Hotel Options & location

Hi we are planning a trip over next week,we have never been to the Hot Springs area-so I feel a lil lost....

Can anyone reccomend a place with an indoor pool for my children I found Holiday inn Express %26amp; Country Inn %26amp; Suites-we are wanting a place with easy access to Crater of Diamonds St Park

Also any info on Crater of Diamonds or helpful hints or tips.

Any not to miss restaurants?

How do you go about getting a ';bath'; and what are the rates-I saw something on bath house row but i got the impression the bathhouses are closed?

Things to do ';on the cheap';

Thanks for your help!

Hotel Options %26amp; location

Hi pastasalad,

Both hotels are on the same street, and are in a central location, but not in the ';touristy'; area. As for the Crater of Diamonds, the hotel wouldn%26#39;t matter. It%26#39;s in Murfreesboro, about an hour and 45 min. away.

Mc Clards BBQ is very famous! If you like BBQ, don%26#39;t miss it. It%26#39;s a small mom %26amp; pop place, but is very well known. You can buy their sauce for a souviener. There are a lot of great places to eat. If you can stay away from the ';chain'; restaurants, (Red Lobster, Olive Garden, etc), you%26#39;ll find a lot of hidden gems. My personal favorite is the Hot Springs Brau Haus. Even if you don%26#39;t like German food, they have pasta and several non-German things. The atmosphere is SO much fun! At night there is usually live music - mostly on the weekends, but some weeknights.

Here%26#39;s some info about a bath. www.hotsprings.org/things_to_do/baths_spas/

Also, come prepared for bad traffic. It%26#39;s Oaklawn race season, and there%26#39;s ongoing construction on Central Ave. Other than that, the rest of the city will be fine. Restaurants tend to be crowded after the races let out.

Have a great time!

Hotel Options %26amp; location

Thanks for the reply.

we stayed at the country inn and suites-except for a few minor probs it was a nice place with a good hearty breakfast.

we didnt encounter too much traffic-guess we got lucky on that.

The crater of diamonds was a fun expierence for the whole family glad we did that! No luck on finding any diamonds tho%26#39;

We ate at salsa%26#39;s it was really pretty good,excellent service and at The Cajun Boiler-the guys really liked this place.

We plan to come back in the summer and visit Magic Springs

Sorry, I didn%26#39;t realize you%26#39;d already been. :( I shoud have read more closely. Anyway, I%26#39;m glad you had a nice time! :)

Best Steak and Seafood

Hello,

Visiting in April for first time to the Arkansas Derby. There will be 3of us and I am wanting to take my mother for a nice steak and lobster tail? I was reading about Chef Pauls, Belle Arti and Coys? Please help, got the bbq place down. ha Will it be hard to get into places derby w/e? I bet it is packed isn%26#39;t it?

Any suggestions on live country music? Thanks, D

Best Steak and Seafood

Of the three restaurants you name I%26#39;ve not eaten at Chef Paul%26#39;s but have heard good things from those who have. We%26#39;ve dined at Belle Arti twice, the first time I thought it was excellent, the second not so hot. Coy%26#39;s is an institution in Hot Springs. Their steaks are first class. Here%26#39;s Coy%26#39;s web site.

http://www.coyssteakhouse.com/

As for crowds on Derby Day, yes places will be packed.

Best Steak and Seafood

I agree with CPA on Coy%26#39;s judging from your heading ';best steak and seafood';. Coy%26#39;s is noted for their steaks and they offer a steak and tail specialty. I am a fan of Belle Arti but would only go there if you are looking for atmosphere (in a historic building) and for really good pasta or Italian dishes. I have not been to Coy%26#39;s in a few years but if we were going there after the races, we would make it a point to eat light for lunch, skip the last race and head to Coy%26#39;s for a very early dinner to beat the crowds. I am not sure of their current reservation policy. I have not been to Chef Pauls but have also heard good things. Let us know how you like it if you go. Another great place if you are there for a lunchtime meal is Cafe 1217. It is an awesome gourmet type deli with big beautiful salads, and homemade soups and desserts. Get there early also even on a non-racing day.

