Jackson WellSprings is the perfect place to take the whole family or a group of friends on a laid-back hot springs retreat not too far from a small town. It’s a 30+ acre piece of land just outside of Ashland, Oregon, a picturesque small town by the California border known for its yearly Shakespeare Festival. …
Radium Hot Springs – BC, Canada
At the crossroads of British Columbia’s Highway 93 & 95 lies a natural oasis: Radium Hot Springs. When taking a trip to Columbia Valley, adding a stop to take a dip in one of these relaxing pools can help you relax and feel rejuvenated. The largest and most accessible hot springs swimming pool in Canada, …
Valparaiso Day Spa Aguas Termales – Tijuana, Mexico
Valparaiso Aguas Termales is a big hot springs resort located just south of the U.S. border in Mexico. This hot springs day spa is situated in Tijuana, only a 20-minute drive south of San Diego, California. This low-key gem features both a terrific spa and hot springs pools. The affordable rates and mineral-rich water will …
Armour’s Hotel & Spa – Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Armour’s Hotel & Spa is the only venue still offering mineral baths in a bathing house behind the main building. Located in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, Armour’s was first built in 1924, though it then went by the name Count’s Hotel. While there used to be other …
Banff Upper Hot Springs – AB, Canada
A trip to Alberta’s Banff National Park is not complete without taking a dip at Banff Upper Hot Springs, one of the most popular hot springs in Canada. It’s located near Sulphur Mountain across the valley from Rundle Mountain, it’s situated about 4 km (2.3 mi) from the town of Banff. Banff Upper Hot Springs …
Sleeping Child Hot Springs – Hamilton, Montana
Hidden away in Bitterroot National Forest, Sleeping Child Hot Springs offers a comfortable and luxurious stay right beside a historic spring. A 40-acre oasis, visitors can enjoy spending time soaking with all of their closest friends away from the busyness of society. Once a public destination, Sleeping Child Hot Springs and its lodge can be …
Spa Hot Springs Motel – White Sulphur Springs, Montana
Montana has a lot of spa locations and over the years, there are a few that stood the test of time. One of them is the Spa Hot Springs Motel and Clinic. Located in White Sulphur Springs, Montana, the Spa Hot Springs Motel is known for its historic and restorative mineral water. The local valley …
Weeki Wachee Springs Park – Spring Hill, Florida
Just north of Tampa and Clearwater, Florida, is where you can find the swimming holes and natural cavern system in Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. They are open year-round with sections for swimming, fishing and kayaking. It seems unimaginable there could be a place, a natural spring that is always a balmy 74 degrees, where …
Wekiwa Springs Park – Apopka, Florida
A wooded oasis thirty minutes north of Orlando, Wekiwa Springs State Park features a freshwater spring swimming pond year-round. There’s a campground on-site for car campers and RVs, plus primitive hike-to camping sites for those looking for privacy and a backpacking experience, The ‘”fountain of youth”, a priceless treasure we’ve all heard about and probably …
Fanning Springs Park – by Gainesville, Florida
In sunny northern Florida, a historic spring is open to swimming, snorkeling, and paddle boating. It’s called Fanning Springs, and its iconic blue water is worth a visit, an hour west of Gainesville. Fanning Springs was first used by early arrivers in Florida some 14,000 years ago. These paleo-people lived off the mineral-rich water and …
Mystic Hot Springs – Monroe, Utah
Rediscover the beauty of outdoors Utah while soaking in this beautiful hot spring. Mystic Hot Springs features the “edge of the wilderness” where guests can have introspection on our modern day of living. This highly-rated location brings you to an “unbelievable” and “spectacular” hot spring. This historic site is known to be a camping location …
Spring Creek Recreation Area – Pierre, South Dakota
Anyone who enjoys exploring and adventuring in the great outdoors will love the Spring Creek State Recreation Area of Lake Oahe, South Dakota. There are many activities for the entire family to enjoy, whether you’re an avid birdwatcher or can’t get enough boating excursions. The Spring Creek State Recreation Area is nestled on the beautiful …
Hot Springs Pools & Units – Moree, Australia
If you’re looking for a spot to unwind in the “Artesian spa capital of Australia,” consider the Hot Springs Pools & Units in Moree. This luxurious resort-style hotel is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway when you really need to escape from the stress and humdrum of day-to-day life. The hotel offers comfortable rooms …
Baranof Warm Springs – Sitka, Alaska
While boating down the Chatham Strait in southern Alaska’s great, untamed wilderness, take a break at Baranof Warm Springs. The community of Baranof Warm Springs is a small, seasonally-occupied borough within Sitka, Alaska, boasting 9 springs nestled near a cascading waterfall. Frequently visited during the summer, the centerpiece of the remote community of Baranof Warm …
Eclipse Nordic (Takhini) Hot Springs – Whitehorse, YT, Canada
The Yukon Territory of Canada is a hot spot for nature enthusiasts, and one popular location that’s been attracting nature lovers for over 100 years is the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs. Formerly known as Takhini Hot Springs, these gorgeous, organic mineral spring pools provide relaxation and therapeutic benefits to the public. Locals and travelers far …
Gwydir Thermal Pools – Moree, NSW, Australia
The Gwydir Thermal Pools Motel & Caravan Park in Moree, Australia, is the perfect spot to sit back and relax with nature. Whether you’re a traditional motel type of person or prefer to connect with Mother Earth at a camp local campsite, you can find exactly what you’re looking for here in New South Wales. …
Japanese Bath House – South Bowenfels, NSW, Australia
Bowenfels, on the western outskirts of Lithgow, in New South Wales, is the home to the Japanese Bath House, which also has been referred as the Blue Mountains Sparadise. Offering panoramic and dramatic views of Lake Lyell and beautiful landscaping, the Bath House provides an authentic onsen experience in an unlikely setting. You may be …
Loftus Hot Springs – Mountain Home, Idaho
Loftus Hot Springs is a secluded little spot on the Middle Fork tributary of the Boise River. It’s located about two and a half hours northeast of Boise, Idaho. Just off the side of the service road is a medium-sized pool. Depending on how many fellow bathers you run into, you could be as deeply …
Pine Flats Hot Springs – Garden Valley, Idaho
Pine Flats Hot Springs is one of the multiple hot springs on the Payette River in rural Idaho. While they’re all special in their own right, this one is particularly majestic. The breathtaking views of the river and the Boise National Forest are amazing, but it’s the warm water waterfall pouring into the pools that …
Rocky Canyon Hot Springs – Garden Valley, Idaho
Rocky Canyon Hot Springs is a stunning group of natural pools in rural Idaho. Set practically in the middle of the Middle Fork Payette River and walled off by boulders, it doesn’t get more nature-forward than this. Surrounded on all sides by giant pines and wildlife of the Boise National Forest, you can count on …