Magic Springs Crystal Falls In Hot Springs, Ar. By Dean on Dec 15, 2008 - Updated Oct 15, 2011

If you are in driving distance of Hot Springs, AR. then this is a must. I mean 3-4 hour drive. This is a Theme Park and Waterpark together. Now I will tell you it is worth it if you are willing to spend at least 2-3 days, because a 1 day pass is only $10 cheaper than a season pass which is what we bought. The day pass is $49.99 and the season pass is $59.99 and children 2 and under are free. With the season pass parking is paid for. A one day pass plus parking, you do the math. Threre is plenty for the entire family. Now I am not saying this would compete with Disney World or Six Flags, but it is a slower paced family outing, a quick get away. It is really cool beacuse when you get hot and tired of walking in the hot sun you just walk on over to the water park and jump in a huge wave pool. They have something like 16 water slides and a couple of kiddie pools with tiny water slides so even the smallest kids get to enjoy. They have body slides, and inner tube slides, they even have the tidy bowl slides. When you get tired of swimming it's back to the theme park for some rides.They have roller coasters of all sizes and rides for the kids. It is a family park. Pepsi supplies free beverages and the park supply's free sunscreen. This is what my kids live for. Oh did I mention there are plenty of hotels nearby. If you know the town of Hot Springs then you know it is the first Resort town in the U.S. If you get tired of the Park then there is plenty to do around town. This is my family's favorite weekend getaway.