Long Island Lake House Guidebook
Food scene
Best Cafe
632 Ouachita AveBest breakfast!
3 minutes away; Great for breakfast and lunch. Great food, friendly staff.
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English Muffin Country Kitchen
4832 Central Ave3 minutes away; Great for breakfast and lunch. Great food, friendly staff.
Starbucks
3948 Central AveGreat coffee, great service, and free Wifi!
Superior Bathhouse Brewery is home to the only Brewery in a US National Park and the only brewery in the world to utilize thermal spring water as our main ingredient
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Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery
329 Central AveSuperior Bathhouse Brewery is home to the only Brewery in a US National Park and the only brewery in the world to utilize thermal spring water as our main ingredient
Laid-back seafood spot on a lake with grilled & fried fish, nautical decor & a spacious patio. Wonderful service and yummy food! It is tucked back, so people do not notice it. Give yourself time to explore inside, there are many themed areas to dine in. It is located right on the water, so you can bring a boat right to their dock!
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Fisherman's Wharf
5101 Central AveLaid-back seafood spot on a lake with grilled & fried fish, nautical decor & a spacious patio. Wonderful service and yummy food! It is tucked back, so people do not notice it. Give yourself time to explore inside, there are many themed areas to dine in. It is located right on the water, so you can bring a boat right to their dock!
Chic kitchen serving Italian meat, seafood & pasta dishes, plus cocktails, in an intimate dining area. Wonderful service and affordable! You should try the beet salad, penne alla vodka, roasted duck, crab cakes, and lamb chops. You are allowed to bring your own wine, if you want.
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Luna Bella
104 Grand Isle WayChic kitchen serving Italian meat, seafood & pasta dishes, plus cocktails, in an intimate dining area. Wonderful service and affordable! You should try the beet salad, penne alla vodka, roasted duck, crab cakes, and lamb chops. You are allowed to bring your own wine, if you want.
Best new Restaurant in Arkansas! Comfortable restaurant & sports bar offering a large, eclectic menu & a family-friendly atmosphere. Parking is free, but small area. Wonderful staff and good service! You should try the bang bang shrimp pasta, bon bon chicken and shrimp, fried pickles, and California fish tacos.
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Bleu Monkey Grill
4263 Central AvenueBest new Restaurant in Arkansas! Comfortable restaurant & sports bar offering a large, eclectic menu & a family-friendly atmosphere. Parking is free, but small area. Wonderful staff and good service! You should try the bang bang shrimp pasta, bon bon chicken and shrimp, fried pickles, and California fish tacos.
Wonderful steakhouse! Great romantic atmosphere and service! You should try their country fried steak, bread pudding dessert, and sweet potato casserole.
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Bone's Chophouse of Hot Springs, AR
3920 Central AveWonderful steakhouse! Great romantic atmosphere and service! You should try their country fried steak, bread pudding dessert, and sweet potato casserole.
Steaks, burgers & sandwiches, plus craft beers on tap, served in a sprawling 19th-century building. Yummy food and great service! You should try the BHG burger, prime rib, salad, and chicken.
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Brick House Grill
801 Central AveSteaks, burgers & sandwiches, plus craft beers on tap, served in a sprawling 19th-century building. Yummy food and great service! You should try the BHG burger, prime rib, salad, and chicken.
#1 BBQ place in Arkansas! Family-owned joint serving up hearty ribs, fries & beer in a basic diner-style setting. Awesome food and wonderful service! You should try the ribs, sausage, coleslaw, and fries.
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McClard's Bar-B-Q Restaurant
505 Albert Pike Rd#1 BBQ place in Arkansas! Family-owned joint serving up hearty ribs, fries & beer in a basic diner-style setting. Awesome food and wonderful service! You should try the ribs, sausage, coleslaw, and fries.
Best hidden gem pizza place in town! This restaurant is known for All Meat Pizza. You can order on the app. They have curbside pickup. Great service!
