Where you'll be

On Lake Hamilton at Sam's Pizza Pub — minutes from Oaklawn, Hot Springs National Park, Magic Springs, and more.

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Finish line of the 2013 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park Entertainment

Oaklawn Racing & Casino

4.3 mi from HSVS

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Historic bathhouses lining Central Avenue in Hot Springs Park & outdoors

Hot Springs National Park / Bathhouse Row

6.3 mi from HSVS

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Entertainment

Magic Springs Theme & Water Park

8.4 mi from HSVS

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Bench overlook onto Lake Hamilton at Garvan Woodland Gardens Park & outdoors

Garvan Woodland Gardens

10.1 mi from HSVS

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Museum

Mid-America Science Museum

7.4 mi from HSVS

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Entertainment

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

2.5 mi from HSVS

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Photo credits
  • Oaklawn Racing & Casino: Photo: BroadSports · CC BY-SA 2.0 (source)
  • Hot Springs National Park / Bathhouse Row: Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 3.0 (source)
  • Garvan Woodland Gardens: Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 3.0 (source)

What we tell first-time visitors

Hot Springs is small enough that nothing's more than 15 minutes away, but distinct enough that each part of town has its own thing. Bathhouse Row + the National Park downtown is the historic walking core. Oaklawn (4 mi) is the racing + casino destination — bring a jacket for outdoor stretches in winter, dress code is relaxed otherwise. Magic Springs (8 mi) is the family/teen day. The lake itself — right outside the cottages — is the slow morning, the firepit night, and the boat-rental afternoon if you want to get out on the water.

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