History | Hot Springs National Park Arkansas

#HistoryLives explores the rich and often sordid history of Hot Springs, Arkansas! Our 210-acre botanical garden, Garvan Woodland Gardens, stands as a testament to its founder and creator, Verna Cook Garvan.

#HistoryLives explores the rich and often sordid history of Hot Springs, Arkansas! Did you know Babe Ruth loved Hot Springs? The Great Bambino left Boston in 1918 to come to Hot Springs for Major League Baseball Spring Training.

#HistoryLives explores the rich and often sordid history of Hot Springs, Arkansas! Notorious gangster Al Capone didn't just come to Hot Springs to have a good time soaking in the thermal baths, or betting the horses at Oaklawn - he came to do business.

#HistoryLives explores the rich and often sordid history of Hot Springs, Arkansas! Before burning down in July of 1982, the Black Orchid was a late night hot spot for everyone from Frank Sinatra to Liberace.