Beano's Pizza
2230 Malvern AvenueBest hidden gem pizza place in town! This restaurant is known for All Meat Pizza. You can order on the app. They have curbside pickup. Great service!
Casual place serving Mexican favorites & margaritas in a historic building. Friendly service and yummy food! You should try the nachos, cheese dip and salsa, and tacos.
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Colorado Grill
320 Ouachita AveCasual place serving Mexican favorites & margaritas in a historic building. Friendly service and yummy food! You should try the nachos, cheese dip and salsa, and tacos.
The best sandwich shop! Prices are very reasonable, and the sandwiches are very full and fresh! You can order in the app.
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
3801 Central AvenueThe best sandwich shop! Prices are very reasonable, and the sandwiches are very full and fresh! You can order in the app.
Chick-fil-A
100 Cornerstone BlvdGreat food and service! You can order on the app.
Sightseeing
Trails, Driving Tour and Stops along the way like the Hot Springs Mountain Tower which offers a 360 degree view of the area.
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Hot Springs National Park
Trails, Driving Tour and Stops along the way like the Hot Springs Mountain Tower which offers a 360 degree view of the area.
If you're a baseball fan...this is a MUST SEE! Take the whole tour and stand where legends stood and records were set. Read and hear stories of the players and places that shaped baseball.
Pick up a guide map at the Hot Springs Visitor Center in Hill Wheatley Plaza on Central Avenue, at the Alligator Farm, or at Oaklawn Racetrack.
Each Baseball Trail marker has a digital 'code' that can link to your smartphone to historic photos, audio and more. With a phone call you can hear stories of the golden age of baseball in Hot Springs.
Hot Springs: The Birthplace of Spring Baseball Historic Marker
847 Whittington AveIf you're a baseball fan...this is a MUST SEE! Take the whole tour and stand where legends stood and records were set. Read and hear stories of the players and places that shaped baseball.
Pick up a guide map at the Hot Springs Visitor Center in Hill Wheatley Plaza on Central Avenue, at the Alligator Farm, or at Oaklawn Racetrack.
Each Baseball Trail marker has a digital 'code' that can link to your smartphone to historic photos, audio and more. With a phone call you can hear stories of the golden age of baseball in Hot Springs.
Hot Springs Mountain Tower is the thing to do in Hot Springs, Arkansas! The tower elevator will transport you 216 feet to the observation decks where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs Mountain, and Diamond Lakes area – all at 1,256 feet above sea level.
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Hot Springs Mountain Tower
401 Hot Springs Mountain DrHot Springs Mountain Tower is the thing to do in Hot Springs, Arkansas! The tower elevator will transport you 216 feet to the observation decks where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs Mountain, and Diamond Lakes area – all at 1,256 feet above sea level.
Best place to come and experience over 100+ alligators. You are able to feed the alligators at 12 pm(May-October:Thursday, Saturday and Sunday). It also has a petting zoo.
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Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
847 Whittington AveBest place to come and experience over 100+ alligators. You are able to feed the alligators at 12 pm(May-October:Thursday, Saturday and Sunday). It also has a petting zoo.
This place is a 210 acre botanical garden. One dog is allowed per person for a small fee. There are small waterfalls and an airy chapel. Many events are offered here including tea, yoga, etc.
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Garvan Woodland Gardens
4819 Arkridge RdThis place is a 210 acre botanical garden. One dog is allowed per person for a small fee. There are small waterfalls and an airy chapel. Many events are offered here including tea, yoga, etc.
This museum displays the historical view of criminals in the town during the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Play in the antique casino and hear the historian in the theater. The museum has a gift shop.
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Gangster Museum of America
510 Central AveThis museum displays the historical view of criminals in the town during the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Play in the antique casino and hear the historian in the theater. The museum has a gift shop.
This museum displays lifelike statues of the 100+ celebrities and movie characters. Make sure to check out the escape tunnel the gangsters used when the police raided the casino!
