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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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
Nov 24, 2024
Probably some of the most expansive views you will get in the area. Also some of the best views you will get. Worth the price and you can’t get that high anywhere else. The wasps were there but did n…Full review by thewanderingmeatball
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
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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