This was the first stop on our quick visit to Hot Springs and Bathhouse Row during a roadtrip from…read moreChicago to Houston. So interesting to hear from Bill about not only about the history of this and other bathhouses, but also how the thermal springs water is collected, what caused the decline in the 70s and 80s and the measures in place designed to prevent the spread of illnesses, like frequent testing of the water for viruses and bacteria. Very interesting to hear about the fears and impact of the AIDS epidemic in the 80s on Hot Springs as a contrast to the current pandemic. The current Lamar Bathhouse is a stone, brick and stucco Spanish style structure. It replaced an earlier Victorian building that honored US Supreme Court Justice Lamar. The bathhouse was unique in that it offered 5 different tub lengths to accomodate a variety of heights. Several of the original tubs are on display (or can be used for a photo op). Murals and stencils were added in the 20s to elicit a more European flavor. Today, Lamar Bathhouse functions as an admininstative building and has the park store, Bathhouse Row Emporium. Ask for Roxana for fun gift ideas. Make sure to stamp your Park Passport here and at Fordyce Bathhouse if you collect stamps. They are different at each site.

Posters were ridiculously expensive. Seriously? 50 bucks for a small printed poster? However other…read morethings were well priced. Stuffed bat surprisingly cheap. Great selection of pins, badges, and stickers. Employee had a stardew valley pin which was really cool.

Stuff is kinda expensive.But it was cute retro vintage store.Like it was ok but if you wanna be…read morecheaper there's other places in hot springs.For a minute i thought they were no workers there for some reason.But since it was kinda expensive we kinda looked and then walked out.

The cutest shop! Lots of fun outfits and accessories! The people that work there are very sweet and…read morehelpful. Reasonable prices and just a fun place to browse and find some fun stuff!

Racks of t-shirts beckoned us inside National Park Gifts & Souvenirs' since I wasn't seeing a…read moresingle thing in my size. My daughters had already decided we were all going in on 7.21.2025. Lol. A particular Jeep shirt ($19.99) caught my eyes. My youngest said, "That is so you," but we couldn't find it on the shelf. I approached what I soon realized was a doppelganger of an employee who was working on the floor. I caught myself before I asked him anything! Then the clerk and I had a good laugh when we both mentioned said doppelganger. Soon the non-doppelganger employee found us laughing and he joined in on it, then showed me where I could get my new shirt. This shop does not have a public restroom. Yes, "Zoltar" is here. Shot glasses. Jewelry. Keychains. Hoodies. Shirts for all sizes - kids ($15 each) and adults. Tons of designs. Other souvenirs and a display for University of Arkansas and some pro sports. I didn't take hardly any photos because it was so crowded inside. I'm a fan.

This is the cheapest spot to get souvenirs! I should have came here first before going to Lamar…read moreBathhouse as it was so expensive. They have keychains, mugs, cups, koozies, posters, coasters, tee shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, jewelry, kids shirts, socks, etc. Big store and plenty room to maneuver through. The service can be a bit cold and underwhelming compared to the rest of Hot Springs, but that's okay. The cashier was still nice. Great place to buy bulk gifts for your loved ones who couldn't make the trip!

Wrapped Gift Boutique was one of the better shops my daughters and I went to in Hot Springs, AR,…read moreback on July 21, 2025. At first I felt like I was being watched like a hawk by one of the employees, but I get it. They have some really adorable, quality items. A fellow customer was gloating about these hiking bags to her apparent husband. She was so loud and was blocking a section I wanted to see. I believe I muttered, "Okay, just get it for her already." Lol. Both of my kiddos ended up making purchases here. This would be the perfect place for stocking stuffers (since most of the major non-girly birthdays are over in my family). Very kind owner. Huge fan.

Cute shop on main shopping street. They have a great variety of gifts, jewelry, purses, home decor,…read morepet, candles, bath bombs and more. The staff was friendly and helpful, but not overbearing.

I don't miss a Christmas Shop and was pleasantly surprised to discover Kringle's while out…read moresearching for a good cup of coffee (which I found across the street at Kollective). Kringle's is a small but densely packed outpost of the best holiday. Ornaments abound and the staff is very helpful with a seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of their stock. Prices were reasonable, but I did not buy anything on this trip.

OMG-this gem in Hot Springs is a must stop place!! The staff, especially the owner, are super…read morehelpful and friendly. The selection of stock is incredible and the prices are reasonable! They have Hot Springs ornaments, nutcrackers, nesting dolls, themed items and more!

A great place to find a variety of gems, stones and jewelry. The service was fantastic with Seth…read moreshowing us some unique pieces and handcrafted jewelry. Definitely a great place to check out while you're in Hot Springs!

This store had some very good fiends . I was able to find a piece of Arkansas quartz and some…read morefluoride never heard if that stone. The store had a lot of different types of everything. The prices are very good and the staff is nice and friendly. They spent time explaining the properties of each crystal.

I can down to hot springs to visit my grandma and stop in for some cigars. The staff was very nice…read moreand knowledgeable and helping me select my cigars. Every time I come down from Chicago I will stop in. I'll be down soon. Can't wait

My nephew is the cigar man. I gave him some Christmas money to go in and buy what he wanted. He…read morereally liked the woman running the store. She took him to look at the humidifier and then to the lounge. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. We'll be back

While waiting to get a table at the Pancake shop we popped in the Panrty to shop. They have such a…read morewide variety of food items from around the country and it was fun to pursue. I had purchased salted Virginia peanuts while in Virginia a couple of months ago that were so good. They had virginia peanuts here but only honey roasted. So I gave them a try. My husband liked them but I didn't much care for them. Also bought stone ground grits from South Carolina that were excellent. And lastly I purchased Bequet caramels. By far the best caramels I have ever eaten. All items were pricy but fun purchases. Shop is clean, staff friendly and convenient to hang out while waiting for breakfast. Same owner as the Pancake shop so they even came into the shop to call our name when our table was ready. Purchase or not it is worth popping in to check out the shop. .

This is a store to visit if you're looking for a gift for…read moresomeone who loves food. I hesitate to say "foodie," but yeah, I guess. There are flavored salts and balsam wooden bowls in which to put them onto so you can pinch them. Imported olives and ceramic platters on which to serve them. Jams of all kinds, and gourmet packaged of scones in which to spread your jam upon. Everything on the shelves is well considered and curated. They also sell cookbooks, honey, gadgets, doodads and thingamajigs for the kitchen. You are sure to find something here!