Nona’s guidebook
Local Fast Food
Food that is good, but quick and easy. Especially, when you have kids. These places are close to my home. Also, Instacart delivers groceries and other items. Food delivery from restaurants
can be delivered from GrubHub, DoorDash, UberEats and BikeSquad.
The Daily Dish
1880 Airport RdIf you want a meal, but don’t want to cook, this is the place to go.
Bubba's Catfish & Seafood
622 Carpenter Dam Rd
Shipley Do-Nuts
5001 Central AveClose to the house, if you want something quick before hitting the 270.
BIG RED
2975 Malvern AveIt has a McDonalds’ and a place to get gas.
Everyone can get what they want, since it has a wide variety. You can eat there at outside tables, pick up or have delivered by a food delivery company.
420eats
Everyone can get what they want, since it has a wide variety. You can eat there at outside tables, pick up or have delivered by a food delivery company.
Food and drink scene
Close to house. Good food and usually fairly quick service.
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Jose's Mexican Grill & Cantina
5361 Central AveClose to house. Good food and usually fairly quick service.
Great place to eat, listen to live music and eat outside when weather is nice. Call and check times.
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Bubba Brews - On Lake Hamilton
1252 Airport RdGreat place to eat, listen to live music and eat outside when weather is nice. Call and check times.
Fisherman's Wharf
5101 Central AveGreat food, nice place to eat. Located on the wharf.
Hi! I’m the co-host! I’ve been in Hot Springs for a year. Ohio Club is open 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily and until Midnight on weekends. you do have to be 21 or older. It’s the oldest bar in Arkansas and they have amazing burgers. Very unique. Central ave in itself is super unique.
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Ohio Club
336 Central AveHi! I’m the co-host! I’ve been in Hot Springs for a year. Ohio Club is open 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily and until Midnight on weekends. you do have to be 21 or older. It’s the oldest bar in Arkansas and they have amazing burgers. Very unique. Central ave in itself is super unique.
Kollective coffee on Central is a great place to grab coffee/breakfast in the morning before checking out all the great things Hot Springs has to offer.
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Kollective Coffee & Tea
110 Central AveKollective coffee on Central is a great place to grab coffee/breakfast in the morning before checking out all the great things Hot Springs has to offer.
Superior Bathhouse Brewery is the only brewery that resides in a national park. It's a pretty fantastic spot for beer enthusiasts as well as families looking for a meal break during their Central Avenue stroll. It finishes Bathhouse Row at 329 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901.
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Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery
329 Central AveSuperior Bathhouse Brewery is the only brewery that resides in a national park. It's a pretty fantastic spot for beer enthusiasts as well as families looking for a meal break during their Central Avenue stroll. It finishes Bathhouse Row at 329 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901.
A favorite of locals is the ice cream parlor, Scoops. They have homemade ice cream that's made from fresh ingredients and slow churned for peak creaminess. Scoops is located at 4043 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71913.
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Scoops Ice Cream
4043 Central AveA favorite of locals is the ice cream parlor, Scoops. They have homemade ice cream that's made from fresh ingredients and slow churned for peak creaminess. Scoops is located at 4043 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71913.
Back Porch Grill
4810 Central AveCopper Penny Pub
711 Central AveVAULT
723 Central AveCajun Boilers
2806 Albert Pike Rd
Bourbon In the Bay
5321 Central Avenue"The rooftop bar and grill is located on the roof of the Waters Hotel on Central Avenue in downtown Hot
Springs across from Bathhouse Row. Go in the hotel and take the elevator to the top. This is our favorite place to grab an evening cocktail and look down on the city. Best city view downtown for sure." Great atmosphere and tables are not close together.
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The Rooftop Bar
340 Central Ave
"The rooftop bar and grill is located on the roof of the Waters Hotel on Central Avenue in downtown Hot
Springs across from Bathhouse Row. Go in the hotel and take the elevator to the top. This is our favorite place to grab an evening cocktail and look down on the city. Best city view downtown for sure." Great atmosphere and tables are not close together.
"Top-notch traditional German Fare such as brats, pretzels, and weinerschnitzel with a cute little
courtyard beer garden. If you love German and Belgian beer, Steinhaus Keller has the best selection.
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Steinhaus Keller
801 Central Ave
"Top-notch traditional German Fare such as brats, pretzels, and weinerschnitzel with a cute little
courtyard beer garden. If you love German and Belgian beer, Steinhaus Keller has the best selection.
Grocery Store
When you need groceries and don’t want to drive very far from house.
