Hot springs offer bountiful health and wellness benefits, and are a favorite for adventurists and spa travelers alike. You can retreat to an amazing hot spring after a long day of hiking or hitting the slopes, or relax your muscles in these therapeutic baths for a much needed self-care session. With countless hot springs around the world, did you know there are hundreds of thermal springs right in the United States? Here are 25 of the best hot springs in the USA you should totally visit!
1. Chena Hotsprings, Fairbanks, Alaska
Let the resort’s healing, mineral-rich outdoor rock lake relax your body and warm your soul. One hundred years ago, gold miners and early Alaskan pioneers rested their weary souls and bodies in natural outdoor hot springs. Today, you can carry on the tradition and soak away your own worldly worries at Chena Hot Springs.
As if that weren’t enough, the resort is also home to the Aurora Ice Museum, the world’s largest year-round ice museum with its very own ice bar. Completed in 2005, the museum is constructed from more than 1,000 tons of ice and snow. Inside is a gallery of ice sculptures, a two-story observation tower with a circular staircase, a polar bear bedroom, a Christmas tree bedroom, an igloo, and an ice outhouse. Tours conclude with a stop at the Ice Bar with its ice-carved martini glasses and caribou-hide-covered stools.
2. Dutton Hotsprings, Delores, Colorado
This meticulously restored 19th century ghost town and mineral hot springs are tucked deep in the mountains of southwestern Colorado. Rugged buildings hide luxurious interiors. Discover uncompromising service and food of startling quality, absolute comfort and real mountain adventure. 13 luxury cabins can accommodate up to 44 guests and the entire tow
n can be rented for weddings, corporate retreats and special events. Rates include all meals and beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic.)
3.Connundeum Hotsprings, Aspen, Colorado
Conundrum Hot Springs is a primitive set of hot springs, with incredible views of the surrounding Aspen wilderness. Isolated deep in the Colorado Rockies, the springs are only accessible by a nine-mile hike up Conundrum Creek Trail.
This 17 mile hike round trip takes you through beautiful woods and meadows. At the end of the trail, there is a cabin and thermal springs where you can soak and take in all that surrounds you.
4.Weir Creek Hotsprings, Clear Water Natural Hotsprings, Idaho
The Weir Creek Hot Springs are located in the beautiful Clearwater National Forest in Idaho. The hot springs feature primitive rock walled and gravel bottomed pools. The hot springs among a gorgeous landscape of cedars and rock cliffs with spectacular views. Best time to go: Year-round.
5. Granite Hotsprings , Jackson Hole , Wyoming
The greater Jackson Hole valley is surrounded by thermal waters, but there are a few spots developed for you to enjoy the steaming hot mineral waters.
Located 10 miles down a snow-covered trail, Granite Hot Springs is nestled under peaks of the Gros Ventre mountain range and towering pine trees. The 110-degree pool was built in the 30s and is the perfect place to relax and refresh in a winter wonderland.
6. Sierra Hotsprings, Sierra Nevada National Park, Truckee California
Sierra Hot Springs is an awesome resort. It has multiple hot spring areas, One is found in a meditation area. Another is like an old bathhouse. The gem is a domed hot spring with cold cisterns which includes a pool hot spring deck and sauna.
7. Diamond Fork Hotsprings,Porvoo Utah
Also known as Diamond Fork Hot Springs, these natural bathing pools are about 2.5mi (4km) from the main trailhead and feature several soaking pools as well as a magnificent waterfall. With their brilliant turquoise waters, the hot springs look like something out of a fairytale, and while they have a slightly sulphurous (eggy) smell, they are perfect for a soak at the end of a hike. During the winter, you can usually hike the trail without snowshoes, but you will need four-wheel-drive vehicle to access the trailhead.
8. Glenwood Hotsprings, Glenwood Colorado
The world’s largest year-round hot springs heated pool is right across the street from this 107 room lodge. Skip the line by booking a stay-and-play package. Exceptionally kid-friendly, the pool has a swirling, twisting, open air tube ride and a quiet splash zone for little ones. Complimentary breakfast is included in the rate. Bring a robe and slippers for the quick trip to the pool.
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