We are two young couples (in our mid 20%26#39;s) coming to Hot Springs for a long weekend in April. Besides Bath House Row and Hot Springs National Park - what is there that we should do? We like outdoors (hiking, watersports, etc). How much time should we plan to spend at the National Park? Thanks for your help!
Hot Springs in AprilDepending on what time in April you arrive,
www.oaklawn.com horse racing is a fun way to spend an afternoon. The season ends april 15.
Another place you might enjoy is www.garvangardens.org It%26#39;s a 210 acre botanical garden that%26#39;s pretty cool. It costs $7 to enter and there are lots of paths and trails throughout and it%26#39;s in a peninsula on Lake Hamilton. You%26#39;ll need to come again in warmer weather to enjoy the watersports.
The name National Park is confusing. The park and the city blend together. It%26#39;s not like a park somewhere out by itself. Part of the park area includes bath house row, which is also the main drag of downtown Hot Springs. It%26#39;s a great town. Hope you enjoy it!
Hot Springs in AprilIf you miss the live racing, you can still get simulcat racing, and they have casino type machines where you can bet on past races. And their is some really good places to eat at the track. Also their is a really romantic bed and breakfast called Wildwood 1884 Bed and Breakfast.It is a wonderful place to stay, You might want to try chef pauls as a really good place to eat, And for shopping there is hot springs factory outlet on Highway 7 South.
A few things going on during april is April 7, 2006
Gallery Walk
Time: 5-9pm
Downtown Hot Springs
501-624-0550
Description:
Gallery Walk gives an opportunity to stroll beautiful downtown Hot Springs and enjoy some of the finest contemporary art in America. The art galleries that sparkle like a fine necklace are located in the heart of the Victorian downtown district. They stay open until 9 p.m., often with music and complimentary refreshments. The artists whose works are on display also turn out to chat with visitors to the galleries. Don%26#39;t miss this monthly opportunity to enjoy the arts that earned Hot Springs the No. 4 ranking in the Top 100 Small Art Towns in America.
April 7-15, 2006
Hot Springs SpringFest
Downtown
Contact: Hot Springs Convention Center
501-321-2277, 800-772-2489
Description:
During this week%26#39;s worth of events celebrated in the downtown area there will be variety of events: concerts, contests, and cook-offs.
April 13, 2006
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Time: 7:30pm
Summit Arena
501-321-2277 or 800-772-2489
http://www.ticketmaster.com
Details:
Tickets will be $35 %26amp; $30 with all seats reserved. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 10, at all Ticketmaster outlets, at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Summit Arena Box Office on Laurel Street in Hot Springs.
Description:
Lynyrd Skynyrd, the legendary rock band that will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, will perform as part of SpringFest 2006. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction of the legendary band will be held March 13 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.
Lynyrd Skynyrd began its career in 1973 with the release of their famously titled “pronounced leh-nerd skin-nerd” album, which was followed by 29 more albums in the course of their long and popular journey. The band has sold more than 26 million albums and is widely regarded as one of the hardest-working groups in the music world.
Among Lynyrd Skynyrd’s legendary smash hit songs are:
# Sweet Home Alabama
# Swamp Music
# I Ain%26#39;t The One # Gimme Three Steps
# Double Trouble
# Freebird
April 15, 2006
2nd Annual Denim %26amp; Diamonds After the Derby
Garvan Woodland Gardens
(501) 262-9300 or (800) 366-4664
http://www.garvangardens.org
info@garvangardens.org
Details:
Reservations required. Contact the GWG administration office for details. Open to the public.
Description:
Dress up in your favorite blue jeans, (you know, the ones with the rhinestone belt buckle), your boots, and come ready to graze on delectable hors d’oeuvres, tasty new wines, do a little dancin’ and spend a few bucks at both the live and silent auctions.
maybe this will help a little,
You will have a fun time in hot springs for a great place to eat try bella arte italian restaurant.oaklawn will be runing the first few weeks of april it is fun,, if it is warm go to lake hamilton it is great good luck................
I would recommend staying at the Lookout Point Inn Bed and Breakfast. It is absolutely fabulous. We stayed for 6 nights and loved it! Romantic, comfy, great food, and wonderful hosts! Eat at the Italian place at the Lake%26#39;s edge. I can%26#39;t remember the name. There is also an out of the way place in a shopping mall close to Wal-Mart, also Italian%26#39;ish. That one was the best. Ask the hosts at Lookout Point and they will know which place it is. That place is a MUST not miss! Otherwise, we drove to the mountain lookout and it was scenic. We didn%26#39;t hike much. Hope this helps!
http://www.lookoutpointinn.com/
I know for a fact that the weekend of the 22nd of april is totally booked, some friends of ours are having the wedding there, even we could not stay there..But I agree, with any other time it would be great.
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