Bathhouse Row · Boutique
Hotel Hale
Suites in a restored 1892 bathhouse on Bathhouse Row, with thermal water piped to the tubs.
Official details for Hotel HaleArkansas · Couples · Two nights
Hot Springs
Thermal baths on Bathhouse Row.
Hot Springs grew up around 47 natural hot springs in the Ouachita Mountains, and the grand bathhouses of the 1910s and ’20s now form the heart of a national park. Soak in thermal water at a historic bathhouse, walk Bathhouse Row, drink a beer brewed with spring water, and stroll the gardens on Lake Hamilton.
Thermal bathsNational parkHistoric downtown
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to KHOT
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~706 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~4 hr 58 min
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Rental car + walks
Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.
01 / Aviation & getting around
Land a few minutes from Bathhouse Row.
KHOT, Memorial Field, is a city airport about 10 minutes from downtown Hot Springs.
The FBO
City of Hot Springs FBO · Memorial Field
501-321-6750525 Airport Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Ask about rental cars, parking, fees and hours. No live fuel price is shown.
The Ouachita Mountains rise around the city. About 700 nm from Myrtle Beach: plan a fuel stop and consider a third night. Review the sectional and current NOTAMs.
02 / Where to stay
Historic grandeur or boutique suites.
Rates and availability need travel dates.
Downtown · Boutique
The Waters
A stylish boutique hotel in a restored 1913 building across from Bathhouse Row.
Official details for The WatersDowntown · Grand hotel
The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
A grand 1924 hotel at the head of Bathhouse Row, with thermal baths and a spa.
Official details for The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa03 / Where to eat
Two dinners. One brewery.
Reserve weekend dinners.
Friday dinner · Latin
Rolando’s Nuevo Latino
A lively downtown favorite with Latin American dishes and a patio.
Official details for Rolando’s Nuevo LatinoSaturday dinner · Central Avenue
The Avenue
Locally sourced small plates and entrées at The Waters hotel, across from Bathhouse Row.
Official details for The AvenueLunch · Brewery
Superior Bathhouse Brewery
The first brewery in a national park, in a 1916 bathhouse, using thermal spring water.
Official details for Superior Bathhouse Brewery04 / Things to do
Baths, mountains and gardens.
Slow down and soak.
Hot Springs National Park & Bathhouse Row
Eight historic bathhouses, a visitor center in the restored Fordyce Bathhouse and springs you can taste.
Park informationA traditional bath
Take a classic thermal bath at a historic bathhouse, or soak in the pools at Quapaw Baths & Spa.
Quapaw BathsHot Springs Mountain Tower
A 216-foot tower with views over the Ouachitas.
The Ohio Club
The oldest bar in Arkansas, from 1905, with live music and gangster-era history.
The Ohio ClubOptional / Spa & relaxation
Thermal baths and spas · Time for two
Soak in the springs at Quapaw Baths, the Arlington or a traditional bathhouse; couples soaks and massages are available.
Booking: Ask about couples treatments, access for non-guests, current pricing and cancellation policy. No prices are shown here, and no appointment has been booked.
05 / What’s happening
Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.
This prototype links to the local visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.
January–May
Racing season
Thoroughbred racing at Oaklawn.
Spring
Gardens in bloom
Azaleas and tulips at Garvan Woodland Gardens.
November–December
Holiday lights
Light displays at the gardens and downtown.
Concerts, festivals & local happenings
Check the local calendar when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.
06 / Suggested itinerary
Friday in. Sunday home.
A sample weekend: Bathhouse Row, a thermal soak and two good dinners. A third night makes the long flight easier. No bookings or availability confirmed.
Day trip version
Just for the day
- Arrive
Land at KHOT mid-morning and drive downtown.
- Midday
Bathhouse Row and a thermal soak.
- Afternoon
Lunch at Superior Bathhouse Brewery, then back to the FBO.
FRI
Arrive & Bathhouse Row
- Arrival
Land at KHOT, subject to weather, your fuel stop and your actual flight plan, and pick up the car.
- Afternoon
Walk Bathhouse Row and the Fordyce visitor center.
- Evening
Dinner at Rolando’s.
SAT
Soak & stroll
- Morning
A traditional thermal bath.
- Afternoon
Lunch at Superior Bathhouse Brewery, then Garvan Woodland Gardens.
- Evening
Dinner at The Avenue and a nightcap at The Ohio Club.
SUN
An easy departure
- Morning
Hot Springs Mountain Tower.
- Before leaving
Return the car and allow time at the FBO.
- Fly home
Let weather and your flight plan set the departure.
Longer stay · Add a day
With an extra day
- Morning
Garvan Woodland Gardens.
- Afternoon
Hot Springs Mountain Tower and trails.
- Evening
Live music at The Ohio Club.
07 / Good to know
Keep the weekend easy to change.
These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.
Book in this order
Lodging and a car first, then a bath and dinners.
Long flight
About 700 nm. Plan a fuel stop and consider a third night.
Bath reservations
Popular bath times fill on weekends; book ahead.
Dates come next
Rates and restaurant hours are date-dependent. No availability or live price is implied here.
Reviewed · Destination 52
Reviewed November 3, 2026.
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