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Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting
Zoo
847 Whittington Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-623-6172, 800-750-7891
http://www.arkansasalligatorfarm.com
Founded in 1902, the Alligator Farm is the oldest attraction in
Hot Springs. Where else can you pet a live alligator? They have
alligators up to 10 feet long and a petting zoo with llamas,
deer, pygmy goats, sheep, and ostriches.
Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway - Take a scenic drive
Arkansas' first state-designated scenic byway goes through Hot
Springs. It makes for a great drive to see the surrounding
natural beauty. Head North passing through the Ouachita National
Forest to Lake Nimrod then finally ending in Russellville.
Bathhouse Row
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Stroll along the park's famous bath house row and take in the
history as you go. Today Bathhouse Row consists of eight
bathhouse buildings that were constructed between the years of
1892 and 1923. Bathhouse Row along with the Grand Promenade was
designated as a National Historic Landmark District in 1987.
Bathhouse row is one of the top things to do in Hot Springs.
The Bath House Show
701 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-623-1415
http://www.bathhouseshow.com
The Bath House Show has a variety of music and clean
family-style humor in a two hour show.
Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat
5200 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-525-4438
http://www.belleriverboat.com
The Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat will take you on a relaxing
tour and ride on Lake Hamilton. The 300 passenger riverboat also
offers lunch and dinner cruises.
Buckstaff Bath House
509 Central Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
501-623-2308
http://www.buckstaffbaths.com
Buckstaff is the only remaining operational bath house within
the boundaries of Hot Springs National Park. It has been in
continuous service since 1912. Here you can experience the
natural unadulterated thermal mineral waters of Hot Springs.
Fordyce Bathhouse Museum & Hot Springs National Park Visitor
Center
300 Block of Central Ave.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-624-2308 or 501-624-2701
http://www.nps.gov/hosp
Open everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
Day. In 1915 the Fordyce Bathhouse was considered the best in
Hot Springs. Extensive restoration brought the Fordyce Bathhouse
back as it was in its early years including its beautiful
stained glass ceilings and statues.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
550 Arkridge Road
Hot Springs, Arkansas
800-366-4664 or 501-262-9300
http://www.garvangardens.org
Garvan Woodland Gardens is Arkansas' premier botanical garden.
It is located on a Lake Hamilton 210-acre peninsula. In late
November through December the gardens light up with an elaborate
holiday lights display.
Open 7 days a week.
The Grand Promenade
Hot Springs National Park
A 1/2 mile long scenic walkway above the bath houses in Hot
Springs National Park. The Grand Promenade has game tables
(bring your own checkers) benches, plazas and natural beauty all
around. This makes for a great stroll or picnic stopping point
in the national park.
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
401 Hot Springs Mountain Dr
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
501-623-6035, 800-SPA-CITY
Ride the elevator up to 1,256 feet above sea level to a great
view of Hot Springs National Park and the Ouachita Mountains.
Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum
250 Central Ave.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-623-5836
See life like figures of celebrities, royalty, presidents and a
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Magic Springs Theme Park and Crystal Falls Water Park
1701 Highway 70 E.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-624-0100
http://www.magicsprings.com
A Theme Park and a Water Park all in one.
Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic
817 Central Ave.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-623-6200
http://www.maxwellblade.com/main.html
Two hours Magic and Illusions from Maxwell Blade in the old
Malco movie theater. Call for show times as they do vary. Make
sure to print the discount coupon on their web site.
Mid - America Science Museum
500 Mid-America Blvd.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-767-3461, 800-632-0583
http://www.midamericamuseum.org
This Smithsonian Affiliate museum is largest hands-on science
center in Arkansas. Discover, create, and experiment to make
learning fun. See world's largest conical Tesla Coil, "Caged
Lightning", which produces 1.5 million volts of electrical
energy. What is a tesla coil? Read all about it and see the
museum mentioned at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_coil.
National Park Aquarium
209 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-624-3474
Arkansas' largest fish and reptiles exhibit. Arkansas fish and
many saltwater species displayed in their natural habitats.
National Park Duck Tours
418 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-321-2911
http://www.rideaduck.com
The "Ducks" depart across from Bathhouse Row in downtown Hot
Springs. They will take you on a tour through Hot Springs and
into Lake Hamilton for a cruise and back in around an hour and
15 minutes.
Oaklawn Park
2705 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas
800-OAKLAWN, 501-623-4411
http://www.oaklawn.com
Thoroughbred racing January through April
Pirate's Cove
4612 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-525-9311
http://www.piratescove.net
Two 18-hole miniature golf courses.
The Pocket Theatre
2138 Higdon Ferry Rd.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-525-PLAY (7529)
http://www.pockettheatre.com
Support live theatre and check out a Pocket Theatre performance.
Safari Fall's Miniature Golf
2614 Albert Pike
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-767-8140
http://www.funtrackersfamilypark.com
18 hole miniature golf course overlooking Lake Hamilton & more.
Tiny Town
374 Whittington Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Miniature train town built from recycled material (tin cans,
sticks, wire and sawdust) over a 50 year period.
The Winery of Hot Springs
1503 Central Ave.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-623-9463
http://www.hotspringswinery.com
Free tour and presentation followed by an opportunity to taste a
variety of Arkansas wines and Arkansas-brewed beers.
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