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Bathhouse spa weekend that doesn't cost a Sedona price tag
Hot Springs is the most underrated bachelorette weekend in the country. Original 1890s bathhouses, thermal-soaking suites, brewery row inside a national park, and lake-house lodging that costs a fraction of Asheville.
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Trip terms sheet included.
What to do
spa • 3 hr
Four mineral pools at varying temps
casino • 5 hr
Live thoroughbred season Dec-May
hiking • 2 hr
Tower views over the bathhouse row
spa • 2 hr
Original 1912 bathhouse — needle showers + loofa
luxe picnic • 2 hr
Magnolia-lined promenade catered spread
Where to go out
bar • balanced • $$
Dive-meets-music hall in the bathhouse row
beer garden • chill • $$
Only brewery inside a national park
Where to eat
Pizza • $$ • Best for: dinner
Wood-fired + craft cocktails
Brunch • $ • Best for: brunch
Famous rolls + coffee bar
Where to stay
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
1892 bathhouse with thermal soaking tubs in-room
house • Max 12 guests
Boat dock + screened porch
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Real venues from the list above, parallel tracks for the pregnant friend and the sober bridesmaid, and a trip terms sheet for the group chat so nobody gets a Venmo surprise. Free. No card.
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