8 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.

Get outdoors at Mount Magazine State Park and Grand Promenade. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Pinnacle Mountain State Park and Lake Catherine State Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Hot Springs: Mount Nebo State Park (in Dardanelle), Museum of Automobiles (in Morrilton) and Queen Wilhelmina State Park (in Mena). There's still lots to do: admire the majestic nature at DeGray Lake Resort State Park, get your game on at 4D Adventure, grab your bike and head to The Arkansas River Trail, and take a peaceful walk through Ouachita National Forest.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Hot Springs travel itinerary planner.

December in Hot Springs sees daily highs of 53°F and lows of 34°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can travel back home.