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Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs, AR

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Bathhouse Row

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

Why you should go…

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.

  • #national park
  • #historic bathhouses
  • #thermal baths
  • #historic district
  • #walking tour

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

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.

  • 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.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Tours

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    It's About Rocks

    Free

    A downtown Hot Springs shop selling crystals, minerals, gemstones and handmade jewelry.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Shopping

  • Attractions
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    Buckstaff Bathhouse

    $25–$50

    A historic 1912 bathhouse on Bathhouse Row offering traditional thermal mineral baths and spa services.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Hot Springs Gallery Walk

    Free

    A monthly downtown art walk where Hot Springs galleries stay open late with new exhibits, coordinated by the local arts alliance's gallery guide.

    0.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

    Free

    Tour the visitor center exhibits on the Little Rock Nine across from the still-operating high school they integrated in 1957.

    46 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Foodie Favorite

    River Market District

    Free

    Browse food vendors in Ottenheimer Market Hall, then walk riverfront parks, museums and a sculpture garden downtown.

    48 mi awayMore like this