Hot Springs, Arkansas Attractions and Restaurants

Hilltop Manor is the perfect lodging destination for your Hot Springs National Park vacation. The city is also a gem to be explored. Here are some of the Hot Springs attractions, activities, and restaurants just minutes from Hilltop Manor:

Get outside and enjoy the Arkansas weather at some of these great attractions.

• Garvan Woodland Gardens
• Hot Springs National Park and Bathhouse Row
• Northwoods Trails – Mountain Biking / Hiking
• Hot Springs Country Club
• Pirates Cove Adventure Golf

It is hard to come to the “Spa City” and not indulge in a bit a pampering. Here are a few of my favorite spas:

• Thai-Me Spa
• Chrysalis Day Spa Salon
• Quapaw Bathhouse
• Sabai Massage Therapy

Hot Springs was voted one of the top five small art cities in the nation, so enjoy a leisurely stroll through some of the many galleries in town.

• Fox Pass Pottery
• Gallery Central
• Artists’ Workshop Gallery
• Legacy Fine Art
• Riley Art Glass Studio
• Dryden Pottery

Here are a few of the other activities available for your enjoyment:

• Hot Springs Carriage Company
• Gangster Museum
• Hiking Trails in Arkansas
• Hiking Trails in Hot Springs
• Hot Springs Duck Ride
• Magic Springs / Crystal Falls May – October

Some of our favorite restaurants:

• Back Porch Grill – Black Angus Beef, Seafood / Outdoor Lake Dining
• Café 1217 – Courmet Deli / Lunch
• Colorado Grill – American / Mexican
• Deluca’s Pizzeria – Brick Oven Pizza
• Luna Bella – Seafood, Italian
• McClards – BBQ
• Rolando’s – Latin America
• SQZBX – Pizza / Delivery
• Superior Bathhouse Brewery – Beer brewed with thermal water / Lunch
• Taco Mama – Mexican / Outdoor Dining
• The Vault – Contemporary American
• Via Roma – Italian
• 501 Prime – Steak, Seafood, Oysters / Outdoor Dining

Enjoy Great Live Music at the local Bars:

• The Big Chill
• Maxines
• Ohio Club

Hot Springs Upcoming Events and Activities

• Gallery Walk – First Friday of each month – 6-9PM
• Antique Walk – Third Friday of each month – 4-8PM
• Farmer’s Market – Tuesdays and Saturdays
• Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival – A 10 day event every October that draws thousands of filmmakers, actors and directors from around the world.
• Valley of the Vapors – Independent Music Festival
• Arts & the Park – A 10 festival the end of April of art and culture.

Hot Springs Convention Center is a wealth of information to find up-to-date news on what is happening in the city.