Thoroughbred racing is where it all began at Oaklawn. Oaklawn is the perfect place to stay while you explore everything the region has to offer. Oaklawn is also just minutes from two of the state's most scenic lakes, Lake Hamilton and Lake Ouachita, where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor recreation. Nature lovers looking for outdoor adventure can find several hiking trails nearby and world-class mountain biking at the Northwoods trail system. Visitors can also stroll down the Grand Promenade in the park, stop to take in the thermal waters or venture up to the Hot Springs Mountain Tower for a stunning view of the Ouachita Mountains. Tree-lined, historic Bathhouse Row on Central Avenue is filled with spas, dining, craft breweries and shopping. The resort is steps away from Hot Springs National Park, the first designated national park in the U.S. With a hotel and plenty of meeting space in addition to racing, gaming, dining, sports betting and entertainment, Oaklawn is a world-class tourist destination where you can stay, play and get away. A $100 million expansion completed in 2021 introduced a whole new level of luxury. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, located in beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas, has a storied history as one of the premier Thoroughbred racetracks in the country since 1904.
