there is absolutely no set parking for the national park or visitor center and museum. just have to drive around and find a spot along the street or in one of the few pay for parking lots. i didn’t find the museum to be very interesting but it was well done and had a beautiful interior and exterior. bathhouse row was neat to walk by but couldn’t imagine myself spending more than the 30 minutes we did in the museum. it was free entry so if you’re in the area and looking for something to do it’s an cool place to stop but definitely wouldn’t go out of my way to visit again.

If you're visiting from out of town, this is one of those places to check out. It offers some history and gives you an insight of how bathhouses ran. Admission was free as my family took a self guided tour. After finishing the tour we even got a nice presentation from park ranger James Byrd. He gave us information about the types of local birds and ended up by giving my kid an activity to work on. There weren't other people who attended his presentation (which was a bit sad), but my family took the opportunity to learn one on one. Overall it's something to check off when you're visiting the area.

My family and I enjoyed stepping back in time and experiencing this beautiful bathhouse in all its splendor. We found it interesting in learning more about the early beginnings of physical therapy and the fascination that many had with what the restorative springs could offer them. It kind of reminded me of the movie “The Road to Wellville.” Definitely needs to be on the bucket list of unique and obscure places to visit if you’re interested in medical oddities.

It doesn't cost. When you walk in. Don't be alarmed. It has security guards. They have cute little badges. Its okay. They are there to give you information. This is kinda weird. It is a visitor building. 3 floors of history for the bath house. Truly it seemed like this could've been a horror movie. It's clean,but knowing what it was and the diseases they had. I didn't touch anything. THE tile and stain glass work is truly amazing. There's abundance of history. They have an elevator or you can climb the steep stairs. On the second level is a trivia room and a movie that plays every 20 minutes about the history of the baths. Anyway its really neatand everyone should do it. I dont think kids should go. They like to touch everything. They wouldn't understand it.

A beautiful look back into the history in Hot Springs. Take some time to walk through the Fordyce Bathhouse whether you do your own self-guided tour, a phone guided tour they offer, or even a tour led by one of the Rangers. I loved all of the stained glass and preserved details of the bathhouse.

Amazing experience! Felt like being in a time warp. Great information and history made you feel like you were there 100 years ago. Will definitely visit again. Don't forget to go the the third floor to see the gymnasium!

great info on the history and why there are so many hot water springs. There are 2 free audio tours available on the national parks app. We did one and walked through he area before driving up both mountains. Unfortunately it was rainy when we were in town but no flooding :) paid parking structure is close by. There are some nice places to sit on a nice day where you can find quiet spaces to enjoy watching the water flow and touch the hot water, just be careful it is very hot when it comes out the ground!

Great view from the top, lots of history on display boards on the lower floor. Also a nice souvenir shop with a mix of gifts from shirts, sweatshirts, ornaments, magnets, shot, glasses, snacks, and so on. It is eight dollars to go to the top of the tower. And it is wheelchair accessible. To get to the tower, you will also take a pretty scenic drive. Enjoy the drive and watch for wildlife. We saw a doe and her two fawns.

This is such a beautiful scenic place. Very nice gift shop when you walk in. You can pay to take the elevator to the top (which I would definitely suggest) you won't be disappointed. The view is magnificent. The roads going in and coming out are gorgeous and lots of places to pull over and take pictures. I could go on and on about it but all I can say is if you are in Hot Springs don't pass it up. There's so much to do there and so many trails.

Beautiful place, all the hot springs are commercialised for hot baths for paid and reserved. Couldn’t see any natural hot springs in the National Park. Very beautiful trails with tree cover. The observation tower/Mountain tower was very beautiful for a Birds Eye view and great outlook points on the way. Nearby is a Marina where boating l, kayaking and water activities which can be a great cool off for the kids and family.

Kind of pricey for a quick look around. The price for seniors with a national park pass was still 11.00 a person. 24 bucks for the wife and I. The view was beautiful though.

Extremely popular, but that also means very crowded. The views are one of a kind, and there's 2 levels at the top including one indoor that's kind of like a hot springs museum. The drive up to the tower is also very scenic and beautiful, but expect to be hurried by traffic behind you.

Great views from on high of the surrounding Hot Springs area. Also pretty good gift shop at the base entrance. There is an elevator to the top. Wheelchair accessible.

Went here with my mom to over look Hot Springs, Arkansas. The tower has 360° views of the whole town. The tower has 3 floors, 1st floor is the gift shop, 2nd floor is the history of the tower and the town and the 3rd floor is the observation deck. This place does offer military discount for anyone who served or active duty. Cool part about the tower, is the elevators have a glass window leading all the way to the top of the tower so you can look out while going up. FYI one of the elevators does not have a light and only gets lit by the natural light of the glass coming in. Overall, the tower was a cool place to check out.

