Hot Springs, Arkansas

Hot Springs is a city in the US state of Arkansas. The city derives its name from the natural thermal water that flows from 47 springs on the western slope of Hot Springs Mountain. In 1832, the US recognized the city and was selected as the first Federal Reservation. In 1921, it became a National Park and was officially incorporated in the year 1876. It is now the tenth most populous city in the state and also the county seat of Garland County.

Area & Location: Located at 34º29'50? Latitude North and 93º3'19? Longitude West, Hot Springs covers a total area of 85.5 sq. km with 85.2 sq. km of land and 0.3 sq. km of water. The city has a population of 35, 750.

Tourist Attractions: The city, known for its famous national park is often visited by tourists.

Transportation: Memorial Field Airport serves the city. Hot Springs Intracity Transit Trolley Services that runs on rubber tires and cars are the forms of public transportation the city. The city has an extensive road network including express highways, highways that ease the journey through the city.

Hotels: The city is home to the Arlington Hotel, a popular retreat for Al Capone. Embassy Suites Hot Springs, Happy Hollow Motel, Baymont Hot Springs, Willow Beach Motel, Country Inn Lake Resort, Hampton Inn Hot Springs, Park Hotel of Hot Springs, Clarion Resort On The Lake, Austin Hotel and Convention Center, Hot Springs Knights Inn and Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa are the world-class hotels in the city that have many unique qualities. The city known as the ' National Spa' has plenty of spa resorts that draw in thousands of tourists to it.

Places of Attraction: Hot Springs National Park, the only national park within the city limits is the popular tourist attractive place in the city. The 143 degree F water that flows from the base of Hot Springs Mountain has attracted people from far and wide to collect the water, which has a therapeutic effect. The art galleries and shops attract the visitors. The Bath House Show, Garvan Woodland Gardens, Mid-America Science Museum, Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs Mountain Tower, Magic Springs & Crystal Falls and Superlift Offroad Park are the other interesting as well as marvelous sights in the city.