Date: May 30, 2020 | Photography: Molly Anne Sandefur |
Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains is a popular resort town with opportunities to enjoy good food, local shops, and the great outdoors | A Special At Home in Arkansas Promotion
The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
The first iteration of the Arlington was opened in 1875, though it has been rebuilt several times and even moved locations before it settled into its landmark spot at the corner of Central Avenue and Fountain Street. Even if you don’t plan to lay your head in one of its historic suites, swing by the Lobby Bar to enjoy a drink and the atmosphere. arlingtonhotel.com
Arkansas Furniture
Three showrooms in one location make this store a one-stop shop for indoor and outdoor furniture as well as mattresses. Looking to make your movie nights at home feel more like a trip to the cinema? Arkansas Furniture carries a range of theater seats, recliners, and media consoles to help you do just that. arkansasfurniture.com
Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium
While this soap boutique got its start (and its name) on Bathhouse Row, additional locations in Eureka Springs as well as St. Charles, Missouri, and Natchitoches, Louisiana, highlight how well-loved the brand has become. Step inside to test fragrances such as Rosewater Pistachio and Hot Southern Mess. bathhousesoap.com
#BossBabe, a new scent featuring fruity notes of peach and apple as well as honey, jasmine, and lily, is part of Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium’s spring collection.
Bone’s Chophouse
With a menu boasting steaks, seafood, and Italian favorites such as spaghetti and lasagna, Bone’s Chophouse in Hot Springs (they have a location in Little Rock, too) is your go-to for a date night—whether celebrated in the restaurant or at home thanks to curbside pickup. boneschophouse.com
Garvan Woodland Gardens
No trip to Hot Springs is complete without a stroll through the 210 acres of Garvan Woodland Gardens. Prefer to take a virtual stroll or experience a streamed concert in the park’s Anthony Chapel from the comfort of your home? Visit the botanical garden’s Facebook page. garvangardens.org
Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa
Just 30 minutes west of Hot Springs is Mountain Harbor, which offers cottages, condos, and other vacation rentals on Lake Ouachita. While there, why not fully indulge? Book a spa treatment at the resort’s Turtle Cove Spa or enjoy a meal out at the Harbor Lodge Restaurant. mountainharborresort.com
Restructure Design
Looking for someone to take the helm of your bath or kitchen remodel in the Hot Springs area? Turn to Restructure Design. Owner and lead designer Alissa Oates can guide you from concept through the final phase of construction so you have consistent leadership every step of the way. restructurear.com
Rolando’s Nuevo Latino Restaurante
Rolando’s is a favorite among locals and visitors for Latin American cuisine with energetic ambience. The back deck is the perfect place to take in live music, chips and guacamole, and one of Rolando’s specialty cocktails on a clear summer evening. Curbside service is also available if you’d like to enjoy their signature dishes at home. rolandosrestaurante.com
Sandy Sutton’s Design Center
Interior designer Sandy Sutton is known throughout Hot Springs and beyond for her inspired designs. Whether you’re starting a remodel, thinking about new construction, or simply need to refresh several rooms, Sandy will help you create a space you can truly call home. sandysuttonsdesigns.com
The Spanish Colonial Revival architecture of Quapaw Baths is a favorite landmark along the city’s Bathhouse Row.
SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint
Don’t be perplexed by the alphabet soup in the restaurant name—it’s pronounced “squeezebox,” as in the accordion, and the handheld keyboard instrument is the inspiration for the pizza joint’s décor as well as its name. If you’re looking for takeout, SQZBX delivers, too. sqzbx.com
Statements For the Home
In addition to a home décor and gift store, Statements For the Home is an interior design firm with a team that can help bring your home to life—from the smallest makeovers to the entire house. Stop by their showroom to see fabrics, furniture, window coverings, and accessories that can take your interiors to the next level. statementsforthehome.com
Superior Bathhouse Brewery
This brewery transformed one of downtown’s old bathhouses into a unique operation: a brewery, taproom and restaurant, and event venue. What’s more, they are the only brewery in the world to use thermal spring water in their beer. A lengthy list of available brews includes lagers, stouts, IPAs, sour beers, and even root beer, all of which can be purchased to go in 64-ounce growlers. superiorbathhouse.com
Buckstaff Bathhouse is one of the most well-preserved bathhouses along Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs.
At time of publication, several of these local businesses were temporarily closed or offering alternate hours of operation. Check with individual businesses before visiting.