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Josephine Tussauds Wax Museum
250 Central AveThis museum displays lifelike statues of the 100+ celebrities and movie characters. Make sure to check out the escape tunnel the gangsters used when the police raided the casino!
Great bowling alley! The place is clean and the staff is friendly. Great food!
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Central Bowling Lanes
3917 Central AveGreat bowling alley! The place is clean and the staff is friendly. Great food!
This museum is hands-on science learning and educational STEM. Tickets are good for 7 days from date of purchase. There are many programs and events.
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Mid-America Science Museum
500 Mid America BlvdThis museum is hands-on science learning and educational STEM. Tickets are good for 7 days from date of purchase. There are many programs and events.
1.8 miles away; it has been awarded the "Best in Metro" Golf place! This mini golf place has 36 holes. Clean and well kept courses, friendly staff, and afforable pricing!
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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
4612 Central Ave1.8 miles away; it has been awarded the "Best in Metro" Golf place! This mini golf place has 36 holes. Clean and well kept courses, friendly staff, and afforable pricing!
This is located in the historical Malco theater. Two hours of mesmerizing illusions, magic, comedy, and live music! Tripadvisor adwarded this entertainment "2020 Travelers' Choice".
In 1991, Maxwell Blade became a magician. He started doing shows all over the South and settled in Hot Springs, AR.
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Maxwell Blade's Theatre of Magic & Comedy
817 Central AveThis is located in the historical Malco theater. Two hours of mesmerizing illusions, magic, comedy, and live music! Tripadvisor adwarded this entertainment "2020 Travelers' Choice".
In 1991, Maxwell Blade became a magician. He started doing shows all over the South and settled in Hot Springs, AR.
Dig up your own crystals! This place is 14 miles North of Hot Springs. This place has its own zipline that spans over a nearly 1/4 mile long. They offer mine tours. This place is considered one of the best in Arkansas!
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Coleman's Rocks-R-Gems
1400 E Grand AveDig up your own crystals! This place is 14 miles North of Hot Springs. This place has its own zipline that spans over a nearly 1/4 mile long. They offer mine tours. This place is considered one of the best in Arkansas!
Hot Springs #1 Family Activity Park! It offers go karting, laser tag, arcade, mini golf, and bumper boats. It has a mini snack bar. Friendly staff and afffordable!
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Fun Trackers
2614 Albert Pike RdHot Springs #1 Family Activity Park! It offers go karting, laser tag, arcade, mini golf, and bumper boats. It has a mini snack bar. Friendly staff and afffordable!
You can visit this unique farm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon - 5 pm. There is no charge to visit. This farm has alpacas, goats, sheep, rabbits, ducks, and chickens. You can get a special tour about the farm and the upkeep of the animals. You can take pictures and interact with the animals. There is also a farm store that you can buy items.
Chez Fur Fiber Farm
15470 Arkansas 9You can visit this unique farm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon - 5 pm. There is no charge to visit. This farm has alpacas, goats, sheep, rabbits, ducks, and chickens. You can get a special tour about the farm and the upkeep of the animals. You can take pictures and interact with the animals. There is also a farm store that you can buy items.
It was established in 1996 to honor recognized individuals who were born or lived in Arkansas and had a significant importance.
Arkansas Walk of Fame
Spring StreetIt was established in 1996 to honor recognized individuals who were born or lived in Arkansas and had a significant importance.
The #1 Certified Southbay Pontoon Boat Dealer and Rental Service! Friendly staff and affordable!
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Salty Dog Boat Rental
4931 Central AveThe #1 Certified Southbay Pontoon Boat Dealer and Rental Service! Friendly staff and affordable!
Captain Jack has grown up around the lake for many years. He started this lake cruise to talk about the wonders of Lake Hamilton. There are two options...Daytime and Sunset cruise that you can book online. Just sit back and enjoy the lake and tour!
