Adventure Awaits

Adventure Works

Soar through the air on steel cables - 10 zip lines, off ering over a mile of zip adventures. Th e new Aerial Adventure Course off ers 16 elements, up to 40 feet into the treetops. 1700 Shady Grove Road, Hot Springs, 71901, 501-262-9182, adventureworks.com/adventureparkhotsprings-ziplines

A Narrow Escape

A Narrow Escape features three themed escape rooms, 801 Central Avenue, Suite 34, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501777-5625, Narrowescapear.com

Arkansas Riding Stables

Lake Catherine – Guided trail rides off ered seasonally. Mountain trails lead you through a variety of wildlife habitats, including thick pine forests and mixed hardwood glades. 1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913, 501- 262-0777 DeGray Lake Resort – Guided trail rides off ered seasonally. Experience nature by horseback as you ride along quiet, woodland trails with sweeping views of DeGray Lake. 2027 State Park Entrance Rd., Bismarck, AR 71929, 501-865-2820

Archery

Th ere are varieties of archery types you can practice— Target Archery and Field Archery are among them, and each needs a diff erent shooting technique and equipment to master the skill. 121 Gilchrist Street, Hot Springs, AR 71913, 501-623-7062, Scuba-archery.com

Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo

Th e Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo off ers live alligator feedings May-Oct, the opportunity to hold baby alligators, a mini zoo, and a petting zoo. 847 Whittington Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501-623-6172, Alligatorfarmzoo.com

Bar Fifty Guest Ranch

Horseback ride through trails in the Ouachita Mountains. Bring your own horses or take a guided tour. 18192 AR Highway 84, Bismarck, AR 71929, 501-865-4757, GoHorse.com

Big Axe Battleground

Big Axe Battleground off ers three diff erent axe-throwing games. 500 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501596-8600, Bigaxebattlegrounds.com

Boondocks Pool Hall

Boondocks is a popular, locally owned family pool hall in Hot Springs with a full bar and varied menu. 1331 Airport Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913, 501-881-4856, Boondockspoolhall.com

Escape Hot Springs

At Escape Hot Springs, guests are given a backstory before being "locked" in a room—then they put on their thinking caps and begin their search for clues! 200 Spring Street #200, Hot Springs, 71901, 501-463-6532, Escapehotsprings.com

Fiesta Bowl

Fiesta Bowling Center is a sixteen-lane bowling center, which also has fi ve billiard tables, a video game area, and a snack bar area. 3817 Highway 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909, 501-321-2200, Fiestabowlingcenter.com

4D Adventure

Go on an exciting safari with dinosaurs, or a goose-bump raising ride on a roller coaster - 11 diff erent rides to choose from! 256 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901, 501-697-7621, 4dadventurehotsprings.com

Funtrackers Family Fun Park

FunTrackers Family Fun Park is home to Hot Springs' longest go-kart track, bumper boats, mini golf featuring a fi re-breathing volcano, laser tag, arcade, and game rooms. 2614 Albert Pike Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913, 501767-8140, Funtrackersfamilypark.com

Gallery Walk

Stroll the Hot Springs downtown art galleries and meet a few featured artists who are often present to discuss their pieces. Gallery Walk—First Friday of every month 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Local Art Galleries on Central Avenue, Hotsprings.org

Galaxy Connection

Th e perfect spot for any Star Wars or superhero lover. Photo ops with toy grade props or high grade props such as helmets, light sabers, and an infi nity gauntlet. All profi ts go towards community outreach events. 536 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501-276-4432, egalaxyconnection.com

Th e Gangster Museum of America

Hot Springs was actually Vegas before there was a Las Vegas. It was where criminals of the 1920s, '30s, and '40s took their vacations, enjoying the city's mineral spas as well as its wide-open illegal gambling and prostitution. Exhibits include slot machines and gaming tables from the more popular local casinos, as well as weapons that belonged to notorious gangsters. 510 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901, 501-318-1717, Tgmoa.com

Hot Springs Central Th eater

Opened in 1910, Hot Springs Central Th eater once showed fi rst run Hollywood fi lms. Since then, the theatre has been home to movies, documentaries, live shows, and music. Th e theatre presents fi rst run screenings of documentaries and independent fi lms, both local and global. 1008 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901, 501-627-4075, Hotspringscentraltheater.com

Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

In 1991, the fi rst Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival was held. Ten Academy Award nominated documentary fi lms were viewed, and the festival has now become an annual event. It is the oldest all-documentary festival in North America and one of the longest running nonfi ction festivals in the world. 835 Central Avenue, Suite 402, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501-538-0452, Hsd .org

Hot Springs Haunted Tours

Th roughout the year, you can take a haunted walking tour of the unique and picturesque city with Hot Springs Haunted Tours. It lasts for a spooky hour as a guide leads the way, sharing stories about the darker side of the city. 430 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501339-3751, Hotspringshauntedtours.com

Garvan Gardens

Garvan Woodland Gardens is a wonderful example of the Natural States’ scenic off erings—a canopy of pines reaching skyward over delicate fl ora and fauna, gentle lapping waves that unfold along the over four miles of wooded shoreline, and rocky inclines near the surrounding Ouachita Mountains. 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913, 501-262-9300, Garvangardens.org

Hot Springs Bicycle Touring Co.

