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National Park Duck Tours

418 Central Avenue · Hot Springs, AR

Why you should go…

National Park Duck Tours runs restored World War II era DUKW amphibious vehicles from a ticket office across from Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park. The land portion passes the historic bathhouses and downtown sites on the way out Highway 7 South, then the duck drives into Lake Hamilton for a cruise around St. John's Island before returning downtown. Narration covers the town's rise from frontier settlement to Victorian spa and its Gangster Era years. Tours run year round, daily from 9:30 am, with times varying by demand; free hotel pickup is offered.

  • #duck tour
  • #amphibious
  • #lake hamilton
  • #hot springs national park
  • #sightseeing

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to National Park Duck Tours, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Buckstaff Bathhouse

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  • Shopping
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  • Tours
    Local Gem

    Hot Springs Trolleys

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    A narrated 90-minute trolley tour through downtown Hot Springs and up into the mountains of the national park.

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  • Theatre & Events
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    Historic Malco Theatre

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    Local Gem

    Dryden Pottery

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    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

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