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4 Awesome Day Trip Ideas from Hot Springs

Travel Guide 16 Mins Read
Love Arkansas Day Trips! Check out these 4 awesome ideas, all within a 2-hour drive from Hot Springs National Park! #FindYourPark #DayTrips #ParkTripsAndMore #Travel #NationalParks

Did you know that you can visit three other National Park units (and several AWESOME state parks) when you go to Hot Springs National Park?  Check out Little Rock Central High School, Bill Clinton’s Birthplace Home, the Arkansas Post and the lovely State Parks and Lakes in the area.  Each of these day trip ideas are within a two-hour drive from Hot Springs National Park, so don’t miss out!   President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Learn more about the 42nd President of the United States when you visit the President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site located in Hope, Arkansas. Hope, Arkansas is about an hour and a half drive from Hot Springs National Park.  This city was the home of young Bill Clinton from birth through the first six year of his life.  As a young child, former President Clinton lived in the…

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Best Places to Eat in Hot Springs Just Steps From Hot Springs National Park

Travel Guide 6 Mins Read
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There’s nothing more satisfying than supporting local companies and getting a morsel of a new taste that you can’t find in your own hometown. That is why when we travel, we love to taste the local fare! (Check out our recommendation of 11 things to do in Hot Springs National Park). Disclosure: Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links which means that (at no additional cost to you) Park Trips and More will earn a commission off of a purchase made through such links. Our Favorite Breakfast / Brunch Places to Eat in Hot Springs The Avenue The Avenue restaurant is a part of the Waters Hotel which is where we stayed during our time in Hot Springs. It is not, however, your typical hotel restaurant. Brunch at the Avenue serves up locally roasted coffee, chef-designed entrees, and an atmosphere that is hip and welcoming. Brunch…

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The Waters Hot Springs: A Beautiful Place to Stay In Downtown Hot Springs – Review

Travel Guide 5 Mins Read
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If you’re looking for a great place to stay in the heart of downtown Hot Springs, then look no further than The Waters Hot Springs. One cool feature of Hot Springs, Arkansas is the historical architecture.  In the downtown area, right across from the famous Bathhouse Row, the landscape is free of big box stores. Instead, you will find both architectural and natural character that will spark your curiosity about the past.  The Waters Hot Springs gives you the opportunity to stay in a beautifully renovated historic building, with luxury amenities and a great location! Here’s our review. This post contains affiliate links through which we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks! The Waters Hot Springs Highlights The hotel supports local businesses. The artwork in the hotel is made by local artists. The soap that you get to use comes from a local vendor. The…

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11+ Fun Things to Do In Hot Springs National Park

Travel Guide 9 Mins Read

There are a lot of amazing things to do at Hot Springs National Park! Hot Springs National Park is the second-smallest of the 63 National Parks in the National Park System.  The Park is just over 5,500 acres and has about 1.56 million visitors per year (2017).  It is located right in the heart of downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas and showcases eight bathhouses that have been around since the late 1800s / early 1900s.  Hot Springs is known for the thermal waters that were once believed to have curative properties.  Today the park continues to attract visitors that want to enjoy the history and beauty of the area. So, what can you do at Hot Springs National Park? Below is our list of 11 amazing things to do.  Enjoy! Note: This post includes affiliate links.  Any purchases made through these links help to support this site – thank you! For some great…

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6 Reasons to Visit Hot Springs, Arkansas

Itinerary 5 Mins Read
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If you’re looking for an awesome place to visit for relaxation and understated enjoyment, then you don’t have to look beyond Hot Springs, Arkansas.  When you visit Hot Springs, Arkansas you will find unique beauty and history against a backdrop of a chill and welcoming urban scene.Made famous for its thermal waters which naturally occur at an average temperature of over 140 degrees Fahrenheit and previously were thought to have medicinal powers, Hot Springs is no stranger to rolling out the red-carpet for visitors.  With a population of approximately 35 thousand, this small city has welcomed guests for generations that wanted to partake of the healing properties of the water in one of the area bathhouses. Even with the awesome attraction of the thermal waters (which are protected and regulated by Hot Springs National Park), Hot Springs, Arkansas offers so much more. So, what makes this city such a relaxing…

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