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Area attractions just a few blocks from The Gables Inn
Hot Springs National Park
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Known
for it's 47 thermal springs, this national park covers about 5,500
acres, features more than 30 miles of hiking trails through the
scenic Ouachita Mountains, scenic drives, hot water cascades and
picnic areas. The
approximately 26 miles of day-use hiking trails in the park beckon
the walker to see the forested Ouachita Mountains. |
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Hot Springs National Park is just a few blocks
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The Bath House Show
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Hot
Springs' longest running family music & comedy show. Great music from the last six decades, two
hours of timeless, clean family-style humor. Located in Historic
downtown. Just a few blocks away. |
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The Bath House Show is just a few blocks
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Cowboy
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Cowboy Church of Hot Springs is a fast moving, well-paced
interdenominational service that features some of your favorite
country music entertainers and Harvey Perdue, your host,
performing their personal favorite gospel songs. Church services
are held every Sunday at 10am and 2:30pm at The Bath House Show
Theater, 701 Central Avenue, in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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The Bath House Show Theater is just a few blocks
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Josephine Wax Museum
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Experience the timeless fascination of a
journey into the past through the seven magic worlds of Josephine Tussaud's Wax Museum.
Don't miss President Bush and Princess Diana portrayed in wax.
Located in Historic downtown Hot Springs. |
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The Wax Museum is just a few blocks
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Buckstaff Bathhouse
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Since 1912 the only remaining continuously
operational bathhouse on Historic Bathhouse row. Leave
your tensions behind you by unwinding in an invigorating thermal
bath. Hot Springs' most luxurious indulgence, a bath/whirlpool,
mineral wrap and massage.
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The Buckstaff Bathhouse is just a few blocks
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Fordyce Visitor Center &
Museum
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This restored bathhouse now serves as the
visitor center for the National Park. Exhibits and films
orient visitors to Hot Springs and tell the story of thermal water
bathing. 23 restored rooms are furnished as they appeared
during the heyday of the spa.
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The National Park Visitor Center is just a few blocks
from The Gables Inn. |
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Antique Shops
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Shop at over 40 antiques shops located all
over Hot Springs including historical downtown. Fine collectibles,
glassware, furniture, vintage clothing, postcards, depression
glass, gifts and more.
Antique Walk is
the 3rd Friday of every month and features Antique Row open late
(4-8 pm) in Historic downtown Hot Springs.
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Antique Walk is just a few blocks
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Art Galleries
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Dozens of artist and gallery owners have
transformed Victorian and early 20th century buildings into
dynamic art galleries, most of which are just a short walk from
the inn.
Most of the art
galleries stay open late (5-9 pm) for Gallery Walk on the first
Friday of every month to host receptions for new exhibits of local,
national and international artists. |
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Gallery Walk is just a few blocks
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Arkansas Walk of Fame
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Honoring the lives of great Arkansans who
have made a significant contribution to our society. General
Douglas MacArthur, Glenn Campbell, Johnny Cash, Cliff Harris, Brooks Robinson, President Bill Clinton
and Frank Broyles are some of the inductees.
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The Arkansas Walk of Fame is just a few blocks
from The Gables Inn. |
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Restaurants within walking distance of The Gables Inn
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Angels,
Belle Arti Ristorante, Brick House Grill, Colorado Grill, Hot
Springs Brau Haus, National Cafe, Porterhouse Steak and Seafood and
Rolando's Nuevo Latino Restaurante. These restaurants serve
anything from German, Italian, Mexican, American and more.
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Duck Tours
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It's a bus..It's a boat..It's both. Spend
time on a land and water tour that will take you through
historical downtown and on Lake Hamilton. The driver and
tour guide will make your ride fun and informative. |
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Board a duck in Historic downtown Hot Springs just a few blocks from
The Gables Inn. |
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Events around town:
Month by Month
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There are lots of festivals and
events in and around Hot Springs. A lot of these events take
place in Historic downtown, at the Summit Arena Convention Center
and at the downtown parking garage. Check out these events Month by Month.
