HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KTHV) - Over 3 million people visit the city of Hot Springs each year, and for good reason.
From exploring the National Park to relaxing in the thermal waters the Spa City is known for, there is so much to do on any kind of budget.
"The great thing about Hot Springs is we have a little bit of something for everybody," said Steve Arrison, CEO of Visit Hot Springs.
"People that come here, we find, love to pamper themselves," said Steve DeMott, with Hilltop Manor Bed and Breakfast.
For those looking for an elegant weekend getaway, one of the city's oldest and well-known B&B's, Hilltop Manor, was named a Top 10 B&B in the United States in 2014. Hilltop Manor offers a one-of-a-kind stay in one of five extravagant suites.
"They are paying a nice sum of money to stay here, but for that, they are going to be treated like they want to be treated," said DeMott. "We try and pamper them as much as we possibly can."
The best way to pamper yourself in Spa City may be by taking advantage of the city's namesake.
"Over a million baths were given here a day, and we still have wonderful bathing experiences," said Arrison. "From the Buckstaff, which is right on Bathhouse Row and is the oldest operating bathhouse, to the to the newly remodeled Quapaw Baths and Spa, which is as fine as any you'll go to in the country."
The Quapaw Baths and Spa offers a modern day spa experience, including private baths in the natural heated waters Hot Springs is famous for.
For those looking to save, there are plenty of things to do in Hot Springs that will cost you next to nothing.
"There's no charge to go for a walk in the park," said Mike Kusch, Chief of Resource Management and Visitor Services at Hot Springs National Park.
Hot Springs National Park offers 26 miles of trails and several mountains to explore by day. You can also spend the night for a small fee.
"If you want to go camping and all you have is a tent, our campsites are $10 a night," said Kusch.
Visitors can also check out Bathhouse Row, which features eight historic bathhouses built in the early 1900s.
"On the other side of the street it's the city of Hot Springs National Park, where we have art galleries, stores and restaurants," said Arrison.
However, possibly one of the most notable, and free elements about Hot Springs are the water fountains where you can fill bottles with natural thermal spring water.
"If you stroll down, you can get a cup of water that people in California pay a lot of money for," said Arrison.
For more information on things to do in Hot Springs, you can visit the city's website.
