Look out Palm Springs and Napa Valley, your position as a premiere vacation for desert hot springs is in danger.  Located South of Little Rock, Hot Springs offers fun for the entire family as well as a romantic getaway for that special person in your life.  The nightlife is out of this world and there is nothing better than a quiet day at the spa to make you forget about your troubles. Hot Springs Spas in scenic Arkansas is quickly becoming the ideal vacation getaway, from a Ladies only weekend excursion to a fantastic family vacation for the entire crew.  Want romance?  Saddle up and soak yourself and your partner in luxury in any number of the springs hot soothing warmth.  Imagine sinking down into springs hot and bubbly from Mother Nature, or taking a romantic cruise on the Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat.

Bathhouse Row in downtown Hot Springs features many shops to tickle the fancy of any epicurean delight.  Settled in picturesque Ouachita valley, downtown Hot Springs offers springs hot and ready for your enjoyment, a wax museum, and many fine art galleries and cultural museums.  Hot Springs Arkansas is also home to Oaklawn Park where many of the world's fastest horses race each season. When you visit, make sure to check out President Clinton's boyhood home.

If your making this a family vacation, the whole family can enjoy golf, hiking, camping, horseback riding, or a trip to Magic Springs, a premiere entertainment park packed full of rides, games and great food.  When you are done with the springs hot soothing waters and an action packed day of exploring, don't forget to stop by the alligator farm.  Another site you can't afford to miss is the view from Hot Springs Mountain Tower.  The view over the valley is spectacular no matter what time of year you visit.

Some special events that happen throughout the year are: Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Fall Festival, Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, Gallery Walk, and the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade featuring the world's largest leprechaun.

For those of you travelers that like the outdoors and nature, Hot Springs offers camping, fishing, boating, hiking and some top notch golf courses.  For the more adventurous, there is a Superlift Off Road Vehicle Park to try out that SUV or all terrain vehicles on many exciting courses that are sure to give a thrilling time.

Also, don't forget to do a bit of crystal mining, taking home souvenirs is a must for any traveler and what better than a piece of Hot Springs beautiful crystals.
Like the culinary aspects of life?  Hot Spring's Spas aren't the only thing hot. Check out The Barking Frog, it has the absolutely best margaritas in Arkansas.  Feel like taking a bite into a great steak? Cut on into The Porterhouse located off Central Avenue.

After all of the fun and excitement, or a relaxing day at the spa, a body needs to rest.  Hot Springs offers a multitude of places to stay ranging from the local motel to a quaint bed and breakfast.

Springs hot and soothing, pillows fluffy and ready, all these things and more are at Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Trust me guys and girls...it is well worth the drive or flight to check it out.