There is a spa town in the United States that had as many as eight public bathhouses. However, only two of them are still in operation. I traveled to Hot Springs, which symbolizes the glory of American hot springs culture and its decline. Hot Springs National Park Hot Springs, Arkansas, is one of the most well-known hot springs in the United States. This city, where the 42nd President Bill Clinton spent his childhood, can be the most popular tourist and recreational city in the state. This time, I will head north along the Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park, the first national park in the United States, to the Arlington Hotel. Of the eight surviving public bath buildings, Lamar is located at the southern end. This facility, which was open from 1923 to 1985, is now used as a gift shop. The neoclassical building with its bright blue shades is the Buckstaff, which is still used as a bathhouse. Since its opening in 1912, it has maintained a traditional soaking style. After taking a bath in the small tub, you will receive a Swedish massage and other services in a predetermined order. The next is Ozark. This bathhouse, which was open from 1922 to 1977, is now used as an art gallery. Quapaw Baths The Quapaw, a Spanish Colonial Revival building, opened in 1922 and is still in operation. Visitors can wear swimsuits and soak in the indoor pools. The water was clear and colorless, and even the hottest tub is lukewarm at about ...
