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Introduction to Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland county, is 46 miles W of Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 176 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 35,750 residents in the city.
Hot Springs History
Hot Springs was originally inhabited by the Native American tribes. Father Marquette and Jolliet explored the region in 1673 and claimed it for France. The area was first settled in 1807. It derived its name from the world-famous thermal water flowing from 47 springs into the city. Hot Springs is the county seat of Garland County, which was established on April 5, 1873. The city is also the boyhood home of Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States.
Hot Springs and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Hot Springs
Hot Springs offers a number of recreational activities. You can visit the Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo, Hot Springs National Park, Ouachita National Forest, and Mid-America Science Museum. You can also visit Bathhouse Row. The Magic Springs Theme Park and Crystal Falls Water Park are ideal destinations for family day trips. You can enjoy shopping at the Wheatley Plaza Shopping Center, Mowray-Wyatt Plaza Shopping Center, Freeman Shopping Center, Albert Pike Shopping Center, Central City Shopping Center, and Rector Heights Shopping Center. In addition, the city organizes several events including the Hot Springs Blues Festival, Oktoberfest, ArtBlast, Jazz Fest, and Hot Springs Music Festival every year.
Hot Springs Transportation
Memorial Field Airport is nearby.
Hot Springs Higher Education
Garland County Community College, Hot Springs Beauty College, and Quapaw Technical Institute are some of local colleges.
Hot Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
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Detailed pages on related topics: Hot Springs colleges • Hot Springs travel • Hot Springs mortgage and property.
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Maurice Bath House ca. 1900
Bath house row ca. 1900
Imperial Bath House ca. 1900
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