Wow ! We did the couple private hot springs bath. It was great, private, 20ish minutes, which was more than enough for us and cold cucumber water, and a cold peppermint damp cloth. We really enjoyed it. A private oasis. Staff were also very service orientated and nice.

Went seven or eight times. Had spa experience...except for the Sitz bath! Great massages from experienced staff. A NATIVE AMERICAN gift to ALL!

Very enjoyable trip to this Bathhouse. The public baths consist of a few at slightly different temperatures. Note to bring your own flip-flops otherwise you need to purchase a pair there for $7.

20241002 Just walked by. Didn't see the inside because they are not dogfriendly

This was a true and amazing experience for me! I went for my birthday!! If you want to use the private spa and pool you should call and book at least a week or two advance!! I def plan to go back!!!

Gorgeous former bathhouse that now contains an art gallery. This was a great place to admire art and cool off. Highly recommend stopping in here and checking it out!

Really good and distressing! Great city to spend a weekend

When you play any table games make very sure you know the rules bc the dealer may not and it will cost you. I played 3 card poker for three hours. The dealer needs a queen or higher to "qualify" their hand, meaning to put their hand against yours. If they do not qualify then you get your play money back and paid out for your ante and the side bets if you have and hit them. When my dealer was not qualifying her hand she would give back my play money but take my ante. I didn't know and she was dealer, so I assumed she was right. Another lady sat down and caught it first hand and called over the floor boss. They called up and she was pulled from table. I never got any money but at that time I was so pissed off that I left table. My loss for your awareness. If I ever do go back I'd sit with the older locals who know the games better than dealers do.

My husband and I had never been to a casino before but we hope that they are all as wonderful as Oaklawn! The dealers were very understanding about our lack of knowledge and helped us to have the best experience by explaining the rules. We played quite a bit of blackjack and had an excellent time! The service was attentive without being overbearing. We will certainly be back the next time we are in Hot Springs!

Definitely not what I was expecting. Most casinos give freeplay or something for your first time coming, but not here. Didn't get nothing but a card. Plus drinks are not free when you play and I found out the hard way. Already losing money then get hit with a $16 Bill for a crown & coke!!! I could've gotten a pint for that much! So this is definitely not the place for me...I'll stick with Tunica and West Memphis!

We stayed for 3 nights at the hotel and gambled a little in the casino. It’s hard to beat the casino; especially when a winning ticket gets stolen by the hotel maid service. I know, I know, we should have not let a measly $39 ticket unattended in the room but still, it was our ticket, it was our property! We immediately reported the missing ticket, and got the run around right away, and during the rest of our stay. They didn’t even enter and clean the room after. We were told things like: • “Was it supposed to be a tip?” No, it was not a tip it was our winning ticket from the previous night that we did not redeem 1st thing in the morning! • “ I would not have left the ticket on the TV stand if it were me” That one came from the hotel desk. . . That’s true but we did, it was ours and your staff stole the ticket! • “We will look into it, find out the maid who entered your room and get back to you” They did not get back to us, not over he next day and a half before we checked out, nor did they even mention it when we did. • We wrote an email to management and still no response. So, y’all, we would not stay again at this hotel! They do not care about your belongings, which only encourages the theft by the staff.

My Fiance and I were staying in the area from Texas. We decided to hit the Casino up out of Pure Boredom. What a Mistake!! The Silk Bartender ( i think Kelly or Kaley) was awesome. All the others Bartenders seemed blasted out of their minds. In the meantime there was an altercation Where Spencer ( Security) did nothing but mock the situation to make it a horrible experience. Completely Unstable and we both felt Unsafe being there once we made it to our room. We will not be returning to Oaklawn again.

Went for lunch. Food was good at Silks. Signed up for player card, and played slots a bit. Smoking and non-smoking gaming rooms are available. It was fun, and racing starts next month!

I am writing this review to detail a significant failure in customer relations and management protocol that resulted in a permanent ban from the property a couple of years ago. I was permanently banned from Oaklawn Casino after an employee, identified as "Mary Jane" made a serious, but false, accusation of harassment. The accusation included specific, unverified claims about my alleged actions outside of the casino, such as claims of being at her house. The core issue is that Oaklawn management and security acted immediately and permanently without conducting any investigation whatsoever. * I was never asked to provide a statement or my side of the story. * They presented no proof or evidence to me regarding the accusation. * The decision to issue a year ban was based solely on unverified "he said, she said" testimony. This immediate, permanent action based on a serious, false accusation, without any attempt at a fair and balanced inquiry, shows a profound disregard for the customer and an unacceptable lapse in professional conduct. A reputable business should not use such a reckless process when making decisions that impact a patron's reputation and access to the establishment. I urge potential patrons to be aware that this casino's management is willing to bypass all forms of due process when serious claims are made, creating a significant risk for innocent customers. I do believe that this is breach of implied contract False imprisonment Intentional infliction of emotional distress And defamation

This is a nice park with some rides and a water park, unfortunately the day I visited there was a storm and the park closed early. However the rides I got to ride were fun, the staff was nice and the park was clean. One coaster, X was closed and they have another wooden coaster that is being worked on and not even on the map right now so hopefully that will be refurbished soon. So I got on 3 coasters which were good. They have some nice flat rides, and the water park looks nice.