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Summit Arena and the downtown parking garage are just a few blocks
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Mountain
Valley Spring Company
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Visit the
International Headquarters and Visitors Center of World-Famous
Mountain Valley Spring Water. Tour free the
beautifully restored building and sample delicious Mountain Valley Spring
Water. |
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Mountain Valley is just a few blocks
from The Gables Inn. |
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Picasso's Cupboard Pottery Studio
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Hot
Springs' only paint-your-own pottery studio. Choose a piece of
pottery, paint, stamps, stencils, sponges and begin. We glaze
and dry your piece after drying and your design becomes permanent.
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The Gangster Museum of America
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A unique
look at the lives and times of the country's most notorious mobsters
who flocked to Hot Springs in the 20's, 30's and 40's. Also
featuring a casino gambling exhibit with actual equipment from
former clubs on Central Avenue. |
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The Gangster Museum is just a few blocks
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Area Attractions in Hot Springs
Hometown of
President Clinton
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See the town and places that
President Bill Clinton
visited as he was growing up. He moved here as a second grader and
graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1964.
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Drive around and see different hang-outs of President Clinton. |
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Hot Springs Mountain Tower
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Elevate
yourself 1,256 feet above sea level, overlooking 140 miles from one
of Hot Springs' most famous
landmarks...Breathtaking views of Hot Springs' National Park and
Ouachita mountains. You can see the tower from the inn and
take a short drive to it or some of our more adventurous guests hike
their way to the top of Hot Springs Mountain! |
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You can see the tower from The Gables Inn and some guests do hike to
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Magic Springs
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Crystal Falls
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Arkansas' largest theme and water park plus 14
great concerts each season. Visit this 140 acre amusement & water park with more
than 25 rides and attractions. Featuring rides such as the "Twist
& Shout", "Wild Thang", "The Hawk" and many
more!
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Magic Springs is located just 3 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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The Witness Play
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'Hot Springs musical Passion Play at the
Witness Amphitheater. The greatest story ever told, the birth,
life, death and resurrection of Jesus, as told by Peter. |
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The Witness is located just 6 1/2 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Family Fun Park
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Go-Karts.
Single and double. Indoor bumper cars. 18 Hole mini
golf. Snack bar. Large arcade. Experience this exciting ride on a track designed for skill of just
plain fun. |
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The Family Fun Park is located just 3 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Belle of Hot Springs
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This 250 passenger riverboat sails daily
for sight-seeing, lunch and dinner/dance cruises on beautiful Lake
Hamilton. Award winning prime rib and other entrees available. |
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The Belle Riverboat is located just 7 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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The Winery
of Hot Springs
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Come taste the finest native wines
and beer in Arkansas. Take a free tour & presentation followed by
an opportunity to taste a wide variety of Arkansas wines, several
Arkansas-brewed beers, and the finest Petit Jean meats and
cheeses. After your tour, you are welcome to purchase wine and
beer by the glass, bottle or case.
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The Winery is located less than a mile from The Gables Inn. |
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Oaklawn Race Track
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The
thrills pageantry of the finest thoroughbred racing in America.
Racing live, late January through mid April and simulcast racing
late April through mid January.
Play Video Poker and other electronic games of skill. Open
year round.
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Oaklawn is located just 2 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Water Recreation
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Lake Ouachita, Lake Hamilton and Lake
Catherine are three beautiful lakes surrounding Hot Springs. You
will find fishing, boating, and all sorts of water activities
including jet skiing, skidoos or even para-sailing.
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The Lakes are located between 5 - 20 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Golf Course
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There are many
beautiful 9 or 18 hole golf courses in the Hot Springs area. Click button for a list.
