Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, United States
4.5 (1.019 reviews) Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #11 in Hot Springs National Parks
Hot Springs History
The headquarters of the National Park is located inside the historic Fordyce Bathhouse, which is located on Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs. It is a very beautiful building, which was opened to wealthy guests in 1915 and restored in 1989 to serve as a museum, commemorating its glorious past. The restoration seems very successful and a number of interesting and curious details are presented in the museum. Tours are available and we decided to take one. The guide did a great job, explaining many interesting aspects and at the end we also had the opportunity to taste the water, which contains several healthy minerals. Admission and tours are managed and conducted by the highly knowledgeably and friendly National Park Service team and both admittance and tours are absolutely free. Highly recommended.
Address
101 Reserve St, Hot Springs, AR 71901-4195
Mobile
Website
http://www.nps.gov/hosp/index.htm
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 07, 2024, 3:52
User Ratings
4.5 based on (1.019 reviews)
Reviews
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4860SusanB860 5:00 PM Oct 27, 2022
One and done
This is a most unusual "National Park." Located in downtown Hot Springs on a busy street surrounded by touristy shops, gangster museums, and parking garages, it is a big stretch from Yosemite and Yellowstone! One day is all you need to walk Bathhouse Row and visit the Fordyce Bathhouse (which houses the National Park). The Fordyce Bathhouse has a museum, displays, exhibitions, a film, and free Ranger-led tours. I highly suggest taking one of these walking tours to learn about the history of this area from a Park Ranger. This was the highlight of our trip. Hot Springs National Park was a little disappointing for me but I am glad I visited. I just don't think I will be back! One and done!!
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4parasols2 5:00 PM Sep 18, 2022
Nice National Parkm and they don't charge an entrance fee!
I only gave this 4 stars out of 5 only because it isn't as great as other National Parks. But there is a lot of history here, seeing how the old bathhouse worked, and a nice scenis drive to the top of the mountain where the lookout tower is, They charged us $10 each to go up (senior rate saves $2ea). Glad we went when the kids were back in school. We went to the Quapaw Bathhouse, and will post a review at that attraction.