We had a great time on our vacation when we visited Magic Springs. We did not have to wait long for rides in both the amusement park and the water park. I was definitely disappointed that only one roller coaster was working, though. Another annoyance was paying for a float for the water park. We did NOT pay for a float because we felt we spent far too much money as is here for many of the rides being out of order. We ended up not even needing to pay for floats because there were others we could get for free. Do not fall for that scam!

We did a Back to School trip for the kids. This park was perfect. Our kids wanted to stay in the kiddie area and the wave pool. It looked like there were big slides and some type of roller coaster that were operating. The crowd was perfect. It wasn't too packed, we went on a Wednesday. I cammn definitely see my family going back to visit this amusement/ water park.

First time at the park, went ahead and bought a season pass. Could not find any corn dogs but the food was great! I wish they had a cash option because everything except the indoor restaurant won't accept cash inside the park. Rides were super fun! On a slow day the lines aren't too long. Park was clean and there were plenty of staff members available to answer any questions I had and were nice and helpful. I saw that there was a ride or two closed, hopefully they fix it soon!

Several rides/slides were down and the X Coaster had the safety devices malfunctioning on it while people were riding it. Went to the bathroom as soon as we got there and they were out of soap and paper towels and we got there as soon as they opened. There were people smoking/vaping weed openly around kids. Tons of trash all over the park and most of the trash cans smelled very soured. Not a lot of places to sit in the shade. The kids had a blast though, overall the trip was not horrible but very evident the park has gone downhill some since last year and years before.

This a great little park. They have 5 roller coasters on site. One is an old fashioned wood coaster. Then they have 2 water coasters. Then there is the water park side. It has a lazy river, a huge splash pad with several slides and hoses to spray others and a big bucket that drops every 5 minutes or so. The best deal is a season pass. You get free parking. Instead of having to pay I think. $20 to park. Visit twice and you have covered the price of the season pass. You do need to be aware the the life guards are mostly students and when school goes back into session that some of the water rides will not be open for lack of life guards. They have in the past rotated the life guards to different areas to give guest a chance to still use all the water park. Over all not a bad park. It is not 6 flags, but we have been coming here for years and love it.

I went with my sister on 7/2/25 and we had an absolute blast. It wasn't busy, the place was clean and very well organized. We had such a fun time. Highly recommended and we'll be back as soon as we can.

This is a unique National Park. While it’s not the rugged hiker’s paradise that many others are, it has its own special charm. The historic bathhouses are fascinating to see, and the urban setting makes it perfect for a couple’s outing or casual day trip. I hiked the Peak Trail—super easy, though hot in the midday sun—and was rewarded with a beautiful view of Arkansas’s lush greenery from the top. Definitely worth a visit.

I had such a great experience visiting Hot Springs National Park! The mix of nature and history makes it a truly unique place — you can hike beautiful forest trails and then relax in the historic bathhouses. The water is warm, soothing, and perfect after a long walk. Everything is well-maintained, and the atmosphere feels peaceful and welcoming.

I understand protecting our natural resources, but I question the initial intention of the park and what it has become. Set within the town of Hot Springs, there are only 2 bathhouses still functioning. Originally “preserved for future recreation” by Congress in 1832, before National Parks were established, it seems like it was originally intended by as “medicinal”playground for the rich and famous (not surprising) and now, not so much. Still, the springs and history are fascinating and you should at least try one of the open bathhouses if you visit. There is some shopping and a few hiking trails, but not much else.

The Hot Springs National Park unfortunately was closed due to government shut-downs. However, we were still able to access the springs and the trails. The hot springs average around 130F so use caution if you have your small children with you. We had a 5yo & 7yo and they were able to be careful and enjoy touching and learning about the springs. Because the park is integrated within the downtown, it didn’t take long to walk the trail. There’s a lot more trails to hike that we did not do with our youngest kids this trip.

Different kind of Mario Al park. Not a lot of hiking trails, but we did manage to do about 4 miles, uphill for a mile straight, so there are options. There are also roads going to the attractions that the trails end at if you’re not into hiking. One unique thing about this park is the bathhouses that are still operating for a one of a kind spa experience. Cool park, but keep in mind this is an urban area, not the solitary park you may be used to.

Thos park is a lot different from other National Parks. Its small and crowded. Bring plenty of empty containers to take home some spring water, it will come out very hot. If you can go pamper yourself at one of the bathhouse. Lots of history there.

