Southwest Arkansas Attractions
In this part of the state you can follow the footsteps of a President, stand in two states at once and see the legendary Hot Springs that were once thought to be the fountains of youth and health.
Hope - Visitor Center and Museum
Located in the restored 1912 train depot, the center has exhibits on President Clinton and railroad memorabilia.
South Main and Division Streets
800-223-HOPE
Located in the restored 1912 train depot, the center has exhibits on President Clinton and railroad memorabilia.
South Main and Division Streets
800-223-HOPE
Hope - Clinton Center
See the restored home where President Clinton lived the first years of his life. There is also a reception center which houses exhibits about Clinton's life.
117 S. Hervey Street
870-777-4455
See the restored home where President Clinton lived the first years of his life. There is also a reception center which houses exhibits about Clinton's life.
117 S. Hervey Street
870-777-4455
Hot Springs - Bathhouse Row
Named a National Historic Landmark in 1987, The Row consists of eight bathhouses built around the turn of the century. The Fordyce serves as a visitor center and museum; the Buckstaff is the only working bathhouse on the Row.
Central Ave.
501-623-1433.
Named a National Historic Landmark in 1987, The Row consists of eight bathhouses built around the turn of the century. The Fordyce serves as a visitor center and museum; the Buckstaff is the only working bathhouse on the Row.
Central Ave.
501-623-1433.
Hot Springs - Garvan Woodland Gardens
This 210 acre park is located near Hot Springs National Park. The gardens showcase floral landscapes, free-flowing streams and waterfalls, as well as architectural structures in a natural woodland setting. There's also a Japanese Garden, lots of rare shrubs and flowers and rock gardens.
498 Arkridge Road
(501)262-2711 or (888)530-6873).
This 210 acre park is located near Hot Springs National Park. The gardens showcase floral landscapes, free-flowing streams and waterfalls, as well as architectural structures in a natural woodland setting. There's also a Japanese Garden, lots of rare shrubs and flowers and rock gardens.
498 Arkridge Road
(501)262-2711 or (888)530-6873).
Hot Springs - Mule Trolley
Take a ride on a 1870 replica mule-drawn trolley.
308 Central Ave.
501-624-2202
Take a ride on a 1870 replica mule-drawn trolley.
308 Central Ave.
501-624-2202
Hot Springs - Oaklawn Park
One of the top Thoroughbred race tracks in the country. Live races held during the first of the year. Simulcasting of races during summer and fall.
2705 Central Ave.
800-OAKLAWN
One of the top Thoroughbred race tracks in the country. Live races held during the first of the year. Simulcasting of races during summer and fall.
2705 Central Ave.
800-OAKLAWN
Hot Springs - Trolleys/Transportation Depot and Plaza
This restored train depot is the hub for trolleys that transport visitors through the city's historic downtown. Farmers market on Wednesdays, Saturdays from June - October.
100 Broadway Terrace
501-321-2006
This restored train depot is the hub for trolleys that transport visitors through the city's historic downtown. Farmers market on Wednesdays, Saturdays from June - October.
100 Broadway Terrace
501-321-2006
Hot Springs - Magic Springs/Crystall Falls
Magic Springs is now two parks in one. The theme park features the Arkansas Twister roller coaster and 25 new rides. The water park has a 350,000 gallon wave pool and water slides.
U.S. 70
501-624-0100
Magic Springs is now two parks in one. The theme park features the Arkansas Twister roller coaster and 25 new rides. The water park has a 350,000 gallon wave pool and water slides.
U.S. 70
501-624-0100
Arkadelphia - Malone's Drug Store and Old Time Soda Fountain
Have a blast from the past and a great hand drawn soda. Malone's Drug store offers customers a bit of nostalgia and a 1950s setting. It's great place to bring the kids for a special treat or relive your childhood!
521 Main St
1-870-246-5553
FAX: 1-870-245-1751
Have a blast from the past and a great hand drawn soda. Malone's Drug store offers customers a bit of nostalgia and a 1950s setting. It's great place to bring the kids for a special treat or relive your childhood!
521 Main St
1-870-246-5553
FAX: 1-870-245-1751
Bismark - DeGray Lake Resort and State Park
Enjoy camping, fishing, swimming, tennis, golf, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and more at DeGray Lake.
Scenic 7 Byway
501-865-2801
Enjoy camping, fishing, swimming, tennis, golf, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and more at DeGray Lake.
Scenic 7 Byway
501-865-2801
Glenwood - Little Missouri Falls
This park offers a waterfall, picnic areas and a hiking trail.
Off Ark. 8
870-548-4186
This park offers a waterfall, picnic areas and a hiking trail.
Off Ark. 8
870-548-4186
Hot Springs - Arlington Mall
Located in the lower level of the Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, this mall features specialty shops with gifts, collectibles, clothing, a beauty salon and restaurant.
Central Ave. and Fountain Street
501-623-7771
Located in the lower level of the Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, this mall features specialty shops with gifts, collectibles, clothing, a beauty salon and restaurant.
Central Ave. and Fountain Street
501-623-7771
Hot Springs - Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat
Cruise beautiful Lake Hamilton aboard 400-passenger riverboat. Sightseeing, lunch, dinner and dance cruises.
