Bathhouse Row
Bathhouse Row
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A collection of historic bathhouses where people flocked in the early 20th century for therapeutic hot springs baths.
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- Jessica C2 contributionsEveryone should experience!If you want a time to pamper yourself this is the place to go. With every penny and time spent. I spent 3 days in the car driving; I couldn’t have felt better when I left. All the staff is very professional and courteous. I am looking forward to making several trips back!Visited March 2023Traveled soloWritten March 29, 2023
- Lizb246823 contributionsHidden gem of American history.A piece of American history preserved. Amazing history. Lovely love to visit and spend a whole day at least exploring. The visitor center is a good starting point to give an overview of the history and what the bathhouse used to look like. As well as a the amazing stained glass windows throughout. And then save some time to take a bath experience in the Buckskin. Fill up you water bottle from from the spring inside the office shop. And walk the pro manage and see Cascade Spring and see just how hot it really is coming out the ground.Visited April 2023Traveled soloWritten April 23, 2023
- Jill BBox Elder, South Dakota199 contributionsVery niceMy husband and I enjoyed walking past these beautiful old buildings and reading the history on them. As well as being able to tour the free one. So much history… there’s stores to shop as you go along across the street and there’s a public restroom as well. Behind the bathhouses is access to a few points were you can see the springs. It was a relaxing place to wonder and enjoy.Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 26, 2023
- EllebeeSouthport, United Kingdom1,174 contributionsInteresting history lessonInteresting walk here this evening. The bathhouses are beautiful although I don’t think you can partake of the waters any more. There were a couple of steaming fountains which I can only assume are the spring water. Didn’t touch as looked hot! Well worth a stroll to appreciate the architecture and backdrop of greenVisited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten August 12, 2023
- DannyWassermanVirginia Beach, Virginia4,242 contributionsBathhouse Row is rich in history!Bathhouse Row is a special place for travelers who have never experienced this special place. Many bathhouses scattered along this historic street in the heart of downtown Hot Springs. Some are new, some are old, some are open, some are closed. If you want to enjoy the hot springs, there is a lot of choices to enjoy and reasonable prices. Alot of unique history here and should not be missed.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 18, 2023
- Susan EPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania1,051 contributionsA step back in time that will make you appreciate taking a bath at homeWatching documentaries about the early days of baseball when the players went to Hot Springs before the season started drew us to a most unusual free National Park. The Fordyce building is well done, with many displays about the baths that sprouted around the springs. Tours are available. Other bath houses have stores along with the Superior Bathhouse Brewery where we had a good lunch. There is a parking garage a couple of streets away which is a quick walk.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten January 16, 2024
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Heather V
Springfield, MO14 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
What an interesting historical gem. I went on a girls trip and it was an experience that was relaxing but also different because it was set like if it were back a century prior! So much older equipment that is still functioning was crazy!
Written March 8, 2024
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Susan E
Philadelphia, PA1,051 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Watching documentaries about the early days of baseball when the players went to Hot Springs before the season started drew us to a most unusual free National Park. The Fordyce building is well done, with many displays about the baths that sprouted around the springs. Tours are available. Other bath houses have stores along with the Superior Bathhouse Brewery where we had a good lunch. There is a parking garage a couple of streets away which is a quick walk.
Written January 16, 2024
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DannyWasserman
Virginia Beach, VA4,242 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Bathhouse Row is a special place for travelers who have never experienced this special place. Many bathhouses scattered along this historic street in the heart of downtown Hot Springs. Some are new, some are old, some are open, some are closed. If you want to enjoy the hot springs, there is a lot of choices to enjoy and reasonable prices. Alot of unique history here and should not be missed.
Written November 18, 2023
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,818 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Making a quick visit to the Hot Springs National Park, we enjoyed a stroll along Bathhouse Row, with four or five restored historic bathhouses. Interesting glimpse of history!
Written October 24, 2023
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Christina B
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Oct 2023 • Solo
Quapaw bath house was wonderful – reservations are advised. Wonderful hot mineral waters with no sulfur smell very friendly, helpful staff.
Written October 15, 2023
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beth ann k
Halstead, KS1,793 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
This is a nice walk along the bath houses with 2 of them still offering baths. There is information as you walk, and there are public restrooms.
Written September 8, 2023
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Ellebee
Southport, UK1,174 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Interesting walk here this evening. The bathhouses are beautiful although I don’t think you can partake of the waters any more. There were a couple of steaming fountains which I can only assume are the spring water. Didn’t touch as looked hot! Well worth a stroll to appreciate the architecture and backdrop of green
Written August 12, 2023
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Barb N
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Mar 2023 • Family
All of the bathhouses were in great shape and the history was very interesting. The restaurant was yummy and fun and the Quapaw Baths were so nice and so relaxing. The water temperature was wonderful.
