Blog | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

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!

We're Checkin' Inn at the Hotel Hale! This bathhouse turned boutique hotel on Bathhouse Row boasts eight themed rooms, featuring soaking tubs with access to the Hot Springs' thermal spring water. The Hale Bathhouse also features two restaurants:

There is no shortage of pizza options in Hot Springs, just ask our friend Gina over at Rocky’s Corner! Her family has been serving up delicious Chicago-style pizza for over 30 years.

There must be something in the water. Named for the thermal springs that flow from the surrounding Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs is a curious town, with a wild and widely-celebrated history and an array of experiences that you just won’t find anywhere else.

Will Byrd started making cinnamon rolls because Will Byrd loves cinnamon rolls. He turned a home-baked hobby into a cinnamon roll empire, and our taste buds couldn’t be happier! We meet up with Kelli Brezonick, who takes us through the super-secret process of baking Will’s Famous Cinnamon Rolls.

Hot Springs has been a tourist destination for centuries but visitors during the winter months can see the city in a whole new light! 

He's making a list, he's checking it twice, he's gonna find out who's naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to Hot Springs!

This FeastMode! takes us to Pho Hoang-My, home of authentic Vietnamese cuisine in Hot Springs, Arkansas! Pho -- just one of the house specialties -- is a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs and meats. Owner Jimmy Phan takes us behind the scenes!

I stopped to catch my breath and gazed out across the valley to the surrounding mountains. The autumn leaves glowed in the light of the setting sun. The scenery would have taken my breath away if I wasn’t already gasping for air.

Hot Springs' art community is multi-faceted - from painters, potters and photographers to sculptors, woodworkers, filmmakers and fiber artists. What better way to showcase our art scene than with big beautiful murals ordaining the walls of our historic town?

Visiting Hot Springs can more about just the sights & attractions. It's also a terrific excuse for pampering and self-care!

Experience Hot Springs in a whole new way; on two wheels! Just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of historic downtown Hot Springs you'll find a variety of trail options that bring World Class Mountain Biking to Arkansas.