If you could go to only one place what would it be, hot springs or the Catherine state park... I'm short on time but want to experience one of them and get the most out of it... Any suggestions

If you prefer crowds and City atmosphere Hot Springs if you prefer peace and quiet Catherine State Park

If I had to choose between Catherine State Park and Hot Springs l would pick Hot Springs you can see and do a lot in a couple of days

Go to the Gangster Muesem and do the tour. You will learn about the History of Hot Springs

I haven't been to the Catherine State Park, but I was short on time and did a quick hike in the Hot Springs national park, enjoyed a few minutes afterwards in the public hot spring bath house (Quapaw), then continued on my road trip. Good way to stretch legs and relax for a road trip.

Downtown Hot Springs.

Hot Springs. But both are awesome.

Never been to Catherine state park but Hot Springs Park is great

Hotsprings it's well worth it I have been there twice now and can't wait to go back

I would go to Lake Catherine i go every year and have an amazing time.

Hot springs