Arkansas a hot place to vacation
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From its picturesque beauty to its lakeside resorts, Hot Springs, Ark., offers several things to do for the entire family. It is in the Diamond Lakes region, 55 miles west of the capital city, Little Rock. The city is the perfect backdrop for experiencing a mix of history, adventure and a little luxury.
Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Theme & Water Park
Arkansas’ largest theme park and water park offers 14 concerts, free Pepsi fountain drinks, free tubes in the water park and free sunscreen.
Location: 1701 E. Grand Ave.
Phone: (501) 318-5370
On the Net: http://www. magicsprings.com
Funtrackers Go-Carts/ Bumper Boats/Mini Golf
Funtrackers is the No. 1 choice for locals and tourists. The entire family will enjoy single and two-seater carts, bumper boats and Volcano Falls Miniature Golf.
Location: 2614 Albert Pike
Phone: (501) 767-8140
On the Net: http://www.funtrackersfamilypark.com
The Gangster Museum of America
Take a unique look at the lives and times of the country’s most notorious mobsters who flocked to Hot Springs in the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s. The museum is an elaborate audio-visual experience.
Location: 113 Central Ave.
Phone: (501) 318-1717
On the Net: http://www.tgmoa.com
Buckstaff Bathhouse Company
Experience pampering and relaxation at its finest at the Buckstaff Bathhouse Company. It’s the only bathing facility on Historic Bathhouse Row that has operated continuously since 1912. The facility offers traditional thermal mineral baths, hot packs, sitz baths, steam cabinets and Swedish massages.
Location: 509 Central Ave.
Phone: (501) 623-2308
On the Net: http://www. buckstaffbaths.com
Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum
See President George W. Bush, Princess Diana and many other famous faces portrayed in wax at the Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum.
Location: 250 Central Ave.
Phone: (501) 623-5836
On the Net: http://www. hotspringswax museum.com
Castleberry Riding Stables
The family-owned Castleberry Riding Stables offers guided trail rides. Open year-round.
Location: 537 Walnut Road
Phone: (501) 623-6609 or (501) 624-7291
Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat
This 300-passenger riverboat sails daily for narrated sightseeing, luncheon or dinner/dance cruises.
Location: 5200 Central Ave.
Phone: (501) 525-4438
On the Net: http://www. belleriverboat.com
National Park Aquarium
Arkansas’ largest exhibit of fish and reptiles are featured here. See tropical and saltwater species displayed in their natural habitats.
Location: 209 Central Ave.
Phone: (501) 624-FISH
On the Net: http://www. npaquarium.bravehost.com
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