Bathhouse Row

Stroll past eight historic bathhouses in Hot Springs National Park, two of which still offer thermal baths.

Central Ave between Reserve and Fountain Sts · Hot Springs, AR

About Bathhouse Row

Bathhouse Row is a line of eight bathhouses along Central Avenue inside Hot Springs National Park, named a National Historic Landmark in 1987. The Fordyce holds the park visitor center with restored rooms you can walk through. The Buckstaff has run continuously since 1912 and the Quapaw operates as a spa, so you can still soak in the thermal water. The Superior is now a brewery and the Lamar houses the park's emporium shop.

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The closest stops to Bathhouse Row, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Sports & Outdoors
Hot Springs National Park
No admission fee
A federal park in the middle of Hot Springs, Arkansas, known for historic bathhouses, thermal springs, and forested trails.
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Tours
Family Favorite
National Park Duck Tours
$25–$50
A 75-minute amphibious DUKW ride that rolls past Bathhouse Row in downtown Hot Springs, then splashes into Lake Hamilton to circle St. John's Island.
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Shopping
Local Gem
It's About Rocks
No admission fee
A downtown Hot Springs shop selling crystals, minerals, gemstones and handmade jewelry.
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Sightseeing
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
Under $25
A lattice steel observation tower on Hot Springs Mountain with wide views of the surrounding hills, lakes, and city.
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Sightseeing
Local Gem
Hot Springs Gallery Walk
No admission fee
A monthly downtown art walk where Hot Springs galleries stay open late with new exhibits, coordinated by the local arts alliance's gallery guide.
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Sightseeing
History Buff
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
No admission fee
Tour the visitor center exhibits on the Little Rock Nine across from the still-operating high school they integrated in 1957.
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