Hot Springs Bicycle Touring off ers bicycle rentals, bicycle repair, and guided bicycle tours. 436 Broadway Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501-276-2175, Hotsprings. org

Hot Springs Jazz Festival

Since 1992, this annual festival features a variety of local, regional, and national jazz performers, food, and more. Th e traditional outdoor concert “Jazz Fest Block Party” is held under the Broadway Street Sky Bridge. 501-525-2662, Hsjazzsociety.org

Hot Springs ORV Park

Th is 1,254-acre maze of adrenaline-charged fun consists of trails for 4x4’s, ATV’s, dirt bikes, and mountain bikes. Also on-site are a convenience store, a variety of camping and RV sites, cabins, and a radio-controlled vehicle course. 2100 Millcreek Road, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501-625-3600, HotSpringsO RoadPark.com

Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum

Over one hundred wax fi gures at the museum are so

realistic and detailed, visitors have to do a doubletake. Th e museum has “Seven Magic Worlds” from “Th e World of Religion” to “Th e World of Horrors.” Th e “Gambling Museum” displays historical gambling equipment, dice, cards, matchbooks, and even the old FBI case fi les for the gambling industry in Hot Springs. 250 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901, 501623-5836, Seehotsprings.com/wax-museum

Th e Legendary Vapors

Th e Legendary Vapors has featured entertainers like Mickey Rooney, Edgar Bergen, Les Paul, Th e Smothers Brothers, Liberace, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, and many other Hollywood “legends.” Today, the newly renovated venue features some of America's most exciting concerts, musicals, and plays. 315 Park Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, 501-463-4463, vaporslive.com

Magic Springs Th eme and Water Park

Th e Natural State's only theme park, water park, and concert amphitheater. Adrenaline charged rides, big slides, and summer concerts, delicious food, and fun for every member of the family. 1701 East Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501-624-0100, magicsprings.com

Maxwell Blade’s Th eatre of Magic and Comedy

Enjoy the grand illusionist, Maxwell Blade, as he performs large scale illusions, close up magic, comedy, and live music—he even plays the piano! Two mesmerizing hours of “you won’t believe your eyes” entertainment. 817 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501-623-6200, Maxwellblade.com

Mid-America Science Museum

For over 40 years, Arkansas’ largest hands-on museum has been serving the community with more than 100 spectacular science exhibits for all ages, including the Tesla Th eater, the Oaklawn Foundation Digital Dome, and Oaklawn Foundation DinoTrek. 500 Mid America Boulevard, Hot Springs, AR 71913, 501-767-3461, Midamericamuseum.org

Mountain Valley Sportsman's Association

Trap, Skeet, Rifl e and Pistol shooting. MVSA encourages a family atmosphere and welcomes visitors, shooters, and non-shooters alike. 320 Ten Mile Rd, Lonsdale, AR 72087, MVSAonline.com

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

With multimillion-dollar capital and racing improvements, the horse track has reached elite status in the United States! Numerous betting options off ered include parlays, teasers, in-game betting, and prop bets. 2705 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501-6234411, Oaklawn.com

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

Test your skills on two challenging 18-hole courses as you putt your way through mountain caves, scenic footbridges, and around waterfalls. 4612 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71913, 501-525-9311, Piratescove.net/ locations/arkansas/hot-springs

Spearfi shing

Lake Ouachita is home to some of the best spearfi shing for Bass, Crappie, Walleye, and Catfi sh. Scuba-archery. com/spear shing

Tiny Town

An interactive model railroad for all ages featuring miniature scenes from all over America. Visitors run the trains themselves through tunnels, over bridges, and by stations. People along the railroad route include dancers, Native Americans, fi remen - even an airplane circling an airport. Th e builder, Frank Moshinskie, built every item from scratch using everyday materials: matches, toothpicks, and sawdust. 374 Whittington Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501-624-4742, Tinytowntrains.com

Trail City E-Bikes

Trail City E-Bikes, part of the Malvern Avenue Corridor Project, provides the best tours and rental equipment to ensure that customers experience easy access to the electric bike revolution. E-bike rentals, group rides, team-building events and virtual tours. 150 Creek Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501-385-1926, TrailCityEBikes.com

T-Rex Golf

Two parks—the T-Rex Fun Spot at 1127 Central Ave off ers Laser Tag, the Gyro, 4 D Virtual Reality Ride, GoKarts, Ropes and Zip line course. Th e Family Fun Park, 3500 Central Ave, consists of a 4 D Virtual Ride, Spin Zone Bumper Cars, and Go-Karts. 1115 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901, 501-520-1242, Trexgolf.com

VIP Billiards Sports Bar

Engage in a game of darts, play pool, or play a few hands of cards. VIP Billards off ers craft beer and a menu that is packed with a variety of yummy items. 426 Winona Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901, 501-760-0088, vip-billiards-