Area Amenities / Cost of Living / History Hot Springs offers a wide variety of opportunities for enjoyment from its exquisite natural beauty to numerous historical, cultural, recreational, and family attractions. A Natural Beauty Surrounded by mountains and lakes, Hot Springs offers beautiful scenery and numerous outdoor activities. Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine border the City and provide 328 miles of shoreline. Lake Ouachita, just 30 minutes from downtown Hot Springs, has 40,000 acres of crystal clear water and nearly 700 miles of unspoiled shoreline. Boating, water-skiing, fishing, and other water sports are frequent scenes on all these lakes. Many parks, adjacent to the lakes, offer camping and hiking. Hot Springs has 9 city parks which offer a wide range of recreational facilities. Historic Hot Springs National Park In the heart of downtown Hot Springs lies historic Bathhouse Row. The stunning bathhouses surrounded by tree lined walkways and the Grand Promenade provide a magical setting for tourists and residents alike to enjoy. A hot spring display shows how the springs originally appeared cascading down the mountainside. Thoroughbred Racing at Oaklawn Park The best horses, the best jockeys, and the best purses make Oaklawn park a winner for thoroughbred racing. Attractions Hot Springs has something for everyone the way of entertainment, from great music shows to romantic lake cruises. Some of the more popular attractions include: Arkansas House of Reptiles The Bathhouse show Belle of Hot Springs Hot Springs Mt. Tower Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Mid-America Museum Mt. Valley Water Visitors Center The Mule Line Trolley White & Yellow Ducks The Witness Dining Hot Springs offers more than 150 restaurants featuring cuisine's from around the world. Shopping There are charming gift shops and galleries plus factory outlet bargains and a large Mall. Golf Hot Springs is well equipped when it comes to golf courses; two private country clubs offer 63 holes for play, nearby planned communities have 7 more courses, and there are two public, daily fee courses. Tennis Two private country clubs offer 8 clay courts and 10 hard courts, as well as a fitness club with 4 hard courts and 13 public courts. Community Involvement There are many opportunities to become involved in some of the great clubs, organizations, churches, and festivals in Hot Springs. Some of Hot Springs' annual festival include: The Miss Arkansas Pageant, The Celebration of the Arts, Arkansas Oktoberfest, Healthfest, Taste of Hot Springs, Arkansas Senior Olympics, and Holiday in the Park.[Home] [Rainbow Realty] [Property Listings] [Agents] [Relocation Services] [Hot Springs Info] [Questions ?] [Your Dream] [E-mail] Copyright 2008 © Rainbow Realty Design and Graphics by Pettey Enterprises |