Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Magic Springs and Crystal Falls during your trip to Hot Springs. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this family-friendly area.
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.
Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center
Find out about the history of Hot Springs when you take a trip to Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center. Amble within the natural setting or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Small-Group Zipline Tour in Hot Springs
Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
The Hotel Hot Springs
Hotel is nice, room was clean, but something bit me in my bed. Breakfast buffet for $15 is a ripoff. Eggs tasted like powdered eggs, coffee was bad.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention Center
I liked the hotel it was very convenient to the convention center which is what we needed. I was not happy that the Skyway Bridge was closed because that was one of the main reasons we chose to stay there was the easy access. Overall the room was clean, I found some things that I wasn't too particularly ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Hot Springs
Positives: Air Conditioner Worked, Downtown Negatives: The room was not very clean. I killed a wolf spider in the bath tub before I gave my son a bath. The refrigerator did not work. I wanted non smoking for my baby and I, and the bathroom smelled like smoke. There was a big gap in-between the door ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Rodeway Inn Hot Springs National Park Area
The rooms are a little stale.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Best Court
Very nice room / Apt. Living kitchen combo, nice bedroom with walk in closet , large tv. Large tv in living room. Nice bathroom. Recently renovated. Good parking. Adjacent restaurant was closed on the Tuesday and Wednesday we were there but property was very close to downtown historic area and NP. ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
All Seasons Lodge
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Bathhouse Row
If you're spending some time in Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs National Park and Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center are top sights worth seeing.
Uptown
While visiting Uptown, you might make a stop by sights like Hot Springs National Park and Tiny Town.
Oaklawn District
While visiting Oaklawn District, you might make a stop by sights like Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and NPS Visitor Center.
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.
West Hot Springs
If you're spending some time in West Hot Springs, Hot Springs National Park and Magic Springs and Crystal Falls are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Family Fun Park and Central Bowling Lanes.
