Guidebook for Hot Springs/Royal Area
Essentials
for those things you may have forgotten or want to pick up
Walmart Neighborhood Market
1544 Malvern Aveit's a Wal-Mart, nothing unique
decent, cheap deli lunches and a large "health food" section, better than the other grocery stores
50 locals raden deze aan
Kroger
4407 Central Avedecent, cheap deli lunches and a large "health food" section, better than the other grocery stores
Walgreens
3631 Central Avecorner of hwy 70 and Kinsey Road
Dollar General
7301 Albert Pike Rdlocations near our home: Airport Rd. and Hwy 270
Arts & Culture
First Friday of every month = Gallery Walk (free). Other cultural events/arts listed in this category. Also check out the Area Cultural Alliance for festivals: https://hotspringsarts.org/
Local history, art galleries, unique shops. Gallery Walk -1st Friday of every month - free and fun - stroll through at your own pace, mingle, meet local artists
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Bath House Row Antiques
Local history, art galleries, unique shops. Gallery Walk -1st Friday of every month - free and fun - stroll through at your own pace, mingle, meet local artists
Low Key Arts
118 Arbor StDryden Pottery
341 Whittington AveHot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market
121 Orange StParks & Nature
Natural beauty in our area.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arkansas/gulpha-gorge-trail
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Gulpha Gorge Trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arkansas/gulpha-gorge-trail
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7007990/west-mountain-trail
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West Mountain Trail
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7007990/west-mountain-trail
Amazing vista. Some hiking trails. Great spot for picnics. https://lakeouachitavistatrail.org/WP/the-trails/hickory-nut-mountain/
Hickory Nut Mountain Road
Hickory Nut Mountain RoadAmazing vista. Some hiking trails. Great spot for picnics. https://lakeouachitavistatrail.org/WP/the-trails/hickory-nut-mountain/
Crystal Springs
http://www.lake-ouachita.com/crystal-springs-campground/
Caddo River Camping and Canoe Rental
26 AR-8https://caddoriver.com/
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/cossatot-river-state-park-natural-area
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Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area
1980 US-278https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/cossatot-river-state-park-natural-area
Crater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park RdGarvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdDrinks & Nightlife
Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
239 Central AveFat Jacks
101 Central AveOhio Club
336 Central AveWed night blues jam!
quirky historical landmark. puzzles and games. garage bands. burlesque show. best Sunday brunch.
53 locals raden deze aan
Maxine's Live
700 Central Avequirky historical landmark. puzzles and games. garage bands. burlesque show. best Sunday brunch.
Sightseeing
https://www.hotsprings.org/places/hot-springs-mountain-tower/
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Hot Springs Mountain Tower
401 Hot Springs Mountain Drhttps://www.hotsprings.org/places/hot-springs-mountain-tower/
Entertainment & Activities
Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre
701 Central AveRon Coleman Mining
211 Crystal Ridge LnMid-America Science Museum
500 Mid America BlvdTwin Creek Crystal Mine
60 Twin circleWegner Crystal Ranch Road
Wegner Crystal Ranch RoadBecause where else will you find an alligator farm AND a petting zoo?
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Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
847 Whittington AveBecause where else will you find an alligator farm AND a petting zoo?
Fordyce Bathhouse
369 Central AveFull moon zipline adventure 2x per month (during the full moon, of course)
24 locals raden deze aan
Adventureworks Hot Springs
1700 Shady Grove RdFull moon zipline adventure 2x per month (during the full moon, of course)
Eat Local
locally owned places to eat around Hot Springs and surrounding area
Sweet Wood's Bakery
1335 Airport Roadgluten-free fare that actually tastes great!
Rolando's Restaurante
210 Central Aveask to be seated outside in the courtyard!
Cafe 1217
1217 Malvern Avefresh, healthy options + decadent bakery
Taco Mama
1209 Malvern Avegreat food, great atmosphere
Weekend buffet is a great way to sample lots of dishes at a low price. Fantastic service and really good food.
Taste Of India
1204 Central AveWeekend buffet is a great way to sample lots of dishes at a low price. Fantastic service and really good food.
Sunshine Store & Cafe
3719 Sunshine RdReally the best burgers around
Patty's Down the Road
102 Albert Pike Rdsweet potato fries, chicken fried steak, pies made on location
Mi Pueblito
3238 Airport Rdfast, cheap, friendly, close, large menu selection
Kollective Coffee & Tea
110 Central Ave They've even got vegetarian and vegan options!
Coffee Love
4832 Central Avewonderful vibe, great coffee, good food
Local history of downtown combined with sampling top delicacies from a variety of local specialty shops and restaurants in Arkansas' #1-rated food tour! Most people don't have time to try everything on a short visit, so a food tour that combines history, sightseeing, and some nightlife is one way to get as much in as possible. Tell the owner, Tammy, that Ravyn sent ya!
A Bite of Hot Springs
208 Price StreetLocal history of downtown combined with sampling top delicacies from a variety of local specialty shops and restaurants in Arkansas' #1-rated food tour! Most people don't have time to try everything on a short visit, so a food tour that combines history, sightseeing, and some nightlife is one way to get as much in as possible. Tell the owner, Tammy, that Ravyn sent ya!
Sign up for a cooking class and get to eat what you learn to make! Shop for unique kitchen items. Café inside.
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Surfas Culinary District
510 Ouachita AveSign up for a cooking class and get to eat what you learn to make! Shop for unique kitchen items. Café inside.
Pleasant atmosphere and staff, large menu with lots of options (huge pho bowls, salads, noodle dishes, etc), great spring rolls with fantastic dips, reasonable prices.
18 locals raden deze aan
Pho Hoang My - Vietnamese Food and Coffee
608 E Grand AvePleasant atmosphere and staff, large menu with lots of options (huge pho bowls, salads, noodle dishes, etc), great spring rolls with fantastic dips, reasonable prices.
Locally owned business is a great place to get country-style/café-style breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
6 locals raden deze aan
Rise & Dine Cafe Inc
1739 Airport RdLocally owned business is a great place to get country-style/café-style breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
If you're looking for "southern" - fried, gravy, etc. Phil's has traditional Southern food at a great price (and huge servings).
12 locals raden deze aan
Phil's Family Restaurant
2900 Central AveIf you're looking for "southern" - fried, gravy, etc. Phil's has traditional Southern food at a great price (and huge servings).
Featured on "Cupcake Wars" - best cupcakes ever. . . unique flavor combos, quirky shop with a retro vibe, interesting "merch."
40 locals raden deze aan
Fat Bottomed Girl's Cupcake Shoppe
502 Central AveFeatured on "Cupcake Wars" - best cupcakes ever. . . unique flavor combos, quirky shop with a retro vibe, interesting "merch."
Deluca's Pizzeria
833 Central AveRocky's Corner
2600 Central Ave