Downtown Hot Springs is home to one of America's most beloved cultural landmarks — 100+ terrazzo plaques honoring the extraordinary Arkansans who shaped our nation.
Tucked along Central Avenue in the heart of downtown Hot Springs, the Arkansas Walk of Fame is a living tribute to the extraordinary individuals who called the Natural State home — and changed the world in the process.
Founded in 1996 by Hot Springs residents Ken Wheatley and Tom Wilkins, the Walk honors both native-born Arkansans and long-time residents who have achieved national recognition and made lasting contributions to their fields.
Stroll the same sidewalk as a U.S. President's plaque, a Man in Black, a five-star general, and baseball Hall of Famers. Free, outdoors, and open always.
"Honoring those Arkansans who have been recognized nationally and have made a significant and notable contribution to our world."
— Arkansas Walk of FameFrom Nashville to Washington, from the diamond to the silver screen — Arkansas talent spans every field.
A handful of the legends whose plaques line Central Avenue.
The 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton was born in Hope and raised in Hot Springs. His presidency from 1993 to 2001 left a defining mark on American history — and this Walk is practically his hometown monument.
Born in Kingsland, Arkansas, the Man in Black became one of the most influential musicians in history. His voice, storytelling, and defiant spirit remain inseparable from the American musical soul.
Born in Little Rock, General MacArthur commanded Allied forces in the Pacific during World War II and accepted Japan's formal surrender. Five-star general. Supreme Commander. Arkansas native.
Free, outdoor, and open around the clock. Whether you have 20 minutes or an afternoon, the Walk of Fame is the perfect complement to any Hot Springs visit.
From a single idea to over 100 plaques and counting.
Hot Springs residents Ken Wheatley and Tom Wilkins established the Arkansas Walk of Fame on Central Avenue, creating the first permanent tribute to the state's nationally recognized legends.
The Walk grows to feature over 100 terrazzo plaques along the Central Avenue corridor, spanning 16 distinct categories from music and military to architecture and racing.
New inductees are welcomed each year at a special public ceremony in downtown Hot Springs. Whenever possible, honorees attend in person — making each event a genuine community celebration.
Arkansas's first oncologist and one of thoroughbred racing's most beloved track announcers join the roster, continuing the tradition of recognizing Arkansas's greatest contributors across every walk of life.