Our kids are 2 & 4, they had a blast. I am not sure how to rate for older kids. The staff were…read moreoverly friendly and informative!! Definitely great for an afternoon of bad weather or heat.

We bring our four grand boys here on a regular basis. They really like the place and it is very…read moresafe for them. They change some of the exhibits every so often. This has a really interesting history of its beginning.

For about $18, you get over an hour of history about the life and times of the people, notorious…read moreand otherwise, who lived and visited Hot Springs in the long ago times. It was fascinating to see the intersection of crime, corruption, and the natural features that made Hot Springs a destination for people from all walks of life. I'm not quite sure why this museum has only a 3-star average. It was well worth the price of admission. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. We've visited Hot Springs many, many times and never had the opportunity to visit. We are very glad we did.

I cannot say this place is amazing but I will say they try very hard. It's amazing to me how much…read morehistory there is that ties the mob to Hot Springs and yet there's only this tiny little place capitalizing on it. So many cool stories that could be capitalized on. They don't have a ton of paraphernalia but the tour guide is very knowledgeable and the videos share a great deal of history and neat tidbits. If I was a millionaire, I'd be all over marketing this as the original vacation spot to the mob and bootleggers... so much that could be done. It's worth the hour here to check it out.

Lovely, free and an absolute gem of Little Rock. Unlike larger art museums, the Arkansas Arts…read moreCenter hosts a pretty much perfectly digestible amount of art for two hours or so: one main exhibit (currently featuring a Latin@ art exhibit with pieces from the Smithsonian American Art collection) and two smaller, perhaps more permanent galleries. Not enough to become overwhelming, but enough great works to keep you interested. The space itself is also lovely, with a satisfying amount of natural light. Recommend!

This recently renovated museum with huge new addition deserves a visit. The art collection is quite…read morevaried, and it is displayed more thematically than chronological. There is a handsome restaurant near the parking lot entrance. Free admission and free parking.

This place is a total blast from the past! We took the VIP…read moretour which was informative, educational (not only for the young audience), and also helps children in need (you can hear more about it when you take the tour.) So many items, toys, games, it's hard to believe just one person collected them all. Take lots of pictures. It was fun!

This is a great place to go for a little nostalgia. If you grew up in the '70s, '80s, or '90s--or…read morejust love vintage toys--you have to check out the Retroverse Museum. The toy collection is insanely fun and super well-curated. I saw everything from original Star Wars figures to Matchbox cars and He-Man. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the collections. You can tell a lot of love went into this place. New pieces are added as they are found "in the wild" or donated by collectors and families of collectors that have passed. They even have some duplicate/overflow items available to purchase in a little gift shop area. Tickets are a little pricy, but proceeds are used to maintain the museum, as well as a variety of community events.

This museum is a must see if visiting Hot Springs! Our toddler absolutely loved all the fun things…read moreto play with and see. Especially the indoor water physics machine thing (not sure how to describe it but it was so fun for all of us)! Didn't see the shows offered but we were content seeing all the dinosaurs.

This museum is great for kids of all ages and adults alike…read more There are many interactive displays and exhibits in addition to the educational content and recreational outdoor and indoor fun areas at this museum. I recommend it - especially for younger to elementary and jr high kids.

It's rare for me to give less than 4 stars. But this was not what I was expecting. I really thought…read morethere was going to be history of the trail of tears which is why we came. Also the Heritage website is confusing so we went to the wrong place first. But the artwork was pretty and it is free to go through the museum so it wasn't a total loss. I do appreciate all the Arkansas made art. I'd still say to visit as long as you are aware what it is. To be fair, they did appear to have a section blocked off so I wonder if they were changing out the displays.

