DESTINATION

Hot Springs

The city sponsors a variety of events, including the Miss Arkansas Pageant in July and the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival in October. In mid-April, Arkansas Derby Day takes place at Oaklawn Park as part of its thoroughbred racing season, January through mid-April; phone (800) 625-5296. Note: Policies concerning admittance of children to pari-mutuel betting facilities vary. Phone for information.

Visitor Centers

Visit Hot Springs 134 Convention Blvd. Hot Springs, AR 71901. Phone:(501)321-2277 or (800)543-2284

Self-guiding Tours

A guide book with information about driving tours is available at the visitor center.

Shopping

Cornerstone Market Place, off the US 270/70 Bypass, includes Chico's, Old Navy and Pier 1.

Things to Do

Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo

Belle of Hot Springs

The Gangster Museum of America

Garvan Woodland Gardens

Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance

Magic Springs Water and Theme Park

Mid-America Science Museum

Mountain Valley Spring Water Visitor Center

Tiny Town

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