Breathtakingly beautiful. Absolutely loved ever second being there. The trails are rough, especially if your not use to mountain hiking, so be prepared to have extra water, excellent shoes and pack and dress light.

I learned so much about both baseball and gangster activities in the history of Hot Springs. I enjoyed it so much I got a couple books about it here and went back to my room and read them. Such interesting history! The museum itself relies heavily on videos to tell the story. You go from room to room and watch a video then go to the next. Each room tells a different part of the story. They were interesting and filled with local people. There was memorabilia in the rooms as well. But not like most typical museums. I feel like it is more about the stories. Enjoyed!!

The Gangster Museum was an unique experience! Our tour guide was a plus. He was dressed in character, full of energy, and rattling off fascinating stories like he’s been living in that era himself. You could totally tell he loves what he does, and that passion made the tour way more engaging. The photos, artifacts, and vintage details were awesome! Everything from old roulette tables to mugshots of the most notorious mobsters. We learned so much about how deep the gangster ties ran in Hot Springs, and it was way more than we expected! The only thing that dragged a bit were the videos. If you're into history, crime stories, or just want to do something different, this place is a must-see for a super affordable price !

I put no wait to get in because youcan just walk right in, but you may have to wait for a tour to start. It is well worth the money. Lots of very cool and amazing artifacts and information!! I highly recommend going there when visiting Hot Springs!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ First-time visitors to Hot Springs and we’re glad we stopped at the Gangster Museum! The tour runs about an hour and a half and mixes live presentation, stories, and videos. Really cool way to learn about the fascinating history of Hot Springs and its ties to the gangster era. We walked away having learned a lot and enjoyed every minute. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in town!

Look into buying tickets prior to showing up. If there is a big crowd it will have limited seating in each rooms. Informational and a great place to buy hats.

This is a solid fun thing to do while in Hot Springs. I really liked the interesting information presented and some cool artifacts or props to look at, many of which you can touch. The people we interacted with were all super nice as well. As mentioned in the reviews, the tour itself is uniquely laid out. You go from room to room, listen to a few minutes of the guide introducing the room, then a video is played (around 10 minutes long), then the guide comes back in and talks for another few minutes. Then you get to look around for a few more minutes before going to the next room. You can spend as long as you want in those rooms reading everything if you wanted to but you may miss the tour guide talking about the next room. Also, each room only has like 10 chairs or so, when there is 20 ish people, so you're not guaranteed a seat while that 10 minute video is played. The only thing is our guide, although nice, wasn't really the best guide for this kind of a tour. You need someone with a loud projecting voice, confident sounding, and funny. Our guide spoke real fast and mumbled parts of it. He wasn't very dramatic either, which is what you want in a tour guide to really bring things to life. I felt like I was listening to a college professor again. The first room is probably the most boringest room and video. It made me think, what did I just spend my money on, but it got a lot better. I think if we had a more engaging/dynamic tour guide this would have easily been a 5 star experience.

This is the worst tour I have ever been on. Our guide was sweet but very unenthusiastic. We are led from room to room and asked to watch a video. The videos were ok, the speaker was eloquent and gave good details but why am I on a guided tour that is basically watching videos. The cost of the tour is not worth the tour. What a shame since Hot Springs has a robust history in gangster territory! 10/10 DO NOT Recommend!

Great place to take the family and enjoy the day. There's plenty to see and learn inside and outside the main building. My favorite thing to see was the famous Tesla coil. The digital dome theater was also fun. If you come in early enough during the week you can go through the exhibits without too many people. If you're from out of town I would recommend a visit here with the family.

My kid enjoyed it a lot and didn’t want to leave; he cried, "I don't wanna go home, I want to play more :)" Honestly, we also had a great time. Especially the Tesla Show was really awesome. I recommend not missing both shows; you might learn something new, I can promise :)

In town from Austin. We've got our own science / children's museums of course and the Mid-America Science Museum puts ours to shame. One of the best I've ever taken the kids to. Fantastic blend of interactive exhibits and outdoor areas. We opted to do the Tesla coil experience and it was well worth it; our 2- and 4-year olds weren't super engaged with the learning part but even they loved when the coil itself was turned on. If you're in Hot Springs with kids (even teenagers would enjoy it if they "have" to tag along with younger siblings), you really should try and make it.

Fantastic science museum with some really unique displays and interactions. With a major focus on caves, dinosaurs and electricity, we happily spent an entire afternoon here with all the exhibits - the highlight of the day was the Tesla coil show. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable, and most importantly very patient with science loving kiddos

there is plenty to do here for the whole family. even the 1-year-olds will appreciate the visit. me and my family have visited this little gym many times and every time there is something new. there's activities to do inside outside wheelchair accessible, Hands-On activities, water activities, even a show if you don't want to touch anything. if you've never been and you have children, it's a must do. of course you're supposed to take them with you, but if you choose not to and your inner child is calling, it's a fun place.

