs feel when we leave them behind… Bored, lonely, and stuck at home. After months of quarantining, many of us are itching to get away. Our loyal companions deserve a vacation too. Fortunately, Hot Springs offers pet-friendly accommodations and tons of outdoor activities for y...

The spring I planned included Oaklawn infield days with my husband Casey and nights at The Waters rooftop bar, a trip to Garvan Woodland Gardens with our 7-year-old son, Case, and a visit to Quapaw Baths and Spa and Central Avenue shops with girlfriends. Hot Springs is a haven for our family: easi...

"Such a little town with so much to offer," "Meeting people from all over the world," and "All the trails... pick a trail and go riding!" The people that move Hot Springs aren't just drivers or a form of transportation, they are the fabric of this tourist town because of their love and dedication ...

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! Start planning your motorcycle cruise to the Spa C...

Player This episode features a conversation with Robert Raines - the owner of the Gangster Museum, the first of it's kind in America. Many people know that Hot Springs was a prime vacation spot for some pretty notorious members of the Mob. Robert has collected a lot of that history, and has great s...

The Wonderfully Weird and Wacky Hot Springs  Not long ago, I watched a 4-ton potato rolling through downtown. Measuring 28 feet, it was one of about 40 entries in the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. But this was well before the start of the event and the semi-trailer c...

We paid a visit to some of our favorite museums in Hot Springs, to find out what they have to offer and what you can expect! There are so many family friendly museums Hot Springs you'll need to stay for a few days. Visit the Mid-America Science Museum, Maxwell Blades Odditorium & Curiosit...