Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Quapaw Baths
SPA
(
www.quapawbaths.com
;
413 Central Ave; thermal bath $18, massage $50-80; 10am-6pm Mon &
Wed-Sat, 10am-3pm Sun)
If the traditional 'wham, bam, thank you, ma'am' approach
isn't your thing, the newly remodeled Quapaw offers a more 21st-century vibe, with
lovely restored thermal baths and gentle treatments.
Sleeping & Eating
Restaurants congregate along the Central Ave tourist strip and offer ho-hum food.
Alpine Inn
INN$
(
501-624-9164;
www.alpine-inn-hot-springs.com
; 741 Park Ave/Hwy 7 N; r $55-90;
)
The friendly Scottish owners of this inn, less than a mile from Bathhouse Row, have
spent a few years upgrading an old motel to remarkable ends. The rooms are impeccable,
comfortable and include new flatscreen TVs and sumptuous beds.
Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
HISTORIC HOTEL$
( 501-623-7771;
www.arlingtonhotel.com
;
239 Central Ave; s/d from $88/98, with mineral bath
$145; )
This imposing historic hotel tops Bathhouse Row and constantly refer-
ences its glory days. The grand lobby buzzes at night when there might be a live band.
There's an in-house spa, and rooms are well-maintained, if aging. There's even a half-
hearted Starbucks! Corner rooms with a view are a steal.
Colonial Pancake House
DINER$
(111 Central Ave; mains $6-10; 7am-3pm)
A Hot Springs classic, with turquoise booths and
homey touches like quilts and doilies on the walls, it's almost like your grandma's kit-
chen. Except the pancakes, French toast (made with Texas toast) and malted or buck-
wheat waffles are better'n grandma's. Get yours with pecans inside. It does burgers and
other diner grub at lunch.
McClard's
BARBECUE$$$
(
www.mcclards.com
;
505 Albert Pike; mains $4-15; 11am-8pm Tue-Sat)
Southwest of the cen-
ter, Bill Clinton's favorite boyhood BBQ is still popular for ribs, slow-cooked beans,
chili and tamales. It's on the outskirts of downtown.
Central Park Fusion
ASIAN FUSION$$$
$$$
( 501-623-0202;
www.centralparkfusion.com
;
200 Park Ave; mains $19-33)
The town favorite
at research time, this east-meets-west kitchen grills steaks Hawaiian style, steams mus-
