Went to the Q bath house....loved it! Lot's of options to choose from. Great place to relax!! Had the last appointment of the day and was so relaxed afterward I just wanted to take a nap!
It's amazing to walk down bathhouse row and realize that you are actually walking through a National Park, yet if you cross the street you are just in the town! Each bathhouse has a plaque outside that gives you general information about the house. The Visitor center occupies one while the cultural center occupies another. A couple of the bathhouses are still open as spas while another has been remodeled to a microbrewery. Well worth your time to meander down the magnolia lined sidewalk.
We had a great time walking this historic street. It very quite interesting. The bathhouses were beautiful and extremely well preserved.
Loved this walk above the bathhouses. Lots of great photo opportunities and great to stretch your legs. Take a look at the hot springs and the bathhouses. Nice little shops on the Main Street too.
If you need to be in Hot Springs for Work - then Bathhouse Row is something to do to kill time. To be honest - there just isn't a lot there to see, to do, or places to eat. I was hoping to find some lovely antique stores - and didn't. The few in town are way over priced. You can tell that Hot Springs was in its glory in the 1890s and possibly in the 1950s - 1970s. Its just run down and not a lot going on. Seeing the historic bathhouses is nice - but not even close to worth the drive. The nearby mountains and national park is pretty but once again, not worth the drive.However - would drive back just to go to that crystal mining place outside of town. If you like gems, rocks, geology - its worth the drive.
My boyfriend and I walked down Bathhouse Row for a bit after leaving the Buckstaff Bathhouse. It seemed to be very nicely preserved and was beautiful if you are into history or architecture. If you have the time, a stroll in this area is recommended.
What a great experience to imagine the history of this town. The area is well maintained and is still a work in progress. Clean, nice part of town and easy walking for everyone. Each bath house was unique and had a story to tell. There is also a park area behind the bath houses and plenty of green space, Magnolia trees on the walk and just lovely to experience.
Make sure to visit the visitors center (its a gem) and at least one of the operating bathhouses, and the superior brew house.
Great job of preserving what was once the western edge, international destination or our history. Stayed at the Arlington. Another piece of history. The restraunts on Bathhouse Row are excellent as well as the Ohio Club and Maxines. Lots of great, friendly people. Made several friends there to the point of visiting their homes ever. Hot Springs has all the other essentials for a great vacation getaway, including the Oaklawn. Great for couples or families. I have been there several times and always enjoy the history.
We were very impressed with the restoration that has taken place on Bathhouse Row. Both my husband and I enjoyed the Quapaw spa experience. And the historical guided tour at Fordyce. We highly recommend both.