This was a major hit with our little family. Our son is 3 and he could've stayed there all day. We spent four hours there as it was haha. We went to the digital dome show, and we also saw the Tesla coil show, both were very interesting and full of information. Zane led the Tesla coil exhibit while we were there, and he was very knowledgeable. There are so many different interactive exhibits to check out both inside and outside. If you have a little one that loves dinosaurs, do not miss out on this!

100% recommend coming here while in Hot Springs or in the surrounding area. It was fun, interactive, interesting. Lots to see. You have to do the Tesla Coil demonstration! For sure a must.

Stunning! Clean and beautiful! Top ten cleanest lakes in the United States. Did you know it also has fresh water jelly fish? True story…look It up!

some of the most relaxing atmosphere ever experienced. tons of interesting trails. majestic sunsets and spacious camping. a great place to connect with nature.

It was a beautiful place to spend time with family and friends. We utilized the cabin camps, and they are very doable. This is my second year, but my family and their friends have been going for 8 years now. It is the kick-off to summertime! School is out and summers here! I stayed in Lake Hamilton and came out daily. It is a fairly new tradition for me. Even tho it rained a bit, we still managed to have a great time!

I love living nearby, this is one of the best places for summer! Don’t skip, Make the trip!

The absolute best lake! Clean, clear & so much to do here! Being on a boat in this water is like a little piece of heaven!! The views are spectacular, the water is beautiful and there are so many islands you can choose from! Peaceful beaches with clarity!!

Its amazing. If you got boats you can camp on the islands. It's so beautiful if you have a waterboard too. You can be halfway between the islands and still see the bottom clearly. Perfect for scuba diving and underwear photography. It is a bit of a warm water lake and there are tiny fish that will bite. But it's still magical nonetheless.

This place is absolutely amazing. The clearest water I've seen in my life and it's on the top 10 best places to swim on Earth. The first 2 time's I went I rented a boat and got lost both times. Plan on taking my daughter's as soon as possible. 10 out of 10!

Great view from the top, lots of history on display boards on the lower floor. Also a nice souvenir shop with a mix of gifts from shirts, sweatshirts, ornaments, magnets, shot, glasses, snacks, and so on. It is eight dollars to go to the top of the tower. And it is wheelchair accessible. To get to the tower, you will also take a pretty scenic drive. Enjoy the drive and watch for wildlife. We saw a doe and her two fawns.

This is such a beautiful scenic place. Very nice gift shop when you walk in. You can pay to take the elevator to the top (which I would definitely suggest) you won't be disappointed. The view is magnificent. The roads going in and coming out are gorgeous and lots of places to pull over and take pictures. I could go on and on about it but all I can say is if you are in Hot Springs don't pass it up. There's so much to do there and so many trails.

Beautiful place, all the hot springs are commercialised for hot baths for paid and reserved. Couldn’t see any natural hot springs in the National Park. Very beautiful trails with tree cover. The observation tower/Mountain tower was very beautiful for a Birds Eye view and great outlook points on the way. Nearby is a Marina where boating l, kayaking and water activities which can be a great cool off for the kids and family.

Kind of pricey for a quick look around. The price for seniors with a national park pass was still 11.00 a person. 24 bucks for the wife and I. The view was beautiful though.

Extremely popular, but that also means very crowded. The views are one of a kind, and there's 2 levels at the top including one indoor that's kind of like a hot springs museum. The drive up to the tower is also very scenic and beautiful, but expect to be hurried by traffic behind you.

Great views from on high of the surrounding Hot Springs area. Also pretty good gift shop at the base entrance. There is an elevator to the top. Wheelchair accessible.

Went here with my mom to over look Hot Springs, Arkansas. The tower has 360° views of the whole town. The tower has 3 floors, 1st floor is the gift shop, 2nd floor is the history of the tower and the town and the 3rd floor is the observation deck. This place does offer military discount for anyone who served or active duty. Cool part about the tower, is the elevators have a glass window leading all the way to the top of the tower so you can look out while going up. FYI one of the elevators does not have a light and only gets lit by the natural light of the glass coming in. Overall, the tower was a cool place to check out.

We had four kids ranging from 3yo to 9o, and they all loved it! We did the Captains course. It was pretty easy, except for two holes that involved water (had to go fishing for our golf balls from some wild hits). It took us just over an hour, but it could be done much faster if you don't have Littles. The course was very clean, and the landscaping was beautiful for a putt putt course! We had a great time, and I'm sure we'll be back next time we visit.

Really great place for mini-golf! We had so much fun going around the course that goes through a cave and by a waterfall.

Love the view. We just wanted to visit there. The front desk staffs were so nice to us when we tell them we just wanted to see inside and they let us to go inside without any charge. The sound of the waterfall is so peaceful.

