The Uptown District, centered around Historic Park Avenue, is not to be missed during your vacation getaway to Hot Springs. Over the past several years, historic buildings have been revitalized and new businesses have been born – creating a boom in Uptown. Today, driving through Uptown you’ll find motor courts from the 1950s renovated to mid-century modern magic, a small batch coffee roastery serving up the perfect cup of coffee and next level mountain biking trails just minutes away. Explore all that Uptown has to offer with us!
Red Light Roastery Coffee House
1003 Park Avenue
Red Light Roastery Coffee House opened their doors in 2016 as the first small batch, craft coffee roaster in Hot Springs. A hot cup of coffee from Red Light is the product of a long process of applying heat to raw coffee beans to find the bean’s full flavor for you to eventually enjoy as your morning cup of joe. Stop by Red Light Roastery for your morning pick me up, located just minutes from the Pullman Trailhead connection to the Northwoods Trails.
808 Park Avenue
The Wildwood 1884 Bed & Breakfast is a Victorian Queen Anne listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designed by Phillip Van Patten for his brother-in-law, Dr. Harvey Prosper Ellsworth. This B&B may be 136 years old but has been well preserved with its ornate wood work interior and exterior design. It offers 5 guest rooms plus 2 extra luxurious suites in the cottage next door. The perfect stay for a romantic getaway to Hot Springs can be found at Wildwood 1884.
609 Park Avenue
This boutique vintage motel serves up one of the coolest vibes in Uptown. Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court was completely renovated from 2016-2017 with modern amenities and a mid-century design, making this motor court burst with personality and charm. Cottage Court offers 8 different guest rooms, each with their own quirky style. Trying to check out the trails? Cottage Court is 4-legged friendly, so bring your pup to enjoy the hiking trails in the National Park too.
534 Park Avenue
Bailey’s Dairy Treat has been slinging burgers and serving ice cream since 1995, filling Park Avenue with scents to make your mouth water. Built in 1952, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The iconic drive-in spot is known for its eclectic menu, with dishes ranging from a classic cheese burger & onion rings to fried rice & egg rolls. Stop by and indulge in a smorgasbord of Bailey’s favorites during your trip to Hot Springs.
741 Park Avenue
Check Inn to the Gold Inn, just a few blocks ‘Uptown’ from Historic Downtown Hot Springs. Baker and Justin Goldsmith purchased the Alpine Inn in 2018 with a golden idea to transform the old motor court into the now Gold Inn, a mid-century modern dream stay. The Gold Inn offers 15 retro rooms, a relaxing pool area and a breakfast bar to fuel up before hitting the biking and hiking trails.
