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
Love it, clean, nice place
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

The Hotel Hot Springs
Toilet wouldn’t flush shower door would not stay closed so water leaked everywhere.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa
The hotel is tired but clean. Can’t beat the location!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention Center
Our room was very comfortable. I wish the pool had been a bit bigger. Its one of the only hotels in that area with an indoor pool. Breafast was good.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Hot Springs On the Lake
Unfortunately I did not have the same experience as others that I read before booking this hotel. We checked in late (around 10pm) and when we got to our room we quickly noticed that it was not very clean, the floors were sticky with random dust and garbage in the corners, the counters were sticky, ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Red Roof Inn Hot Springs
Unaware the pool was closed when booking it
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown

Bathhouse Row
If you're spending some time in Bathhouse Row, Mountain Valley Spring Water Visitor Center 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 Funtrackers Family Park.

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.
