Welcome to the Hot Springs National Park Tour

Discover the perfect blend of history, charm, and natural beauty with this self-guided driving and walking tour of Hot Springs National Park. Start your adventure on Bathhouse Row, where the Gilded Age's grand bathhouses line the historic street. You'll begin at the Hot Springs Visitor Center, then walk north, passing iconic stops like the Lamar Bathhouse and the Buckstaff Bathhouse, which still offers soaks today. As you stroll past these historic structures, you’ll uncover fascinating stories about their luxurious past.

Continue your journey to the Ozark Bathhouse, learning about the Civil War’s impact on this area, and visit the largest bathhouse, now repurposed as a visitor center and museum. Stop by the oldest bathhouse, Hotel Hale, for a glimpse into the darker side of Hot Springs' history, before heading to the famous Arlington Hotel, a nod to the golden age of the town.

Next, hop into your car for the driving portion of the tour. Wind your way up Hot Springs Mountain and learn about the unique landscape and geology of the area. At the mountain’s peak, stop at the observation tower for breathtaking views of the park. As you drive along North Mountain, you'll hear stories of historic expeditions and have the option to hike some of the park’s scenic trails.

Finally, you’ll conclude your tour at the Sunset Trail, a peaceful, scenic area perfect for a final hike or simply taking in the stunning surroundings before heading back into town.

Key Highlights:

■ Hot Springs Mountain Tower
■ Gulpha Gorge Trail
■ Goat Rock Trail
■ Magnolia
■ Birds
■ Happy Hollow Fountain
■ Hunter Dunbar Expedition
■ Thermophiles
■ Mammals
■ Sunset Trail and West Mountain Loop Overlook

APP FEATURES:

■ Award-winning platform
The app, which has been featured on Thrillist, was the recipient of the “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use Action Tour Guide for over a million tours per year.

■ Plays automatically
The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line.

■ Fascinating stories
Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. Most stops also have additional stories that you can optionally choose to hear.

■ Works offline
No data, cellular or even wireless network connection needed while taking the tour. Download over Wi-Fi/Data Network before your tour.

■ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.

FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS:
Check out the demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories.

QUICK TIPS:

■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi.
■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack.

NOTE:
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS tracking feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.