Just imagine. Languishing in a tub of hot water, soothing away the "wearies" of the world. Then the trained hands of a masseuse ply
away the knots and kinks that come with a modern lifestyle.
Sound extravagant? It can be, but you don't have to pay a fortune to experience the relaxation and luxury of an Arkansas spa getaway. Check out one of
the spas in Arkansas, and you'll find both the bargain and the experience of a lifetime.
Hot Springs National Park is the logical place to start since the hot waters have been rejuvenating travelers since the days of DeSoto and his explorers. Hot Springs Arkansas spas run the gamut from the historic Buckstaff Bathhouse and Quapaw Baths and Spa on Bathhouse Row and the Arlington Hotel to the modern facilities at the Embassy Suites and The Austin.
Quapaw Baths and Spa now occupies the historic 1922 Spanish Colonial Revival Quapaw Bathhouse and features a large central dome covered with colored mosaic tiles, capped with a copper cupola. It has large capacity public hot water pools with fountains and whirlpools and has semi-private tub area. It also includes a day spa with massage and beauty treatments. Just west of Hot Springs on the western edge of Lake Ouachita in Mount Ida, Turtle Cove Spa at Mountain Harbor Resort is a full-service facility that has been selected as #9 in the Top 30 Spas of 2008 and #1 spa in the South by
SpasOfAmerica.com.
Can't spend a weekend? Little Rock Arkansas spas include a variety of day spas, which offer most of the popular spa treatments, such as body waxing, massage, exfoliation, body mud, anti-cellulite wraps, makeup, facials, pedicures, manicures and more.
Eureka Springs in Northwest Arkansas has spa origins as well. The waters here, too, were believed to have
medicinal powers, and the sick came in droves seeking miracle cures. Though the springs no longer flow as freely, people still visit Eureka Springs Arkansas spas, looking for healing from the stress of everyday life. Historic hostelries such as the Crescent Hotel and Palace Bathhouse provide Arkansas spa getaways along with several businesses offering day spa options.
Spas are found in communities large and small all over Arkansas. Here is just a sampling.
Conway
Positively Pampered Day Spa and Salon
Fayetteville
East Meets Wests Spa and Salon
Fort Smith
The Pool of Bethesda Day Spa
Jonesboro
eden Medical Spa and Boutique
Juliana's Day Spa & Salon
Mena
Spirit Mountain Massage
Mountain Home
Blue Lady Resort
Russellville
VSPA of Arkansas Med Spa