Hot Springs Attractions
Please, don't feed the ducks. You can, however, ride them into the water.
If you're looking for fun and unique Arkansas Tourism attractions for all ages and interests, America's First Resort is the perfect Arkansas vacation destination for your family. When you take a living history tour of our charming and famed Historic Downtown Hot Springs, for example, you'll "ride the duck" right into Lake Hamilton!
If you have an adventuresome family, excitement is the key word at Magic Springs theme park and Crystal Falls water park. Play in interactive wonder in the Mid-America Science Museum. As you drive through the Hot Springs National Park, be sure to see the mountains in full panorama from the Hot Springs Mountain Tower or take the whole family digging for treasures in a quartz crystal mine.
Our new botanical wonder, Garvan Woodland Gardens offers year-round natural beauty, while the pounding action of thoroughbred horse racing at Oaklawn Park attracts visitors from all over the world.
Go carting, miniature golf, an aquarium, alligator farm & petting zoos, live family entertainment, a wax museum and historical sites are just a few of the fun things to see and do in American's First Resort. There are so many interesting ways to play that you should plan to stay another day. Plan a first class Arkansas lake vacation in Hot Springs today!
First Resort, there's so many interesting ways to play, you should plan to stay another day.
Mountain Valley Sportsman's Association
Mountain Valley Sportsman’s Association is a growing club of enthusiastic sport shooter who are devoted to the shooting sports. Our goal is to provide a SAFE, premiere facility for all shooters to enjoy their sports. MVSA is located on 88 beautifully wooded acres with the following: 2 overlaying Trap & Skeet fields, a Cowboy Action “Town” complete with Western style buildings, 300 yard rifle range with a 120’ covered area and 10 permanently mounted benches and 8 pistol bays for Practical Pistol & Carbine matches out to 75 yards.
MVSA encourages a family atmosphere and welcomes visitors, shooters, and non-shooters alike.
Trap & Skeet can be open other days by calling John Burford and non-members are welcome. Cost is $5.00 per round (shooter brings or buys shells). Gun's available on loan.
On Target Indoor Firing Range, Inc.
Beat The Heat With The Fun of Shooting Sports The On Target Indoor Firing Range, Inc. is a state of the art indoor facility that features the "Super Trap" bullet containment system and Caswell Detroit Armor shooting booths and target system. Our range is the largest in central Arkansas and is constantly supervised. Our aims are to provide safety, comfort and convenience to our customers. We have an assortment of rental guns and offer instruction to novice shooters. The seven firing positions are up to 25 yards in length and 7, 10, and 15 yard distances are marked but shooters can choose any distance from 10 ft. to 25 yard. Customers can bring their own guns, ammunition and safety equipment or rent or purchase them at the range. We are close to Mid America Science Museum and great restaurants so make it a full day of fun!
A horse friendly travel accommodation and an individual or small group vacation destination on Lake Hamilton near Hot Springs National Park! Painted Rock Ranch Bed & Breakfast has rooms, RV hook ups, Tent Camping, Horse Trails, Hearty Breakfast, Arena, Boat Dock, Guided Trail Rides, Western or English Riding Lessons.
Players test their skill on two challenging 18-hole courses as they putt their way through mountain caves, over footbridges and under waterfalls. Experience the adventures of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf -- where the whole crew is guaranteed a swashbuckling good time!
Riley Art Glass Studio is a partnership of two brothers, Charles and Michael Riley. They specialize in one of a kind hand blown or sculpted glass art objects. Their art is sold in many art galleries across the United States including Gallery 726 in Hot Springs and their own studio. They welcome everyone to come to the studio to see their work. It's only a 10 minute drive from downtown Hot Springs. They encourage people to come and watch them work. The studio is open Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm.
Superlift Off Road Vehicle Park
Off road trail riding for ALL levels. Beginner to competition. Guided trail rides or ride on your own.
The Winery of Hot Springs
Come taste the finest Native Wines and Beer in Arkansas at The Winery of Hot Springs. Enjoy a free tour and presentation followed by the opportunity to taste a wide variety of Arkansas Wines, and the finest Petit Jean Meats and Cheeses. Once your tour is completed wine and beer can be purchased by the glass, bottle or case. We also carry a wide variety of gifts and accessories in our main lobby.
The Zip Lines at Ouachita Bend
This is a 7 line zip ;ine course with hiking. Groups of up to 10. the full course takes approximately 3 hours. We are open weekends by reservation.
Interactive model railroad, you operate the trains! See the trains go through scenes of 22 states, including Niagara Falls, Mount Rushmore and the Colorado Rockies. Our model railroad is completely animated with hundreds of moving parts. It has been hand carved and handcrafted by Moshinskie family for over 75 years
Veterans Memorial of Garland County
Located just south of the Transportation Depot in the beautiful area of Hot Springs known as the Greenway, this memorial offers an opportunity to remember and/or honor some United States Veteran who has had an association with this area. You just might find the name of a friend or relative preserved here in stone or brick. Open and with appropriate lighting for your viewing pleasure, 24/7.