Hot Springs National Park

The Hot Springs Mountain Observation Tower stand 216 feet, offering impressive views of the park and surrounding area. In 1877, a 75-foot wooden fire tower was constucted but burned to the ground. In the mid-twentieth century a 175-foot steel structure was built which later proved unstable and was torn down. The current Hot Springs Mountain Observation Tower was built in 1983.

The Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center is housed in the 1915 Fordyce Bathhouse, with marble and mosaic tile flours and stained-glass windows and ceilings. On display is historical information on the area, as well as a 20 minute video presentation.

The Fordyce Bathhouse has 24 rooms that are refurnished as they were when the building opened for baths in 1915. It was considered an elegant bathhouse in its day and today it is protected along with seven other bathhouses.

The Mountain Valley Water Spring Visitor Center offers self-guided tours and information on this mineral water company. The building that houses the Visitor Center is a fine example of the Classical Revival style. It was constructed in 1910 and was originally home to the DeSoto Mineral Springs.

A collection of Mountain Valley bottles and memorabilia are on display.