Skip to content
visitorfun
BusinessesGrow
AttractionsIconicDate Night

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

2705 Central Avenue · Hot Springs, AR

Why you should go…

Oaklawn is a thoroughbred horse racing track and casino resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas that has hosted racing since 1904, making it one of the longest continuously operating tracks in the country. A $100 million expansion completed in 2021 added a hotel, casino, sportsbook, and additional dining and event space. General admission to the racetrack is free, though reserved seating can be purchased separately.

  • #horse racing
  • #casino
  • #history
  • #entertainment

Good to know

General attractions guidance

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

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    The Winery of Hot Springs

    Free

    Free tastings of Arkansas-grown wines paired with a mini wine museum in downtown Hot Springs.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Nightlife
    Local Gem

    Crystal Ridge Distillery

    Under $25

    A downtown Hot Springs craft distillery offering free tours and moonshine, whiskey and vodka tastings.

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Nightlife

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    A Narrow Escape

    Under $25

    A downtown Hot Springs escape room center with nine themed puzzle rooms for groups up to eight.

    1.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Date Night

    The Golf Shack

    Under $25

    An indoor golf simulator lounge in Hot Springs with Trackman bays, instruction and a bar.

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • 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.

    1.4 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Buckstaff Bathhouse

    $25–$50

    A historic 1912 bathhouse on Bathhouse Row offering traditional thermal mineral baths and spa services.

    1.9 mi awayMore like this