Stretches for 233 miles across the Ouachita National Forest from near Talihina, Oklahoma, to Pinnacle Mountain State Park near Little Rock. Backpacking, day hikes. A 50-mile section is now open to mountain bikes.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Hot Springs Haunted Tours
Considered to be the best haunted tours in Arkansas, enjoy our one-hour tours of the historic downtown Hot Springs. Our guide will take you to several haunted buildings, with the oldest dating back to the early 1800
Hot Springs, AR Ghost ToursClinton Sites
Visit the sites related to President Bill Clinton: his boyhood homes, high school, favorite hamburger hangout;
Hot Springs, AR Historic SitesArkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
Directions: Go left at the end of Central Avenue North, then go eight blocks; located next to National Park Mountain. Huge petting zoo, 200 alligators;
Hot Springs, AR ZoosLake Ouachita
The largest lake in the state at over 40,000 acres; excellent fishing and beautiful scenery; privately owned resorts, a state park and Corps of Engineers campgrounds are on the lake'
Hot Springs, AR Recreation AreasMountain Valley Water Visitor Center
Directions: Located one-half block from the Arlington Hotel, on historic Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs. Visitors can sample the water and learn the history of Mountain Valley Water; shipped worldwide; interactive kiosk;
Hot Springs, AR Visitors CentersThings to do near Hot Springs, AR
Country Crafts & Collectibles
Directions: Ark. 7 North off I-30 Furniture, glassware, collectibles, handmade crafts, quilts, dolls. ...
Superlift Off Road Vehicle Park
Directions: The park is just five miles from downtown Hot Springs. Take Magic Springs Exit on Hwy. 70 and drive North on Mill...
Shady Lake
Food Service/Picnic Area Available Directions: Five miles southwest of Glenwood on U.S. 70; west 23 miles on Hwy. 84 to At...
Pocket Theatre
Community live theatre with classical, comedy, mystery, drama; non-profit that group stages four productions each year in 200...
National Scenic 7 Byway
One of the most scenic drives in the country, Scenic 7 runs from the Louisiana border to the Missouri border, passing through...