Written August 5, 2023
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Anonymous855
Trabuco Canyon, California1,712 contributions
Jul 2023
We enjoyed the history and time warp walking along here; it's s shame that one was private, one was closed, one was a brewery but just glad they are still in use.
Written July 16, 2023
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amyw2012
Birmingham, AL1,839 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We stopped here for a short visit. It was a nice walk, and I enjoyed seeing the well preserved bath houses. My favorite parts were the museum and the natural springs. I was surprised how hot they really were (143 degrees). It was super hot when we went, so we stopped for ice cream at Mamoos which is under the hotel at the end.
Written July 9, 2023
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JDrums99
Saint Louis, MO17 contributions
Is there anything fun for kids in the national park area? It seems that the bathhouses have minimum ages. My kids are 5, 7, and 10.
Melissa M
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I would like advice from somebody that has been to all 3... the Arlington spa, the Buckstaff spa and the Quapaw spa. Which is your favorite & why?
Grover R
Pensacola, FL18,062 contributions
We stayed at Arlington but did our bath with massage at Quapaw. I loved the Arlington as an historic hotel but the best reviews before I went were the Quapaw. It and the Buckstaff are on the Row. I was very impressed with Quapaw and the private services they offered. If I was just doing the bath, I might have done the Buckstaff. However, I think if you have never done it before choose one of the locations on Bathhouse Row.
685inky66
London, UK223 contributions
Is there anywhere to bathe in these springs outdoors in a natural environment?
Rowland45
Iowa City, IA401 contributions
I was hoping for that but did not find it. The park is more about the history there. It was very medicinal often requiring a doctors prescription. The bath houses are like hospitals. Interesting but not a lot of fun.
BarryL798
Edmonton, Canada110 contributions
Hi - i'm going to little rock in september. Can you tell me some details about the bath houses and bath house row?
savvytravelmom
Saint Louis, MO231 contributions
Bathhouse row is on the east side of Main Street in downtown Hot Springs. There are several of the grand old buildings still standing, only 2 of them are functioning bathhouses - Quapaw and Buckstaff. The Fordyce bathhouse has been transformed into a museum showcasing what it was like during the era when they were all fully operating bathhouses. Admission to Fordyce is free, and it is a self-guided tour. We visited Buckstaff over Quapaw because Buckstaff has not been renovated and offers private bathing. Quapaw has been renovated to be more modern and has community pools for bathing in the hot spring water. If you choose the classic treatment, expect to spend about 1.5-2 hours there, and around $40. You can add extras on to the package, including massage or paraffin dip. This might not be your typical spa treatment, as it is still functioning as it did in 1912, but it is definitely an experience you don't want to miss. On the west side of the street, there is plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment. There's free parking on the street or in the parking garage. Everything is within a roughly 1-mile walk. You can walk along a smooth trail behind bathhouse row called the Promenade where you get beautiful views of the hills and city area. There's also hiking very nearby. There are public water fountains downtown where you can fill up bottles of the hot spring water. You could spend the day from Little Rock, but I would recommend at least one overnight stay so you can enjoy everything the city has to offer!
Tourist643612
Mc Clurg, MO27 contributions
Does anyone know of a PUBLIC bathhouse with soaking pools, that will be open on Monday, January 15 in the afternoon during the government shut down? My husband and I will be camping at a nearby area and just want to use the facilities for an afternoon. When I called to get reservations at Quapaw, they were closed due to the shutdown. Looks like the book staff is just private for in-house lodgers? Any other ideas?
Joellen W
Sarasota, FL159 contributions
oh sorry, just saw it was Quapaw that is closed. sorry
Where is the best bath house on bath house Row? How much??
Lynn D
Dallas, TX42 contributions
The Quapaw has several soaking pools which are very nice if you like that. They also offer spa services. It's very clean and pleasant there. One other bathhouse has spa services only, no soaking pools. Can't remember the name but on Bathhouse Row there are just two, Quapaw the more traditional in service. The Arlington Hotel has in house spa services which I tried once. It was relaxing. They also have a pool and hot tub outside.
George H
Benton Harbor, MI
What is the price of the bath
Georgene D
Tulsa, OK51 contributions
$30 for Private and$20 for the communal thermal pools.
brooksbetty
Cleveland, OH
Are there any natural hot springs functioning now? If so, are they open for visitors to use?
Rita S
Norman14 contributions
Yes. I beleive there is 2 on different sides of the street. You can buy jugs to get water with.
Christie Smith
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Do they allow couples to go in together a husband and wife i would like to experiance this with him
vjrsgg14
Chicago, IL43 contributions
Yes they do allow couples. Call to make reservations.
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- Attractions near Bathhouse Row:
- (0.00 km) Hot Springs National Park
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- (0.04 km) Grand Promenade
- (0.06 km) Buckstaff Bathhouse
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