This Arkansas Town Was Just Named The Top Emerging Travel City In The Nation
It’s not every day that Arkansas makes national news. Earlier this month the CEO from Priceline announced the site’s top five “Emerging Travel Cities in the U.S.” and Hot Springs made the top spot. Let’s see what makes this beloved city stand out from the rest of the nation.
This Arkansas city beat out Cleveland, OH; Durham, NC; Detroit, MI; and Deadwood, SD. Priceline.com made their decision based on five years worth of booking information.
Garvan Woodland Gardens and Magic Springs are must-visits for Arkansans and out-of-towners. They're the largest botanical gardens and water park, respectively, in the state. The Gardens are tucked away at 550 Arkridge Rd., Hot Springs, AR 71913 and Magic Springs is on 1701 E Grand Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901.
That's including the 40 years when the government considered Hot Springs to be the largest illegal gambling operation in America. You really can't miss it at 2705 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Which really isn't news to Arkansans. We all know that small towns (or cities with that small town feel) are the best places to visit.
Such as Superior Bathhouse Brewery. It's the only brewery that resides in a national park. It's a pretty fantastic spot for beer enthusiasts as well as families looking for a meal break during their Central Avenue stroll. It finishes Bathhouse Row at 329 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901.
One of our favorites is the ice cream parlor, Scoops. They have homemade ice cream that's made from fresh ingredients and slow churned for peak creaminess. Scoops is located at 4043 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71913.
After having a day filled with popular destinations, visitors can retreat to the woods at places like Catherine's Landing. Which you can find at 1700 Shady Grove Rd., Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901.
It's the perfect blend of attraction-filled city with small town charm.
We all may have already known that Hot Springs is a pretty fantastic place to visit but it’s always nice to get a national shout out. What’s your favorite thing about this city? Share with us in the comments below!
If you’re planning a visit soon, don’t miss this exciting aerial adventure course.
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