Texas Weekend Getaway | Hot Springs National Park Tour

A 4-day, 3-night trip to Hot Springs National Park! Route: Houston → Dallas → OKC → Hot Springs → Texarkana ✨ Day 1: Houston → Dallas → Oklahoma City 🚗 We set off from Houston in the afternoon and headed straight to Dallas for dinner. 🔸 Recommended Restaurant: Ajumma SUNDAE DELI – Authentic Korean food with great quality and affordable prices 🥢. 🚗 After dinner, we drove 2.5 hours to Oklahoma City (OKC). 🔸 Accommodation: Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel – A Marriott hotel in the city center, super convenient for getting around to all attractions 🛏️. ✨ Day 2: OKC Sightseeing → Hiking → Hot Springs Town! ☀️ Morning: Check out OKC landmarks ❶ Bricktown – The iconic waterfront district with a lively vibe 🌊. ❷ Wheeler Ferris Wheel at Wheeler District – Don’t miss the giant "OKC" sign for photos 🎡📸. 🚗 Noon: Hit the road! A 2.5-hour drive to Glory Hole Trail (Arkansas). 🔸 Hiking Difficulty: Moderate. The 1.5-hour hike leads to stunning waterfalls and caves – absolutely spectacular 🌊🪨. 🚗 Continue driving for 1 hour to reach the town of Hot Springs National Park. 🍔 Must-Try Dinner: Purple Cow – Their signature purple milkshake paired with a hamburger is chef’s kiss 🍔🥤! 🔸 Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Hot Springs – Comfortable stay close to the park 🛌. ✨ Day 3: Bathhouse Visits → Hiking → Hot Spring Soak! ☀️ Morning: Explore the classic Bathhouse Row ❶ Fordyce Bathhouse – A free museum with vintage hot spring facilities – perfect for taking retro-style photos 📸. ❷ Buckstaff Bathhouse – A 100-year-old bathhouse for a hot spring soak ♨️. Average cost: $40+. 🔸 Experience: Marble bathtubs + traditional hot spring therapy – totally relaxing and rejuvenating! 🌳 Afternoon Hiking Hot Springs Mountain Tower – Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the national park 🌄. Grand Promenade – An easy, flat trail connecting all the bathhouses – great for a casual stroll 🚶. ✨ Day 4: Leisurely Return from Hot Springs Town → Texarkana Lunch → Houston ☀️ Morning: Sleep in or wander around the town’s boutique shops for last-minute souvenirs 🛍️. 🚗 Start the return trip! A 2.5-hour drive to Texarkana (a border city between Texas and Arkansas). 🔸 Check-In Spot: The city hall where you can stand with one foot in Texas and the other in Arkansas – super fun for photos 📸. 🚗 After lunch, drive a relaxed 4 hours back to Houston – wrapping up this perfect trip! #HotSpringsNationalPark #Houston #Dallas #Houston#Dallas #HotSprings #Arkansas #GreatTravelSpots #TravelGuide