Bathhouses, horse track, brewery in a national park
Bathhouse Row soaks at the Buckstaff or Quapaw, horse racing at Oaklawn (January through May), craft beer at Superior Bathhouse Brewery (the only brewery in a national park), steaks at Stubby's BBQ, late drinks at the Ohio Club where Capone used to hold court. Stay at the Arlington. Cheap, weird, soak-and-bet rhythm — the under-the-radar Southern weekend.
spa • 3 hr
Four mineral pools at varying temps
casino • 5 hr
Live thoroughbred season Dec-May
hiking • 2 hr
Tower views over the bathhouse row
distillery tour • 2 hr
Bourbon + vodka tasting in the Ouachita foothills
bar • balanced • $$
Dive-meets-music hall in the bathhouse row
beer garden • chill • $$
Only brewery inside a national park
Pizza • $$ • Best for: dinner
Wood-fired + craft cocktails
Brunch • $ • Best for: brunch
Famous rolls + coffee bar
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
1892 bathhouse with thermal soaking tubs in-room
house • Max 12 guests
Boat dock + screened porch
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