HOT SPRINGS – THE SPA CITY
Hot Springs, Arkansas, gets it’s name from the naturally thermal spring waters found here. For hundreds of years, people have been enjoying this fascinating and beautiful sight of nature. As a matter of fact in 1832, President Andrew Jackson designated Hot Springs as the first federal reservation.
Hot Springs reservation was essentially the first National Park of the United States, even 40 years earlier than the famous Yellowstone National Park. Afterwards Hot Springs transitioned within just a decade from a rough rural town to an elegant spa city complete with beautiful Victorian-style bathhouses. Even today you can still feel the vibe of old times by enjoying the thermal waters on historic Bathhouse Row. But not only there as the hot springs are also pumped into several downtown hotels and spas, as well as even public fountains.
Everybody, from families to outdoor fans to Spa enthusiasts, will find the right place in Hot Springs.
Next to the aforementioned beauties of nature, Hot Springs is also a perfect family vacation destination. The Magic Springs Water & Theme Park , Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo or the National Park Aquarium are just a few of the attractions for the whole family. One of the best but also cheapest hotels for a family trip like this is the Austin Hotel & Convention Center right downtown of Hot Springs.
Shopping fans will enjoy themselves as well in Hot Springs. Downtown you can find a variety of different shops. From fashionable boutiques over jewelry stores and fine art galleries to Antique stores. Whatever you want for your closet or home, there’s a high chance you can find it in Hot Springs. If you want something unique from the Hot Springs area, you should visit one of the rock shops where you can find beautiful quartz crystals that are unearthed right here in the Ouachita Mountains.
HOT SPRINGS – THE NAME SAYS IT ALL
If a place is called ‘Hot Springs’, you can probably imagine what the attraction in this city is. But to be honest it is tough to just explain by words how incredibly amazing it feels to relax in the thermal waters of this area. For centuries, Native Americans, European explorers and visitors from all over the world came to Hot Springs to bathe in the healing waters. Today the history of bathing rituals are still held high here and keep being popular among travelers. There is nothing better after a long day of sightseeing than to rest and relax in a world-famous mineral bath. This treatment takes usually 60-90 minutes, and you will enjoy each and every one. If you want to enjoy the best of the Hot Springs Spa life, there are basically two options for you. You can stay at a nice but affordable hotel close to downtown like the Best Western Winners Circle and go to one of the numerous Spas on Bathhouse Row. There you can find luxury historic Spas as well as bathhouses for a smaller budget. And since Hot Springs takes a lot of pride in its reputation of being one of the best Spa places in the world, you can be assured that also the more inexpensive Spas are offering you a great service as well. Your other option for an amazing Hot Springs experience is a stay in one of the luxury Spa hotels right in the downtown of Hot Springs. One of the best hotels for an occasion like this is the Embassy Suites Hot Springs. Located right in the heart of downtown, you have everything you need in walking distance ranging from classy dining options to the Hot Springs National Park. You can enjoy all of it, and still be back home after a short walk.
OUTDOOR FUN ALL OVER
Located in the Ouachita Mountains , Hot Springs, is an outdoor paradise. The Mountains invite you to experience beautiful hiking and biking trails with amazing views over the lake areas. But you don’t have to climb up the mountains to enjoy the beauty of the landscape in this area. You can find several lakes that all have unique feeling to them. Lake Ouachita , for example, is Arkansas’s biggest lake and one of the cleanest lakes in the whole country. Due to the extremely clear water Lake Ouachita is a beautiful place to go fishing. The other really popular lake in the area, and the in whole state of Arkansas, is Lake Hamilton. Tubing, jet skiing and waterskiing are just as popular here as fishing and boating. One of the best hotels if you want to stay in this area is definitely the Emerald Isle Resort. Here you can find one of the best lodging options period as it is a great value for a decent price. So if you want outdoor fun, shopping, sightseeing, a great Spa experience, or all of the above. Hot Springs, Arkansas, has it all.
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