Hot Springs
The city sponsors a variety of events, including the Miss Arkansas Pageant in July and the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival in October. In mid-April, Arkansas Derby Day takes place at Oaklawn Park as part of its thoroughbred racing season, January through mid-April; phone (800) 625-5296. Note: Policies concerning admittance of children to pari-mutuel betting facilities vary. Phone for information.
Visitor Centers
Visit Hot Springs 134 Convention Blvd. Hot Springs, AR 71901. Phone:(501)321-2277 or (800)543-2284
Self-guiding Tours
A guide book with information about driving tours is available at the visitor center.
Shopping
Cornerstone Market Place, off the US 270/70 Bypass, includes Chico's, Old Navy and Pier 1.
Things to Do
Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting ZooThe Gangster Museum of America
Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance
Magic Springs Water and Theme Park