Fordyce Bathhouse
Fordyce Bathhouse
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Once one of the bathhouses on Bathhouse Row, this building has been renovated and now serves as the visitors center.
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  • OliviaV23
    Clarksville, Tennessee80 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Free & Beautiful!
    The Fordyce Bathhouse was a friendly, at your own pace, site. The care into each exhibit was clearly evident. We are big national park travelers so this was a must on our trip. It was really neat to see the original work and the spring directly in the lowest level. The sun was out today and the stained glass colorings were breathtaking. Absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a good spot. It is also free!
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 27, 2023
  • scott r
    Silver Spring, Maryland701 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    And you thought resistance machines were new :)
    Really interesting visit to bathhouse row and the one open as a museum (you can bathe even today down the street at the last one still operating "we accept walk-ins"). Preserved at a moment in time, along with some of the back story and period equipment, clothing, furnishings, the experience is not 'gilded age' but it is thorough and informative. Seems some people miss part of the third floor past the locker rooms; check out the exercise equipment - Dr Whatsis ahead of his time. Between the elevated path behind the row and main street with places to eat and shop, you can make a decent day trip out of it if that's your intention.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written May 23, 2023
  • Tim L
    Jefferson, Georgia1,867 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An excellent glimpse into the past.
    Located in a former bath house, this facility is now under the National Park Service. It is now set up as a museum with artifacts and pictures of how the facility was set up and operating “back in the day,” with various rooms containing furniture and equipment along with pictures and postings to give better understanding. The gymnasium is set up with training equipment used during that era. Included are names of many public figures who visited the waters of the hot springs utilized in the area.
    Visited June 2023
    Written June 26, 2023
  • Anonymous855
    1,712 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not to be missed...the heart of the Hot Springs experience
    We walked around the first floor looking at exhibits but nearly missed the upper and lower floors until I read the brochure of the self-guided tour. Yikes! There was more to the story. The "lift" is a history story in it's own right. Kids will be amused but older adults will enjoy it most.
    Visited July 2023
    Written July 16, 2023
  • Angela D
    Tyler, Texas6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Tour Through Time!
    You literally feel like you have stepped back in time! Much of the museum is how the Fordyce Bathhouse operated many years ago! The furniture, stained glass ceilings on the top floor, and tile floors are beautiful! We laughed and were entertained by the types of treatments that were given! I'm so glad we did not walk by and skip the self-guided tour!
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 3, 2023
  • shauna
    Florence, Mississippi23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must see in Hot Springs
    My husband and I had a weekend getaway to Hot Springs and this was one of my favorite things we did. I loved being able to explore the whole bathhouse and learn the history. They have it set up so nicely. Amazing that it’s free! We have paid a lot of money for historic tours that weren’t nearly as good. Also loved that they had stamps for our National Park Passport book!
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 1, 2024
  • Joseph P
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must stop while in Hot Springs!
    Free & informative, friendly staff. My small kids were excited about becoming junior rangers. This is a must stop for everyone visiting Hot Springs. Free parking garage about a 3 minute walk away.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 13, 2024
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Joseph P
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Free & informative, friendly staff. My small kids were excited about becoming junior rangers. This is a must stop for everyone visiting Hot Springs. Free parking garage about a 3 minute walk away.
Written February 13, 2024
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shauna
Florence, MS23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
My husband and I had a weekend getaway to Hot Springs and this was one of my favorite things we did. I loved being able to explore the whole bathhouse and learn the history. They have it set up so nicely. Amazing that it’s free! We have paid a lot of money for historic tours that weren’t nearly as good. Also loved that they had stamps for our National Park Passport book!
Written February 1, 2024
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A.R.
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Very interesting place, lots of history and free to explore. Read the plaques and enjoy the older establishment.
Written January 3, 2024
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Brad H
Nashville, TN307 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
The staff with the National Parks at this visitor center is amazing- they are excited and happy to answer questions and share their passion of history with you. The exhibits show a good understanding of what the bath houses were like and the building and entire bathhouse row is exceptionally clean.
Written December 21, 2023
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jennifera399
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States174 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Only bathhouse that you can tour and photograph top to bottom and get a history tour of the bathhouse. Also downstairs if you're lucky you can see one of the hot springs in action. This sight is absolutely free to tour and they have park rangers available to answer your questions on things to do.
Written December 3, 2023
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Hoagland5
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
It was very interesting to see everything as it once was used. I was previously unaware of steam boxes. I learned something new! :) I loved the stained glass windows and ceiling. Don't miss it!
Written October 28, 2023
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,818 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Interesting historical bath house, now serving as the National Park Service Visitor Center for the Hot Springs National Park. The self-guided tour provides a fascinating glimpse of the old era of resort bathing.
Written October 24, 2023
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Kim S
Macomb, IL134 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Very informative and out of the ordinary piece of history. Loved thinking of the historical significance and changes and similarities in the way we think of “spa”,
Written October 24, 2023
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Suzanne F
Marietta, GA68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Great overview of Bathhouse Row. Take the free tour so you can go experience a bath in one of the 2 bathhouses.
Written October 5, 2023
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Angela D
Tyler, TX6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
You literally feel like you have stepped back in time! Much of the museum is how the Fordyce Bathhouse operated many years ago! The furniture, stained glass ceilings on the top floor, and tile floors are beautiful! We laughed and were entertained by the types of treatments that were given! I'm so glad we did not walk by and skip the self-guided tour!
Written October 3, 2023
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  • Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM