Bathhouse Row Local Finds
Bathhouse Row is already one of the biggest visitor areas in Hot Springs, but locals pointed out a few smaller stops nearby that people can easily walk past — books, ice cream, shops, breakfast, classic bathhouse experiences, and the mall level inside The Arlington.
Downtown Local Tips
A lot of visitors come downtown for the bathhouses, Central Avenue, and the historic buildings. That part is worth it, but there are also smaller local stops tucked around the same area that make the visit feel less generic.
This guide focuses on local suggestions around Bathhouse Row, The Arlington, downtown breakfast spots, books, sweets, and classic Hot Springs experiences that fit naturally into a downtown walk.
Community Tip
One local suggestion that stood out was the mall level inside The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa. Visitors know the building from the outside, but not everyone realizes there are small shops tucked inside, including books, sweets, gifts, and music-related stops.
Around The Arlington
Local tips around Bathhouse Row and The Arlington, including the easy-to-miss mall level, small shops, sweets, books, breakfast, and classic bathhouse experiences.
The Arlington / Bathhouse Row
The lower mall level inside The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa has small local stops visitors can miss if they only look at the hotel from the outside.
This came straight from community suggestions and is a perfect 'locals know this exists' style tip.
📍 239 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
The Arlington / Bathhouse Row
A cozy independent bookstore with new and used books located in the mall below The Arlington Hotel.
One of the strongest local tips from the comment thread because it is easy to miss even if you walk right by The Arlington.
📍 239 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
The Arlington / Bathhouse Row
An ice cream shop on the lower mall level of The Arlington Hotel, useful for a quick sweet stop while walking downtown.
Locals mentioned it as part of the easy-to-miss Arlington mall level cluster.
📍 239 Central Ave, Suite E, Hot Springs, AR 71901
📞 501-463-9488
The Arlington / Bathhouse Row
A record/CD shop listed by The Arlington as part of its on-site shopping options.
This appears to be the 'record store' locals mentioned inside The Arlington mall level.
Find current dedicated business listing/social page before adding phone, hours, or detailed copy.
Bathhouse Row
A traditional bathhouse on Bathhouse Row offering thermal mineral bath packages, massages, and spa services.
Even though it is well known, locals still recommend it because it is one of the most classic Hot Springs experiences.
📍 509 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
📞 501-623-2308
Downtown / Central Avenue
A long-running downtown breakfast spot known for pancakes, fresh-squeezed orange juice, homemade sausage, and a classic Hot Springs breakfast feel.
A local breakfast staple that pairs naturally with Bathhouse Row, The Arlington, and downtown wandering.
📍 216 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
📞 501-624-5720
Simple Downtown Plan
Walk Bathhouse Row, stop into a bathhouse, grab breakfast or ice cream, check the Arlington mall level, then branch out toward nearby restaurants, shops, and local events if you want more than the standard tourist loop.
Community Suggestions
If there’s a shop, breakfast stop, bathhouse tip, hidden corner, small business, or local experience around Bathhouse Row that visitors usually miss, send it in so we can keep this guide useful.