Uptown Travel Guide
Hot Springs
Popular places to visit
Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo during your travels in Hot Springs. Amble within the natural setting or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Hot Springs National Park
Escape into secluded woodland and breathe in the scent of mineral-enriched water that bubbles from the ground in America’s original spa district.
Bathhouse Row
You can learn about the history of Hot Springs with a visit to Bathhouse Row. Amble within the natural setting or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Magic Springs and Crystal Falls during your trip to Hot Springs. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this family-friendly area.
Lake Catherine State Park
You can take time to visit Lake Catherine State Park during your travels to Hot Springs. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this family-friendly area.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Enjoy the hot springs and explore Garvan Woodland Gardens, a lovely green space in Hot Springs. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Top hotels in Uptown
Gold-Inn Hot Springs
Easy check in process, room clean, quiet surroundings
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
The Hotel Hot Springs
Great for clean and walking around the town
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa
Appreciate the history, and the opulence is still evident in the lobby, but the room was tired, carpet stained and closet door off the slides, curtains pinned up to avoid the heater (instead of altered), etc.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention Center
Always clean and welcoming.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Hot Springs On the Lake
Yes very clean.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hot Springs
Room was great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
Bathhouse Row
If you're spending some time in Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs National Park Aquarium and Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Bank of the Ozarks Arena and Hot Springs National Park.
Northwoods
While visiting Northwoods, you might make a stop by sights like Hot Springs National Park and Cedar Glades Park.
Oaklawn District
While visiting Oaklawn District, you might make a stop by sights like Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and NPS Visitor Center.
Side Town
While there might not be top attractions in Side Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and Hot Springs Mall.
West Hot Springs
If you're spending some time in West Hot Springs, Magic Springs and Crystal Falls and Hot Springs National Park are top sights worth seeing.