We just got home from HS yesterday 3-16-07 and by personal experience I can tell you that Cajun Boilers is the absolute place to eat. The food and service there were GREAT. They serve any kind of Steak and Seafood you want, also alligator. You should go around 4 o%26#39;clock or have your motel make a reservation. I promise you wont regret...........We went 2 times during our stay.

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I see that Cajun Boilers has been recommended. I%26#39;ve eaten there a few times and it%26#39;s OK but nothing special. It is a much more casual type place than the three restaurants you initially asked about.

I think the best steak in Hot Springs is at The Porterhouse, next door to Belle Arti and owned by the same people, the Garganos. I haven%26#39;t been to Coy%26#39;s for about a year, and it will be much longer before I return. Now that it%26#39;s no longer owned by the family, I feel it has gone downhill a great deal.

Be certain to have a corned beef sandwich at the track. Oaklawn serves the best corned beef in the country, I think. My New Jersey son-in-law agrees.

For pizza, Sam%26#39;s can%26#39;t be beat. Fresh toppings. The owner, Fran, cuts them herself. It%26#39;s a simple neighborhood bar and cafe, but good pizza.

Enjoy your stay!

Newarkansawyer is right on about the Porterhouse. It is on everyone%26#39;s top list for steaks in HS.

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Romantic isolated mountain cabin wanted!

Can anyone recommend a source from which to rent a nice cabin in the woods, preferably with amenities like a hot tub and king size bed? We would like an extended weekend away with nothing but the sounds of nature around us. Northern Arkansas would be 1st preference. Thank you !

Romantic isolated mountain cabin wanted!

We enjoyed LONGBOW resort in Prim Arkansas. It%26#39;s not really a resort, but , rather three isolated cabins, none in sight, or sound, of the others.

Romantic isolated mountain cabin wanted!

There are a couple of Beautiful locations in the Eureka Springs, Arkansas area. Check out the listings on the internet. I have forgotten the names of the two locations we visited, and one we stayed at, however, they are incredibly beautiful places in which to stay.

John and Audrey

War Eagle Festival...how far from Rogers?

I%26#39;m thinking of attending a nursing conference October 4-6 in Rogers. Can anyone tell me when War Eagle is this year? And how far from the Embassy Suites in Rogers? How much drive time to Eureka Springs from Embassy Suites in Rogers? Thanks so much!

War Eagle Festival...how far from Rogers?

Unfortunately you will miss the War Eagle Fair if you come Oct 4-6. The dates in 07 are 18-21 Oct. It is maybe 30-35 miles from where you will be staying but you might want to allow an hour and 15 minutes to an hour and a half to get through there in peak traffic hours. (Sunday morning is normally the least crowded time). The Fair people recommend going Hwy 412 East from Springdale for better traffic flow, though that is not the shortest mileage.

War Eagle Festival...how far from Rogers?

Your conference will coincide with the fair. War Eagle will be aprox 15 miles east off Hgw 12. Eureka Springs is aprox 40 miles east on hgw 62. You do not have to leave the hotel however as there will be an indoor fair next door at the new convention center. If this is your first visit to our area, prepare to fall in love with North west Ark. Wife and I did 16 years ago moving fron Dyer Co Tn. Enjoy your visit

Sorry about last post. Wife who keeeps up with these things first said spring fair was3rd weekend in May and fall show was Ist in Oct. The reverse is true as other post indicated. Sorry bout that.

I checked with the Fair manager and confirmed the dates for 18-21 October 07. They also highly recommend the 412 East route during Fair times.

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Labor Day Vactation in Arkansas

We are planning a trip for the week of Labor Day to Arkansas. We know we want to go to Hot Springs and then up to the Ozarks. Possible Eureka Springs or Mountain View. We live in the panhandle of Texas so there will be a lot of driving. We are looking for cabins or resorts to stay on the river that we could possibly walk out the door and do some trout fishing. We would like to find a place that is laid back, quiet and romantic but not too far from restaurants. Any suggestions on places to stay and ';must sees'; would be great.

