Freeman Advantage Presents Hot Springs National Park

Your hot vacation takes you from Joplin, Missouri to Fort Smith. Here you will get acquainted with some of Fort Smiths expressive characters at Miss Laura’s. While you’re here, explore some of the unique shopping and eateries in downtown Fort Smith. From there you will travel to Mount Magazine to get some of the best views of “The Natural State” that are there. All this while on your way to Spa City. At Spa City, Hot Springs, you will enjoy a welcome dinner at the underground grotto of Steinhaus Keller. Only a short stop away is your new home for the next 3 days at The Embassy Suites. In the morning after your included breakfast, you have the choice to join a Park Ranger and explore the waters of Hot Springs National Park or explore on your own. Delving into Hot Springs history would not be complete without a stop at The Gangster Museum to learn about the wicked history of this rolling town. Afterwards, find out why this town became famous by jumping into the spa yourself or exploring the downtown area. Re-join the group late for a showing of Hot Springs most famous entertainer- Maxwell Blade. After a restful night, join your group for an early morning at the historical Fordyce Bathhouse Museum, then explore the top of the world at the Mountain Tower.  Afterwards enjoy a buffet at the Carousel Room at Oaklawn Racing and Casino as you watch the horses race to the finish line. That night enjoy a meal that is a locals favorite at the elegant Via Roma. In the morning, check out of your hotel and we’ll have one last stop at the most beautiful place in Hot Springs, Garvan Woodland Gardens. After visiting the 210-acre botanical garden, enjoy a quick lunch before heading home.