Hot Springs, Arkansas – named for its pristine purified springs – is the hometown of the 42nd US President Bill Clinton, a variety of tourist attractions and the Oaklawn Jockey Club, a one-mile horse track with race betting and a gaming floor packed with gaming machines. If you’re in the area, you won’t want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind gaming experience.
Open Sunday through Wednesday 11AM to 1AM, Thursday through Saturday 11AM to 3AM, the Oaklawn Jockey Club offers dozens of different gaming options for its specialty gaming option – thoroughbred horse racing. If racing isn’t your style, you can play on one of the 500 gaming machines inside the Oaklawn facilities; there are classic slot machines, video Poker, virtual Blackjack and a number of the latest electronic games. For the chance to win really big, join the Oaklawn Winners’ Circle club, where you’ll earn large prizes for playing.
When you want to find someplace to lay your head for the night, try the America’s Best Value Inn, just a half-mile from the Oaklawn Jockey Club and very affordable. Choose from 239 rooms, each well equipped, comfortably furnished and clean. For something a little more luxurious, try the Downtown Hotel & Spa, where you’ll find a hotel devoted to your relaxation. All rooms have great furnishings, free Internet, private balconies and 24-hour front desk and room services.
Hungry? The Oaklawn Jockey Club has nine different restaurants and a bar, so you shouldn’t have to go far to find something to suit your tastes. The Concession Stand offers standard American fare like hamburgers and hot dogs, while the Pony Express Grill provides great sandwiches. There’s also an oyster bar, a coffee house and a barbeque restaurant. If you’re looking for a cocktail or other alcoholic beverage, try the Derby Bar.
Want to relax? Pick your activity. Guests of the Downtown Hotel & Spa can start out their day with a workout at the fitness center topped off with a professional massage or beauty treatment. You can also enjoy an array of outdoor activities at the Hot Springs National Park, including bicycling, horseback riding, boating and water skiing. If golf’s your game, play on one of the town’s 18-hole municipal courses or on one of the internationally ranked private courses.
Nightlife in Hot Springs is great alone, with a loved one or with the whole family. For solo flights, hit the bars and nightclubs for live entertainment and great socializing. Feeling romantic? Take a walk through town and visit the art galleries, catch an outdoor play or enjoy a romantic dinner. Family in town? There is mini-golf, an alligator farm, petting zoos, an aquarium and so much more.
