Central Arkansas Vacation Guide to Attractions and Activities

Welcome to Central Arkansas! Located in Ouachita Mountains, this area offers a destination full of outdoor adventures, family-friendly attractions and places to unwind. There’s even a casino, horse racing and live entertainment, so everyone can find things to do in Hot Springs and Little Rock. To get you started, here are some of the top activities and attractions in Central Arkansas:

Central Arkansas Vacation Ideas: Hot Springs and Little Rock

• Explore Area Lakes: Catherine, Hamilton, and Ouachita
• Hot Springs National Park
• Play Championship Golf
• Oaklawn Racing and Casino Resort
• Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
• Adventureworks Hot Springs
• Hot Springs Mountain Tower
• Hot Springs Alligator Farm
• Garvan Woodland Gardens
• U.S. Gangster Museum of America
• The Galaxy Connection
• Maxwell Blade Theater of Magic
• Bathhouse Row
• Mid America Science Museum
• Tiny Town
• Downtown Hot Springs

Little Rock Top Attractions

• Arkansas State Capitol
• Little Rock Zoo
• Big Dam Bridge
• Arkansas River Trail System
• Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center
• Museum of Discovery
• Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
• ESSE Purse Museum
• Historic Arkansas Museum
• Old State House
• Riverfront Park
• River Market District
• Arkansas Repertory Theatre
• Arkansas Arts Center
• Simmons Bank Arena

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