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Totaling approximately 28,000 square feet, the Fordyce is the largest bathhouse on the Row. It has three main floors, two courtyards, and a basement under most of the building. The Fordyce became the first bathhouse on the Row to go out of business when it suspended operations on June 30, 1962, but it was extensively restored by 1989 and is now ...
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Sep 8, 2020 · Fordyce Display Room. 3rd floor exhibit. Mitch Smith. Last updated: September 8, 2020. Contact Info. Mailing Address: 101 Reserve Street. Hot Springs, AR 71901. 501 620-6715.
- There are no opportunities to soak in the thermal springs outdoors. Soaking in the springs is only permitted in two of the bathhouses, the Buckstaff and the Quapaw.
- Reservations are required at Gulpha Gorge Campground. Reservations must be made in advance for all 40 sites at Gulpha Gorge through Recreation.gov. All sites have full RV hook-ups and are $34 per night.
- We are an urban park. Nestled in the heart of downtown Hot Springs, the National Park is surrounded by shops, diners, roads, and other attractions. There is a network of hiking trails and beautiful mountain overlooks for those looking to escape the feeling of city life that is also a part of the Park.
- There is no entrance fee. Everybody is welcome to walk through and enjoy the park as often as they please.
The Fordyce became the first bathhouse on the Row to go out of business when it suspended operations on June 30, 1962, but it was extensively restored by 1989 and is now enjoying a renaissance as a historically furnished museum. Add to Itinerary. 369 Central Avenue. Hot Springs, AR 71901. Phone 501-620-6715. Email HOSP_Interpretation@nps.gov.
Nov 9, 2022 · The building opened in 1915 and is the largest bathhouse on the row at approximately 28,000 square feet. I found it fascinating… but not shocking that the men’s section of the separate bathing areas was WAY larger and more beautiful than the women’s private bathing section.
