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What to expect
Hot Springs National Park is a national park located in central Garland County, Arkansas, adjacent to the city of Hot Springs. The park features natural hot springs, historic bathhouses, and a rich cultural past. Visitors can bathe in the spring water at approved facilities and explore the Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark District with the most extensive bathhouse collection in North America. The park also offers hiking trails, scenic views, and abundant wildlife. The hot springs have been used for centuries for their medicinal properties, and the park is home to a unique and diverse range of flora and fauna
Plan your family visit to the Hot Springs National Park with these blog insights 👇
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Activities: We took our kids and spent the day at the park, exploring the bathhouses, hiking the trails, and visiting the Visitor Center
Highlights: The kids loved the day we spent in Hot Springs, despite the initial complaints about the rain and the hiking, they were thrilled to be in nature and learn about America’s medical history ✨
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Activities: We visited Hot Springs National Park and took a self-guided tour of the Fordyce Bathhouse, walked the Grand Promenade, and soaked in the springs at Bathhouse Row
Highlights: The kids loved exploring the park and seeing all the hot springs, while we enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful scenery ✨
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Activities: We visited Hot Springs, which is one of our favorite day trips
Highlights: Hot Springs is one of our favorite day trips, with a national park, a fantastic coffee shop, plenty of hiking and nature to explore, plus oddities like a Zoltar fortune teller machine ✨
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Activities: We strolled down Bathhouse Row, exploring the historic bathhouses and learning about the area's geothermal activity. We also enjoyed the hiking trails and the scenic views of the Ouachita Mountains
Highlights: The kids loved the history of the bathhouses and the chance to see the different types of trees and animals in the park ✨