Downtown Travel Guide
Hot Springs
Visit Downtown
Popular places to visit
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls
Enjoy the exciting rides at Magic Springs and Crystal Falls and find out why people love this theme park in Hot Springs. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this family-friendly area.
Hot Springs National Park
Escape into secluded woodland and breathe in the scent of mineral-enriched water that bubbles from the ground in America’s original spa district.
Bathhouse Row
You can learn about the history of Hot Springs with a visit to Bathhouse Row. Amble within the natural setting or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Lake Catherine State Park
You can take time to visit Lake Catherine State Park during your travels to Hot Springs. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this family-friendly area.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Enjoy the hot springs and explore Garvan Woodland Gardens, a lovely green space in Hot Springs. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Funtrackers Family Park
Take the family on an outing to Funtrackers Family Park during your trip to Hot Springs. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.
Things to do
Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown
The Hotel Hot Springs
"The hotel was nice. It was clean and the staff members were very friendly. I felt the location of the hotel was very convenient to downtown. Parking was free on the street but valet and self parking are other options. We enjoyed our stay here. We will plan to stay again."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention Center
"1. Greeted warmly by the guy at the desk, I think it was Billy! 2. We had reserved 2 rooms, asked for adjoining then changed our mind to rooms next to each other. (Only 2 of us went to the desk, when we talked to the other 3 women in the group once we got to our rooms, we changed our minds!) I called ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn Hot Springs
"Claan room"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Rodeway Inn Hot Springs National Park Area
"The breakfast offerings and coffee were nearly depleted by the time I got to the lobby around 8 AM. The Breakfast was supposed to be from 6-9 AM so it was disappointing to say the least. The room was clean. I thought it interesting that the sole ice machine was in a locked room accessible via room ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Best Court
"New, but old style feel."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
All Seasons Lodge
"Rooms weren’t cleaned well. There was no microwave or fridge. Floor was sticky. Roomed smelled. Outlets were old and loose. Staff was nice and the fact we had free access to ice was a help. Only cameras were by the office. Doors didn’t work smoothly."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown
Lake Hamilton
Lake views, hot springs and shopping are some highlights of Lake Hamilton. You might stop by Hot Springs Mall or Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf while you're in the area.
Lake District
If you're spending some time in Lake District, Hot Springs Mall and Hot Springs National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Rockwell
Visitors to Rockwell enjoy its lake views, and if you want to do some exploring, Ouachita National Forest is worth a stop.
Lake Catherine
You might make a stop by Lake Catherine State Park while you're exploring Lake Catherine.
Side Town
While there might not be top attractions in Side Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and Funtrackers Family Park.
