• Hot Springs Mountain Tower - Approaching Hot Springs Mountain Tower, a must-visit attraction in this park.

The observation tower stands at 1,256 feet above sea level. From the open-air deck, you can view approximately 140 square miles of the Ouachita Mountains.

Note: The 10-mile tour highlights the essentials of Hot Springs in 3-4 hours.

Experience the natural beauty of Hot Springs with this self-guided driving and walking tour. For the best experience, bring headphones or earbuds for your walking tour.

Purchase once, and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

• North Mountain Drive - As the journey continues along North Mountain Drive, take a moment to observe the surrounding flora. What plants catch your eye?

Hot Springs National Park hosts a vast array of unique plants, including some that thrive near very hot water! If you visit one of the springs, you might notice a spongy gray material near the spring opening.

• Gulpha Gorge Trail - The Gulpha Gorge Trail offers a moderate 1.5-mile roundtrip hike to Gulpha Gorge, where a creek cascades beautifully down a series of low falls. Although the hike to the gorge is downhill, you will gain several hundred feet of elevation on the return. Plan to spend at least an hour on this trail.
• Goat Rock Trail - Soon, the trailhead for the Goat Rock Trail will be reached. This moderate two-mile hike takes about one and a half hours to complete and leads to the stunning Goat Rock Viewpoint, offering breathtaking views of nearby Indian Mountain. In the spring, enjoy a spectacular display of wildflowers!
• Happy Hollow Fountain - Coming up on the right is Happy Hollow Fountain. In the 1920s, this was the site of Happy Hollow Springs, one of the most lively and festive spots in town.

Feel free to take a drink from Happy Hollow Fountain! Unlike Noble Fountain, this water is refreshingly cool.

• West Mountain Lower Overlook - Approaching the West Mountain Lower Overlook, where beautiful views of downtown Hot Springs can be enjoyed.

Stopping here to take in the views is highly recommended. It’s the second to last overlook of the journey. To visit the overlook, park in the turnout on the right.

• Bathhouse Row - Today, this is a gift shop. But historically, it was the Lamar Bathhouse. Unlike other bathhouses along this avenue, this one featured special, extra-long tubs – perfect for anyone over six feet!
• Buckstaff Bathhouse - This is one of the best-preserved bathhouses in the park. In fact, it’s one of only two bathhouses where bathing is still possible! To learn more, tap Learn More.

Before deciding on a soak, you might wonder: Do these waters really cure diseases? Is there something magical about them?

• Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center And Museum - The Fordyce Bathhouse is named after Ohio-born businessman Samuel Wesley Fordyce. Fordyce served in the Union during the Civil War and contracted malaria, which plagued his health for years. In 1873, he sought relief from the healing powers of these hot springs.
• The Maurice Bathhouse - This green-accented bathhouse is the Maurice, which opened in 1912. With a roof garden, therapeutic pool, and modern elevators, it was the most advanced facility of its time.
• Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery - Today, it houses the only brewery located inside a national park and the only brewery worldwide to use thermal spring water in their beer! For more details on the brewery, click on Learn More.
• Grand Promenade - Before Hot Springs’ golden age, this was a simple service road. Transforming it into a grand Promenade was an effort to connect the luxurious bathhouses with the wooded slopes of the mountain.
• Display Springs - In the early 20th century, celebrities were a notable feature of the park. This little city in Arkansas was a prime spot for celebrity sightings, especially baseball stars!
• Former Army Navy Hospital - This was the first hospital in the country to treat both Army and Navy patients. The idea originated with Senator John Logan, who visited Hot Springs in 1882. He envisioned a medical facility where veterans from multiple military branches could receive effective, affordable treatment, and believed Hot Springs was the ideal location.
• Noble Fountain - At the end of the Grand Promenade at Reserve Street, look for the small courtyard with the fountain. Walk over and pause.

This is Noble Fountain, fed by a thermal spring. If you wish, you can take a drink from this fountain!

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Hot Springs with this self-guided driving and leisurely walking tour. Visit the Hot Springs Mountain Tower for panoramic views, wander along the Gulpha Gorge Trail, explore the West Mountain Lower Overlook, trek the Goat Rock Trail, and relish the picturesque Sunset Trail. Uncover the history and allure of this distinctive national park while enjoying its main attractions at your own pace.

Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!

After booking, check your email to download the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the designated route from there.

Buy once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car.
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
• Please note that Hot Springs National Park requires an entrance pass, which grants access to all areas. This pass is not included with the tour.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• For the best experience, make sure your device meets these requirements: iPhones running iOS 13 or newer, and Android devices with version 9 or newer. For iPads or tablets, only models with GPS and cellular connectivity are recommended for navigation.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.