5200 Central Ave.
501-525-4438
Cruise beautiful Lake Hamilton aboard 400-passenger riverboat. Sightseeing, lunch, dinner and dance cruises.
5200 Central Ave.
501-525-4438
Hot Springs - Castleberry Riding Stables
Mountain trail horseback rides, hayrides, overnight camping and riding lessons.
5200 Central Ave.
501-623-6609
Mountain trail horseback rides, hayrides, overnight camping and riding lessons.
5200 Central Ave.
501-623-6609
Hot Springs - Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum
More than 100 wax figures and 37 scenes including the Clinton's and Elvis.
250 Central Ave.
501-623-5836
More than 100 wax figures and 37 scenes including the Clinton's and Elvis.
250 Central Ave.
501-623-5836
Hot Springs - Maxwell Blade Theater of Magic
A family-oriented, Vegas style, magic-illusion show. Special lighting effects and great costumes.
817 Central Ave
501-623-6200
A family-oriented, Vegas style, magic-illusion show. Special lighting effects and great costumes.
817 Central Ave
501-623-6200
Hot Spring - Mid America Science Museum
This Smithsonian affiliated children's museum in Hot Springs is a great educational museum with hands on exhibits to teach children of all ages that learning can be fun.
599 Mid America Blvd.
1-800-632-0583
This Smithsonian affiliated children's museum in Hot Springs is a great educational museum with hands on exhibits to teach children of all ages that learning can be fun.
599 Mid America Blvd.
1-800-632-0583
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
Go 1,256 feet above sea level to get a bird's eye view of Hot Springs, the Ouachita Mountains and National Forest.
Hot Springs Mountain Dr.
501-623-6035
Go 1,256 feet above sea level to get a bird's eye view of Hot Springs, the Ouachita Mountains and National Forest.
Hot Springs Mountain Dr.
501-623-6035
Hot Springs - Music Mountain Jamboree
Live country music and comedy show featuring the Mullenix family.
U.S. 270 W.
501-609-9700
Live country music and comedy show featuring the Mullenix family.
U.S. 270 W.
501-609-9700
Hot Springs - Tiny Town
A detailed miniature village billed as the world's greatest indoor mechanical display.
374 Whittington Ave
501-624-4742
A detailed miniature village billed as the world's greatest indoor mechanical display.
374 Whittington Ave
501-624-4742
Washington - Grandview Conservation Education Center
This park offers butterfly and hummingbird gardens with feeding stations. They also offer bat houses and conservation information.
Off highway 73 near Columbus, Arkansas
(800) 983-4219.
This park offers butterfly and hummingbird gardens with feeding stations. They also offer bat houses and conservation information.
Off highway 73 near Columbus, Arkansas
(800) 983-4219.
Washington - Old Washington Historic State Park
A preserved Arkansas community established in 1824. Tours include a courthouse, blacksmith shop, weapons museum and several residencies.
Ark. 4, Northwest of Hope
870-983-2684
A preserved Arkansas community established in 1824. Tours include a courthouse, blacksmith shop, weapons museum and several residencies.
Ark. 4, Northwest of Hope
870-983-2684
McNeil - Logoly State Park
An environmental education park. Group campsites, picnic areas, trails and exhibits are available.
Off U.S. 79
870-695-3561
An environmental education park. Group campsites, picnic areas, trails and exhibits are available.
Off U.S. 79
870-695-3561
Mena - Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Located on a mountaintop along Talimena Scenic byway, this park features a lodge, restaurant, campsites, picnic areas, trails, miniature scenic railroad, petting zoo and a miniature golf course.
Ark. 88
800-264-2477
Located on a mountaintop along Talimena Scenic byway, this park features a lodge, restaurant, campsites, picnic areas, trails, miniature scenic railroad, petting zoo and a miniature golf course.
Ark. 88
800-264-2477
Mena Depot Center
Stop here first to find visitor information, a bit about local history and an art gallery featuring works of local artists in a restored train depot.
524 Sherwood
501-394-2912
Stop here first to find visitor information, a bit about local history and an art gallery featuring works of local artists in a restored train depot.
524 Sherwood
501-394-2912
Mount Ida - Quartz Crystal Mines
Many rock shops in this area sell the world's finest quartz crystals and other rock. You can also dig your own crystals for free at many places around the city.
Hwy. 270 W.
Many rock shops in this area sell the world's finest quartz crystals and other rock. You can also dig your own crystals for free at many places around the city.
Hwy. 270 W.
Pine Ridge - Lum and Abner Museum and Jot 'Em Down Store
Discover the history of the popular 1930s-40s radio team, Lum and Abner alongside local history.
Arkansas Highway 88
870-326-4442
Discover the history of the popular 1930s-40s radio team, Lum and Abner alongside local history.
Arkansas Highway 88
870-326-4442
Smackover - Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
Arkansas's oil and brine industry is showcased in this state-of-the-art museum which is adjacent to an oil field.
Ark. 7
870-725-2877
Arkansas's oil and brine industry is showcased in this state-of-the-art museum which is adjacent to an oil field.
Ark. 7
870-725-2877
Texarkana Historical Museum
Caddo Indian artifacts and more are on display.
219 State Line Ave.
(903) 793-4831.
Caddo Indian artifacts and more are on display.
219 State Line Ave.
(903) 793-4831.