Little Rock Travel Guide

Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas is among the smallest U.S. national parks, yet famous for protecting ancient thermal springs. The springs run about 60°C and were prized as a healing retreat from the 19th century; the federal government reserved the area in 1832 — earlier than the national park system itself. Bathhouse Row preserves a row of Spanish Revival and Art Deco historic bathhouses; the Fordyce Bathhouse now serves as visitor centre and museum showing the lavish spa era. Visitors can hike wooded trails overlooking the city or soak in still-operating bathhouses. It blends city, historic architecture and natural hot springs into a uniquely relaxing, cultural destination.