The Gold List
Our picks for restaurants, coffee, museums, attractions, spas, and the national park sites worth your time. Plus a few things to know before you settle in.
Restaurants
Where to Eat
Superior Bathhouse Brewery
Beer brewed with hot spring water inside a historic bathhouse on Central Avenue.
501 Prime
Modern steakhouse with an oyster bar.
DeLuca's
Italian and brick oven pizza.
Rolando's
Latin American with a gorgeous patio.
The Ohio Club
Burgers and live music in a former gangster's hangout.
Rooftop Bar at The Waters Hotel
Dinner, drinks, and sweeping downtown views.
SQZBX Pizza
Quality pizza delivery.
Phil's Restaurant
Southern comfort cooking.
Pho Huang My
Vietnamese.
Coffee & Breakfast
Morning Spots
Red Light Roastery
0.4 mi to the left.
Will's Cinnamon Shop
Fresh cinnamon rolls, a Hot Springs staple.
Kollective Coffee+Tea
A relaxed spot for a slow morning.
The Pancake Shop
Classic breakfast, no frills.
Colonial Pancake and Waffle House
Waffles and pancakes done right.
Best Cafe
Casual and reliable.
Hot Springs National Park
Park sites worth seeing
Fordyce Bathhouse
The national park visitor center, housed in a beautifully restored bathhouse.
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
216-ft tower with an elevator to the observation decks.
Bathhouse Row
The magnolia-lined stretch of Central Avenue Historic District.
Grand Promenade
A wide brick pathway running behind the bathhouses.
Balanced Rock
One of our favorite trails in the park.
Goat Rock & Gulpha Gorge
Two more trails worth the walk.
Museums
Fordyce Bathhouse
The national park's main museum inside a restored 1915 bathhouse.
Gangster Museum of America
Hot Springs' colorful history as a haven for 1920s and 30s gangsters.
Mid-America Science Museum
Hands-on science exhibits, good for all ages.
Things to Do
Attractions
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Anthony Chapel and expansive botanical gardens on Lake Hamilton.
Ron Coleman Quartz Mine
Dig for crystals, take a mine tour, ride the zipline, browse the rock shop.
Arlington Resort Hotel
Historic hotel with a lobby bar, fine dining, and thermal baths.
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
Seasonal amusement and water park.
Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
American thoroughbred horse racing and casino.
Maxwell Blade Magic & Comedy Show
Live magic and comedy in downtown Hot Springs.
Spas & Bathhouses
Quapaw Spa and Baths
Thermal pools, a steam cave, and modern spa services.
Buckstaff Bath House
Traditional thermal bath treatments in continuous operation since 1912.
Bathhouse & Spa at the Arlington
Traditional thermal baths inside the historic Arlington Resort Hotel.
Good to Know
Before you settle in
WiFi
Network: Gold-Inn. Password: staygold2020
Breakfast, Coffee & Juice
Served 7–11AM in the main house dining room. Enter through the pool deck.
Convenience nearby
E-Z Mart/Gas (0.1 mi), Shell Gas Station (0.3 mi), Family Dollar (0.4 mi).
Ice
Located between Rooms 7 and 8.
No Smoking
No smoking in guestrooms or outside the door. Smoking is permitted on the back patio only.