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Golf courses are located between 5 - 25 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Tiny Town
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See the world's greatest indoor mechanical
display with 60 years of planning and building scenes throughout
the USA. |
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Tiny Town is located just 1 and 1/2 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Volcano Falls Miniature Golf
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18 hole
course. Live palm trees and rivers will surround you as you
putt your way under a waterfall and into the walk-thru cave. |
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Volcano Falls is located just 4 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Pirate's Cove Golf
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Miniature golf takes on a new dimension.
Players test their skill on two challenging 18 hole courses as
they putt through mountain caves, over footbridges and under
waterfalls.
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Pirate's Cove is located just 5 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Mid-America Science Museum
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Enter the world of energy, life,matter and
perception. Experience over 100 exciting hands-on
exhibits. See Touch Do! |
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Mid-America is located
just 6 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
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See over 300 alligators from 6 inches to 10
feet long and visit the petting zoo. Don't forget to bring
your camera. |
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The Alligator Farm is located just 2 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Garvan Woodland
Gardens
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Featuring 210 acres of natural Arkansas beauty
with 4.5 miles of shoreline on Lake Hamilton. The Garden features
a Welcome Center and a Gift Shop, a majestic Asian rock and stream
garden with a 12-foot waterfall, an open air redwood and glass
pavilion, a woodland amphitheater with seating for 600, springs
and cascading streams, the unique Full Moon Bridge, 1.5 miles of
paved trails, Daffodil Hill, Japanese Maple Hill and tens of
thousands of new plantings.
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Garvan Gardens is located just 8 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Panther Valley Ranch
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Visit this
100 year old horse ranch and take a scenic guided horseback ride
through mountains, creeks and woods. |
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Panther Valley is located just 6 1/2 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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The Pocket Theatre
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A
non-profit live community theatre in Hot Springs offering fabulous
live stage productions. |
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The Pocket Theatre is located just 1 1/2 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Local
Pottery
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Dryden Pottery offers
handmade pottery, unique colors and live demonstrations.
Fox Pass Pottery offers a wide variety of vases, plates,
bowls, sculptures and kitchenware in stoneware and porcelain |
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Both pottery studio's are located between 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 miles from The Gables
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Skateland
Skating Center
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Indoor
roller skating rink open year
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Skateland is located just 5 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Wright's
Rock Shop
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Free mineral and fossil museum.
Over 500,000 items to choose from in the gift shop. |
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Wright's Rock Shop is located just 6 miles from The Gables Inn. |
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Nearby Attractions
State Capitol, Little Rock
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The
Capitol Building stands 230 feet tall featuring a circular central
drum tower that is capped with a dome and cupola. The building was
built over a century ago as a replica of the US Capitol and has been
used in many movies as a stand in. Located on the grounds are
several monuments including monuments to veterans, police,
Confederate soldiers, Confederate women and a Confederate war
prisoners marker. |
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Little Rock is about a 1 hour drive from The Gables Inn. |
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Clinton Presidential
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Located on the
banks of the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock’s River Market
District, the Clinton Center houses the largest archival
collection in American Presidential history.
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Little Rock is about a 1 hour drive from The Gables Inn. |
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Crater of Diamonds State
Park
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Over 70,000 diamonds have been unearthed at
this site. Located in Murfreesboro. |
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The Diamond Mine is about a 1 1/2 hours drive from The Gables Inn. |
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DeGray Lake State Park
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Just south of Hot Springs on
scenic Hwy. 7 |
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Lake DeGray is about a 45 minute drive from The Gables Inn. |
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Arkansas' Scenic 7 Byway
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Rated one of America's 10 most scenic
drives, the Byway stretches through some of Arkansas' most
beautiful scenery - perfect for a driving tour. |
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Drive all the way to North Arkansas on this scenic byway. |
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Petit Jean State Park
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Located near Morrilton.
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Petit Jean State Park is about an 1 1/2
hours drive from The Gables Inn. |
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Quartz Crystal Mines/Rock
Shops
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Dig for quartz crystals for a fee. Numerous rock shops
in the area also have quartz and other rocks for sale. |
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Crystal mines are located about a 30
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