One Of The Best Places In The World For A Geothermal Bath Is Hiding In This Arkansas Town
Nearly every Arkansan knows about Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs but did you know the finer features of the medicinal springs? Not every Arkansas adventure has to be a strenuous hike in a remote part of the forest. Let’s dip a toe into the fascinating features along this historic spa paradise.
The Row was built in 1892 but settlers had been coming to the hot springs since the 1600s. Not to mention, the Native Americans designated the "Valley of the Vapors" area a sacred place for thousands of years.
The Travel Channel deemed Hot Springs National Park as one of the best places for a geothermal bath in the world (and as number one out of the entire U.S.). If you'd like to read more about their ranked baths, visit this link.
Both are wonderful places to experience the thermal waters of Hot Springs' 47 protected springs. Buckstaff has been open since 1912 and offers a naturally relaxing whirlpool mineral bath in a private setting. This particular house is located at 509 Central Ave.,
Hot Springs, AR 71901. To see a full list of services visit their website.
Much like the Buckstaff, Quapaw also has thermal baths (although the Quapaws are in a larger pool setting as opposed to Buckstaff's private tubs). However, Quapaw also has a natural steam cave! The cave was built during the building's original construction in 1922. The cave's steam is produced from the geothermal springs' 143° water. The steam cave can be added on to a private bath or pool service for $10/person. To learn more about the cave and Quapaw's other services, visit this site.
After all, there's nothing quite as unique or relaxing as a thermal bath (or steam cave) from natural hot spring water.
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These springs attracted folks from all over the world, including a surprising number of famous mafia members.
