Hot Springs, AR

[chango]

I'm looking for something different and relaxing for just me and my wife. 3 to 4 days tops. Anyone have any advice/opinion on Hot Springs?

 

[scottsins]

McClard's Barbecue. get the tamale spread:

Tamale, covered with beans, brisket, some sauce, onions, and melted cheese.

I will be in the Hot Springs area next thursday - sunday.

 

[JohnnyYuma]

Pancake House downtown for breakfast!!

 

[wolfman]

Ive been thinking about going there in April. Are the springs really worth going to? Any recommendation on a decently priced place to stay?

 

[MAROON]

great call on McClard's. The lakes in the area are also nice.

We stayed at the Arlington Hotel - a nice old historic hotel. We did the Springs there. I would not do it again. Their "spa" was built in the 30's or 40's. You basically sit in a bath tube and they turn on the hot water. The "spa" reminded me of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest...same general vibe.

 

[JohnnyYuma]

We used to stay the Buena Vista years ago(1980's). Old, but clean and a good deal back then. You might check into that. I think there is live horse racing until early April.

 

[scottsins]

I know the ponies are running this weekend. I can not wait to eat/drink/yell at horses/lose $!!!

 

[jimmyjazz]

Hot Springs has 2 very good restaurants, one German, one Italian. Both are down the hill from the Arlington. I'm sorry, I 'm not sure of the names, but a little Googling makes me think I'm talking about Brau Haus and Belle Arti. Overall, I thought Belle Arti was better, and was a real surprise.

The Arlington is seriously in need of a makeover.