Side Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Hot Springs National Park
Escape into secluded woodland and breathe in the scent of mineral-enriched water that bubbles from the ground in America’s original spa district.
Bathhouse Row
You can learn about the history of Hot Springs with a visit to Bathhouse Row. Amble within the natural setting or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Magic Springs and Crystal Falls during your trip to Hot Springs. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this family-friendly area.
Lake Catherine State Park
You can take time to visit Lake Catherine State Park during your travels to Hot Springs. Wander the lakeside or discover the hot springs in this family-friendly area.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Enjoy the hot springs and explore Garvan Woodland Gardens, a lovely green space in Hot Springs. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Fordyce Bathhouse Vistor Center
Find out about the history of Hot Springs when you take a trip to Fordyce Bathhouse Vistor Center. Amble within the natural setting or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Side Town Hotel Deals
The Hotel Hot Springs
The location is perfect for the downtown area where you can walk everywhere without driving. The staff is so nice and helpful. The breakfast is horrible for this hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa
The rooms were not really clean and the walls had plaster coming off. They charge you a 50.00 incidental fee per day not just for your stay… and parking is $22 a day in a parking garage that has no lights and no stairs you have to walk down the ramp and hope the car will see you. At check in you ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention Center
We stayed in a corner room and it was spacious and clean. The staff was wonderful and everyone we encountered spoke and was very friendly. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Hot Springs On the Lake
The hotel’s location was nice. The lake view is very pretty. We chose the hotel because of the breakfast reviews, but found breakfast to be average at best. The restaurant inside was closed, and is only open during their busy season. Overall, the location was nice, but amenities were lacking.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Hot Springs, AR
Great service, easy access, friendly and comfortable
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hot Springs by IHG
The room was great! But by the time we got to the breakfast at 8:30 there was no milk or yogurt, the pancake/waffle maker was also out of order. There were no towels at the pool, but the staff was very friendly. The building is under renovation which is fine, but during spring break we expected a ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Side Town
Lake District
If you're spending some time in Lake District, Hot Springs Mall and Hot Springs National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Oaklawn District
While visiting Oaklawn District, you might make a stop by sights like Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and NPS Visitor Center.
Sunset Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunset Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Hot Springs Mall and Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.
Midtown
While visiting Midtown, you might make a stop by sights like Family Fun Park and Central Bowling Lanes.
Piney
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Piney. You might want to make time for a stop at Mid-America Science Museum or Hot Springs National Park.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Bank of the Ozarks Arena and Hot Springs National Park.
