Blog | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

by Alexandra Nicole of City Chic Living One of our favorite things in the world is to stroll down Bathhouse Row, drink draft made out of the natural local spring water, explore the woodlands of Garvan Gardens, our visits to Hot Springs are truly magical. We love to step back into time at the Gang...

*This giveaway has ended, thanks to all those who participated and congratulations to our winner, Kesha Thompson! Stay tuned for future giveaways from Visit Hot Springs! Visit Hot Springs is holding a free HOT SPRINGS GETAWAY GIVEAWAY FOR TWO! One lucky participant will win a free, two-night stay...

HSDFF2020 - The oldest documentary film festival in North America - now pants optional! 29 years ago a small group of folks got together to show a handful of documentary films in Hot Springs. They put a bucket up front to collect donations and just like that, the Hot Springs Documentary Film Fest...

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...