All Things Arkansas

Pets are welcome on the Hot Springs Trolleys. Only licensed, permitted, and approved Trolley Company offering sightseeing tours, shuttles, and charters. Adult tickets start at $18 and dogs ride for free.

Take a trip back in time to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, when mineral water, gambling, bootlegging, and other extreme pleasures drew tourists from all over the world to Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Gangster Museum of America is a historical and amusing tale of how some of America's most prominent gangsters co-existed with the quaint residents of this small valley town in the central Arkansas highlands. The audiovisual experience of the seven galleries is worth the admission price in and of itself. Play in the antique casino while listening to the historian in the museum theater tell entertaining, informative, and educational stories about who, what, when, and where.

Pets are welcome on Hot Springs Duck Tours. This is more than a tour; it's a journey. Ride with your leashed dog on one of Hot Springs National Park's oldest and most unique tours. The tour includes a 75-minute journey aboard an amphibious World War II DUKW, which will take you around the famed bathhouse row and other historic landmarks all the way to gorgeous Lake Hamilton. You will take a ride around St. John's Island on the water section of the tour, where you will be able to visit more historic landmarks. Ticket prices begin at $25. Tours are offered at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. during peak season.

Hot Springs National Park, dubbed "The American Spa," surrounds the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas. While you can no longer sit in the natural hot springs in the woods here, you and Petzooie can explore 26 miles of trails with interesting rock formations, wildflowers, and beautiful scenery, there's something for everyone.

Evilo Oils & Vinegars in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a dog-friendly store that sells 96+ different domestic and imported olive oils and balsamic vinegars. You can take a stroll through the store with Petzooie on a leash and taste-test different products.

It's About Rocks is a dog-friendly boutique that sells boho crystals and stones in Hot Springs, Arkansas. If your dog is carried or on a leash, they are free to join you inside the business. The business also sells lovely presents, jewelry, and apparel, so it's not only about rocks. The helpful staff can assist you in finding the ideal gift for yourself or someone else.