Blog | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

Silks Bar and Grill is located inside the newly expanded casino of Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, Arkansas’ premier Thoroughbred racetrack since 1904! The Silks menu features all of your favorites such as hot wings, burgers, salads and more! Executive Chef Raymond Leung shows us how he creates the ...

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...

Built-in the early 1900s, the Citizens Building is the first skyscraper to be erected in Historic Downtown Hot Springs. Today, this building is home to some of the most incredible food and cocktails in the area. The Vault prides itself on the quality and taste of each dish Executive Chef Brian Townl...

Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter, whatever time of year you visit, you will find a calendar full of activities that celebrate the season and all the best Hot Springs has to offer.  Spring March 19 - June 19 Springtime is a burst of color and creativity with plenty of opportunity to get...

Rooted in paganism, symbolized by the Roman god Cupid, and named for a martyred Christian priest, Valentine’s Day is just as mixed up as the emotion it celebrates! Despite its complexities, this historic holiday has been reduced to a one-size-fits-all occasion of dinner dates showered with g...

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...

I fell down a rabbit hole of jazz and blues history and landed back in Hot Springs where the roots of American music entangle with the city’s past. Some of the genres’ earliest and biggest influencers made their way through the historic spa town. Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Ca...

Player Louis Cella is the 4th generation of his family to oversee what is now Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.  As you'll hear, it's no coincidence that "Racing" comes first in the name. Oaklawn Park has been in operation since 1905. It's now in the midst of a $110 Million Dollar expansion for it...

Player This week, we visit with the man who makes magic and brings a smile during his show. Maxwell Blade has been performing magic in Hot Springs for many years, and recently completed the renovation of the historic Malco Theater. He talks about the difference between a "trick" and an "Illusion", ...

We meet with some of the wonderful people that make Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort an iconic Hot Springs Destination. Plan your visit year-round, as Oaklawn's legacy continues to grow with their new live craps and blackjack in the Casino and the upcoming $100 million+ expansion including a high-rise...