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.
Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum
Experience the timeless fascination of a journey into the past through the Seven Magic Worlds of Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum. Visit our unusual gift shop. Everyone has a front row ticket. They Seem Alive! Bring your camera. "The Clintons are here." Open seven days a week.
Ablution was created with you in mind ~ your comfort, your choices, your time, your taste. ablution is located on beautiful Lake Hamilton. Whether you spend an hour or a full day with us, we want our spa to be comforting to you. our spa consists of 4 levels and over 4,500 square feet of pampering. The 1st level we offer Endermologie ~ the only FDA approved method for cellulite reduction, customized Bioelements facials, microdermabrasion, glycolic peels, & body waxing. The 2nd level offers massages, couples massages, body wraps & other body treatments. The 3rd level consists of a large balcony overlooking the lake. The 4th level offers nail care including spa manicures, & spa pedicures. All ablution’s treatments are customized to meet your individual needs. Each treatment begins with a personal consultation. for an hour or a day, special occasion or a surprise, bridal party or a proposal, ablution is the place for you.
Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
See over 300 alligators from 6 inches to 10 feet long and visit our petting zoo with deer, pygmy goats, llamas, lambs and ostriches. See the museum with a variety of monkeys, mountain lions and giant 100 lb. turtles. And don't miss the unbelievable "Mer-Man" creature at our museum, featured on TV's "That's Incredible" and in Ripley's "Believe-It-Or-Not." The farm was mentioned by Tim O'Brien in Good Housekeeping magazine in 1995 as one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in the U.S. Open year-round.
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Hot Springs' newest attraction is the Arkansas Walk of Fame, honoring the lives of great Arkansas who have made a significant contribution to our society. General Douglas MacArthur, baseball great Brooks Robinson, President Bill Clinton, and Dr. James Dobson are among the recent inductees. Be sure to take in some great Arkansas history! Located right next to the Visitors Center.
Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat
Your Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat ticket is your passport to beautiful Lake Hamilton. Sit back and relax aboard the Belle, a 300 passenger riverboat, and enjoy the Captain's narration as he unfolds the secrets of America's "Spa City". His entertaining tour includes million dollar mansions, natural islands, quaint resorts, panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains, colorful anecdotes, humorous stories, and well researched historical information.
The Belle has sailed beautiful Lake Hamilton Since 1984 and continues to entertain visitors to Hot Springs National Park on a daily Basis. Enjoy our 15 mile cruises for sightseeing, lunch or our most popular cruise, the sunset dinner/dance cruise.
All decks are available for private parties and tour groups. Group rate are available for Parties of 20 or more. Two Decks are enclosed, air conditioned and heated.
Prices vary, Cruises run daily.
Brady Mountain Riding Stables
TAKE A RIDE ALONG THE SHADED TRAIL OVER LOOKING A RUNNING BRANCH THAT THE DEER AND OTHER WILDLIFE LIKE TO COME AND DRINK FROM. YOU WILL BE GUIDED BY A EXPERIENCED WRANGLER UP AND DOWN THE BEAUTIFUL OUACHITA MOUNTAINS. SO COME EXPERIENCE NATURE AS GOD MADE IT. WE OFFER UP TO A 2 HOUR TRAIL RIDE. AFTER YOUR LONG RIDE UNWIND PLAYING A ROUND OF MINIATURE GOLF AT THE 18 HOLE COURSE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES. DID YOU SAY YOU WERE HUNGRY? ENJOY DINNER OVER LOOKING ONE OF THE CLEANEST LAKES IN ARKANSAS, LAKE OUACHITA AT BRADY MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT. MAYBE YOU WOULD LIKE TO CAMP OR HOW ABOUT STAYING IN ONE OF THE MANY HOUSEBOATS THAT IS LOCATED ON THE LAKE. THERE IS PLENTY TO DO HERE. WE OFFER BIRTHDAY PACKAGES AND GROUP RATES ,CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.
Visit Dryden Pottery Factory. Beautiful, collectible artware from mid-America clays and Arkansas quartz. Available at the Basket House, Hot Springs Mountain Tower, and the American Art Gallery. Watch us in action making pottery.
Fordyce Bathhouse Museum & Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center
In 1915 reviews proclaimed the Fordyce Bathhouse as the best in Hot Springs. Now you can tour the Fordyce and see the splendor. In May 1989, the Fordyce Bathhouse opened as the park visitor center; the bathhouse had actually gone out of business in 1962. It took extensive restoration, but the result is a look at the bathhouse as it was in the early years of business, complete with beautiful stained glass ceilings, marble walls and statues. You can tour the building, look at exhibits and watch movies on taking the baths and the park story.
Fun Trackers Go Karts / Bumper Boats
Thrills, excitement and fun abound at Hot Springs largest and fastest go kart track. Fun Trackers features a pro-style track the entire family can enjoy. New this year are Bumper Boats, where you bump and splash under palm trees and sprinklers for first class family fun. You'll enjoy our clean, neat surroundings and courteous staff. Open 7 days a week, Memorial Day to Labor Day - Seasonal hours springs & fall. Fun Trackers includes an all new arcade and game room with redemption tickets. Plus beautiful 18 hole miniature golf course right next door. Great group rates! Also, great wristband and family specials!!!