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Weekend in Hot Springs, AR
Posted on 1/15/14 at 12:03 am
Posted on 1/15/14 at 12:03 am
Thinking about making a last minute drive up there for the long weekend. Any recommendations? I remember going up there as a kid but haven't been in damn near 20 years. Is it worth the trip for a 4 day weekend?
Interested in any advice such as:
Restaurants?
Bathhouses?
Live music?
Cabins/hotels?
Hiking?
Oaklawn in comparison to the Fairgrounds?
Clinton library in LR?
Gangster museum of America?
Anything else?
Background is it'll be me, my wife (no pics), and a 16 month old so nightlife is pretty limited but if there are any places that start with live music early in the evening then we're in. Kid is generally cool with music at festivals etc so shouldn't be an issue, and he likes being outside so hikingis not off the table.
Thanks in advance.
Interested in any advice such as:
Restaurants?
Bathhouses?
Live music?
Cabins/hotels?
Hiking?
Oaklawn in comparison to the Fairgrounds?
Clinton library in LR?
Gangster museum of America?
Anything else?
Background is it'll be me, my wife (no pics), and a 16 month old so nightlife is pretty limited but if there are any places that start with live music early in the evening then we're in. Kid is generally cool with music at festivals etc so shouldn't be an issue, and he likes being outside so hikingis not off the table.
Thanks in advance.
This post was edited on 1/15/14 at 10:27 am
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Posted on 1/15/14 at 12:15 am to BrentED
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Hot Springs, AR
Anybody remember those Erik Estrada infomercials?
Posted on 1/15/14 at 12:16 am to BrentED
Oaklawn's great and easy to get to. Old school track, although they do have slots, IIRC.
Gangster museum is pretty cheesy.
They're trying to develop a funky/artsy Asheville-type scene, but they have a ways to go.
This time of year, weather is a crapshoot. It can be springlike, or in the grips of a winter storm, or anything in between.
Gangster museum is pretty cheesy.
They're trying to develop a funky/artsy Asheville-type scene, but they have a ways to go.
This time of year, weather is a crapshoot. It can be springlike, or in the grips of a winter storm, or anything in between.
Posted on 1/15/14 at 12:16 am to BrentED
Haven't been, but stay away from Pine Bluff area apparently.
Posted on 1/15/14 at 12:18 am to BrentED
I'm from Arkansas & my grandparents have a lake house on Hamilton off Airport Rd so I basically live there in the summers.
Oaklawn is real nice, they recently added on & did a great job - nice track. Haven't been to Fairgrounds so I can't compare the two.
Arlington is well known and most of the Spa Houses are located downtown on/around Central Ave. I don't do the touristy stuff but will text my mom and try to get the spa names she goes to tomorrow
We usually cook out but you can check out Jason's, Mcclards, Hawgs, Sam's Pizza, or Roland's. None of those are fine dining but a good time. Go down Central Ave and that's where mostly everything is located. There's bars off Central on the lake (Symly's and a few more). My friends back home and I prefer to get fricked up at Hawgs tbh
There's a duck tour that offers tours of the lake/town too. Not sure if they run in the winter though. There's also the Belle of Hot Springs which is a boat that sails through Lake Hamilton that also offers dinner. However, the food is nothing to write home about. I went on a tour with the fam 3-4 years ago at the Arkansas Farm Bureau Convention and the family night consisted of their sick arse food..the only good part were the views from atop of the boat
Check out the Mountain Tower too. Good views of the surrounding area
Hiking
I've hiked Pinnacle Mountain 10-15 times, it's a good time (WLR)
Clinton Library is cool, very modern. Heifer International is located behind the library which is also cool. The River Market has also improved in downtown LR. Cheers, Cajuns, Trios, Sushi Cafe, Brownings, Brave New Restaurant are some of my favs in LR
ETA: Garvan Gardens is a cool place to take a look at too in Hot Springs. Check out their wedding chapel. It's awesome
Winnamocka & Camp Ozark are my old stomping grounds. Miss it
Oaklawn is real nice, they recently added on & did a great job - nice track. Haven't been to Fairgrounds so I can't compare the two.
