Blog | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

Everybody knows that Hot Springs is steeped in history. From mobs and casinos to professional baseball players, Hot Springs has truly seen it all. The Pancake Shop has been serving breakfast exclusively since 1940. They’ve been featured in Southern Living, the New York Times and the Food Network. ...

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 ...

Now we know how our dogs feel when we leave them behind… Bored, lonely, and stuck at home. After months of quarantining, many of us are itching to get away. Our loyal companions deserve a vacation too. Fortunately, Hot Springs offers pet-friendly accommodations and tons of outdoor activities for y...

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...

Located on the ground floor of the beautifully renovated The Waters Hotel, The Avenue begins each day with in-season locally sourced foods, served with genuine hospitality in a classy, yet comfortable, setting. Chef Castro shows us how he carefully prepares his delicious Blue ...

Java Primo is more than just coffee. They serve breakfast... they serve lunch... they even serve brunch! Seriously, we were delightfully surprised when owner, Josh Hughes, cooked up his famous, perfect Eggs Benedict. Not only do they have a fantastic menu filled with freshly baked pies, cakes, an...

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...

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. In this edition of FeastMode!, she is going to walk us through their process of preparing the 'Undisputed Cha...

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 Cinn...