HotSpringsCVB

The Garland County Historical Society, founded in 1960 with 58 charter members, was organized for the purpose of preserving historical records and relics as well as publishing records and articles of interest about Hot Springs and Garland County. For over forty years, it has been the primary source of information about the history of the area. The 12,000+ photographs, numerous newspapers, manuscripts, maps, and secondary sources, comprise one of Arkansas' most outstanding local history collections. For more information, visit their web site.

Garvan Woodland Gardens, Arkansas' premier botanical garden is located on 210-acre peninsula on Lake Hamilton. Admission is adults -- $8.75; seniors (55+) -- $7.75; children (6 to 12) -- $4.50; ages 5 and younger -- free. The Garden features a Welcome Center, Outer Space Gift Shop, a four-acre Asian rock and stream garden (The Garden of the Pine Wind), the Full Moon Bridge, Verna C. Garvan Pavilion designed by E. Fay Jones and Maurice Jennings, 20-foot tall Canopy Bridge, waterfalls, springs, cascading streams, Japanese Maple Hill, Border of Old Roses, ADA accessible paved trails and hundreds of thousands of plantings.
From the weekend before Thanksgiving to December 31, the Garden's hours will be 12pm - 9pm to allow visitors to view the elaborate holiday lights display. The Garden will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the month of January.

Carriages with class. Add a touch of class to your special day or night with our beautiful carriage in historic Downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Reservations are accepted and must be paid prior to ride.

Elevate yourself 1,256 feet above sea level, overlooking 140 miles of beautiful Arkansas countryside, including Hot Springs National Park and the Ouachita Mountains. Located atop Hot Springs Mountain.
Admission for adults (12 & over) is $7, for seniors $6, for children (5 to 11) $4 and children (4 & under) free.

Little Bitty City is an indoor play area for children ages zero to approximately 8 or 9 years. Parents and/or grandparents stay and play with their children. We have multiple play rooms where children use their imaginations and play…such as Bitty Bites Diner where children can play chef or work the cash register; Construction Corner with wooden blocks, Legos®, Magnatiles®, Zoob® and more; Fitness Fun has workout equipment and other toys that promote physical play; Little Star Stage; a very girly dress up room; and a play area specifically for the youngest guest. We also have little artist classes where children can stay with us for about 90 minutes of art lessons and even mommy art classes where we watch the kids while mommy tests her art skills. Other special events are happening all of the time.

Twice the thrills! Twice the fun! A Theme Park and a Water Park for the price of one! Magic Springs, the only theme park located in a national park, is the best entertainment value in the region. Along with Crystal Falls Water Park, there are 25 new rides. Located in the scenic foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, a day at Magic Springs & Crystal Falls is sure to be a hit with the entire family.
Visit our website for hours and pricing.

Mid-America Science Museum is Arkansas largest hands-on science center and the states first Smithsonian Affiliate. With over 100 engaging, hands-on exhibits that explore the wonders of energy, matter, life and perception, the Museum seeks to spark curiosity and enhance scientific understanding through inquiry, observational skills and discovery learning. Experience Underground Arkansas, Energy Island, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Laser Shows, the Virtual Reality Simulator, and much, much more!

The Museum is also home to the world’s most powerful conical Tesla Coil - officially designated in 2007, by Guinness World Records™. Daily shows of its 1.5 million volts of electricity can be seen in "Caged Lightning," along with a hair-raising adventure on the Van De Graaff Generator.

Located on a heavily wooded, 21-acre site, the 50,000 square-foot building is an architectural wonder, connected by a glass-encased catwalk over a running stream.

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.

Arkansas' largest fish and reptiles exhibit. See how the other two-thirds of the world lives. All Arkansas fish, plus many saltwater species, displayed in their natural habitats. Also, many reptiles and a 90 lb. snapping turtle. Unique gift shop on premises. The most talked about exhibit in Hot Springs. Great for school and other groups. Open year-round.

The Thoroughbreds of Oaklawn Park offer some of the most heart-stopping excitement you'll find in The Natural State. See the nation's top names battle it out at one of the nation's finest tracks from late-January to mid-April. And it's all located in the middle of historic and beautiful Hot Springs National Park. We also offer a complete simulcast season of coast-to-coast tracks, so you'll find plenty to do no matter what time of year you're here. The simulcast season will run mid-April through mid-January; Wednesday through Sunday.