- The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Hot Springs, Arkansas, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Specialty Museums, National & State Parks and Visitor Centers.
- From Lake Ouachita to Hot Springs Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hot Springs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Jessieville and Benton.
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The Big Dam Bridge connects 15 miles of trails, as well as several counties and state parks. It has 4,226 linear feet.
44.7 Miles
416 camping sites, picnic areas, playgrounds, swimming areas and plenty of fishing opportunities are some of the things Lake Greeson offers its visitors.
44.8 Miles
Located on the Arkansas River, Murray Park is a large recreational park offering many amenities. It features several soccer fields and volleyball courts, a dog park with riverside trails, two playgrounds, and boating, canoeing, and fishing opportunities.
46.0 Miles
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2120 W. Dasy Gatson Bates Dr., Little Rock, AR 72202
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Known for the desegregation battle of 1957, the Central High Museum & Visitor Center exhibits pictures and sculptures in it gardens.
46.0 Miles
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2120 W. Dasy Gatson Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202
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Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site teaches visitors of the desegregation crisis that occurred there in 1957 and its impact on civil rights. The free tours are offered daily and Ranger-led tours can be booked also.
46.3 Miles
Spread across 33 acres, the Riverfront Park has 2 bridges, 1 amphitheatre, plenty of trails, a splash park, as well as other amenities.
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Woodlane & Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201
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Built with limestone and with bronze doors, the Arkansas State Capitol was constructed during 1899 and 1911 in the neoclassical architectural style. There are many monuments and memorials on its grounds, including a replica of the Liberty Bell, and the Little Rock Nine Civil Rights Memorial.
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Housing 11 Arkansas governors, Arkansas Governor's Mansion offers visitors guided tours where they can learn about the history of the building and the governors who lived there. The mansion is still in use by the First Family for public events.
47.1 Miles
The Mount Holly Cemetery contains the graves of 11 state governors, 15 state Supreme Court justices, 4 Confederate generals, 7 United States senators and 22 Little Rock mayors, and 2 Pulitzer Prize recipient, along with war veterans. The first body was laid to rest here in 1843.
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Used year-round, Emerald Park features a trail that is suitable for walking, hiking and bicycling. It further provides scenic views of the city and the Arkansas River. The trail is also equipped with seating for resting or relaxing between walks.