5 days in Hot Springs Itinerary

Set deep in the Ouachita Mountains, the city of Hot Springs almost completely surrounds the national park of the same name.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Lake Catherine State Park and Hot Springs Mountain. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Old State House Museum and Arkansas Arts Center. Get out of town with these interesting Hot Springs side-trips: Little Rock (Testament: The Little Rock Nine Monument, Museum Of Discovery, &more) and DeGray Lake Resort State Park (in Bismarck). The adventure continues: stroll through Grand Promenade, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, take in panoramic vistas at Hot Springs Mountain Tower, and see the interesting displays at Tiny Town.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Hot Springs trip itinerary planner.

June in Hot Springs sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 70°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.