9 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.

Kids will enjoy Lake Catherine State Park and Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo. Visiting Hot Springs Mountain and Grand Promenade will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hot Springs: Little Rock (Old State House Museum, Museum Of Discovery, &more), DeGray Lake Resort State Park (in Bismarck) and Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park (in Scott). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Tiny Town, get in on the family fun at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, pause for some serene contemplation at Anthony Chapel, and get all the information you need at Mountain Valley Spring Water Visitor Center & Museum.

To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Hot Springs tour planner.

In July, daytime highs in Hot Springs are 92°F, while nighttime lows are 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.