Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hot Springs, AR

  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Hot Springs, Arkansas, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Specialty Museums, National & State Parks and Visitor Centers.
  • From Lake Ouachita to Hot Springs Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hot Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Jessieville and Benton.
  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Hot Springs, Arkansas, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Specialty Museums, National & State Parks and Visitor Centers.
  • From Lake Ouachita to Hot Springs Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hot Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Jessieville and Benton.
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Twenty sauces and seasonings coat handspun wings served alongside burgers and wraps at sports bar with multiple TVs
17.9 Miles
96% 1384 votes
Lake Hot Springs, AR MoreLess Info
Surrounded by the Ouachita National Forrest, Lake Ouachita is a man-made lake which covers 40,000 acres and has over 690 miles of shoreline. It is popular for spear fishing and scuba diving.
1.2 Miles
94% 314 votes
Mountains Hot Springs, AR MoreLess Info
Located within Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs Mountain features a marked mountain trail with scenic views at the top and shelters toward the bottom. The mountain features a tower at the top for extra panoramic views of the park.
0.5 Miles
93% 140 votes
Forests P.O. Box 1270, Hot Springs, AR 71902 MoreLess Info
Covering more than 1.8 million acres, the Ouachita National Forest provides opportunities to camp, hike, bike, trail ride, boat, hunt, fish, and go on scenic drives. The government created the national forest to control wood production, improve the watershed, and protect threatened wildlife and fish species.
1.0 Miles
84% 376 votes
National & State Parks 101 Reserve Street, Hot Springs, AR MoreLess Info
There are many ways to enjoy Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas. Visitors can enjoy classic style bath houses, or more modern spa facilities to enjoy the purifying waters. The area also features shops, cafes and hiking trails suitable for the whole family.
8.6 Miles
91% 270 votes
National & State Parks Hot Springs, AR MoreLess Info
Lake Catherine State Park contains 1,940 acre Lake Catherine in the Ouachita Mountains. Visitors can camp, stay in one of 20 cabins, visit the marina, fish, take a guided hike or a guided horseback trail ride.
4.8 Miles
95% 5945 votes
Botanical Gardens 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913 MoreLess Info
With special designated places for children to explore, the Garvan Woodland Gardens may worth the time of the entire family. It covers 210 acres and has more than 5 miles of trails, uniting bridges, waterfalls, a chapel, and several other facilities. It can host weddings and other special events.
4.3 Miles
95% 305 votes
Mini Golf 4612 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71913 MoreLess Info
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf has two 18-hole golf courses. Players can make strategic shots while walking through mountain caves, across a pirate ship, over footbridges, and around waterfalls, and the company hosts fundraisers to help wounded U.S. soldiers.
0.6 Miles
96% 1056 votes
Visitor Centers Hot Springs, AR MoreLess Info
The Fordyce Bathhouse originally opened in 1915, and closed in 1962. Today, visitors can watch a 9-minute video about the bath routine, view the Music Room with a Knabe grand piano, and the Gymnasium, a forerunner of the modern fitness club among other exhibits.
0.7 Miles
91% 2996 votes
Historic Sites Hot Springs, AR MoreLess Info
With the bathhouses built between 1911 and 1923, the Bathhouse Row is a local landmark and was also named in 1987 a National Historic Landmark.
0.7 Miles
80% 7136 votes
Observation Decks at the top of Hot Springs Mountain, Hot Springs, AR 71902 MoreLess Info
Built in 1877, the Hot Springs Mountain Tower was initially a 75 foot-tall observatory. It now stands 216 feet up, offering a panorama with a radius of 140 miles.
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