12 days in Hot Springs, Little Rock & Eureka Springs Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): look for gifts at The Bath Factory, admire the natural beauty at Garvan Woodland Gardens, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Anthony Chapel. On your second day here, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get all the information you need at Fordyce Bathhouse, then get to know the fascinating history of Bathhouse Row, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Strafford to Hot Springs is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of car and flight. In September, daytime highs in Hot Springs are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can drive to Little Rock.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): snap pictures at Big Dam Bridge and then make a trip to The Old Mill. On the 19th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then take in the exciting artwork at The Galleries at Library Square, and finally stroll around Riverfront Park.

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Traveling by car from Hot Springs to Little Rock takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in September, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to fly to Eureka Springs.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Eureka Springs: Branson (Titanic Museum, Runaway Mountain Coaster, &more) and Bentonville (Bentonville Town Square & Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thorncrown Chapel, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, step into the grandiose world of Quigley's Castle, and stop by Eureka Springs Historical Downtown.

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You can fly from Little Rock to Eureka Springs in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Little Rock in September, expect nights in Eureka Springs to be about the same, around 62°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 82°F. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.