Captain Jack's Lake Cruise
4810 Central AveCaptain Jack has grown up around the lake for many years. He started this lake cruise to talk about the wonders of Lake Hamilton. There are two options...Daytime and Sunset cruise that you can book online. Just sit back and enjoy the lake and tour!
This park is open from 5 am - 10 pm. It has 10 miles of trails for biking and hiking. There are 18 holes for disc golf. It has a remote control airfield and remote control car track. You can make a reservation for the climbing wall. It has a nice playground and a 3-Story Treehouse, Open Grass Area, Amphitheater & Pavilions for Rent.
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Cedar Glades Park
461 Wildcat RdThis park is open from 5 am - 10 pm. It has 10 miles of trails for biking and hiking. There are 18 holes for disc golf. It has a remote control airfield and remote control car track. You can make a reservation for the climbing wall. It has a nice playground and a 3-Story Treehouse, Open Grass Area, Amphitheater & Pavilions for Rent.
Real Diamonds in their original volcanic source! This is an open field where you can search for diamonds. Whatever you find, you keep! You can bring your own mining tools or rent from the park. There are walking trails, a gift shop, and Diamond Springs water park(seasonal). You can purchase tickets online or in person.
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Crater of Diamonds State Park
209 State Park RdReal Diamonds in their original volcanic source! This is an open field where you can search for diamonds. Whatever you find, you keep! You can bring your own mining tools or rent from the park. There are walking trails, a gift shop, and Diamond Springs water park(seasonal). You can purchase tickets online or in person.
Hot Springs Trolleys
706 Central AveHistorical tour around Hot Springs! Very informative and friendly tour guides!
Best water and theme park! It will open up on May 7, 2022. At the water park, you can rent a cabana at first-come, first-serve basis online or at the park. The theme park has 20 rides.
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Magic Springs Boulevard
Magic Springs BoulevardBest water and theme park! It will open up on May 7, 2022. At the water park, you can rent a cabana at first-come, first-serve basis online or at the park. The theme park has 20 rides.
American thoroughbred Racetrack and Casino! Founded in 1904, Oaklawn Racing Resort is one of the premier Thoroughbred racetracks in the country – home of the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby and so much more. The Arkansas Derby is the third and final leg of Oaklawn Park’s 3-year-old Kentucky Derby prep series!
Newly expanded, state-of-the art casino offers live craps, live blackjack, popular slot games, live music and the award-winning Silks Bar & Grill. Plus, a sportsbook area that’s great for watching and wagering on sports of all kinds. Now open 24/7.
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Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central AveAmerican thoroughbred Racetrack and Casino! Founded in 1904, Oaklawn Racing Resort is one of the premier Thoroughbred racetracks in the country – home of the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby and so much more. The Arkansas Derby is the third and final leg of Oaklawn Park’s 3-year-old Kentucky Derby prep series!
Newly expanded, state-of-the art casino offers live craps, live blackjack, popular slot games, live music and the award-winning Silks Bar & Grill. Plus, a sportsbook area that’s great for watching and wagering on sports of all kinds. Now open 24/7.
Tasty Treats
Family-owned mainstay turning out a large variety of cakes, breads, pies & other pastries. They are closed Sunday. You can special order a cake for a special occasion. You should try the classic Italian cream cake, coconut macaroons, pumpkin rolls, cookies, and cinnamon rolls.
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Ambrosia Bakery
307 Broadway StFamily-owned mainstay turning out a large variety of cakes, breads, pies & other pastries. They are closed Sunday. You can special order a cake for a special occasion. You should try the classic Italian cream cake, coconut macaroons, pumpkin rolls, cookies, and cinnamon rolls.
Only Homemade ice cream shop in Downtown! It is located below the Arlington Hotel. Friendly service and dog-friendly! You should try the strawberry, butter pecan, german chocolate cake flavor, chocolate, and red velvet.
Mamoo's Paradice Cream
239 Central AveOnly Homemade ice cream shop in Downtown! It is located below the Arlington Hotel. Friendly service and dog-friendly! You should try the strawberry, butter pecan, german chocolate cake flavor, chocolate, and red velvet.
