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Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hot Springs is a resort city in the state of Arkansas, United States, and the county seat of Garland County. S.

Type CityPopulation 37,930

Why go

  • City in Arkansas, United States.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Hot Springs National Park.
  • Served by Memorial Field Airport (HOT).

History

Hot Springs is a resort city in the state of Arkansas, United States, and the county seat of Garland County. The city is located in the Ouachita Mountains among the U.S. Interior Highlands, and is set among several natural hot springs for which the city is named. As of the 2020 United States census, the city had a population of 37,930, making it the eleventh-most populous city in Arkansas.

Must-see attractions

Airports

Memorial Field Airport (HOT) 2.9 mi to the centre
525 Airport Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913 β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (SeaPort Airlines) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. El Dorado, Memphis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Dexter B Florence Memorial Field 27 mi to the centre
Arkadelphia, AR, US
Outdoor
Benoit Airfield 9.8 mi to the centre
Hot Springs, AR, US
Outdoor
Bent Hickory Air Ranch Airport 16 mi to the centre
Point Cedar, AR, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Memorial Field Airport (HOT); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HOT has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. El Dorado, Memphis).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hot Springs, Arkansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Tours & experiences