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.

Get out of town with these interesting Hot Springs side-trips: Little Rock (Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, William J. Clinton Presidential Library, &more), Morrilton (Seven Hollows Trail & Petit Jean State Park) and Murfreesboro (Hawkins General Store, Crater of Diamonds State Park, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Fordyce Bathhouse, enjoy breathtaking views from Hot Springs Mountain Tower, get curious at Mid-America Science Museum, and get in on the family fun at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park.

To find ratings and other tourist information, read our Hot Springs tour planning site.

In August, daily temperatures in Hot Springs can reach 90°F, while at night they dip to 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.