Location: Hot Springs
Top Things to do in Hot Springs
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Hot Springs, Arkansas (AR)
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. Anthony Chapel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 551 reviews
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.
2. Dapper & Debonaire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Dapper & Debonaire was born of the thought that somewhere between cheap box store brands and high-end department store brands lay a wealth of wonderful artisan, vintage, and small-batch products that are both luxurious and affordable.. We are located in beautiful downtown Hot Springs Arkansas.
Reviewed By DeniseL1556
My husband and son went there for a father/son outing while we were camping in Gulpha gorge. I was at the camper and my son called me up and said 'mom, you gotta come over here and get a treatment' knowing, or at the time thinking, it was a gentlemens store, i politely passed on any 'treatments' but my son absolutely persisted, saying it really isnt just for guys, blah blah blah. he went into some details, including hot towels and facial massage. well of course i was going after that. once i got there and got settled into the chair, paul started to explain to me what the treatment would entail. stating this treatment is the exact same treatment a guy gets, except i would get the added bonus of a hand paraffin dip. again, i was all in. paul started with the towels and the deep cleanse and the oils and i was just in heaven, enjoying the incredible music in the background (paul and i share similar awesome music tastes) really glad my son took the extra effort to talk me into this treatment. Paul was idling chit chatting about what he was doing and this and that while all this was going on. time was passing and i was worried that this treatment was going to cost me an arm and a leg because when you are getting this kind of work done in houston, its at least a $90 price tag. Paul didnt appear to be wrapping up any time soon. as i lay back in the chair with my eyes closed, paul explained the next step... (at this point i honestly thought i was done) but no, another step. Microblading. I opened my eyes just in time to see a straight blade coming at my face... whoa whoa whoa... how many of us women have heard once you start shaving, your hair will really start to grow in? i immediately had the conversation with paul voicing my concern, my very real concern...ready to halt the procedure. Paul explained that this was myth, and even took the time to show me that fact on Google. I was still hesitant but i thought what the hell, i am italian, its expected of me at my age to have facial hair, so on we went. Paul was meticulous, gently 'shaving' off dead skin cells. He took his time so i didnt leave the building with 100 tiny pieces of toilet paper stuck to my bloodied face as i was imagining. Not a single nick. Again, very gently and slowly Paul shaved off a few , dare i say, layers of dead skin. Now, I am a 55 year old italian woman, as previously mentioned, who, at one point in my young life thought tanning with Crisco on my face was a great idea. I have the very severe age spots to prove how bad an idea that was. I didnt have much hope that whatever Paul was doing was going to even slightly improve my brown spots on my face. After all, how many hundreds of dollars had i spent over the last 10 years trying to reduce these spots? Paul finished and i sat up in the seat, not really expecting much, if any difference. Ladies... the difference was so apparent and magnificent, I couldn't believe what i was seeing. Some of the darkest spots were significantly reduced in size and much lighter, and the lighter ones were almost unnoticeable. i kept looking at my face and expecting them to start to show back up after Paul had removed the remaining oils and lotions. They didnt. These spots, these unwelcomed and vanity crushing age spots, ( i hate to call them liver spots, so i wont) were looking like they started out like 10 or so years ago. yes, the big major ones are still there, but definitely lightened, and again, the lighter ones were gone. I was amazed and thrilled and even thinking that if a full beard did indeed pop up in a week, i would be ok with it. Two things... I will have to say as a disclosure.. I dont know that everyone will have the transformative results I did, you will have to try yourself, and second, no beard or even a stray single hair ever showed up. I was ready to go for round two immediately to see if Paul could 'shave' off more skin, but he did advise that this treatment should only be done minimum every 3 weeks. I live in houston and I am considering a drive back to hot springs for a follow up treatment because I do not think i would get that same meticulous treatment anywhere local, especially for the amazingly low price Paul charged.
3. Garland County Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By NO2HUNGER - Hot Springs, United States
Our great library has it all, but if you can't find it they can usually get it for you. Friendly, helpful staff is happy to help. Great selection of books, movies and books-on-tape
4. Bathhouse Row
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,311 reviews
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.
5. Buckstaff Bathhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 918 reviews
The only working bathhouse left on "Bathhouse Row," a popular hot springs bathing area in the 1920s.
Reviewed By lovemygirlies - San Jose, United States
This was a spa experience unlike any I have ever had! Soaking in hot spring water, being wrapped in hot towels, followed by massage and hot paraffin dipped hands in a turn of the century bathhouse was a glimpse in to the past!
6. Hot Springs Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 493 reviews
Great views can be had from the observation tower atop this mountain.
Reviewed By Raotery
Hike, bike, stroll, sit, eat, or whatever.... It's beautiful and not to be missed. There are amazing hiking trails and driving paths, wonderful open grounds, fun "watering holes", an interesting observatory/museum, and so much more!
7. Fordyce Bathhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,090 reviews
Once one of the bathhouses on Bathhouse Row, this building has been renovated and now serves as the visitors center.
Reviewed By dennisk359 - Waterloo, United States
By all means do not pass by this visitor center. The volunteers are extremely knowledgeable about everything Hot Springs. The self guided tour is fascinating and videos explain everything from the history of the area to detailed explanations of a trip to a bathhouse in days gone by. As visitor centers go they are seldom as interesting as this.
8. St. Mary of the Springs Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
St. Mary's is the second oldest church in Hot Springs, located on Central Avenue downtown, near the round fountain. It is on the corner of Central and Whittington Avenues.
9. Hot Springs Mountain Tower
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4.0 based on 1,687 reviews
The Tower is OPEN!! Come visit us and enjoy the beautiful views and hike on some amazing trails. Don't forget to grab an ice cream on your way down from the tower!
Reviewed By USAtraveler365
It is definitely worth it. We enjoyed the views of the town from the top, an elevator ride and walking around on a nice sunny spring day. There is a little store inside and staff were nice, helpful and professional.
10. Arkansas Walk of Fame
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4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Kwheatleyiii
Stroll beside the Arkansas Walk of Fame plaques beside the Visitors Center in historic downtown Hot Springs and you will see famous people from Hot springs in over 20 categories. Scientist, politicians, sports, entertainment,... and more. Best of all it's free