Even tho we're adults we laughed and cut up like kids. This place is great for dates , family times etc. The atmosphere screams have let go and enjoy. We ended up placing both courses.

This is a great miniature golf course. The course is in great condition and the layout is fantastic. It's not a really challenging course to play but still enjoyable to play.

This place is cool. Well put together and just an overall good time. I've taken all ages here, from 3-50. We all had so much fun. Generally, there isn't a wait time, but I've only been during the week.

Very fun place for some family fun! Easier and harder courses available

Nice peaceful place to walk and just chill. They have chess boards built into tables. If you want to stop and play, bring your pieces. The wheelchair ramp is at the main entrance off bathhouse row. Didn't walk whole trail. It is long and you could spend half a day just here. I think it's cool to do at least once. Also, a great place to relax your feet for a bit from walking bathhouse row. Has a lot of history and plaques to describe importance. Bike rack at side entrance. Regular parking is hard to find on busy days in general in Hot Springs, with this not being an exception

Strolling the Grand Promenade! We liked the self-guided walkway down the Grand Promenade, enjoying Hot Springs National Park's amazing atmosphere, with its blend of natural beauty and historical significance. This place offers views of the historic bathhouses, historic architectures and the thermal springs, which are often covered in green "spring boxes" to preserve them from contamination. Several short historic trails begin from this place. This place has "tufa" formations which were unique to us.

Nice walking trail! Very peaceful Benches throughout the stroll to sit and relax. Parking was hard to find on the day we went, had to pay to park using a text to pay parking meter.

20241002 Nice paved brick trail with many branches that take you to the main strip or additional trails. It was nice to see the roof top of some of the Bathhouses from above. Very dogfriendly.

Short beautiful walk behind bath house row. Has a display springs. Would recommend.

Nice wide walkway along a cliff overlooking downtown Hot Springs. Very nicely maintained and scenic. Several side trails along the promenade and a few fountains for taking a break. It was very relaxing while I was taking here, it is lovely me a huge long park area for pedestrians. Yes they have benches to sit and relax all along the walkway.

An easy walk, very dog friendly. We went in the morning and with all the shade, it was still cool, even in July.

Anthony Chapel – Hot Springs, Arkansas Visiting Anthony Chapel was an absolutely magical experience. It’s truly a breathtaking work of art nestled in the natural beauty of Hot Springs. The architecture is stunning — the way the glass and wood blend seamlessly with the forest around it is something that mesmerizes you from the moment you walk in. It’s so peaceful and serene, I honestly felt like I could have sat there forever. Whether you're spiritual or simply someone who appreciates design and nature, this place will move you. I can’t wait to return again in the fall, when the leaves change — I can only imagine how beautiful it will be with all those colors surrounding the chapel. If you’re ever near Hot Springs, this is a must-see. Photos don’t do it justice — it’s something you have to feel in person.

We visited Anthony Chapel about a month ago on the last leg of a road trip we deemed The Arkansas Chapel Tour, where we visited all three of the big glass chapels (including Thorncrown, and the Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel). Of the three, we actually voted Anthony Chapel in 3rd place. Don’t get me wrong - they are ALL amazing structures, each with their own unique style. For us, Anthony was the least accessible for those with mobility issues (gravel path, not close to parking, slight incline returning), and it was the one with the most activity, so the least peaceful visit. We loved the free roaming peacocks - they were fun to watch! We also loved the ceiling structure of this chapel. It was very interesting. We didn’t find any brochures here that gave info about the chapel as the other two had - details about the building, architects, how it came to be, etc. Maybe they were out of brochures when we visited, but all we found was a bridal booklet with info about weddings in the area. That would be a nice addition. Definitely go visit - and visit the other two as well!!

Anthony Chapel is a breathtaking gem nestled in the woods at Garvan Woodland Gardens. With its soaring glass-and-wood architecture, it feels like stepping into a cathedral of nature—sunlight dances off lofty beams, and forest vistas surround you. Exceptionally peaceful and visually stunning, it’s free to visit (unless a private event is underway) and offers an unforgettable, serene escape. A must-see if you’re in Hot Springs.

It’s a gorgeous little walk around. Be aware that it a wedding is going on, you can’t get near. Security will be there. The gardens are $30 per person which might be worth it to some and not to others. Plenty of parking in the area though. It is definitely somewhere to go visit when you are in the area, especially if you are artistic.

