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Start your day with a visit to the Gangster Museum of America. The museum tells the story of Hot Springs during the 1920s and 1930s, when it was a popular destination for gangsters looking to escape the law. After the museum, take a scenic drive to Garvan Woodland Gardens, a 210-acre botanical garden that features a stunning collection of plants and flowers.

Stop for lunch at McClard's Bar-B-Q, a local institution that has been serving up award-winning barbecue since 1928. After lunch, head over to Lake Catherine State Park, where you can hike, fish, and swim in the lake's clear waters.

Have dinner at The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood, a fine-dining restaurant that offers delicious steaks, seafood, and cocktails.

Spend your morning at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, a fun-filled destination that features roller coasters, water slides, and other attractions. After a few hours at the park, head over to the Hot Springs Mountain Tower, a 216-foot observation tower that offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Grab a bite to eat at The Pancake Shop, a local favorite that has been serving up delicious breakfast and lunch dishes since 1940. After lunch, visit the Fordyce Bathhouse Museum, which offers a glimpse into the heyday of the bathhouse era in Hot Springs.

Have dinner at The Vault, a speakeasy-style restaurant that offers delicious food and drinks in a unique atmosphere.

Take a scenic drive to Lake Ouachita, one of the largest man-made lakes in the country. Rent a boat or kayak and spend the morning exploring the lake's many coves and inlets.

Stop for lunch at Fisherman's Wharf, a local restaurant that serves up delicious seafood dishes. After lunch, visit the Mid-America Science Museum, a hands-on museum that offers interactive exhibits and programs for all ages.

Dine at The Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery, a unique restaurant that offers delicious food and drinks made with water from the hot springs. The Superior Bathhouse is the only brewery in the world that uses thermal spring water in its beer.

Spend your final morning in Hot Springs at the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, a popular destination that offers horse racing, casino games, and other entertainment.

Have a late lunch at Deluca's Pizzeria Napoletana, a local favorite that serves up delicious Neapolitan-style pizza. After lunch, visit the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, one of the oldest documentary film festivals in the country.

End your trip with a visit to the Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic, a unique theater that features magic shows and other performances.