Top Hot Springs Venues

• Spaces for 1,000-8,000 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Convention Centers

The Hot Springs Convention Center anchors downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas, steps from the celebrated Bathhouse Row and Hot Springs National Park. Spanning 360,000 square feet, it stands as the largest convention and meeting facility in Arkansas — a versatile destination for corporate conventions, trade shows, galas, sporting events, concerts, and large-scale celebrations of every kind. The facility offers more than 108,000 contiguous square feet of exhibit and ballroom space, including the 72,000-square-foot combined Exhibit Halls A–D, the 16,000-square-foot Horner Hall ballroom, and the Bank OZK Arena — a 31,000-square-foot multi-purpose arena with a 47-foot ceiling clearance. Approximately 20 additional breakout meeting rooms accommodate groups from 25 to 535 guests. Combined, the campus scales from intimate board meetings to banquets and conventions drawing thousands of attendees. The convention center holds GBAC STAR™ accreditation and offers complimentary parking across the street, high-speed WiFi with more than 85 access points, seven loading dock slips, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and dedicated catering services through Turf Catering Company. Over 4,000 hotel rooms are available in the surrounding area, with 442 adjacent to the facility.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Whittington Place is a historic event venue set in a character-rich building on Whittington Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Described as "an old place with a new ambiance," it blends architectural heritage with a welcoming atmosphere suited to weddings, wedding receptions, and private celebrations. The main gathering space is a cathedral room featuring stained glass windows that cast a warm glow throughout events. An adjacent room with a small kitchen area provides practical support for catering and serving. A private bedroom and dressing room with an en-suite bath offers a dedicated preparation space for wedding parties, and two additional wheelchair-accessible restrooms serve all guests comfortably.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

The Mid-America Science Museum is a hands-on science center set on 21 wooded acres in Hot Springs, Arkansas, near Hot Springs National Park and the Ouachita National Forest. The 73,500-square-foot facility houses more than 100 interactive exhibits spanning physics, biology, geology, space science, and engineering — with both indoor and outdoor experiences across its expansive campus. The museum's event rental program welcomes a wide range of private gatherings, including weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate parties, family reunions, and business retreats. Guests can make use of distinctive spaces such as the Tesla Theater, the Oaklawn Foundation Digital Dome Theater, and the Bob Wheeler Science Skywalk, offering a setting unlike any traditional event venue. The facility is fully accessible, with ramps and elevators available throughout, and the events team works with clients to tailor each occasion to their needs. Operating as a nonprofit educational institution, the Mid-America Science Museum is dedicated to promoting public understanding of science through exploration, play, and community engagement.

• Spaces for 299 Guests

• Spaces for 130 Guests

Diamante Country Club is a member-owned private club set in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, nestled in the Ouachita Mountains. The club is built around an award-winning 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Ault & Clark, which Golf Digest ranked No. 4 in Arkansas for 2025 — a recognition the club has held for nearly three decades. Beyond golf, Diamante offers tennis and pickleball courts, a resort-style swimming pool, and a full-service clubhouse with both fine and casual dining options. The dining program is led by an executive chef whose rotating, locally inspired menu reflects seasonal ingredients and member favorites. For private events, the club accommodates intimate dinners, business gatherings, celebrations, and member-hosted occasions across indoor dining areas and an outdoor patio with waterfall views and panoramic mountain vistas. A dedicated private events team provides customized planning support, including menu selection, room setup, and décor coordination.