TripAdvisor, the granddaddy of travel review sites, named Lookout Point to the TOP TEN B&B/Inns in the country!

We learned of this honor from various Arkansas guests, offering congratulations after seeing it on the TV news.

Thanks to everyone that took the time to write a lovely review on TripAdvisor! We are honored, and always look forward to your stay at our Hot Springs B&B.

This Friday, July 1, and throughout the weekend you’ll find Hot Springs a hopping, happening little city!

Downtown Hot Springs

July 1, 5-9pm: Gallery Walk, Friday evening, in the downtown art galleries

July 1 & 2, 7:30pm: The Vienna Theatre presents fabulous live music from the 50′s and Broadway.

July 1-3: Live Theatre at Arkansas Theatreworks production of “Moonlight and Magnolias”

July 2, 7-11am: Tomato festival at the farmer’s market. Arkansas peaches are ripe, too. Yippee!

July 2, dusk: Great Fireworks over Lake Hamilton. Best viewing is from The Belle Riverboat’s Fireworks cruise.

July 2, 10 am: And if you’re staying out our Hot Springs bed & breakfast inn, “Captain” Ray provides a 90 minute private boat tour of Lake Hamilton. Awesome way to see the lake’s beauty and mansions.

That’s right! The First Ever 8th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 17th. But don’t think that something so short isn’t worth your time. The Leprechauns will not take that lightly! The event is recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the top 20 events in the Southeast. In addition the Smithsonian has named #1 in the way of the most unusual celebrations of the holiday. Irish Central named it “the wackiest”. Now you know you want to be a part of it! Have a stay at Lookout Point Lakeside Inn and be there for this year’s round of recognition.

The festivities will last well into the evening with live music and a street dance starting at 7:30 to finish it off. Of course this will follow other events like the Blarney Stone Kissing contest at 4:30, and the parade itself lasts for and hour starting at 6:30. Get a good spot for viewing by making sure you arrive by 6:00 when the festivities kick off!

This year’s Grand Marshal will be none other than one John Corbett!

Grand Marshal of The World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade 2011

You know him from popular television shows such as Parenthood, Sex and the City and Northern Exposure. He will not only serve as Grand Marshal but also will provide the after-entertainment for the street dance by performing with his band!

The parade is held on Bridge Street in downtown Hot Springs. All 98ft of Bridge Street earned it the title of the World’s Shortest Street from Ripley’s Believe It Or Not in the 1940′s. Sounds like a great location for a parade, right?! Over 30,000 people seem to think so. They flock to the site each year to celebrate the holiday.

Why not join them this year? Come and have a relaxing stay in one of these luxurious rooms at our bed and breakfast. We will make sure you are well rested and geared up for wearing green!

We’ve certainly had some chilly temperatures the last few weeks in Hot Springs. It’s been nice to cuddle up beside the fireplace– just ask our recent guests! But now that Phil has decided that Spring is closer than we knew, it is time to start thinking about Springtime. The gardens at Lookout Point will be in bloom before you know it, with splashes of vivid colors all around. We can’t wait for all those early Spring bulbs! It’s just so exciting. Our friends over at Garvan Woodland Gardens have emerged  from a month long rest to prepare for “Daffodil Days” in which they will have over 230 different species of Daffodil.

Narcissus

Just imagine! A 300+ acre botanical garden with over 200,000 of the  jonquil blooming bright and cheery in yellows and oranges. The daffodils will take center stage at Garvan Gardens from February 21st to March 20. Come stay with us at our Hot Springs bed & breakfast and we will make sure to give you a delightfuly splendid retreat!

Snuggle up with your loved one and Lookout Point’s  Winter Splendor Package which includes a two night stay in a luxurious room of your choosing, a pair of Lookout Point pottery mugs (hot chocolate included!), a beautiful Christmas ornament to adorn your tree each holiday season and spectacular views of Hot Springs and Lake Hamilton. Admission to Garvan Woodland Gardens breathtaking “Lights on the Landscape” is also included until December 31st!

Lights on the Landscape!

Imagine this as your background for the seasonal family photo!

Absolutely Stunning!

We are absolutely delighted to be featured in an article from American Lifestyle! The article, titled “A Bit of Home- Joys of Bed and Breakfasts” pinpoints a paramount fact about the qualities of bed and breakfasts.

“…despite their differences, they all offer a unique hospitality experience which modern travelers appreciate now more than ever.”American Lifestyle

We invite you to come experience our bed & breakfast. The room pictured is the Hot Springs King Suite.

Finally!  Fall colors are bursting forth throughout our area!

Red leaves in Hot Springs

Lake Hamilton, Arkansas in Autumn

It’s a beautiful season to visit Arkansas.

The hiking trails at Lake Catherine & Lake Ouachita state parks are spectacular right now.

We want to honor twelve teachers who positively “Impact the World” by influencing children through peace, justice, or environmental initiatives! All teachers in all grade levels are eligible.  Let us know how your favorite teacher Impacts the World with really cool ideas (such as anti-racism, embracing differences, or saving the earth).

The winning teachers will win a weekend for two at our award-winning bed & breakfast inn on December 3-5, 2010.  The weekend includes two nights at the inn, gourmet breakfast each morning, afternoon Innkeeper’s Reception, and admission for two to the amazing Garvan Gardens Wonderland of Lights.

Request an application at ImpactThe World@LookoutPointInn.com.  Nominations must be received by October 31, 2010.

Honoring Teachers Who Impact the World

One of the really great fall events in Hot Springs, Arkansas is the Legends Balloon Rally, Sept. 24 & 25, 2010.  Balloons from across the country take flight, and the awesome balloon glow on both nights is a site to behold.  Not only will you be entertained by balloons, you’ll enjoy the FREE concerts by Clint Black (Fri) and Charlie Daniels Band (Sat).  The entire weekend festival is FREE! 

We’d love for you to stay at our bed & breakfast inn while you’re attending the festival.  Great fun!

Our Hot Springs bed & breakfast hosts many significant birthday celebrations, and we love the joy and laughter surrounding the events.  This spring, two different groups of life-long friends celebrated in big ways.

The East Side Girls of Little Rock

The East Side girls, all formerly of Little Rock, gathered from across the country to renew friendships and celebrate.   Friends since junior high, many of these women were the first graduation class from the Little Rock Central High School following integration.

You’re invited to celebrate a birthday at Lookout Point, whether in a romantic fashion for just the two of you, or with your dearest friends.