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Questions about Hot Springs AR.
Posted on 9/8/22 at 5:13 pm
Posted on 9/8/22 at 5:13 pm
Wife and I looking to get out of SWLA for a couple nights.
Would appreciate any comments. We’d rather not get in a tourist trap like Myrtle Beach, Dollywood or Branson. We’ve seen enough snaggle toothed Tennessee folks to last a lifetime. ??
Quaint shopping, hiking, a good meal or two and a hetero bathhouse sounds nice.
Thoughts? Thanks.
Would appreciate any comments. We’d rather not get in a tourist trap like Myrtle Beach, Dollywood or Branson. We’ve seen enough snaggle toothed Tennessee folks to last a lifetime. ??
Quaint shopping, hiking, a good meal or two and a hetero bathhouse sounds nice.
Thoughts? Thanks.
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Posted on 9/8/22 at 6:05 pm to Stumpknocker
quote:wait till you get a load of the snaggle toothed srkansans
We’ve seen enough snaggle toothed Tennessee folks to last a lifetime. ??
hot springs has been discussed a lot.
an alternative is eureka springs
This post was edited on 9/8/22 at 6:06 pm
Posted on 9/8/22 at 8:06 pm to Stumpknocker
We go to Ark about 4 times a year. We go to Mountain View Ark. Blue grass music played all around town square every weekend. Plan on doing nothing but eat, listen, and relieve stress. BYOB, dry county. Google what's happening every weekend.
This post was edited on 9/9/22 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 9/9/22 at 8:01 am to Stumpknocker
It's the other direction, but why not San Antonio?
Posted on 9/9/22 at 9:00 am to Stumpknocker
We did the Hot Springs trip a few years ago and enjoyed it. Stayed at a Bed and Breakfast in town. Definitely check out Garvan Gardens and the Superior Brewery in town. Some good restaurants in town as well, but can get crowded with some snaggle toothed folks. Lake Catherine State Park was a good hike to the waterfall. Also have tubing a river not far away.
Can also look at renting house on Lake Hamilton and renting jet skis or pontoon boat. Beautiful lake.
Can also look at renting house on Lake Hamilton and renting jet skis or pontoon boat. Beautiful lake.
Posted on 9/9/22 at 10:22 am to cgrand
quote:
an alternative is eureka springs
For a family, Hot springs is good. If its a couples trip, Eureka Springs 10/10 times over Hot springs.
Posted on 9/9/22 at 1:03 pm to Stumpknocker
Lake Ouachita is better than Hamilton bc it’s so much prettier, and Hamilton is very busy during summers. Depending on when you go is going to be your answer. If not high season, Hamilton is fine. The one thing about Ouachita is that they don’t have houses on the lake like Hamilton does. Not allowed.
Posted on 9/9/22 at 8:51 pm to bourbon
Will second Superior Brewery and Garvan Gardens. Will throw in Deluca's Pizzeria as well.
Posted on 9/10/22 at 8:19 am to TheJunction
Yep superior bathhouse and delucas are musts
Posted on 9/10/22 at 4:42 pm to Stumpknocker
Good info guys! Thanks.
Posted on 9/10/22 at 6:24 pm to Stumpknocker
Lake Catherine State Park cabin
Posted on 9/10/22 at 6:25 pm to Stumpknocker
Eat at The Fish Net on Hwy 7
Posted on 9/12/22 at 2:25 pm to Stumpknocker
Posted this in another thread I will link below about this same topic for more info....
Loved Hot Springs. It's really relaxing.
We did an Air BnB inside of the national park. I think it was like 70$ a day or something cheap. It was a little cabin in the woods that allowed dogs. We really didn't spend too much time there. There were enough trails and hikes to keep us occupied for 3 days. I'm not sure about hotels in the area unfortunately..but personally Air BnB is the way to go when visiting any type of park.
For food:
Pancake house breakfast was top tier. They are usually pretty busy, so I'd advise getting up early and going.
Had a great time at the brewery; they had a really good burger and the beer was delicious. It's attached to the old bath houses so we explored those after which was really cool.
I saw someone mention the rooftop restaurant, the wife and I found the food was 'okay' but the view was awesome! I would suggest this as more of a get some drinks and take in the scenery.
I would also suggest Grateful Head Pizza (play on grateful dead). It was really good pizza and had some cool views (it's on the side of a big hill).
As far as night life, Club Ohio was really really interesting. They have a ton of original things from back in 1905 when it started as a Bar and Casino. The bartenders are really knowledgeable and can give you some cool info. They usually have live bands which is something we go looking for at bars. One thing to notice is the giant mirror behind the bar. Half is the original glass from when the bar was opened. The other half was replaced a few years back, according to our bartender someone tossed a beer bottle at it and cracked it.
They have a ton of hikes and most places are pet friendly. Make sure to bring a jug to fill with water from the spring!
Overall, I think it's a great little area to get away.
TD Thread 8/19
Loved Hot Springs. It's really relaxing.
We did an Air BnB inside of the national park. I think it was like 70$ a day or something cheap. It was a little cabin in the woods that allowed dogs. We really didn't spend too much time there. There were enough trails and hikes to keep us occupied for 3 days. I'm not sure about hotels in the area unfortunately..but personally Air BnB is the way to go when visiting any type of park.
For food:
Pancake house breakfast was top tier. They are usually pretty busy, so I'd advise getting up early and going.
Had a great time at the brewery; they had a really good burger and the beer was delicious. It's attached to the old bath houses so we explored those after which was really cool.
I saw someone mention the rooftop restaurant, the wife and I found the food was 'okay' but the view was awesome! I would suggest this as more of a get some drinks and take in the scenery.
I would also suggest Grateful Head Pizza (play on grateful dead). It was really good pizza and had some cool views (it's on the side of a big hill).
As far as night life, Club Ohio was really really interesting. They have a ton of original things from back in 1905 when it started as a Bar and Casino. The bartenders are really knowledgeable and can give you some cool info. They usually have live bands which is something we go looking for at bars. One thing to notice is the giant mirror behind the bar. Half is the original glass from when the bar was opened. The other half was replaced a few years back, according to our bartender someone tossed a beer bottle at it and cracked it.
They have a ton of hikes and most places are pet friendly. Make sure to bring a jug to fill with water from the spring!
Overall, I think it's a great little area to get away.
TD Thread 8/19
Posted on 9/13/22 at 10:41 pm to Stumpknocker
There is a lot to do around Hot Springs. A lot have been mentioned already. Caddo gap isn’t far and there is a lot of canoeing there. There are lots of places to shop and eat.
Ouachita is the best lake, but there is very little development on it. No VRBO or houses built. There is a couple of Marinas and parks but that’s it. That’s why Lake Hamilton is so packed.
Ouachita is the best lake, but there is very little development on it. No VRBO or houses built. There is a couple of Marinas and parks but that’s it. That’s why Lake Hamilton is so packed.
This post was edited on 9/14/22 at 7:44 am
Posted on 9/14/22 at 9:37 pm to Stumpknocker
Hated it, actually left a day early because we were so bored.
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