Absolutely stunning. Tucked into the woods, Anthony Chapel is peaceful, elegant, and breathtaking in person. The architecture and natural surroundings make it a perfect stop whether you're visiting for a wedding, photos, or just a moment of quiet reflection. A must-see if you're anywhere near Hot Springs — it's truly magical. Follow more hidden gems and scenic stops: @diamond.in.the.rough.78 🌲⛪✨

Amazing architecture! I wish we could have some of these in TX as well. Tip: it is actually free to go here and appreciate the view but check their availability since this is usually booked for private events, you can always visit the Garvan woodlands garden for a fee in case you’re not lucky

Beautiful chapel within the Garvan Woodland Gardens. Amazing architecture and setting. We were confused about entering the chapel. We had read reviews that it was free to enter however we observed security questioning people exiting the chapel area on whether they had purchased tickets to the garden. We did purchase tickets and were glad we did because the gardens were also beautiful.

We camped here for nine days and really enjoyed our stay. We were a little bummed out to be in loop A which was up the hill a little from the lake. However, it was much quieter, larger sites with better spacing and still very convenient access to everything with a short walk. Lots of trails, boat rental and plenty of activities for the kids.

Very quiet well maintained state park. No fee to get in. I was camping but they have a swim area with nice clean changing rooms and a small marina with rentals. I had a water view tent spot. Electric and water included. As a note the power station complex across the bay in full view. Also at night lots of dog barking across the bay as well. ( No fault of the parks). Took about 30 minutes to the National park.

Gorgeous lake and super nice campground! We were lucky enough to get Site 58, right on the water and it may very well be the best site in the campground. Each site has a nice long level paved pad, a picnic table on a paved pad, a stationary lantern hook, a graveled tent pad, water, sewer, electric and a fire ring you can cook on and a Charcoal grill. Each section (A, B and C) have their own restrooms with two clean showers and two bathroom stalls for each sex. There are several hiking trails directly from the campground and you can fish for trout snd Bluegill from your camp site. It's only a 20 minute drive to Hot Springs National Park. We're staying two nights and we're already wishing we would have booked more, as it's already filled with no availability for longer.

I did not realize this place had housed German POWs. The story of how well they were treated and that the POW actually brought his wife to see lake Catherine after the war made me happy. The fireplace is still there and beautiful. The view from behind the visitor center is gorgeous. From the campground there is the ugly factory across the lake which isn't my favorite. The trail was awsome. There wasn't much water in the waterfall this time of year but the view was great. The trail was fun and perfect for a beginner.

Went here late October. The falls weren't really going much but still pretty. This has to be the prettiest park I've been to yet! With the leaves changing the trails were awesome to explore.

Beautiful area. Free to hike and swim. The trail layout is confusing. To the waterfall hang right on the red trail where the wooden sign is. We took the long way by accident. Rocky, slippery, little waterfalls along the way & babbling brooks too! You need water shoes to cross spots and with traction. Once we got down there a lot of trash from about 50 foreigners/tourists and lots of photo shoots. Crowded. I love that people come to visit —PLEASE PICKUP YOUR TRASH! We love and treasure our State Parks and respect our places visitors. Nice swimming hole and downhill to get to the water. No trash cans or bathrooms on trails & waterfall.

We travel full time in our RV and come here quite often. I absolutely love everything about it here. Clean bathhouses, all areas are very well cared for, Staff are always friendly and helpful... They've went above and beyond when we had a emergency occur offsite that affected our stay. I definitely always recommend to everyone when asked where to stay in the area.

Overall this was a good experience. It was fun for my kids ages 10 and 13. We did pay extra to feed the baby alligators. We arrived on a Sunday early afternoon. It was not crowded most likely due to the high temperatures and it being Sunday. This is not a guided tour or at least it was not while we were there. I think that that would be very helpful if there were people around to ask questions or tell you fun facts. There are some signs up, but mainly warnings. We went through and looked at the alligators, they have some other wildlife there like lemurs, another monkey, and a wolf. The petting zoo was just okay you can go in with the rabbits, and the goats. You get a small tin roughly 5 oz Chex mix to feed the goats, sheep, emu, and donkeys. The rabbits, ducks, and turtles you must purchase lettuce from the vendors there.. and they're hard to find. The person handing out the Chex mixes there but the one to hand out the lettuce and other things was not around. And it's a dollar for a piece of lettuce. We paid extra to pay the baby alligators but the lady that was hosting it with trying way too hard and in the most respectful way I can state was very rude. She was trying to be funny but was being very aggressive and her demeanor was not necessarily appropriate for my children. I was not very happy with her. She immediately made comments about my son's hair being too long which was not okay. Then made fun of him for how he was handling the baby alligator while I realize that there is safety protocols in there where she needs to say and be aggressive or assertive to protect the animal and you She did it in a very callous and mocking way instead of a respectful way. I declined feeding them and I wanted my son to take my spot and she argued with me that I should be the one to feed it and I flat out said I'm here because of my son it's for him so I'm letting him take the feeding turn. I felt like I was having to argue with a grown person and I was very annoyed. We then left there and went to the gift shop. The gift shop was cute they had lots of cute stuff the people that were working there were very helpful and knowledgeable about all the items that they had and we did enjoy that part very much. Overall it is a very neat experience, I would highly suggest More signage outside with descriptions, or fun facts. Again not bashing this place. This is just an honest review from somebody that does go to similar places and in comparison to others this one I found to be lacking in customer service in the outside, and overall enjoyment because you didn't get to learn anything about the animal unless you were reading an old article inside the store. Overall like I said, this was a decent experience. I'm not sure that I would ever go again.

