216 ft Observatory. Built in 1982, opened in 1983 just celebrated its 35th anniversary on June 3rd. A beautiful scenic tour of the Ouachita Mountains high above the city of Hot Springs.
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Oct 27, 2024
The drive up is fun, (one-way!) winding through the trees. There is a free overlook you can park at about twenty seconds drive-time before the tower parking lot that we will utilize in the future. Li… Full review by wampus89
Oct 11, 2024
Incredible views. The drive up the mountain to the tower is free and has some very nice areas to pull over and enjoy the view. We decided to go up the tower in the elevator and walk down the stairs… Full review by Escape59261578679
Oct 11, 2024
While the building when you enter to go up in the tower can get cramped immediately due to the volume of people, the views make up for it and then some! Once at the top the views are stunning. It is … Full review by Diane E
Hi Beverlee - We're headed for our first visit to Hot Springs and have gained lots of info from your reviews. One question: where were you able to fill up your water jugs with cold spring water? Carollyn from Round Rock Tx
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Hi, you have two cold spring locations to choose. I went to Happy Hollow up the North Mountain. They have a retaining wall with two spickets. You can also go to Whittington Springs …
Hi, you have two cold spring locations to choose. I went to Happy Hollow up the North Mountain. They have a retaining wall with two spickets. You can also go to Whittington Springs in the West Mountain. Hope that helps, enjoy. We loved it! The spickets downtown are all hot springs.
In addition to the mountain, are there any scenic drives through the park? Is it possible to take the elevator to the top? I ask because I am rehabbing a leg injury that would make walking a lot very uncomfortable. Thanks.
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Yes, there is an elevator to take to the top and you do drive to get to the visitor center to get to the elevator.
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