Blog | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

Kilwin's The best caramel apple around can be found inside Kilwin's in downtown Hot Springs. Delicious chocolate treats, fudge and caramel popcorn that looks just as good as it tastes!  Pour Some Sugar On Me Sweet Shoppe You can find just about e...

Hot Springs has been a tourist destination for centuries but visitors during the winter months can see the city in a whole new light – enjoying holiday activities in the soft glow of twinkling displays that bring a sense of wonder and enchantment to the season and all its festivities.  ...

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! They say Santa only leaves the North Pole once a year, but we know he visits Hot Springs multiple times a year - to cruise the lakes, bike the trails, soak up the thermal spri...

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! There we meet, Chef Yo Yo, who ...

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. I had joined the local running club, the Spa Pacers, for one...

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? Baseball players pitching like they did r...

Visiting Hot Springs can more about just the sights & attractions. It's also a terrific excuse for pampering and self-care! Whether you take advantage of our local barbershops & salons while here --or are just interested in seeing a little more about the fine people who call our quirky, litt...

Player One of the oldest and still operating attractions in Hot Springs features alligators, turtles, goats, wolves, peacocks, and rabbits! And, the list of animals there is longer than that. It's the Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo. In this episode, meet Jamie Bridges, the General Manag...

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. Trails perfect for all ages and skill levels that offer something fun for...

Superior Bathhouse Brewery is the first and only brewery in a National Park! It’s also the only brewery in the world that uses thermal water to make beer! Owner Rose Schweikhart walks us through her process of creating these tasty treats, such as the Foul Play Stout, a dark, full-bodied oat...