Abelard Inn is located in the historic downtown area
of Hot Springs known as Bathhouse Row. The area gets its name from the
historic bathhouses that provided thermal baths from naturally heated
spring waters. Abelard Inn is located directly across from the legendary
Buckstaff Bathhouse and near the Fordyce Bathhouse which serves as the
National Park's visitor center.
Downtown Hot Springs is well known for both
its park like setting along the Bathhouse Row and for its wonderful shops,
art galleries and restaurants.
Some are listed here:
Restaurants
Downtown
Angel's - Italian
Angel’s in the Park - Italian in the Park
Hotel
Exchange Street Café - Hamburgers & Specials
Belle Arti - Fine Italian Cuisine
The Brick House Grill - Steaks
Bubbalu's - Gourmet Burgers & Dogs
Hot Springs Brau Haus - German
The Nut Cellar - Specialty coffees
The Porterhouse - Steaks & Seafood
Rolando's - Latin/Ecuadoran cuisine
Restaurants Around Hot Springs
Café 1217 - Gourmet Deli
Chef Paul's - Gourmet cuisine
J & S Italian Villa - Italian on Lake Hamilton
Fisherman’s Wharf - Seafood on Lake Hamilton
Art Galleries
American Art Gallery
Art Exchange
Blue Moon Gallery
Gallery Central
Taylor's Contemporanea Fine Arts
Bath Houses
Andrea Rose
Arlington Spa
Austin Spa
Buckstaff Bath House
Downtowner Spa
Hot Springs Health Spa
Majestic Spa
Rose Garden
Shops
Quilt World - Quilts, collectables
SB Signature Spa - Massage services,
aromatherapy & exclusive products
Garden Central - Outdoor decor
Bath House Row Antiques
B & B Essentials - Bed and Bath
Bear Necessities & Puttin' on the Glitz - Fine gifts and accessories
The Candlelight Galleria - Fine collectibles
Fresh! - fresh flowers & garden decorative art
Historic District Antiques
The Joyful Cherub - Christian gifts
Tillman's Antiques & Collectibles
The Villa - Fine gifts and home accents
Hot Springs is famous for the three lakes, Hamilton,
Catherine and Ouachita, surrounding the city. Fishing, skiing, pleasure
boating, sailing, houseboating, parasailing and scuba diving are popular
lake activities. Other attractions include the Mid-America Science Museum,
the 210-acre Garvan Woodland Gardens botanical garden, live music and
magic shows, and a host of other family-oriented activities.
Hot Springs Attractions
Arkansas Walk of Fame
The Bath House Show
The Belle Riverboat
Castleberry Riding Stables
Coleman's Crystal Mine
Garvan Woodland Gardens
The Hot Springs Mountain Tower
Hot Springs National Park
Magic Springs & Crystal Falls
Maxwell Blade Theater of Magic
Mid America Science Museum
Music Mountain Jamboree
Oaklawn Thoroughbred Race Track
Outdoor Adventure Tours