• 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.

Enjoy 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 often as you like.

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

Hot Springs National Park hosts a wide variety of unique plants, including some that thrive near very hot water! Near one of the springs, you might notice a spongy gray material by 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’ll gain several hundred feet of elevation on the return. Plan 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 our 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 you can enjoy beautiful views of downtown Hot Springs.

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

• Bathhouse Row - Today, this is a gift shop. But in the past, it was the Lamar Bathhouse. Unlike the 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.

But 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 era, 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 small city in Arkansas was a prime spot for celebrity sightings, especially baseball stars!
• Former Army Navy Hospital - This was the first hospital in the nation to treat both Army and Navy patients. The idea for the hospital 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. He believed Hot Springs was the perfect location.
• Noble Fountain - At the end of the Grand Promenade on 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!

• Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
• Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
• Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
• Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
• Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
• Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
• One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
• Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
• Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
• Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

• No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

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.

• Check current road closures before your visit. For the best experience, bring headphones or earbuds for your walking tour.
• Please note that Hot Springs National Park requires an entrance pass, which grants access to all areas of the park. This pass is not included with the tour.
• Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
• Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
• At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
• Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
• Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
• More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
• Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
• Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
• Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
• Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
• The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
• For walking portions, we recommend using headphones or earbuds for clearer audio and to avoid disturbing others nearby.

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