10 Things to do Good for Kids in Hot Springs That You Shouldn't Miss

December 8, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Hot Springs is the eleventh-largest city in the state of Arkansas and the county seat of Garland County. The city is located in the Ouachita Mountains among the U.S. Interior Highlands, and is set among several natural hot springs for which the city is named. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a population of 35,193. In 2015 the estimated population was 35,635.
Restaurants in Hot Springs

1. Lake Ouachita

Hot Springs, AR
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5.0 based on 509 reviews

Lake Ouachita

The largest lake in Arkansas covers 48,300 acres.

Reviewed By heidilore1976 - Prattsville, United States

This lake makes Lake Hamilton look downright silly. Crystal clear water, great beaches, and quartz all over! Highly recommended..

2. Historic Downtown Farmers Market

121 Orange St, Hot Springs, AR 71901-5415 +1 501-545-0534
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Historic Downtown Farmers Market

3. The Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic

817 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901-5397 +1 501-623-6200 http://www.maxwellblade.com
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5.0 based on 945 reviews

The Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic

Reviewed By Abbeyjoschmo

We went to this show on NYE and couldn’t have had a better time. We sat in the front row so we got to interact a lot, our kids (3&5y.o.) had a ball and there was a great mix of music, laughter, and magic!

4. Adventureworks Hot Springs

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5.0 based on 898 reviews

Adventureworks Hot Springs

Zip Line Tour Hot Springs Hot Springs, Arkansas' exciting new zip line adventure park! Zip lining is great for families, groups and all of you weekend warriors. Experience a thrilling adventure with a bird's eye view! Soar through the air on steel cables, secured in a safety harness, attached to a zip pulley system. See native trees, plants, and wildlife. Zip tours operate year round. Experience zipping during every season! Adventureworks Hot Springs, Adventure Zip Line Park has so much to offer: 12 zip lines , over a mile of zip adventures Sky Bridge with Observation Deck Located at a premier outdoor lodging venue, Catherines Landing Open Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1pm-4 pm. Reservations are recommended. Zip tours include 11 zip lines and are approximately 2 hours long. $60 Per adult, $45 per child under 18 (Price includes tax)

5. Anthony Chapel

550 Arkridge Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913-8729 +1 800-366-4664 http://www.garvangardens.org/the_gardens/anthony-chapel-complex/default.aspx
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5.0 based on 551 reviews

Anthony Chapel

The Anthony Chapel Complex is a part of Garvan Woodland Gardens, the 210 acre botanical garden of the University of Arkansas located on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Visitors may park near the lovely glass chapel in the woods and take a short walkway to the Chapel. The Chapel is open during normal business hours, UNLESS it is rented for a private wedding or event. Visitors are not allowed in the Chapel when it is rented for a private event. The Chapel is currently a free area of Garvan Woodland Gardens. Visitors to the Gardens enter at the Welcome Center and pay admission.

Reviewed By charlieb692 - Roseville, United States

Located in the woods by Garvan Woodland Gardens, the Anthony Chapel is an amazing structure of glass and wood. One of several scattered around the country, it's clear glass walls and soaring ceiling make it seem much larger.

6. Escape Hot Springs

200 Spring St Suite #200, Hot Springs, AR 71901-4155 +1 501-463-6532 [email protected] http://www.escapehotsprings.com
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5.0 based on 707 reviews

Escape Hot Springs

Escape rooms are live-action team-based games where players discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks in one or more rooms in order to accomplish a specific goal in a limited amount of time. You have one hour to use your brain to solve our puzzles, discover our secrets and unlock your escape.

Reviewed By totalbetty

Had a blast with our family trying to escape The Bathhouse & The Gambler. Would definitely recommend. Can’t wait to return!

7. A Narrow Escape

801 Central Ave Suite 39, Hot Springs, AR 71901-5315 +1 501-777-5625 [email protected] http://www.narrowescapear.com/
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A Narrow Escape

Located in beautiful downtown Hot Springs, A Narrow Escape is the interactive puzzle adventure you and your family have been waiting for. With a maximum of eight players, your team will have sixty minutes to solve our puzzles and stop the clock.

Reviewed By 158caryh - Wichita, United States

We went with our 11 year old nephew and all three of us were fully engaged for the 58 minutes it took us to escape. The story line was creative and the few hints (only one "clue" said our host) allowed us to use the best of our team's ingenuity. We'll definitely come back.

8. Lake Catherine State Park

1200 Catherine Park Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913-8716 +1 501-844-4176 http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/lakecatherine/
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4.5 based on 459 reviews

Lake Catherine State Park

Offers good hikes, but it can be humid.

Reviewed By Kates9999

There aren't enough good words in my vocabulary to describe what an amazing adventure we had at this state park! We hiked the entire Falls Trail loop, then went back after a rainfall to see a bit more falls action. We walked the ADA-compliant Slunger Creek Nature Trail, & watched the sunrise over the lake from our waterfront campsite. While the site was nowhere near level, & the water access was on the "wrong" side of the camper, the site location was absolutely amazing & worth any inconvenience in getting set up. We chose site 31 in Area B, & had a swimming pier over the water right at our site. The bath house was close to our site, & the facility itself was great. The Visitor Center (& camp store) is open, with a maximum of 3 people inside at a time, but the Nature Center is closed. We also went horseback riding with the separate business on premises. FABULOUS! This park was exactly what we needed to get our nature fix, relax, & re-set.

9. Ouachita National Forest

Hot Springs, AR 71902 +1 501-321-5202 [email protected] http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ouachita/
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4.5 based on 210 reviews

Ouachita National Forest

This huge forest consists of 1.7 million acres of mountainous terrain in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.

Reviewed By 838cherylo - Fish Camp, United States

We spent a fun day at the state park here. The swimming beach by the 3 Sisters Springs is the best place for a swim. The water was clear and refreshing and there are picnic tables with grills next to the beach. The 3 Sisters Springs are a short walk from the beach. This beach is past the marina and is not nearly as crowded. There is also a pleasant hike on the Dogwood Trail of 1/2 mile. Take a dip at the beach after your hike!

10. Bathhouse Row

101 Reserve St, Hot Springs, AR 71901-4195 +1 501-620-6715 http://www.nps.gov/hosp
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4.5 based on 1,311 reviews

Bathhouse Row

A collection of historic bathhouses where people flocked in the early 20th century for therapeutic hot springs baths.

Reviewed By 448lucindas - Lafe, United States

In less than a mile, Bathhouse Row offers volumes of history, learning, and benches to to sit a bit and soak in the archival past. Magnolia Trees offer shade for a gentle stroll in and and out of Entertainment, Museums, eclectic eateries plus unique shops, galleries, parks, hiking trails, Hotels, Famous landmarks. and Yes, Ahh, the SPAS.

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