Arlington is well known and most of the Spa Houses are located downtown on/around Central Ave. I don't do the touristy stuff but will text my mom and try to get the spa names she goes to tomorrow
We usually cook out but you can check out Jason's, Mcclards, Hawgs, Sam's Pizza, or Roland's. None of those are fine dining but a good time. Go down Central Ave and that's where mostly everything is located. There's bars off Central on the lake (Symly's and a few more). My friends back home and I prefer to get fricked up at Hawgs tbh
There's a duck tour that offers tours of the lake/town too. Not sure if they run in the winter though. There's also the Belle of Hot Springs which is a boat that sails through Lake Hamilton that also offers dinner. However, the food is nothing to write home about. I went on a tour with the fam 3-4 years ago at the Arkansas Farm Bureau Convention and the family night consisted of their sick arse food..the only good part were the views from atop of the boat
Check out the Mountain Tower too. Good views of the surrounding area
Hiking
I've hiked Pinnacle Mountain 10-15 times, it's a good time (WLR)
Clinton Library is cool, very modern. Heifer International is located behind the library which is also cool. The River Market has also improved in downtown LR. Cheers, Cajuns, Trios, Sushi Cafe, Brownings, Brave New Restaurant are some of my favs in LR
ETA: Garvan Gardens is a cool place to take a look at too in Hot Springs. Check out their wedding chapel. It's awesome
Winnamocka & Camp Ozark are my old stomping grounds. Miss it
This post was edited on 1/15/14 at 8:09 am
Posted on 1/15/14 at 12:32 am to BrentED
Been there once as a child, all I can remember is the mini golf course on the side the hill was ballin.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
Posted on 1/15/14 at 12:34 am to 805tiger
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Erik Estrada
Posted on 1/15/14 at 12:45 am to BrentED
I gotta lake house there and spent a lot of time there over my life. Please bump tomorrow when I'm sober. Please list interest and likes, food preferences. Track better than fairgrounds. You have to eat the corned beef. May be the best in the world. 
Posted on 1/15/14 at 2:34 am to BrentED
Everyone tells me Hot Springs sucks so I've never been there. When I visit Arkansas I go to Eureka Springs, but the people there are kind of shitty.
Posted on 1/15/14 at 3:30 am to BrentED
Oaklawn is the shite.
Posted on 1/15/14 at 5:38 am to Froman
Sheep much?
Posted on 1/15/14 at 7:16 am to BrentED
Hot springs is a nice place for a long weekend.. Id definitely check it out if you are not sure.
Posted on 1/15/14 at 7:28 am to TheIndulger
Spent a couple days there on the way to fayetteville last year.
Enjoyed it, we went on alot of the hiking trails in the area and just walked around downtown.
Enjoyed it, we went on alot of the hiking trails in the area and just walked around downtown.
Posted on 1/15/14 at 7:46 am to Tbooux
The village has numerous golf courses if you like that stuff
Posted on 1/15/14 at 7:50 am to BrentED
Was there a couple months ago and stayed at the Arlington. It was nice but old and needs some remodeling. I would try the barh houses outside the Arlington. There is a good Italian restaurant just passed the bath houses if your walking from the Arlington. Steak place also but I didn't eat there but it looks nice can't rember the names but the Italian and steak place are next to each other.
Posted on 1/15/14 at 7:54 am to BrentED
Hot Springs is one of my favorite places.
It's perfect for a weekend getaway.
Hang out at the Arlington on a Saturday night. It's a 20's era hotel that has a great atmosphere. The entrance is kind of a ballroom and they have jazz bands on weekends. The wrap around porch area of the Arlington overlooks all of the historic district and is an amazing place to just relax and hang out with a drink.
There are a couple of semi-famous breakfast joints that are great. Good dinner meal places are a little more hard to come by because they come and go. We'll find a place we love in the historic district and when we go back it will be closed. Has happened a couple of times.
There are a couple of decent bars but they are not really packed, club sorts of places.
Hot Springs is one of the best places to go just sit around, walk around and relax. The less we try to do when we go, the more fun we usually have.
It's perfect for a weekend getaway.
Hang out at the Arlington on a Saturday night. It's a 20's era hotel that has a great atmosphere. The entrance is kind of a ballroom and they have jazz bands on weekends. The wrap around porch area of the Arlington overlooks all of the historic district and is an amazing place to just relax and hang out with a drink.
There are a couple of semi-famous breakfast joints that are great. Good dinner meal places are a little more hard to come by because they come and go. We'll find a place we love in the historic district and when we go back it will be closed. Has happened a couple of times.
There are a couple of decent bars but they are not really packed, club sorts of places.
Hot Springs is one of the best places to go just sit around, walk around and relax. The less we try to do when we go, the more fun we usually have.
