With so much to do in Hot Springs, narrowing down your Spring Break plans can be hard! Check out our guide of things to do, from kayaking to crystal mining and everything in between.
Fuel-up During Spring Break
Fuel your Spring Break adventures with a delicious meal in Hot Springs, Arkansas. From classic Southern comfort food to vibrant local flavors, we've got something to satisfy every craving, like SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint, The Pancake Shop, Smokin' In Style BBQ, Ambrosia Bakery, Capo's Tacos, and more!
Find a full list of Hot Springs restaurants here.
Spring Break Activities for All Ages
Spend the day exploring hands-on exhibits at Mid-America Science Museum, home to the World's Most Powerful Conical Tesla Coil! Enjoy arcade games and bowling fun at Hamilton Hangout, go head-to-head in a battle of Laser Tag at T-Rex Fun Spot, get a hole-in-one in mini-golf at Volcano Falls Mini Golf or Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, build a LEGO statue or mini-fig at Bricks and Minifigs, and experience the magic up close of Jonathan Erlandson Parlor Magic at the Malco Theatre.
Spring Break Activities for the Thrill Seeker
Head to Adventureworks at Catherine's Landing for an outdoor adventure from ziplining to ropes courses! Book a tour with Ouachita Kayak Tours to set out on Lake Ouachita and explore the shoreline from the seat of your kayak. Take an off-road excursion at Hot Springs Off-Road Park!
Spring Break Outdoor - Nature Activities
Dig for quartz crystals at one of Hot Springs' surrounding quartz crystal mines, where you can take home your unearthed treasures: Ron Coleman Mining, Avant Mining, or Twin Creek Crystal Mine. Find a full list of public dig crystal mines here. Take a hike in Hot Springs National Park at the Northwoods Trails, just minutes from downtown Hot Springs. Visit Garvan Woodland Gardens for 210 acres of breathtaking botanical gardens, a 4-story treehouse, and their Tulip Extravaganza!
Spring Break Activities for the Older Kids and Parents?
Plan a spa day at Astral Spa, the Quapaw Bathhouse, the Buckstaff Bathhouse, or the Arlington Bathhouse & Spa. Spend a day watching live thoroughbred horse racing at Oaklawn Hot Springs.
Events Not to Miss During Spring Break
World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade, Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival, Tulip Extravaganza at Garvan Woodland Gardens. Find a list of Hot Springs' top events here and a full calendar of upcoming events here.
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