Locally-owned business proudly serving chocolates, fudge, ice cream, and gift baskets to Hot Springs and the surrounding areas. Great service and clean! You should try the ice cream, caramel apples, and truffles.
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Kilwins
264 Central AveLocally-owned business proudly serving chocolates, fudge, ice cream, and gift baskets to Hot Springs and the surrounding areas. Great service and clean! You should try the ice cream, caramel apples, and truffles.
Shopping
Planning to surprise your loved one! Stop in and check out this jewelry! Wonderful staff, very knowledgeable!
Lauray's the Diamond Center
402 Central AvenuePlanning to surprise your loved one! Stop in and check out this jewelry! Wonderful staff, very knowledgeable!
Storied kitchenwares shop dispensing pro-level cooking tools & gadgets, also has a gourmet deli. Wonderful service! They offer in store cooking classes, events, and demos.
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Surfas Culinary District
510 Ouachita AveStoried kitchenwares shop dispensing pro-level cooking tools & gadgets, also has a gourmet deli. Wonderful service! They offer in store cooking classes, events, and demos.
Historic District Antiques
514 Central AveVariety selection of antiques! Friendly staff and organized.
Where art meets fashion! Wonderful boutique offering unique clothing, accessories, plus a tea room. Great service, selection, and organized!
The Grand Lagniappe Shoppe
811 W Grand AveWhere art meets fashion! Wonderful boutique offering unique clothing, accessories, plus a tea room. Great service, selection, and organized!
Walmart Supercenter
4019 Central AveGreat selection of items and good prices!
Outdoor retailer and great clothing store! Friendly staff and organized! They carry wakeboards, bindings, waterskis, paddle boards, and towables in all shapes and sizes.
Lake Hamilton Outfitters
4903 Central AvenueOutdoor retailer and great clothing store! Friendly staff and organized! They carry wakeboards, bindings, waterskis, paddle boards, and towables in all shapes and sizes.
Uptown Hot Springs
4501 Central AveShopping Mall - Shopping • Food • Personal Care
Transportation
Great transportation service! They charge by vehicle, not by person. They can pick you up anytime and drive you anywhere, even to the hospital. If you want to go to the racetrack or casino, they can drive and pick you up.
https://villagechauffeur.com/
Village Chauffeur
22 Telde CircleGreat transportation service! They charge by vehicle, not by person. They can pick you up anytime and drive you anywhere, even to the hospital. If you want to go to the racetrack or casino, they can drive and pick you up.
https://villagechauffeur.com/
SPA CITY TAXI CAB SERVICE
1300 Malvern AvenueCab service!
Spa Service
Premier Float spa! It offers massage, waxing, and facial services. It reduces stress, inflammation, and pain by decompressing the spine.
FLOATspa
4332 Central AvenuePremier Float spa! It offers massage, waxing, and facial services. It reduces stress, inflammation, and pain by decompressing the spine.
#1 Massage Spa in Hot Springs! They offer massages, facials, waxing, body wraps and scrubs, and skincare & makeup products. They use high-quality, organic products.
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Thai-Me Spa (Downtown Hot Springs)
328 Central Ave#1 Massage Spa in Hot Springs! They offer massages, facials, waxing, body wraps and scrubs, and skincare & makeup products. They use high-quality, organic products.
You should try this med-spa, whether its for an hour or the day!
You will leave Relaxed, Renewed, & Restored. They offer massages, body and facial treatments, microneedling, laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, salon, and med spa.
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Chrysalis Day Spa and Skin Care Center
4332 Central AveYou should try this med-spa, whether its for an hour or the day!
You will leave Relaxed, Renewed, & Restored. They offer massages, body and facial treatments, microneedling, laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, salon, and med spa.
