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Mar 31, 2023 · Read about the 32 best attractions and cities to stop in between Memphis and Hot Springs, including places like Tunica, Horseshoe Tunica, and William J. Clinton Library and Museum.
This picturesque journey will take you through Hot Springs, Arkansas, Ouachita National Forest and the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Along the way, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to relax and recharge, surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the country.
There are 176.24 miles from Memphis to Hot Springs in southwest direction and 189 miles (304.17 kilometers) by car, following the I-40 route. Memphis and Hot Springs are 3 hours 1 min far apart, if you drive non-stop . This is the fastest route from Memphis, TN to Hot Springs, AR . The halfway point is Hazen, AR.
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Our Atlanta to Memphis to Hot Springs road trip didn’t get off to best start as I was dealing with a medication reaction and didn’t feel well. But, I was determined the make the best of it, especially considering I figured out the issue and starting to feel a little better. We jetted out of Atlanta around 1pm with just enough time to beat the rush ...
Graceland
After breakfast at the hotel, we get my car from the valet and head off to visit Graceland, home of Elvis Presley, The King of Rock & Roll home and one of the top Memphis attractions. I had the perfect song planned – we started with Graceland by Paul Simon and then we moved to some of our Elvis favorites including Suspicious Minds and Can’t Help Falling in Love. Graceland is located in a very non-residential part of town.I was surprised to find it located on a busy traffic street mostly busin...
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Since there aren’t many hotels in this relatively smalltown, we made reservations at the Arlington Hotel & Spa located in historicHot Springs. The hotel has the air of a historic hotel with the grand lobby,large banquet rooms, rounding staircases and an actual key to the room! After unloading the car and a little unpacking, we decided to walk the historic downtown area of Hot Springs to get a lay of the land. Hot Springs National Park is the actual historic downtown area – the only National P...
Hot Springs National Park
After a full breakfast buffet at the hotel, we walked downto the National Park Visitor Center, located in the original Fordyce Bathhouse(one of the original eight bathhouses). Our thought was to see if there are anyRanger tours, maps, etc. to help us plan our morning and day. We were about 30 minutes early for the Ranger talk, so wedecided to do a little shopping at the Visitor Center store before joining theRanger-led tour. The Visitor Center is located in the Lamar Bathhouse (one ofthe orig...
Lunch Break
By the time we finished the tour and watched the video, it was almost time for lunch. As we strolled up the street, we realized Hot Springs is the hometown of Bill Clinton. We continued to be amazed at the people driving in to stock up on water from the fountains.
Take a hike
There are several hikes you can take from downtown Hot Springs. We were able to get a map of the hikes from the Visitor Center and decided it was time to get a little exercise. The view from the top of the trail was beautiful with the cloudless skies! After hiking, we wrapped up the afternoon with drinks at the old Superior Bathhouse now a restaurant and brewery.
Bath at Arlington Hotel
We had breakfast early as our bath reservations were at10am. We checked in and got our robes. We were both a little nervous havingheard about the bath process the day before. The first step is soaking in a whirlpoolbath with mineral water and then someone scrubs you down. This is where it getsslightly uncomfortable if you are the modest type like myself. But, just likeany other uncomfortable situation, it was over before you know it. Sitting in a sauna for about 10 minutes follows the bath.Yo...
Top of Hot Springs Mountain Tower
The Mountain Tower is a 10-minute drive up winding roads from the Arlington Hotel. You ride an elevator to the top of the tower where you can enjoy views of the Ouachita Mountains. Tickets are $8.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Our last stop before leaving Hot Springs would be Garvan Gardens, which is approximately a 30-minute drive from Hot Springs Mountain Tower. But, it is worth the drive! The gardens are the botanical gardens of the University of Arkansas nestled in the Ouachita Mountains. The path winds through different areas of gardens including the bonsai garden, model train display, tree house project, among others. However, the real treat of this trip is Anthony chapel. Even for the people who do not enjoy...
We spent the night in West Memphis (nothing special) as it was cheaper than staying in downtown Memphis again. We up early knowing we had a couple stops to make in Memphis before heading back to Atlanta.
Hot Springs and Memphis are 3 hours 1 min far apart, if you drive non-stop . This is the fastest route from Hot Springs, AR to Memphis, TN . The halfway point is Hazen, AR. Hot Springs, AR and Memphis, TN are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 3:27 am.
There are 175.21 miles from Memphis to Hot Springs National Park in southwest direction and 191 miles (307.38 kilometers) by car, following the I-40 route. Memphis and Hot Springs National Park are 3 hours 10 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop . This is the fastest route from Memphis, TN to Hot Springs National Park, AR. The halfway point is ...
How long does it take to drive? 2 hours, 53 minutes. Find out how many hours from Memphis to Hot Springs by car if you're planning a road trip. If you want to explore small towns along the way, get a list of cities between Memphis, TN and Hot Springs, AR . Looking for alternate routes? Explore all of the routes from Memphis, TN to Hot Springs, AR .