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
1544 Malvern AveWhen you need groceries and don’t want to drive very far from house.
Kroger
4407 Central AveNice grocery store
Dollar General
617 Albert Pike RdClean, well stocked. Two Locations: Thornton Ferry and Lake Hamilton
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Harps Food Stores
146 Thornton Ferry RdClean, well stocked. Two Locations: Thornton Ferry and Lake Hamilton
Recreation
Catherine’s Landing has a boat launch for guests only. It also has things for kids to do like zip lining at Adventureworks . Added in spring of 2018, is Aerial Adventure Tour. Guests can traverse the course while being suspended 45-ft. in the air. Tours have to be booked. Check both out here: https://www.adventureworks.com
Catherine’s Landing
1700 Shady Grove RdCatherine’s Landing has a boat launch for guests only. It also has things for kids to do like zip lining at Adventureworks . Added in spring of 2018, is Aerial Adventure Tour. Guests can traverse the course while being suspended 45-ft. in the air. Tours have to be booked. Check both out here: https://www.adventureworks.com
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
1701 E Grand AveCall before you go. Open seasonally.
2,240-acre lake park offering fishing, boating & hiking, plus waterfront cabins built in the 1930s.
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Lake Catherine State Park
1200 Catherine Park Rd2,240-acre lake park offering fishing, boating & hiking, plus waterfront cabins built in the 1930s.
Beautiful park that is known for its crystal clear waters that attract scuba divers, fisherman and people that love nature.
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Lake Ouachita State Park
5451 Mountain Pine RdBeautiful park that is known for its crystal clear waters that attract scuba divers, fisherman and people that love nature.
This place is great for kids, but also, hikers, fresbie golfers, and rc car enthusiasts. They also have a mini run way for large remote control planes! They have creeks, pavilions, a large tree house, and grills so you can bring the whole family and make a day of it! They have perfect spots to fly a kite on a nice day and a rock climbing wall you can reserve as well. There are two sides to this park each with its’s own a playground!
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Cedar Glades Park
461 Wildcat RdThis place is great for kids, but also, hikers, fresbie golfers, and rc car enthusiasts. They also have a mini run way for large remote control planes! They have creeks, pavilions, a large tree house, and grills so you can bring the whole family and make a day of it! They have perfect spots to fly a kite on a nice day and a rock climbing wall you can reserve as well. There are two sides to this park each with its’s own a playground!
Located on Carpenter Dam Road ( headed away from Interstate out toward Dam). Signs will direct you to boat landings that allow you free access to either Lake Catherine or Lake Hamilton. It’s only a few minutes from my home.
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Entergy Park
530 Lake Park DrLocated on Carpenter Dam Road ( headed away from Interstate out toward Dam). Signs will direct you to boat landings that allow you free access to either Lake Catherine or Lake Hamilton. It’s only a few minutes from my home.
Fun Trackers
2614 Albert Pike RdSightseeing
Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdLarge recreational Park, that includes hiking trails, camping sites, as well as the downtown area known as “Bathhouse Row.”
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Hot Springs National Park
369 Central AvenueLarge recreational Park, that includes hiking trails, camping sites, as well as the downtown area known as “Bathhouse Row.”
Has a beautiful view of the mountains from the observatory on top. Great place to see fall color!
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Hot Springs Mountain Tower
401 Hot Springs Mountain DrHas a beautiful view of the mountains from the observatory on top. Great place to see fall color!
If it’s raining, take a break and drop in. It’s an interesting museum.
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Gangster Museum of America
510 Central AveIf it’s raining, take a break and drop in. It’s an interesting museum.
Great place to take kids. Exhibits are “hands on” and cover a vast number of different areas of science.
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Mid-America Science Museum
500 Mid America BlvdGreat place to take kids. Exhibits are “hands on” and cover a vast number of different areas of science.
If you are a fan of baseball, then you will enjoy following the trail. Whittington Park hosts lots of different events throughout the year.
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Baseball Trail Park / Whittington Park
1215 Whittington AveIf you are a fan of baseball, then you will enjoy following the trail. Whittington Park hosts lots of different events throughout the year.
The company was just recently bought and they are in the process of upgrading and remodeling. They have several different types of cruises available, including a dinner cruise with live entertainment. Check out the various cruises online.
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Belle of Hot Springs
5200 Central AveThe company was just recently bought and they are in the process of upgrading and remodeling. They have several different types of cruises available, including a dinner cruise with live entertainment. Check out the various cruises online.
If you are a Star Wars fan, this place is for you. Take the VIP Tour which is basically of Star Wars and Marvel memorabilia- everything from original toys to costumes. What mades the tour really worth it is the backstories that the tour guide has of the memorabilia and of the movies. The tour guide knows all the Star Wars trivia, including a lot that You probably didn't know. If you have an interest in Star Wars or Marvel, this place is worth the trip to. It’s well worth checking out!
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The Galaxy Connection
536 Ouachita AveIf you are a Star Wars fan, this place is for you. Take the VIP Tour which is basically of Star Wars and Marvel memorabilia- everything from original toys to costumes. What mades the tour really worth it is the backstories that the tour guide has of the memorabilia and of the movies. The tour guide knows all the Star Wars trivia, including a lot that You probably didn't know. If you have an interest in Star Wars or Marvel, this place is worth the trip to. It’s well worth checking out!
Attractions
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
The number one tourist attraction of Arkansas. Oaklawn hosts the nation's best thoroughbred racing January through May. The ever-expanding casino offers table games, slots, entertainment, and dining.
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central Ave