It's all in the name
The tiny town of Hot Springs, located just southwest of Warm Springs on Route 220, holds several important and historic resorts. Thomas Bullitt was the first to recognize the springs potential and built an inn in the mid-18th century. Over the years, more have expanded and followed suit, and the town is now getaway destination for many. Stay in one of the Hot Springs vacation rentals, and you can not only enjoy the natural phenomena which gave the town its name, but also numerous outdoor activities from golf to horseback riding.
Activities and attractions in and around Hot Springs
Do you want to discover top things to see and do while you're in town? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that makes Hot Springs a fun place to get away. These are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Homestead Old Course (0.2 mi / 0.3 km)
- Homestead Ski Area (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
- Warm Springs Pools (4.7 mi / 7.5 km)
- The Cascades Golf Course (0.2 mi / 0.3 km)
- Pocahontas County Country Club (20.4 mi / 32.9 km)
Saddle up to ride through the fertile valleys
Whichever season you decide to book up your Hot Springs vacation rental, there's always an outdoor activity to take part in. During the spring and summer months, you can lace up your boots to walk along the trails which meander through the mountains or saddle up to gallop through the fertile valleys. Don't be put off in winter, there's much to do from ice skating across frozen lakes to cross-country skiing. For an introduction to adrenaline inducing winter sports, be sure to rent a snowmobile to race through the forested countryside.
Open for business, all year round
Hot Springs and the rest of Bath County enjoys more than 200 days of sunshine each year. If you are lucky enough to nab a Hot Springs vacation rental during spring and summer, you can expect long, sunny and warm days best used for outdoor activities in the Virginia countryside. As the cooler months of fall begin to creep in, the forests come alive with colors, and the hot natural springs nearby become even more appealing. The snowy flurries between December and February create a winter wonderland, but just remember to wrap up warm.
Heaps of countryside to explore
The nearby George Washington and Jefferson National Forests form a vast, lush landscape that makes up part of the Appalachian Mountains and has dozens of tree species and thousands of herbaceous plants. While hiking through the parks or camping overnight, keep an eye out for the formidable wildlife, which may include the odd black bear or 2. That's certainly not all though. Playful otters float down the rivers, while bald eagles circle overhead. White-tailed deer are common, as are nocturnal bobcats which roam along the ridgetops. A visit is never a disappointment.
How to get to and around Hot Springs
The nearest airport is in Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA), located 47.2 mi (76 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field), which is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
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