Went when I was a lil girl. When my hub wanted to go today I was kinda like “I guess something to do”. OMG it was so much fun. I love the animals and this made my day. Goats, sheep, donkeys, wolves, birds, and oh yeah, lots of gators. The biggest one over 800 lbs!! The girl handling the baby gators was so brave and informative. Learned a lot on gators. Really cool. The wonderful employees helped even helped me look for my lost wallet! Thank you. Definitely go there when in town and pet the animals. They love it (the furry ones, not the gators lol)

We were visiting Hot Springs from out of town and made sure we arrived on Thursday before noon to experience the alligator feeding. Brandon was a great guide and it’s clear he is very passionate about alligators and wildlife. He gave special attention to every question asked and you can tell he loves what he does. The rest of the staff were super kind and friendly and accommodating. I had read some mixed reviews about the farm/petting zoo so I went in with low expectations but the petting zoo was a great outing for our family. Highly recommend!

It was good family fun. The Donkeys were so cute and and friendly. The Petting zoo was so much fun. Lots of animals to love on. You can even hold a baby alligator. We will come back!

I must give a five star for the cleanliness and humane way the animals are cared for. This place has been here since the early 1900s. The same family has owned it since 1946. Friendly people, cool souvenirs, and fun to hold the alligator!

We were on a family back to school field trip/ getaway. Perfect place just for that. Devin is a great your guide. His interaction and story telling with the kids is above and beyond.

Super neat for the whole family! Alligator feeding and speech was cool. You get to hold a baby alligator, that was super fun! Stroller friendly but there are mostly rocks. Plenty of animals. Peacocks, a monkey, wolves, gators, goats, emu, birds, chickens, ducks, lemurs and more!

I don't get how a water store has no spring water. If they did, the prices wouldve been reasonable. I'm rather upset that I traveled from a different town to get it because my store in Little Rock is out as well. The girl said they are not receiving consistent deliveries. Which the guy at the counter started giving her hell. She didn't deserve the disrespect. I love my water like everyone else, but it's not her fault about deliveries. She definitely handled it better than me.

Super rude, first time in drove 2 hours to get some glass bottles! when checking out slapped a plastic bag for me to bag it my self mind you 1 plastic 1 for 6 BIG WATER BOTTLES!! Then pretty much told me bag my self slapped the receipt on the counter didn’t say thank u have a good day didn’t say this or that, nothing they literally stare u up and down like your gonna steal something you definitely don’t feel welcomed at all , they all are crossing there arms with the worse face expression just literally horrible staff. , if u love the water it’s self like I do then order it online do not recommend coming here at all.

This place is an institution! They have been providing the nation with healthy, tasty, wonderful nature mineral spring water for a century! The site features cases of water- some sparkling, some not, and some with natural flavors. I'm absolutely wild about the white peach flavor. It tastes like a peach! I'm told all of their favors are completely natural ingredients. The price is reasonable too. There's also a museum upstairs that's opened to the public. Some of the items here date back to 1920. There may be some older items. I tried to see it all but there's a lot to see. This shop is spacious so regardless of the crowd it's easy to move around. Park close by so you can load the water. I believe they load it for you on the side of the building where the parking lot is.

I didn’t want to leave any stars but I needed this dialogue box to pop up. My family and I walked in and were barely greeted. We wanted to see the museum and was dryly informed that it was closed although it didn’t say it on their website before driving down here. Once inside, the two staff, a white male and a while female barely spoke and acted as if we didn’t belong in this space. I instantly felt a certain way and decided in that moment that I would not be spending any money here and that I would take a moment to sit on the bench outside their store and pen this review. There was no way that you could’ve found two people who did not appear to enjoy their job or have customer service qualities in the same place at the same time, so I’d wager that there were other reasons for their attitudes. #clockout.

This water will change your life... coming from a poor person I still make a way, get you a glass jug if your local refills are cheap!

When visiting Hot Springs take in the sights and some education. PROs: No charge to visit; unguided tour. The gentlemen were friendly and offered assistance if we had questions. Appreciative they kept original items and provided history. CONs: The top floor was closed off. The floor supposedly was the ballroom and is decorated in Asian flair.

Staff just standing around, I approached and asked an associate if she worked there. She just looked down at her shirt then looked up and said “ya”. Whilst her hair was covering the company logo. Other than that, it’s a clean shop with fair pricing.