Labor Day Vactation in Arkansas

Here is a place near eureka springs , never have stayed there, so i can%26#39;t say how nice, but it loks to have alot of what you want.

http://www.eureka-net.com/riverview/

There is a nice little hotel in hot springs that does not cost an arm and a leg... and sits on the lake.....

http://www.willowbeachmotel.com/

And this one is romantic, on a lake near eureka springs,

cabins.com/usa/…ar_eureka_blc_006.html

And one more in hot springs on the lake....

cabins.com/usa/…ar_hotsprings_smiths_001.html

You are not very far from Branson Missouri when you are in Eureka springs, and there is a wonderful Lake called Lake taneycomo that has some of the best trout fishing around.

www.branson-missouri.com/lake-taneycomo.asp

Feel free to ask anything more....I will try and help....

Labor Day Vactation in Arkansas

Here is the web site of one of the better known fishing resorts in Arkansas: http://www.gastons.com/

I%26#39;ve never been there but know a number of people who have and they all give it high marks.

For other resorts, this site gives links to several other places beside Gaston%26#39;s http://www.arkansasresorts.com/

Although I see you%26#39;re been advised to try Branson, Missouri why not stay in ARKANSAS where you%26#39;ll find the ';laid back, quiet and romantic'; places you%26#39;re looking for.

If your schedule does allow a side trip come to Little Rock. We have many historic sights plus the Clinton Library.

http://www.littlerock.com/

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Garvan woodland gardens

Has anyone been here? Is it nice? any tips?

Garvan woodland gardens

sorry, this the one I can%26#39;t help with..never been there.. Have you seen the web site for the Hot Springs mountain tower??

www.hotspringsar.com/info/tower/tower.htm

Awesome view from it. It%26#39;s near magic springs..can%26#39;t miss seeing it.

Garvan woodland gardens

We%26#39;ve been there several times. It%26#39;s lovely out there. Nice walking paths, waterfalls, etc. Don%26#39;t go during the heat of the day!

sounds fantastic, I guess we should bring a couple of bottles of water and some snacks in our daypack huh?

The tower is a givin I think! ;)

I look at it as a symbol of the area that we should visit without any thought, you know like any cities major landmark.

Just got back from hot springs (july) this place was beautiful. i have pictures to share when i can get them on my computer. Take my advise get water when you go on this trail. It was hot and we hurried through most of it because we were thirsty i give it two thumbs up

It is nice but don%26#39;t expect a bunch of flowers ..that is what I expected and was a bit disappointed. It is nice but it is basically like walking on trails through the trees with some waterfalls %26amp; bridges along the way.

The flowers and flowering plants are seasonal. During the heat of summer, very little is blooming, but in Spring and Fall the colors are awesome. It%26#39;s still very pretty property whether in bloom or not.

Well there be some pretty blooms on or around the 16 or 17th of september?

According to Garvin%26#39;s website:

September 1 - 15 Hibiscus, late summer bulbs*, roses

September 15 - 30 Cyclamen*, fall wildflowers, asters*

The * denotes peak bloom.

Of course, this would depend somewhat on Mother Nature.

I fwe don%26#39;t get a good rain soon, it might be less likely that there will be good blooms...

Blossom Festival?

Wondering if it%26#39;s worth the trip to go to the Magnolia festival with hubby and two girls ages 10 and 11. How are the B%26amp;Bs there? We would be traveling from Oklahoma City.

Blossom Festival?

I am very familiar with Magnolia and the Blossom Festival, so if you have any questions, just let me know. It is a little late for this year%26#39;s festival, but maybe you can make the trip next year.

Here are some websites so that you can check it out:

www.blossomfestival.org

http://www.magnoliachamber.com/

I%26#39;m not sure about the B%26amp;B%26#39;s, but there is a brand new Holiday Inn Express in Magnolia.