Hot Springs
Hot Springs, a beautiful resort town nestled in the Ouachita Mountains, was called for its curative waters, which have long drawn visitors. It was established in 1832, and in the late 19th and early 20th century, it flourished as a spa town, with opulent bathhouses sprouting up around its hot springs. Mobsters like Lucky Luciano and Al Capone used to take vacations here and probably conducted business as well, as gambling and bootlegging also flourished in the area.
Hot Springs, is one of the Best Places to Visit in Arkansas, is now renowned for its beautiful architecture, with bathhouses and buildings of the Art Deco, Neoclassical, and Mission-Revival styles on display. Bathhouse Row is still open for visitors to unwind in its warm, welcome waters because it is a protected area of Hot Springs National Park. The town offers plenty of beautiful mountain views and natural beauty for visitors to enjoy, in addition to its renovated spas and several museums and displays devoted to their history and tradition.
- Location: Arkansas