In all of our many years of traveling, this museum perhaps is the greatest disappointment!! The…read moreinclusion of the word 'historic' in the museum name suggests that one would find a considerable number of artifacts representing the history of the state. Quite the contrary, what is found almost totally is a group of contemporary art works that have very little to do with the state and its history! Very importantly, the entire upper floor was closed during our visit (and has been closed for several months, according to other reviews). Just a few minutes spent in the display area was quite sufficient! Admittendly, there is an outdoor area with various buildings that can be toured for a fee, but this tour is of limited benefit and not of much interest on a summer afternoon. On a hot summer day, a museum provides respite from the heat and humidity, but there is very little in this museum to keep one's interest for long. Furthermore, the gift shop can be skipped, as it has almost nothing of value. Are there any professionals who work in this museum? It appears not! Is this museum ever evaluated by the leadership?? What a shame!! In reality, the real benefit of this museum is to provide a temperature-controlled place to wait for the free streetcar, which stops right across the street!!

Nice views, great store, friendly service. This tower offers excellent views of the surrounding…read morearea. A great spot to watch the sunset and sunrise. They need to offer longer hours.

On top of Hot Sprigs Mountain this 216ft tower hs spectacular views of the surrounding mountains…read morecovered with dogwood, hickory, oak & pine. We winded up a single lane road passing Picnic areas and rest stops before we got to the top. There was a small parking lot with magnificent views. We walked to the gift shop & found the register. We have a parks pass & paid $12 pp to take the elevator to the top of the tower. We took in the view on the top and then went down a floor to see the history of Hot Springs starting in 1875. Photos and artifacts from the old hotels and bath houses were presented with a timeline.

It was my daughter's first trip to Hot Springs so of course we had to stop here! We had a blast!…read moreFrom holding a baby gator, to feeding the gators "biscuits", to playing with the baby goats, to feeding the silly donkey that opened his mouth and leaned his head back for more, there wasn't a part we didn't enjoy!

This was our second visit, and it's a lot of fun! The staff is nice and the prices are very…read morereasonable, even with the extras for feeding some of the animals. They also have alligator feedings on certain days. The zoo has wolves, raccoons, alligators, peacocks, and a few other animals for guests to enjoy. For the petting zoo portion, there are goats, emus, birds, turtles, and rabbits you can feed. You can even hold and feed a baby alligator! Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo has been around for decades, and it shows in a few areas. There are a few enclosures that could use some updates. Other than that, I definitely recommend this place if you're in town.

I am just going to start this out by saying, I don't usually enjoy things like this. My husband…read moredoes. To say I didn't want to go, is an understatement. I wanted chocolate cake. Because he was so excited to go, we arrived as soon as the doors opened. They have a lovely beer and wine lounge. I definitely needed a drink. The staff were all very lovely. They really made you feel welcome. I wasn't expecting that. And then pure magic happened. A very nice lady brought me chocolate cake. Black Forest cake in a little cup. It was delicious! I bought a some of that delicious chocolate cake all decked out in a wine glass. I was quite happy. When the show started, many of the employees that were serving us, were part of the show. They love what they do, which is to make people happy. I liked the music. I liked the dancing. I liked the jokes. I liked the audience interaction. I even liked the magic. I left happy. Warning: the magician likes to throw lots of things at the audience. If you rather not get hit, go for row E and beyond.

Ah, what can you say?!?! Maxwell is a great guy. We actually are return visitors, first visit was…read moreyears ago at the old theater. If you go in with the expectation to have a good time, you will. Is Maxwell the best illusionist we have seen? no; however, his personality & love of the art is palpable. He does play some Elton John covers and tells a lot of stories, which I really find enjoyable. The people in charge of the sound could really help TONS by getting the kinks worked out. The music is so loud at times that it is miserable. The volume drowns out the pleasure of the intent. I would recommend, as long as you go in with an open mind and understand that it's a bit of a variety show....not a Vegas level production.

We enjoyed our time on the row and really liked Quapaw. The staff were polite and helpful. The…read morepools were lovely and relaxing.

Bathhouse row is so neat and clean. It's such a beautiful way to walk around Hot Springs. I…read moreactually went into Lamar Bathhouse and was not disappointed.. it has so many lovely options for you to choose from. I promise they don't disappoint.