Guidebook for Bismarck/Hot Springs, AR
Food Scene
It’s on the water in Hot Springs, family owned. Great seating outdoors, kids love to feed fish. Medium price range.
104 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
5101 Central AveIt’s on the water in Hot Springs, family owned. Great seating outdoors, kids love to feed fish. Medium price range.
Been here forever, really cool to see how efficient this little place is! One of the best BBQ in Hot Springs.
77 locals recommend
McClard's Bar-B-Q Restaurant
505 Albert Pike RdBeen here forever, really cool to see how efficient this little place is! One of the best BBQ in Hot Springs.
Family owned, downtown Hot Springs. The buckwheat blueberry pancakes our favorite. Breakfast place only but open till 1:00pm. Worth the wait.
81 locals recommend
The Pancake Shop
216 Central AveFamily owned, downtown Hot Springs. The buckwheat blueberry pancakes our favorite. Breakfast place only but open till 1:00pm. Worth the wait.
The first brewery in a US National Park that uses the thermal spring water as the main ingredient. Housed in the famous Superior Bathhouse (that had been closed for 30 years) it is now a full service restaurant and brewery. It is also family friendly.
152 locals recommend
Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery
329 Central AveThe first brewery in a US National Park that uses the thermal spring water as the main ingredient. Housed in the famous Superior Bathhouse (that had been closed for 30 years) it is now a full service restaurant and brewery. It is also family friendly.
Less than 2 miles away. Has all your basics, gas and some prepared food. Friday fish plates are great!
Point Cedar Grocery & Bait Shop
107 AR-347Less than 2 miles away. Has all your basics, gas and some prepared food. Friday fish plates are great!
Drinks & Nightlife
More than a bar, live music almost every night, good bar food too. This place is off the beaten path in Hot Springs but worth the find.
46 locals recommend
The Big Chill
910 Higdon Ferry RdMore than a bar, live music almost every night, good bar food too. This place is off the beaten path in Hot Springs but worth the find.
Historic Hot Springs downtown area. Music on weekends. Historic bar and awesome burgers!
143 locals recommend
Ohio Club
336 Central AveHistoric Hot Springs downtown area. Music on weekends. Historic bar and awesome burgers!
On the lake Hamilton with inside and outside dining. Places for kids and pets! Good Sunday brunch with live music.
95 locals recommend
Bubba Brews - On Lake Hamilton
1252 Airport RdOn the lake Hamilton with inside and outside dining. Places for kids and pets! Good Sunday brunch with live music.
Sightseeing
Hot Springs National Park is the only National Park that includes buildings! Free historical bathhouse tours. Also massages given like “in the day”at the Buckstaff, good prices too. Hiking, eating/drinking and shopping combined, love walking in the evenings.
47 locals recommend
Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs National Park is the only National Park that includes buildings! Free historical bathhouse tours. Also massages given like “in the day”at the Buckstaff, good prices too. Hiking, eating/drinking and shopping combined, love walking in the evenings.
A fun time for kids and adults! Concert every Friday night. Pretty impressive for a small town.
169 locals recommend
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
1701 E Grand AveA fun time for kids and adults! Concert every Friday night. Pretty impressive for a small town.
Such a cool place for kids (adults love it too), this is a hands on museum and will stimulate an interest in all things science!
144 locals recommend
Mid-America Science Museum
500 Mid America BlvdSuch a cool place for kids (adults love it too), this is a hands on museum and will stimulate an interest in all things science!
Parks and Nature
Our closest is DeGray Lake state park and one of the clearest. Swimming beach is only 8 miles down the road!
DeGrey Lake State Park is the closest beach is 8 miles (ask for directions). Not as crowded as other lakes around. Can rent boats and ride horses!
18 locals recommend
De Gray Lake
DeGrey Lake State Park is the closest beach is 8 miles (ask for directions). Not as crowded as other lakes around. Can rent boats and ride horses!
The only place you can dig for diamonds and keep them! But you do dig so go equipped, hats , shovels , buckets, water. Best to go after a rain, they have been known to just be sitting on top of ground.
81 locals recommend
Crater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park RdThe only place you can dig for diamonds and keep them! But you do dig so go equipped, hats , shovels , buckets, water. Best to go after a rain, they have been known to just be sitting on top of ground.
Garvin Woodland Gardens is a must. We’ve been many times and will go many times again. It is a 210-acre botanical garden owned by the University of Arkansas. There is an admission fee but well worth it. If you think this is all for adults, think again ~ they have a new Children’s Adventure Garden. It is made for exploration. We have been to Garvin Woodland Gardens in all seasons and see something different every time.
231 locals recommend
Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdGarvin Woodland Gardens is a must. We’ve been many times and will go many times again. It is a 210-acre botanical garden owned by the University of Arkansas. There is an admission fee but well worth it. If you think this is all for adults, think again ~ they have a new Children’s Adventure Garden. It is made for exploration. We have been to Garvin Woodland Gardens in all seasons and see something different every time.
We love the public dig! We always come home with buckets of crystals (mostly!) @40 minute drive, fun for all ages.
Avant Mining Fisher Mountain Rock Shop and Public Dig
11 Logan Gap RoadWe love the public dig! We always come home with buckets of crystals (mostly!) @40 minute drive, fun for all ages.
Horse Racing and gambling
Oaklawn is Arkansas’s only thoroughbred horse racing venue and the only remaining gambling center in a city once known for its casinos as much as its famous thermal baths. The caliber of horse racing in our small town is a privilege. All betting aside, to watch those beautiful horses run is exhilarating. The season runs from December through beginning of May.
263 locals recommend
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central AveOaklawn is Arkansas’s only thoroughbred horse racing venue and the only remaining gambling center in a city once known for its casinos as much as its famous thermal baths. The caliber of horse racing in our small town is a privilege. All betting aside, to watch those beautiful horses run is exhilarating. The season runs from December through beginning of May.
Flea Markets
Although it’s a small flea market we now have one in Bismarck! It’s called Linda’s Place Flea Market, at 6488 AR-7 in Bismarck. Open every day from 11am-5pm. Yours truly has a small booth there, check out booth V12! Right next door is a nice little deli called Bismarck Deli and Market.
Linda's Place Flea Market
Although it’s a small flea market we now have one in Bismarck! It’s called Linda’s Place Flea Market, at 6488 AR-7 in Bismarck. Open every day from 11am-5pm. Yours truly has a small booth there, check out booth V12! Right next door is a nice little deli called Bismarck Deli and Market.
SUNNY LANE FLEA MARKET
Central Station Furniture Flea Market
3333 Central AveCentral Avenue Market Place
4330 Central AveEssentials
Walmart Supercenter
4019 Central AveKroger
4407 Central Ave