Things to See & Do
Near Hot Springs
Hot Springs, Arkansas is literally and figuratively at the center of it all. Centrally located by a short drive to the Arkansas State Capitol or President Clinton’s Presidential Library and Museum in Little Rock.
Perhaps digging for Diamonds at the Crater of Diamonds in Murfreesboro or digging for crystals in Mt. Ida. Other outdoor activities include hiking, biking, kayaking, and canoeing, no matter what your interest, it’s all here.
Perhaps digging for Diamonds at the Crater of Diamonds in Murfreesboro or digging for crystals in Mt. Ida. Other outdoor activities include hiking, biking, kayaking, and canoeing, no matter what your interest, it’s all here.
Little Rock
Arkansas State Capitol
State Capitol, Little Rock. The building was built over a century ago as a replica of the US Capitol.
Clinton Library
Presidential Library
Clinton Presidential Library, Little Rock. Houses the largest archival collection in American Presidential history.
Crater of Diamonds
State Park of Arkansas
Crater of Diamonds State Park. Over 70,000 diamonds have been unearthed at this site.
about a 45-minute drive.
about a 45-minute drive.
DeGray Lake
State Park of Arkansas
DeGray Lake State Park. Just south of Hot Springs on scenic Hwy. 7 about a 45-minute drive.
Drive Arkansas
Scenic 7 Byway
Arkansas’ Scenic 7 Byway. Rated one of America’s 10 most scenic drives – perfect for a driving tour.
Petit Jean
Arkansas State Park
Petit Jean State Park. Located near Morrilton. Petit Jean State Park is about a 1 1/2 hour drive.
And Rock Shops
Quartz Crystal Mines
Quartz Crystal Mines/Rock Shops. Dig for quartz crystals for a fee. Numerous rock shops in the area.
Kayaking & Canoeing
Ouachita Outfitters.
Ouachita Outdoor Outfitters. Specialty outdoor store dedicated to kayaking, canoeing, hiking, camping.
Note: Please contact attractions listed above for dates and times open, fees, etc. This information is a general list, we do not indorse any company. This list is provided as a convenience for our guests only; we assume no responsibility for errors, changes, omissions or for services provided.
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