United States Arkansas Hot Springs

The Grand Promenade

A historic walkway atop thermal springs, offering scenic views, bathhouse architecture, and lush landscapes for tourists and wellness enthusiasts.

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The Grand Promenade is a half-mile National Recreation Trail that runs parallel to bathhouse row, behind the bathhouses. This short, leisurely paved walk offers views of historic downtown Hot Springs, the Arlington Lawn, the hot springs cascade, quartz veins in the sandstone and tufa cliffs.

leah 1 year ago

Less of a trail and more of a walk, this paved 0.7 mile out-and-back takes visitors behind Bathhouse Row. Open year-round and dogs welcome.

leah 1 year ago

The Grand Promenade Articles

  • Hot Springs National Park: The Complete Guide for 2023

    Welcome to Hot Springs National Park: home to ancient thermal springs, family-friendly trails, hill-top views, and winding creeks. This tiny US National Park (at 5,550 acres, it’s the smallest!) is famous for its spring-fed bathhouses, mineral drinking fountains, urban charm, and deep-rooted history. Oh, and did we mention that it’s the only national park with […]

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