Bathhouse Row is the home to the finest spa in Hot Springs National Park- Quapaw Baths & Spa! This facility offers a unique way to experience the thermal mineral waters in four large capacity soaking pools and a private bathing area. The services range from relaxing massages, facials, and revitalizing body polishes that are designed to leave you completely rejuvenated.  After you get the relaxation that you so deserve, be sure to stop in the Quapaw Retail Shop, which features gift cards, organic body care products, and other items with an environmentally conscious theme. The local artist also display works available for purchase. The only problem you will find with the Quapaw Baths & Spa is that you will have trouble leaving the serenity of the facility! Hours of Operation Monday, Wedne... 08/31/2010

No trip to Hot Springs is complete without a visit to the Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum. This unique attraction takes you through seven different worlds in more than 30 magnificent settings. See everything from celebrities, royalty and presidents to historically accurate battle scenes and a creation of Leonardo Da Vinci's "Last Supper." You won't believe your eyes as to how lifelike the figures are! The museum is fully air conditioned and open daily year-round, and you're welcome to bring your camera. Oh, and be sure to check out our recently expanded gift and souvenir shop! We invite you to treat yourself and the family to one of Arkansas' most interesting and fun places to visit. You'll be glad you did! For more info, please visit http://www.rideaduck.com/waxmuseum/index.php?p=home   ... 08/23/2010

Located On Historic Bath House Row in beautiful downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas, the Buckstaff is the only remaining operational bath house within the boundaries of the Hot Springs National Park and has been in continuous service since 1912. Still today the visitor to our city can experience the natural unadulterated thermal mineral waters, that have been known for centuries for their therapeutic value in the relief of common ailments such as arthritis, bursitis, rheumatic and gouty conditions and other common afflictions. Weary visitors can utilize the same waters and treatments to relax and unwind from a fantastic vacation or business trip. The Buckstaff offers traditional Thermal Mineral Baths and Swedish style massages. Our services include a 20 minute tub bath at a maximum temperat... 08/19/2010

The Gangster Era is highlighted at the Gangster Museum of America in Hot Springs.You can learn the history of how the gangster, Owen Madden, marked the way to lead other gangsters to gravitate to the Spa City for a time of relaxation in the mineral waters or a night life of excitment with the gambling institutions. The history of the city is spectacular with the visitors that were regulars in the area such as  Al Capone, Lucky  Luciano and Frank Costello.Time for a flashback to the "Gangster Era" at The Gangster Museum of America! For prices and more information visit www.tgmoa.com   Laurie Rushing likes 365 Things To Do In Hot Springs, Arkansas Create your Like Badge Laurie Rushing likes Laurie Rushing- Trademark Real Estate, Inc. Create your Like Badge 08/17/2010

You will love the beauty of the city from a top this glorious 216-foot structure located on Hot Springs Mountain in the National Park. The current tower opened to the public in 1983. The views encompass the Ouachita Mountains and surrounding Diamond Lakes area. It is a perfect way to take in sights of Hot Springs National Park. Hot Springs Mountain Tower is located atop Hot Springs Mountain in the National Park. To reach the Tower, turn off Central Avenue (State Highway 7) in Downtown Hot Springs onto Fountain Street and follow the signs to the Tower. Hours of Operation: ■November 1- February 28 9 a.m. -5 p.m. ■ March 1- May 15 9 a.m.-6 p.m. ■ May 16-Labor Day 9 a.m.-9 p.m. ■ Day After Labor Day-October 31 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information call:Hot Springs Mountain Tower(501) 623-6035 ... 08/13/2010

Hot Springs, Arkansas the place I call home, and what a wonderful place it is! My beautiful city takes its name from the world-famous thermal waters that flow into the historic downtown district. About a million gallons of the 143°F water issue forth daily from 47 hot springs.   The city was named the nations first National Reservation in 1832 in order to protect the hot springs. For 10,000 years before the settlement of the Europeans in the New World, Native Americans visited the area.  Hot Springs became a place where various tribes came together to enjoy the healing properties they believed were contained in the magnificent and mysterious thermal waters of the springs. In 1673, Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet explored the area and discovered the springs before claiming the ... 03/08/2010

"Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success." - Vincent van Gogh These words of Vincent van Gogh are ones to remember when setting your goals for the new year. I have set goals in different areas of my life for 2010, and I am developing a plan to accomplish each one. The first part of the plan is to write the goals down, and clearly define what they are. So here it goes... 1. Spiritually- I will read the entire New Testament in 2010. 2. Family- I will go see my grandparents at least once a month. I will tell my husband and children that I love them everyday (I pretty much do this part anyway). 3. Finance- I will clip more coupons and limit my eating out to 2 time... 01/02/2010

Quapaw Baths, LLC hopes to start work in mid-August of this year on the 85 year-old Quapaw Bath House, which it plans to reopen in 2008 as a public spa."We'll be taking out the tiled cubicles and tubs that made up the old bathing experience, in anticipation of cutting out the floor and building our big pools, waterfalls, and fountains, " stated Anthony Taylor, one of the principals in the development company.The plans for the spa are still essentially the same as it originally was laid out.  The amenities will include large capacity public hot water pools, with fountains and whirlpools, a semi-private tub area, steam cave sauna with cool plunge pool, day spa with massage and beauty treatments, a catering kitchen and reception room for private functions, and a "Kid's Club".The Quapaw wil... 07/15/2007

Hot Springs Creek Greenway is progressing toward its final destination on the shores of Lake Hamilton slowly but surely.  The newest section, a one-fifth mile long asphalt trail, was dedicated in a ceremony June 1, 2007.  This section of trail is the first of two sections that will be known as Hollywood Trail, which begins at the Rotary Centennial Trailhead across from Hollywood Park.  When complete it will end at Chelsea Street and have two neighborhood connections at Euclid and Bellview streets.  The new trail covers a little more than one quarter of a mile and provides a scenic overlook of Hot Springs Creek.This beautiful new trail will benefit the downtown area from an environmental preservation standpoint, and it will provide alternate transportation, help in storm water control, p... 06/03/2007

Hot Springs celebrates one of the most significant events in its history this year.  President Andrew Jackson signed Hot Springs Reservation into existence on April 20, 1932, 175 years ago.  It was the first federally protected area in the nation's history.I believe this calls for some celebrating in Hot Springs, Arkansas this year! 02/12/2007

Ice Skating In The Park Returns in November Outdoor ice skating returns to downtown Hot Springs November 24 with the beginning of Ice Skating In The Park 2006, featuring a 5,400 square foot ice rink located in Hill Wheatley Plaza at the southern end of world-famous Bathhouse Row. The ice rink will remain open through January 15, 2007, except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, according to Steve Arrison, executive director of the Hot Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau. 11/04/2006