Magic Springs Theme and Water Park

Ride roller coasters like the X-Coaster and The Gauntlet, then cool off in the water park at this Hot Springs theme park.

1701 East Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901 · Hot Springs, AR

About Magic Springs Theme and Water Park

Magic Springs is a theme park and water park on the edge of Hot Springs, about 50 miles from Little Rock. It opened in 1978, closed in 1995 and reopened in 2000, and it now has about 38 attractions, including roller coasters such as the X-Coaster and The Gauntlet. Summer brings a concert series, and fall weekends turn into Magic Screams with haunted attractions. The fall one-day ticket was $39.99 at the gate, with a discount online.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Sightseeing
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
Under $25
A lattice steel observation tower on Hot Springs Mountain with wide views of the surrounding hills, lakes, and city.
1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing
Shopping
Local Gem
It's About Rocks
No admission fee
A downtown Hot Springs shop selling crystals, minerals, gemstones and handmade jewelry.
Transit: reachable by public transit
2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping
Sightseeing
History Buff
Bathhouse Row
No admission fee
Stroll past eight historic bathhouses in Hot Springs National Park, two of which still offer thermal baths.
Transit: reachable by public transit
2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing
Attractions
Iconic
Buckstaff Bathhouse
$25–$50
A historic 1912 bathhouse on Bathhouse Row offering traditional thermal mineral baths and spa services.
Transit: reachable by public transit
2.1 mi awayMore like this
Attractions
Family Favorite
TNT Fun Play
Under $25
Indoor playcenter in Hot Springs with a jungle gym, ball pit, trampolines and a small arcade for young kids.
Transit: reachable by public transit
2.2 mi awayMore like this
Attractions
Quirky Fun
Machine Gun Grotto
$25–$50
An indoor basement firing range in downtown Hot Springs where you can rent and fire machine guns alongside the Mountain Valley Armory shop.
Transit: reachable by public transit
2.3 mi awayMore like this