subject: Arkansas Vrbo [print this page] Hot springs was the home to the Native American Indians before the Europeans came to the Americas for the first time and believed the land holds some healing powers due to the presence of natural hot springs. It was explored by Father Marquette and Joliet in 1673; He claimed the region on behalf of France immediately after discovery, hundred years later in 1763 with the signing of Treaty of Paris Spain got the control of Arkansas, but the French got its control back in 1800 until the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. And by 1807, modern Hot Springs started to be inhabited by modern man. Those 47 thermal springs plays a vital role in making Arkansas vrbo a top rental destination. The hot springs national park in the top tourist attraction of this place, which boasts of the bath houses that harbors thermal baths, artificial crystal falls, water and theme parks. Lake tours, non stop music, religious and magic shows, gardens, art community shows, shopping opportunity, easy lodging facility, antiques show also adds to its being not just a vacation, but also a top flight tourist destination in the USA today.
(1) Historical Lake Hamilton where one can have a duck ride.
(2) Magic Springs that have a theme park which is a theme park with Crystal Falls Water Park and provides a lucrative and rich family vacation with Rapid Falls Raceway.
(3) Mid-American Science Museum it is the largest hands-on science center with Over 100 engaging exhibits that explore beauty of the energy, matter, life and perception.
(4) Newest Attraction is the Arkansas Walk of Fame. This place honors the lives of famous people who made a difference or contribution to Arkansas Society to name a few: General Douglas Macarthur, baseball great Brooks Robison, President Bill Clinton and Dr. James Dobson.
(5) Are you scared of heights? The Hot Springs Mountain Tower is 1,256 feet above sea level; it overlooks 140 miles of gorgeous forest and countryside including Hot Springs National Park and Ouachita Mountains.
(6) Quartz Crystal Mine which is fun for the whole family digging for treasures.
Any Arkansas vrbo is never complete without a taste of all or at least some of the attractions listed above. And to someone who have tasted all of those above, it must have been a truly over the world experience he or she will cherish for life.