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Things to do in Hot Springs, AR: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made cultural day trip in Hot Springs, AR, with 5 stops in order.

Cultural trip

Culture and Heritage in Hot Springs

5 stops · about 6 hr of stops · ~$75 per person

A rich cultural journey through historic downtown Hot Springs, moving seamlessly from legendary Southern breakfast and historic bathhouses to localized art collections, vintage true-crime history, and fine dining.

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    The Pancake Shop

    216 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
    The Pancake Shop, Hot Springs, AR

    A local breakfast landmark since 1940; try the scratch-made buckwheat pancakes or local Petit Jean ham (cash or check only).

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center

    369 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
    Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center, Hot Springs, AR

    Explore three floors of beautifully restored 1915 Renaissance Revival architecture and historic therapy rooms for free.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Free · Directions
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    Ozark Bathhouse

    491 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
    Ozark Bathhouse, Hot Springs, AR

    Step inside this 1922 bathhouse structure, now operating as a modern gallery showcasing the park's Artist in Residence collection.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 45 min · Free · Directions
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    Gangster Museum of America

    510 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
    Gangster Museum of America, Hot Springs, AR

    An engaging, guided audiovisual tour exploring how infamous mobsters like Al Capone operated in this quiet mountain town.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    The Avenue Restaurant At The Waters Hotel

    340 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA
    The Avenue Restaurant At The Waters Hotel, Hot Springs, AR

    Conclude your day with elegant, locally-sourced Southern artisan cuisine inside the historic Waters Hotel.

    ★ 4.1 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$45 per person · Directions

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