What's the one thing that gives everyone apprehension about attending a dinner theater?…read more The food - right? Fear not at Hot Springs Bathhouse Theater - the food here was on point. I had two teenage boys who are BIG eaters and they said the theater buffett was their best meal of our entire trip to Hot Springs. A bunch of variety from chicken wings, to turkey to beef and chicken, plenty of awesome sides and just a ton of great food to choose from. We attended on the opening night of the Christmas Spectacular show so close to a sold-out crowd and still plenty of food - even with folks of course piling their plates to the ceiling. We thought the wait staff was fun and energetic - drinks were re-filled quickly and nice generous pours of wine. The Christmas Musical Spectacular show - was Spectacular. Beautifully acted and sung, comical and entertaining at times and poignant and heartfelt at others. Great family evening in beautiful facility and great wholesome entertainment!

Three pools to choose from, each at a different temperature, so you can work up to the hottest one…read more You must wear sandals between pools and from locker room, which they can sell you for $7, a good value.

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.

Went to see Johnathan Earlandso, loved the show. Very fun and entertaining the grandkids enjoyed it…read moretoo!! It was in a smaller theater so we really got to see the tricks up close. He was funny and interacted great with the audience. Would go again!!

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.

I am in heaven!! The variety of gems and jewelry is amazing!! The people are so kind and caring…read more Extremely knowledgeable about all the different sculptures and pieces they offer.

This is the place to go for incredible crystal, rocks, handmade jewelry and natural wonders. They…read moreoffer incredibly large geodes and other rock specimens for sale as well as handmade art and imports. I bought an amazing art mosaic for my home. Kudos to the staff, Mary and Lisa who were very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be returning on my next trip to Hot Springs.

When we first moved to Hot Springs we both volunteered at the gardens. It was wonderful. Got to…read moremeet a lot of people and see so much beauty. The two lives in the spring are absolutely gorgeous. So many varieties. So many colors. Gorgeous! Christmas is a incredible time. The displays, the workmanship that goes into them. They're all made there on site. It's a wonderful time. I always loved working at Christmas. Lots of hot chocolate, Santa Clause The restaurant is amazing. They have such a great variety! The carts and the drivers are just awesome. You'll see so much of the park, especially if you're older, you'll enjoy the cart rides. Go and get to enjoy the beauty of Hot Springs!

Love being there. The staffs are friendly, the gardens and grounds are soothing and peaceful. I go…read morethere at least twice a week, maybe 3 times when I can escape from my hustle and bustle. Every time I was there, I feel a sense of peace and joy. Where else can you get that kind of relaxation in a city? It's just beautiful.

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.

All of the staff members were super friendly and gave us a ton of information about the animals…read more They have a good handful of animals here. Kids loved this experience. You can feed the goats, sheep, donkeys and Emus. You get one free cup of feed per person addition feed you'll have to pay. The gift shop has so many great items to choose from. They have parking in the back and are open everyday. Such a fun experience. Would definitely recommend and I'll be back.

What was once a historical bathhouse now turned into an interactive play place for kids, it was…read moreclear that this place is desperate for money. The minimal effort put into creating an immersive experience for anyone was pathetic. Not even my 7 year old daughter was impressed. If anything she was dying to leave and visit someplace else. All of the activities could've been easily replicated with household items at home. With that type of experience, you would expect for tickets to be less than $60 (for an adult)! A literal experience that lasted a maximum of 10 minutes was $60. This was definitely a tourist scam.

One of the smaller bathhouses, the Ozark offered a no frills option for middle class bathers. The…read moreSpanish Colonial Revival style building is decorated with cartouches on each side. The shield represents The Tree of Life or The Tree of Health. Although currently closed for tours, it houses the Hot Springs National Park Cultural Center.

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.

My husband and I loved it here! They stayed open a little later so we could visit while we were…read morepassing through Hot Springs, and they were so easy to communicate with and really went our of their way for us! We didn't mind the price of admission, since they give so much back to the community. Excellent cause, such cool selection of collections, and a great tour with fun backstories! We came specifically for Star Wars nostalgia, but were pleasantly surprised with how much else was there! We would definitely come back if we are ever passing through Hot Springs again!

Historical place lots of charm and really good burgers. We both got a burger and they were…read moredelicious. They were a little more cooked than we would have wanted, but the burgers were still pretty juicy and had plenty of flavor. The fried pickles are chips and come with a house-made ranch. A good start to lunch. If you've never been, this place is definitely worth trying out. How many times can you eat at a place that has had everyone from U.S Presidents to Hall of Fame baseball players to notorious gangsters come through the front door. Our server, Callie, was very attentive despite being very busy.

The food was fine . it was super busy so be prepared for lots of noise and alittle chaos…read more Or server on the other hand was not alright. She seemed distant and not present. No real engagement and she seemed like it was a problem for her because I had specific food allergies. 7/10 atmosphere and presentation 2/10 service

I loved this pottery place so much. We got to watch one of the Drydens throw two bowls with ease. I…read moregot two little cute pots. Would different come back. The pieces are worth the prices and you can find a reasonable piece that you love.

I grew up eating off Dryden's famous drip glaze dishes, but the stuff offered by the (family owned)…read morepottery now is (generally) more artistic and thoughtfully made. (You can still find the stuff I grew up with, though. And it's surprisingly popular.) You'll find pieces ranging from ten bucks to hundreds of dollars. Friendly, engaging staff. Gorgeous surroundings