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Bathhouse RowThe eight buildings of Bathhouse Row make up the centerpiece of Hot Springs National Park.
Hot Springs
Centered on its famous thermal springs, Hot Springs National Park combines spa-town history with wooded mountain scenery.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Hot Springs, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
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Hot Springs National Park Administration BuildingAt the south end of the National Historic Landmark District is the Hot Springs National Park Administration Building.
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Buckstaff BathhouseThe Buckstaff Bathhouse has been in continuous use since it opened in 1912.
Information
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Walking TourAn urban national park, Hot Springs National Park sits in the middle of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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Operating Hours and SeasonsBoth Hot Springs National Park and Gulpha Gorge Campground are open year round.
Auto Tour
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West Mountain Summit DriveWest Mountain Summit Drive provides access to the Sunset Trail, on the park's western side.
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Exchange StreetExchange Street runs north-south for about 1/4-mile parallel to Central Avenue.
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Arlington HotelFirst opened in 1875, the Arlington Hotel has been a Hot Springs landmark for many years.
Walking Tour
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Bathhouse RowThe eight buildings of Bathhouse Row make up the centerpiece of Hot Springs National Park.
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Hot Springs National Park Administration BuildingAt the south end of the National Historic Landmark District is the Hot Springs National Park Administration Building.
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Lamar BathhouseNamed in honor of the former U. S. Supreme Court Justice Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, the Lamar Bathhouse opened in 1923.
Hiking
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Sunset TrailThe Sunset Trail is the longest in Hot Springs National Park, covering almost 10 miles one-way.
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Arlington TrailArlington Trail, at .1-miles one-way, is one of the park's shortest hiking routes.
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Honeysuckle TrailThe prettily named Honeysuckle trail on Hot Springs Mountain is .5-miles one-way.
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Bathhouse RowThe eight buildings of Bathhouse Row make up the centerpiece of Hot Springs National Park.
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Hot Springs National Park Administration BuildingAt the south end of the National Historic Landmark District is the Hot Springs National Park Administration Building.
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Lamar BathhouseNamed in honor of the former U. S. Supreme Court Justice Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, the Lamar Bathhouse opened in 1923.
Scenic View
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Hot Springs Mountain TowerOpened in 1983, the Hot Springs Mountain Tower provides visitors with a viewpoint 1,256 feet above sea level.
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West Mountain Summit OverlookThe summit of West Mountain includes a scenic overlook with views of the city of Hot Springs.
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North Mountain OverlookThe summit of North Mountain in Hot Springs National Park features a scenic overlook with a parking area and the trailhead of the Upper Dogwood Trail.
Restrooms
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Fordyce Bathhouse (Park Visitor Center)The largest bathhouse on the row at approximately 28,000 square feet, the Fordyce opened in 1915.
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The Grand PromenadeFinished in 1957, The .5-mile long Grand Promenade was started as part of a Public Works Administration project in the 1930s.
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Gulpha Gorge CampgroundGulpha Gorge Campground provides the only in-park opportunity for camping or lodging of any kind.
Picnicking
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Gulpha Gorge CampgroundGulpha Gorge Campground provides the only in-park opportunity for camping or lodging of any kind.
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Hot Springs Mountain TowerOpened in 1983, the Hot Springs Mountain Tower provides visitors with a viewpoint 1,256 feet above sea level.
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West Mountain Summit OverlookThe summit of West Mountain includes a scenic overlook with views of the city of Hot Springs.
Parking
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Fordyce Bathhouse (Park Visitor Center)The largest bathhouse on the row at approximately 28,000 square feet, the Fordyce opened in 1915.
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Hot Springs Mountain DriveHot Springs Mountain Drive offers the main scenic access to the eastern portion of the park.
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West Mountain DriveWest Mountain Drive provides the main access to the park's western section, on West Mountain.
Accessibility
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Lamar BathhouseNamed in honor of the former U. S. Supreme Court Justice Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, the Lamar Bathhouse opened in 1923.
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Fordyce Bathhouse (Park Visitor Center)The largest bathhouse on the row at approximately 28,000 square feet, the Fordyce opened in 1915.
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The Grand PromenadeFinished in 1957, The .5-mile long Grand Promenade was started as part of a Public Works Administration project in the 1930s.
Nearby Parks Around Hot Springs
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hot Springs
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Hot Springs National Park
The hot springs in Arkansas' Ouachita Mountains were used for their healing powers for centuries by Native Americans before Congress protected them in 1832, making this one of the oldest, albeit smallest, parks in the federal system.
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Stevens Balustrade
The original main entrance to Hot Springs Reservation, as it was called from 1832 until 1922, was between the Maurice and Fordyce bathhouses directly below the Stevens Balustrade.
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Maurice Bathhouse
The Maurice Bathhouse opened for business on Jan. 1, 1912, the first facility offering a more luxurious bathhouse experience.
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Dead Chief Trail
The 1.4-mile one-way Dead Chief Trail has its trailhead at the Army-Navy Hospital gate above the Stevens Balustrade.
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Tufa Terrace Trail
The short .2-mile Tufa Terrace Trail begins above the Grand Promenade at Stevens Balustrade.
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Carriage Road
This former carriage road, now a gravel path, once delivered excursion parties entering through the Army-Navy grounds to the summit of Hot Springs Mountain.
