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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Apr 10, 2025
We loved the little hike up to this tower. It was our first time to Arkansas and first time to Hot Springs. We wanted to hike one of the trails and someone in town recommended the Pean Trail. It was …Full review by loveatfirstsite
Mar 23, 2025
Interesting find, if you're cool with heights and like good views. There's a gift shop at the base of the tower where you can buy some Hot Springs stuff, then take the stairs or elevator to the top.…Full review by mafa02
Mar 9, 2025
We did the hiking from the visitors center up to here and it was very interesting! It’s nice and the shop has great things. We got the coin and took the elevator. You have the option to go to the wh…Full review by Diana A
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.
There are trails which cost nothing. However, there is the Hot Springs Mountain Tower the cost for that is $8.00 for adults (12 and over), there is a discount for seniors, children 11 and …
There are trails which cost nothing. However, there is the Hot Springs Mountain Tower the cost for that is $8.00 for adults (12 and over), there is a discount for seniors, children 11 and under and military.
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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