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. A $100 million expansion completed in 2021 introduced a whole new level of luxury. 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. The resort is steps away from Hot Springs National Park, the first designated national park in the U.S. Tree-lined, historic Bathhouse Row on Central Avenue is filled with spas, dining, craft breweries and shopping.. Oaklawn is the perfect place to stay while you explore everything the region has to offer.