Sightseeing Tours in Hot Springs, AR

OVERVIEW

INCLUDES

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Kollective Coffee & Tea

Begin outside in front of the starting location.

Options and Start time

11am :

11:00 AM

2pm:

02:00 PM

Private Hunt (For 10 guests):

02:00 PM, 11:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that's a local favorite. You'll get your digital quest from your live and interactive remote host. Then youll take off on your own to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. You'll walk or drive to the various checkpoints as you solve clues, accept wacky challenges, and getting outside your comfort zone!

Both family and dog friendly, the game alternates between the indoors and outdoors, with plenty of bonus challenges too! You'll text photos to your remote host, who cheers you on and assists, as you play to document your progress. You can even interact with the locals to solve clues. You wont be able to avoid having fun, uncovering hidden gems and local secrets, making memories, laughing, and learning along the way!

Youll be part of the rich culture of this dynamic city! Every turn is full of surprises, so questions in advance are welcomed. Check out all 300 of our city hunts! Great for corporate groups, tourists, curious locals, bachelor(ettes), birthdays, families, friend trips, and other special groups! Ask us about our custom designed experiences and virtual team builders too!

Duration: 2 hours

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OVERVIEW

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EXCLUDES

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Hot Springs City Visitor Center

Start the tour outside the Hot Springs Visitor Center, located on your right. The audio tour begins automatically as you pass the starting point. This is a self-guided tour, and no one will meet you in person. You can join anywhere along the route. Check your email/text for the "audio tour".

Options and Start time

Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour: 10/08/2024 - 09/09/2026

End point

GW3M+XV9

End Point: GW6W+PP, Hot Springs, AR, USA

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Hot Springs Mountain Tower

Were now approaching Hot Springs Mountain Tower, one of the absolute must-see attractions in this park.

The observation tower reaches an elevation of 1,256 feet above sea level. From the open-air deck, you can see about 140 square miles of the Ouachita Mountains.

Note: The tour is over 10+ miles long, with more than 40+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours per tour to complete.

Experience the natural beauty of Hot Springs with this self-guided driving and walking tour. For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

2: North Mountain Drive

As we continue along North Mountain Drive, take a second to observe the flora around us. What plants do you notice?

Hot Springs National Park is home to a huge variety of unique plants including some that can thrive near very hot water! If you visit one of the springs, youll likely notice a spongy gray material near the spring opening.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Gulpha Gorge Trail

The Gulpha Gorge Trail. From here, you can take a moderate 1.5-mile roundtrip hike to Gulpha Gorge, where a creek tumbles beautifully down a series of low falls. Although youll hike downhill to the gorge, youll gain several hundred feet of elevation on your way back. Expect to spend at least an hour on this trail.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

4: Goat Rock Trail

In just a moment well reach the trailhead for the Goat Rock Trail. This hike is a moderate two miles and will take about one and a half hours to complete, and leads to the phenomenal Goat Rock Viewpoint, which offers absolutely stunning views of nearby Indian Mountain. In the spring, youll also be treated to a spectacular display of wildflowers!

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

5: Happy Hollow Fountain

Coming up on our right is Happy Hollow Fountain. In the 1920s, this was the location of Happy Hollow Springs, one of the craziest, most festive spots in town.

If youd like, you can take a drink from Happy Hollow Fountain! Unlike Noble Fountain, this water comes out at a nice, cool temperature.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

6: West Mountain Lower Overlook

Were approaching the West Mountain Lower Overlook, where we can catch beautiful views of downtown Hot Springs.

I definitely recommend stopping here to take in the views. Its the second to last overlook of our journey. To visit the overlook, park in the turnout coming up on our right.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

7: Bathhouse Row

Today this is a gift shop. But back in the day, it was the Lamar Bathhouse. And unlike all the other bathhouses up and down this avenue, THIS one had special, extra-long tubs -- perfect for anyone over six feet!

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

8: Buckstaff Bathhouse

This is one of the best-maintained bathhouses in the park. In fact, its one of only two bathhouses where you can still bathe! To hear more, tap Learn More.

But before you settle on a soak, you might still be wondering: Do these waters really cure diseases? Is there something magical about them?

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

9: Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center And Museum

The Fordyce Bathhouse gets its name from Ohio-born businessman Samuel Wesley Fordyce. Fordyce fought for the Union in the Civil War. He contracted malaria during his service and it continued to ruin his health for years afterward. Finally, in 1873, hed had enough. He came here to benefit from the healing powers of these hot springs.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

10: The Maurice Bathhouse

This green-accented bathhouse is the Maurice, which opened for business in 1912. With a roof garden, therapeutic pool, and modern elevators, this was the most state-of-the-art facility around.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

11: Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery

Today, its home to the only brewery located inside a national park and the only brewery in the entire world to use thermal spring water in their beer! For details on the brewery, click on Learn More.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

12: Grand Promenade

Before Hot Springs golden age, this was a pretty nondescript service road. Turning it into a fancy Promenade was an attempt to connect the extravagant bathhouses with the wooded slopes of this mountain.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

13: Display Springs

Another prominent feature of the park in the early 20th century was celebrities. Thats right: This little city in Arkansas was a great place to spot some stars. Especially baseball stars!

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

14: Former Army Navy Hospital

This is the first hospital in the entire country to treat both Army and Navy patients. The idea for the hospital started with Senator John Logan, who visited Hot Springs in 1882. He imagined a medical facility where veterans from multiple military branches could all receive effective, affordable treatment. And he believed that Hot Springs would be the ideal location.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

15: Noble Fountain

When you reach the end of the Grand Promenade at Reserve Street, look for the small courtyard with the fountain. Walk over to the fountain and pause.

This is Noble Fountain, which is fed by a thermal spring. If youd like, you can actually take a drink from this fountain!

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included

ADDITIONAL INFO

CANCELLATION POLICY

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)

OVERVIEW

INCLUDES

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

1700 Shady Grove Rd

We are on the same property as Catherines Landing RV Park. Follow the signs to Adventureworks parking lot and check in point.

Options and Start time

Small-Group Zipline Tour in Hot Springs:

02:00 PM, 12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Begin your morning with a drive into Hot Springs where youll meet your zipline guide and group members. With a limited number of zipliners on this tour, youll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions during the safety briefing. All of your equipment is provided, including the harness and helmet; your guides will help you gear up for this aerial adventure.

Youll zoom down 10 different ziplines, soaring over old growth forest and serene ponds. A short hike through trails connects each zipline platform, allowing you to take in the calm wooded scenery at a slower pace.

The largest zipline is one wont want to miss a moment of: a thrill ride down a 850 foot long zipline thats 70 feet in the air. After 90 minutes of elevated exploration through the treetops, your zipline adventure will end.

Get harnessed up and receive a safety briefing, then ride 10 zip lines through a beautiful old growth forest. You will also zip line over water. There are very short hikes between zip lines. The longest zip line is about 850 feet long and about 70' high. The zip tour takes about 1.5 hours. There may be up to 12 people in each zip tour.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFO

CANCELLATION POLICY

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)