Karen's Guidebook
Food scene
SQZBX
236 Ouachita AveGreat pizza in town. Right now, just take out and delivery.
Grateful Head Pizza Oven and Beer Garden
100 Exchange StWonderful patio
Local Brewery located in historic bathouse. Brew beer with the mineral hot spring water. My favorite beer is Bees Knees or Goat Rock Bock. My husband loves Spaceforce IPA because is has good “stank”
152 locals recommend
Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery
329 Central AveLocal Brewery located in historic bathouse. Brew beer with the mineral hot spring water. My favorite beer is Bees Knees or Goat Rock Bock. My husband loves Spaceforce IPA because is has good “stank”
Located in the Hale Bath house, this restaurant is perfect for Brunch or a nice dinner. Make reservations for dinner and don’t miss the desserts.
8 locals recommend
Eden
341 Central AvenueLocated in the Hale Bath house, this restaurant is perfect for Brunch or a nice dinner. Make reservations for dinner and don’t miss the desserts.
Enjoy great locally-brewed coffee. They have a big front porch and friendly people. Within walking distance from the Owl’s Nest. They also have beer to go👍
46 locals recommend
Brick City Slice House
765 Park AveEnjoy great locally-brewed coffee. They have a big front porch and friendly people. Within walking distance from the Owl’s Nest. They also have beer to go👍
Love the back patio or in chilly weather, ask to sit in the upstairs speakeasy.
105 locals recommend
Rolando's Restaurante
210 Central AveLove the back patio or in chilly weather, ask to sit in the upstairs speakeasy.
Right by the Farmer’s Market, pick up delicious cakes, cookies and treats. They also have breakfast food. Grab some coffee and some sausage pinwheels and go shopping at the Farmer’s Market.
21 locals recommend
Ambrosia Bakery
307 Broadway StRight by the Farmer’s Market, pick up delicious cakes, cookies and treats. They also have breakfast food. Grab some coffee and some sausage pinwheels and go shopping at the Farmer’s Market.
This is home cooking at its best. Close to Ouichita State Park and Hot Springs Village, this is a local favorite to go to after a hike.
21 locals recommend
Home Plate Cafe
5110 N State Hwy 7This is home cooking at its best. Close to Ouichita State Park and Hot Springs Village, this is a local favorite to go to after a hike.
Great shopping. Awesome restaurant in the front of the store called Taco Mama. Serve healthy and fresh Mexican food. Their back patio garden is a hidden treasure. Park in the back of the building. Serve lunch Tue-Friday. On weekends, go to their other location on Malvern.
6 locals recommend
Surfas Culinary District
510 Ouachita AveGreat shopping. Awesome restaurant in the front of the store called Taco Mama. Serve healthy and fresh Mexican food. Their back patio garden is a hidden treasure. Park in the back of the building. Serve lunch Tue-Friday. On weekends, go to their other location on Malvern.
Bubba Brews - On Lake Hamilton
1252 Airport RdHave a nice upstairs patio on Lake Hamilton.
Favorite bath house
Soak in the hot springs then get the best massage in town. Make reservations early. Also, pick up some flip flops at the Dollar Store. Will need them for baths.
106 locals recommend
Quapaw Baths & Spa
413 Central AveSoak in the hot springs then get the best massage in town. Make reservations early. Also, pick up some flip flops at the Dollar Store. Will need them for baths.
Sightseeing
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
401 Hot Springs Mountain DrGreat views and learn the history of Hot Springs.
Goat Rock Trail
Trail is close to the house. Great views.
This trail is perfect if you want a kick butt workout because of the hills. Make sure you use bug spray and check for ticks in the Spring and Summer.
47 locals recommend
West Mountain Trail
This trail is perfect if you want a kick butt workout because of the hills. Make sure you use bug spray and check for ticks in the Spring and Summer.
The Caddo Trail is my favorite. Four miles of lake views, wildlife...the best. Stop at the Visitors Center for daily events. They have a boat tour to see the lake. Perfect before or after the hike.
61 locals recommend
Lake Ouachita State Park
5451 Mountain Pine RdThe Caddo Trail is my favorite. Four miles of lake views, wildlife...the best. Stop at the Visitors Center for daily events. They have a boat tour to see the lake. Perfect before or after the hike.
An 1.5 scenic drive from Hot Springs, this state park has beautiful views, a nice lodge and wonderful hiking trails.
27 locals recommend
Mount Magazine State Park
577 Lodge DrAn 1.5 scenic drive from Hot Springs, this state park has beautiful views, a nice lodge and wonderful hiking trails.
Visit Mt. Magazine and Mt. Nebo on a day trip only 1.5 drive from Hot Springs. Mt. Nebo has great hiking and mountain biking trails and amazing sunsets.
29 locals recommend
Mount Nebo State Park
16728 State Hwy 155Visit Mt. Magazine and Mt. Nebo on a day trip only 1.5 drive from Hot Springs. Mt. Nebo has great hiking and mountain biking trails and amazing sunsets.
Shopping
This is one of my favorite places to find antique treasures. There are also local artists who have booths here. Great place to find art, pottery, stained glass.
11 locals recommend
Central Avenue Market Place
4330 Central AveThis is one of my favorite places to find antique treasures. There are also local artists who have booths here. Great place to find art, pottery, stained glass.
Fun things to do
Fun activities for girls weekend or families. Ask about Splash event. You put on protective gown and foot coverings and sling paint to create your own art. They also have other DIY art projects.
Hammer and Stain Hot Springs
801 Central AveFun activities for girls weekend or families. Ask about Splash event. You put on protective gown and foot coverings and sling paint to create your own art. They also have other DIY art projects.
Woodland botanical gardens on the shores of Lake Catherine. Be sure to see Anthony’s Chapel, designed by Fay Jones, this glass and wood chapel is a peaceful beauty. The same architect who designed Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs.
231 locals recommend
Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdWoodland botanical gardens on the shores of Lake Catherine. Be sure to see Anthony’s Chapel, designed by Fay Jones, this glass and wood chapel is a peaceful beauty. The same architect who designed Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs.
Adventureworks Hot Springs
1700 Shady Grove RdMid-America Science Museum
500 Mid America Blvd