This post was edited on 1/15/14 at 7:56 am
Posted on 1/15/14 at 9:41 am to Scoop
Thanks to everybody for the input. Sounds like I'm likely gonna make the short drive. Only a little over 4 hours from where I'm at now.
Looking do some hiking possibly though not too strenuous with a 16 month old and a pregnant wife, but being out and about for sure.
Live music is always a plus.
Wouldn't mind a stop at a museum, antique/art mulling around, just kinda a lazy weekend away from the house type thing.
Food - We really eat anything. Mexican, soul/home cookin, Italian, German, or anything else that is worth giving a try.
Good to know. Think I may pass on it.
Was wondering about this b/c I see the 3rd Saturday of the month they have some kind of art guild exhibit. No idea what that's all about.
Yeah, was hoping might get a chance for some snow but looks like it's clear the whole weekend. Lows in the upper 20s.
Sweet. Think I'll check it out for a half day or so.
Yeah, the FGs is known for their corned beef too. It must be a racetrack thing. I'll give it a go.
These are the only 2 things I remember from when I was a kid. Everything else is very hazy, but I have a picture of me and my mom on the duck tour and you don't forget a building that looks like that chapel.
How long is this hike would you say? Strenuous, steep trail, or laid back and enjoy the scenery?
What's this all about?
Will check out for sure. Thanks for the suggestion.
Sounds good. These is basically what I'm looking for and kinda how I remember it as a kid.
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Please bump tomorrow when I'm sober. Please list interest and likes, food preferences.
Looking do some hiking possibly though not too strenuous with a 16 month old and a pregnant wife, but being out and about for sure.
Live music is always a plus.
Wouldn't mind a stop at a museum, antique/art mulling around, just kinda a lazy weekend away from the house type thing.
Food - We really eat anything. Mexican, soul/home cookin, Italian, German, or anything else that is worth giving a try.
quote:
Gangster museum is pretty cheesy.
Good to know. Think I may pass on it.
quote:
They're trying to develop a funky/artsy Asheville-type scene, but they have a ways to go.
Was wondering about this b/c I see the 3rd Saturday of the month they have some kind of art guild exhibit. No idea what that's all about.
quote:
This time of year, weather is a crapshoot. It can be springlike, or in the grips of a winter storm, or anything in between.
Yeah, was hoping might get a chance for some snow but looks like it's clear the whole weekend. Lows in the upper 20s.
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Oaklawn is real nice
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Oaklawn's great and easy to get to. Old school track, although they do have slots
Sweet. Think I'll check it out for a half day or so.
quote:
Track better than fairgrounds. You have to eat the corned beef. May be the best in the world.
Yeah, the FGs is known for their corned beef too. It must be a racetrack thing. I'll give it a go.
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duck tour
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Garvan Gardens is a cool place to take a look at too in Hot Springs. Check out their wedding chapel. It's awesome
These are the only 2 things I remember from when I was a kid. Everything else is very hazy, but I have a picture of me and my mom on the duck tour and you don't forget a building that looks like that chapel.
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Pinnacle Mountain
How long is this hike would you say? Strenuous, steep trail, or laid back and enjoy the scenery?
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Heifer International
What's this all about?
quote:
Hang out at the Arlington on a Saturday night. It's a 20's era hotel that has a great atmosphere. The entrance is kind of a ballroom and they have jazz bands on weekends. The wrap around porch area of the Arlington overlooks all of the historic district and is an amazing place to just relax and hang out with a drink.
Will check out for sure. Thanks for the suggestion.
quote:
Hot Springs is one of the best places to go just sit around, walk around and relax. The less we try to do when we go, the more fun we usually have.
Sounds good. These is basically what I'm looking for and kinda how I remember it as a kid.
Posted on 1/15/14 at 9:47 am to 805tiger
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Anybody remember those Erik Estrada infomercials?
Had completely forgot about these. Good ole Punch hanging out in Hot Springs at the timeshares.
Posted on 1/15/14 at 9:49 am to BrentED
Why's my thread anchored? Admins hate Hot Springs?
Posted on 1/15/14 at 10:03 am to BrentED
This thread does not meet any of the criteria discussed
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Please remove anchor for the day crew. Thanks.
ETA: Don't really need a sticky, just a bump but that was the most accurate thing to request on the "Request Admin" button.
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Please remove anchor for the day crew. Thanks.
ETA: Don't really need a sticky, just a bump but that was the most accurate thing to request on the "Request Admin" button.
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