Swim…
in the hot mineral water. Big Spring, located in Hot Springs State Park provides the hot mineral water into the Water Parks located in the State Park. These Water Parks feature indoor & outdoor swimming pools, water slides, steam rooms, Jacuzzis, saunas, a vapor cave and soaking tubs. The Water Parks do have an admission fee; however, the State Bathhouse is free to the public and offers soaking only.
Imagine…
being one of the first settlers. Visit the Hot Springs County Historical Museum and follow the journey of the early pioneers. Period rooms in the museum display the bar from the Hole-In-the-Wall Saloon (a favorite of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) and one of the best Indian artifact collections in the State.
Explore…
the folklore of the American West at the Old West Wax Museum through life-size dioramas and the 3rd largest display of barbed wire in the U.S. The Dancing Bear Folk Center includes a working textile studio and a permanent and traveling quilt exhibits. The Teddy Bear Den offers the largest collection of children’s memorabilia that is sure to amaze all kids, young and old alike!