Uptown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who live at Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo during your travels in Hot Springs. Amble within the natural setting or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Tiny Town
You can study the exhibits at Tiny Town, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Hot Springs. Discover the hot springs and spas in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Uptown Hotel Deals
Beautiful Shabby-Chic Cabin Downtown Hot Springs
The cabin is super clean. It’s in a nice area-walking distance to downtown but far enough away that it’s quiet at nice. There is a donut shop across the street you can walk to for breakfast. I like that there was an alarm for when we left. It was perfect for our family of four. We would definitely ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Gold-Inn Hot Springs
Bed was very comfortable. Bathroom good size.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Brand New Cabin with Hot Tub-Walk to Bathhouse Row
"The Cuckoo's Nest"
Everything was great. Great location, right down the road from everything. Cabin was very clean, easy to find everything. Water was always hot and the hot tub was perfect. I would 100% stay here again. Host always got back to us quick with any questions we had and was very good to work with.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Exotic Safari Suite just minutes from Downtown Hot Springs, AR!
Cute little house to stay in in hot springs. Was perfect for what we needed. The hot tub was amazing and the bed was super comfy!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Unit 1 3 Queen, 2 Bdrm Suite With Kitchenette,Wifi
The unit we were supposed to stay in had an issue with hot water before we arrived. Before we got there, we were automatically put in a different unit that was an upgrade for no charge to make sure we had hot water. Throughout the entire process, the owner was great with communication and making ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa
Hotel is beautiful in the public areas. Staff was wonderful. Night entertainment was great. When we first got there our room was awful. Stained carpet, ratty furniture not overly clean. But when front desk was called they found us a better room. So this was good. The new rom was way better but you ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
Bathhouse Row
If you're spending some time in Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs National Park Aquarium and Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Bank of the Ozarks Arena and Hot Springs National Park.
Northwoods
While visiting Northwoods, you might make a stop by sights like Hot Springs National Park and Cedar Glades Park.
Oaklawn District
While visiting Oaklawn District, you might make a stop by sights like Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and NPS Visitor Center.
Side Town
While there might not be top attractions in Side Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and The Galaxy Connection.
West Hot Springs
If you're spending some time in West Hot Springs, Magic Springs and Crystal Falls and Hot Springs National Park are top sights worth seeing.
