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A sign for Hot Springs National Park's Mountain Tower. 1
A colorful bird perched on a branch. 2
A stone fountain with a statue of a figure holding a ball and a staff, surrounded by greenery. 3
A large, historic building with two towers and a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush green trees. 4
A white building with arched windows and a green roof. 5

Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour

By Guide With Action
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $17 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Experience the natural beauty of Hot Springs with this self-guided driving and easy walking tour. Visit Hot Springs Mountain Tower for stunning views, explore Gulpha Gorge Trail, discover West Mountain Lower Overlook, hike Goat Rock Trail, and enjoy Sunset Trail’s scenic beauty. Learn about the history and charm of this unique national park while exploring its top highlights at your own pace.

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

After booking, check your email/text 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 designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Activity location

  • North Mountain Drive
    • North Mountain Drive
    • 71901, Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hot Springs City Visitor Center
    • 629 Central Avenue
    • 71901, Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

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Hot Springs NP Self Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour in English

  • Earn $0.51
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Thu 6:00am-9:00pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$16.99 x 1 Traveler$16.99
Total
Price is $16.99

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
  • Inclusions
    Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Inclusions
    Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Inclusions
    Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
  • Inclusions
    Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • Inclusions
    Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • Inclusions
    One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
  • Inclusions
    Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • Inclusions
    Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
  • Inclusions
    Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
  • Exclusions
    Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • 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.

Activity itinerary

Hot Springs Mountain Tower (Pass by)

We’re now approaching Hot Springs Mountain Tower, one of the absolute must-see attractions in this park. The observation tower reaches an elevation of 1,256 feet above sea level. From the open-air deck, you can see about 140 square miles of the Ouachita Mountains. Note: The tour is over 10+ miles long, with more than 40+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours per tour to complete. Experience the natural beauty of Hot Springs with this self-guided driving and walking tour. For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

North Mountain Drive

  • 10m
As we continue along North Mountain Drive, take a second to observe the flora around us. What plants do you notice? Hot Springs National Park is home to a huge variety of unique plants… including some that can thrive near very hot water! If you visit one of the springs, you’ll likely notice a spongy gray material near the spring opening.

Gulpha Gorge Trail (Pass by)

The Gulpha Gorge Trail. From here, you can take a moderate 1.5-mile roundtrip hike to Gulpha Gorge, where a creek tumbles beautifully down a series of low falls. Although you’ll hike downhill to the gorge, you’ll gain several hundred feet of elevation on your way back. Expect to spend at least an hour on this trail.

Goat Rock Trail (Pass by)

In just a moment we’ll reach the trailhead for the Goat Rock Trail. This hike is a moderate two miles and will take about one and a half hours to complete, and leads to the phenomenal Goat Rock Viewpoint, which offers absolutely stunning views of nearby Indian Mountain. In the spring, you’ll also be treated to a spectacular display of wildflowers!

Happy Hollow Fountain (Pass by)

Coming up on our right is Happy Hollow Fountain. In the 1920s, this was the location of Happy Hollow Springs, one of the craziest, most festive spots in town. If you’d like, you can take a drink from Happy Hollow Fountain! Unlike Noble Fountain, this water comes out at a nice, cool temperature.

West Mountain Lower Overlook (Pass by)

We’re approaching the West Mountain Lower Overlook, where we can catch beautiful views of downtown Hot Springs. I definitely recommend stopping here to take in the views. It’s the second to last overlook of our journey. To visit the overlook, park in the turnout coming up on our right.

Bathhouse Row (Pass by)

Today this is a gift shop. But back in the day, it was the Lamar Bathhouse. And unlike all the other bathhouses up and down this avenue, THIS one had special, extra-long tubs -- perfect for anyone over six feet!

Buckstaff Bathhouse (Pass by)

This is one of the best-maintained bathhouses in the park. In fact, it’s one of only two bathhouses where you can still bathe! To hear more, tap Learn More. But before you settle on a soak, you might still be wondering: Do these waters really cure diseases? Is there something magical about them?

Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center And Museum (Pass by)

The Fordyce Bathhouse gets its name from Ohio-born businessman Samuel Wesley Fordyce. Fordyce fought for the Union in the Civil War. He contracted malaria during his service and it continued to ruin his health for years afterward. Finally, in 1873, he’d had enough. He came here to benefit from the healing powers of these hot springs.

The Maurice Bathhouse (Pass by)

This green-accented bathhouse is the Maurice, which opened for business in 1912. With a roof garden, therapeutic pool, and modern elevators, this was the most state-of-the-art facility around.

Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery (Pass by)

Today, it’s home to the only brewery located inside a national park and the only brewery in the entire world to use thermal spring water in their beer! For details on the brewery, click on Learn More.

Grand Promenade (Pass by)

Before Hot Springs’ golden age, this was a pretty nondescript service road. Turning it into a fancy Promenade was an attempt to connect the extravagant bathhouses with the wooded slopes of this mountain.

Display Springs (Pass by)

Another prominent feature of the park in the early 20th century was celebrities. That’s right: This little city in Arkansas was a great place to spot some stars. Especially baseball stars!

Former Army Navy Hospital (Pass by)

This is the first hospital in the entire country to treat both Army and Navy patients. The idea for the hospital started with Senator John Logan, who visited Hot Springs in 1882. He imagined a medical facility where veterans from multiple military branches could all receive effective, affordable treatment. And he believed that Hot Springs would be the ideal location.

Noble Fountain (Pass by)

When you reach the end of the Grand Promenade at Reserve Street, look for the small courtyard with the fountain. Walk over to the fountain and pause. This is Noble Fountain, which is fed by a thermal spring. If you’d like, you can actually take a drink from this fountain!

Location

Activity location

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    North Mountain Drive
    • North Mountain Drive
    • 71901, Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hot Springs City Visitor Center
    • 629 Central Avenue
    • 71901, Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

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