Hot Springs National Park located close to the city of Hot Springs, is one of the most popular attractions of the US state of Arkansas. Just a short drive from Little Rock, the park is accessible all year round & is a great destination for families as well as couples.
The Hot Springs National Park is one of the most interesting natural attractions of America. As nation’s first protected reservation, Hot Springs National Park finds a significant place in the list of top Arkansas attractions.
The National Park was created way back in 1832 by Congress. Originally named as Hot Springs Reservation, the park is the smallest & oldest national park. The prime purpose of creating the national park was to protect the 47 natural flowing thermal springs of the region. Today, the park contains 8 historic bathhouses including the Fordyce Bathhouse where the park visitor center is contained.
The hot springs have for over 200 years being used for their therapeutic value for treating ailments like rheumatism. Rightly nicknamed as “The American Spa”, these therapeutic baths have been attracting numerous health seekers & curious tourists from across the world.
Besides protecting the hot springs, the park also offers several recreational activities like picnicking, hiking, etc. Being close to the city, the park is home to mostly small animals & birds like chipmunks, possums, mockingbird, etc. Spring is a special time at the park when one can find the wildflowers in full bloom.
Finding a good lodging option near the Hot Springs National Park is tough with the only place to stay being the Gulpha George Campground. However, there are endless hotels, motels & B&B’s that you can find some miles away from the park in the city of Hot Springs.
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