Blog | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

It's our party, and we'll have our cake and eat it too! We're celebrating 20 years of 98 feet, and we want YOU to join us in blowing out the candles. Join us on March 17, and check out our list of everything you need to know before you go to the 20th Annual World's Shortest St.

The World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade — the event perfectly encapsulating the quirkiness of Hot Springs, Arkansas — turns 20 this year! Come March 17, we will be celebrating 20 years of the shortest parade that captures the green hearts of travelers near and far.

Hot Springs is known for its water, but it's also home to some of the best breweries and distilleries in Arkansas!

We're Checkin' Inn to the only hotel located inside Hot Springs National Park, the Hotel Hale! This boutique hotel once operated as the Hale Bathhouse, and now boasts eight themed rooms featuring soaking tubs with access to Hot Springs' thermal spring water.

Diablos Tacos & Mezcal is located in the heart of historic downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. If you're a fan of tacos, tapas, and hand crafted Mexican cuisine with over 120 varieties of Mezcal to choose from - you're sure to find something delicious at Diablos!

English Novelist Jane Austen said, “to love is to burn, to be on fire.” Rock ‘n roll legend Elvis Presley said, “you light my morning sky with burning love.” And Rege-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor, in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, showed us what it means to “burn” for one another. 

In this episode of Check It Out, we're visiting Riley Art Glass Studio! Built in 1904, this historic brick building originally housed the Hot Springs Fire Station. In 2016, brothers Charles and Michael Riley renovated the space for their studio with a kiln and a gallery.

In this episode of Checkin' Inn, we're taking a short drive from downtown Hot Springs to Fox Pass Cabins! Nestled among the pines, Fox Pass Cabins offers nine unique stays - seven themed cabins, a teepee, and even a covered wagon.

Alexa's Creperie, a quaint European cafe, serves up authentic crêpes made by hand with the freshest ingredients! A crêpe is a type of very thin pancake and is typically served sweet or savory.

Hot Springs most famous attractions, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, Garvan Woodland Gardens, Magic Springs, Mid-America Science Museum, and Hot Springs National Park, are must-see spots when visiting the Spa City.

In this episode of Checkin' Inn, we're visiting one of three elegant painted lady properties, Miss Fancy! Located within walking distance to Historic Bathhouse Row and Hot Springs National Park, Miss Fancy stands tall with over 120 years of charm.

We're heading over to historic Spencer's Corner in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas to pay a visit to a local staple, Brick House Grill! This family-owned and operated business has been serving up delicious burgers, seafood, and steaks to make your mouth water for over 25 years.