Hot springs in the middle of town?
Water. That's what first attracted people, and they have been coming here ever since to use these soothing thermal waters to heal and relax. Rich and poor alike came for the baths, and a thriving city built up around the hot springs. Together nicknamed "The American Spa," Hot Springs National Park today surrounds the north end of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Come discover it for yourself.
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Getting in the hot spring water, old style
For 100 years, Buckstaff Baths has been providing the traditional tub baths for visitors. Step back in time to experience relaxation and pampering.
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Getting into the water, new style
A modern day spa atmosphere awaits you at the Quapaw Baths and Spa. Soak in pools with the hot spring water or use private baths. Ages 14 and up.
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Find a place to move outside!
There are lots of trails from which to choose. Grand Promenade to Whittington Trail to Gulpha Gorge trail, take time to take a walk in the park.
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Park Partners provide services in the park
Buckstaff Baths, Quapaw Baths and Spa, Hot Springs Museum of Comtemporary Art on Bathhouse Row, and the Hot Springs Mountain Tower are park partners.
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Did You Know?
Hot Springs, Arkansas, was the premier baseball spring training site from the 1880s-1940s. The Chicago White Stockings, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox and others came to soothe their aching muscles at the many bathhouses using Hot Springs National Park water.