• 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 tour spans over 10 miles, includes more than 40 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.

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.

New, lifetime access, no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you wish.

• North Mountain Drive - As the journey continues along North Mountain Drive, take a moment to observe the surrounding flora. What plants do you notice?

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. From here, embark on 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. Expect to spend at least an hour on this trail.
• Goat Rock Trail - Soon, we’ll reach the trailhead for the Goat Rock Trail. 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 await.

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

• Bathhouse Row - Today, this is a gift shop. But in the past, 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 you can still bathe! 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 this 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 to see stars, 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 perfect 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 a self-guided driving and 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 scenic vistas of the Sunset Trail. Immerse yourself in the history and allure of this distinctive national park while enjoying its main attractions at your leisure.

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

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

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.
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• 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, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones

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