Historic Spanish Colonial Revival–style building with spa services, thermal pools & steam caves. Very clean and friendly service! Snack bar on site. They offer four thermal pools, massages, salon services, waxing, and organic facials.
Individuals who have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or are pregnant will not be permitted in the public pools, private baths, or steam cave. Individuals who are menstruating will not be permitted into the public pools. These services are also not recommended if you have high/low blood pressure or a heart condition - unless controlled by medication. THEY DO NOT OFFER ANY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14.
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Quapaw Baths & Spa
413 Central AveHistoric Spanish Colonial Revival–style building with spa services, thermal pools & steam caves. Very clean and friendly service! Snack bar on site. They offer four thermal pools, massages, salon services, waxing, and organic facials.
Individuals who have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or are pregnant will not be permitted in the public pools, private baths, or steam cave. Individuals who are menstruating will not be permitted into the public pools. These services are also not recommended if you have high/low blood pressure or a heart condition - unless controlled by medication. THEY DO NOT OFFER ANY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14.
Buckstaff Bathouse is the best bathhouse in downtown Hot Springs! They offer baths, massages, mani/pedi, and facials.
The mineral-infused water from the acclaimed hot springs is siphoned into The Buckstaff Bathhouse where you can revel in soaking yourself in the healing thermal mineral bath. Persons with active heart conditions, high blood pressure, open sores, recent surgery (within 6 weeks) or with advice of your personal physician are advised against bathing. Persons taking the baths and massages must be 10 years old or older.
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Buckstaff Bathhouse
509 Central AveBuckstaff Bathouse is the best bathhouse in downtown Hot Springs! They offer baths, massages, mani/pedi, and facials.
The mineral-infused water from the acclaimed hot springs is siphoned into The Buckstaff Bathhouse where you can revel in soaking yourself in the healing thermal mineral bath. Persons with active heart conditions, high blood pressure, open sores, recent surgery (within 6 weeks) or with advice of your personal physician are advised against bathing. Persons taking the baths and massages must be 10 years old or older.
Golf
Come out and enjoy this panoramic golf course! It has 18 holes and is a par 72 PGA golf course. They have a quality Golf shop, restaurant, and driving range.
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Diamondhead Golf Club
245 Independence DrCome out and enjoy this panoramic golf course! It has 18 holes and is a par 72 PGA golf course. They have a quality Golf shop, restaurant, and driving range.
It is ranked among the top ten courses in the state by Golf Digest! Most scenic course with rolling hills, pine forests, and the waterfall at Hole 18! It features a golf shop, driving range, putting green, short game area, and a restaurant.
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Granada Golf Course
250 Maderas DrIt is ranked among the top ten courses in the state by Golf Digest! Most scenic course with rolling hills, pine forests, and the waterfall at Hole 18! It features a golf shop, driving range, putting green, short game area, and a restaurant.
This golf course is a 27 hole complex featuring three unique nine-hole rotations - Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria. In 2019, this club was added to the Natural State Golf Trail. It features a golf shop, driving range, putting green, short game area, and a restaurant.
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Isabella Golf Course
110 Iniciador WayThis golf course is a 27 hole complex featuring three unique nine-hole rotations - Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria. In 2019, this club was added to the Natural State Golf Trail. It features a golf shop, driving range, putting green, short game area, and a restaurant.
Very recommended as a favorite by the locals! It is a walker-friendly course with few elevation changes. It features a golf shop, driving range, putting green, short game area, and sports lounge.
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Balboa Golf Course
111 Balboa WayVery recommended as a favorite by the locals! It is a walker-friendly course with few elevation changes. It features a golf shop, driving range, putting green, short game area, and sports lounge.
Charming family-owned, nine-hole course built in 1963! Beautiful greens, southern hospitality, and 250-yard driving range! Affordable pricing and friendly service!
Lakeside Country Golf Club
418 Wilson Lake LnCharming family-owned, nine-hole course built in 1963! Beautiful greens, southern hospitality, and 250-yard driving range! Affordable pricing and friendly service!