Wildlife in Hot Springs

What do I see out my window?  Sometimes it seems that Hot Springs, North Carolina, is the best place to sit on the porch and be amazed by what you see in your own backyard. We sit in a mountain valley where Spring Creek meets the French Broad River, surrounded on all...

Hot Springs Arts Trail

An annual town-wide art exhibit! Art will be on display in stores, restaurants, and pop-up tents all along the trail — make sure to visit every restaurant, because there will be art in every nook and cranny in town. The Arts Trail returned in 2026 after being...

Arts in Hot Springs

A Kaleidoscope of Artisans in Hot Springs NC Hot Springs, North Carolina, is a small town with a depth of artistic talent and passion that makes it truly special. The town is nestled inside the Pisgah National Forest and the Appalachian Trail actually runs right...

Hot Springs NC Map and Parking

We have been hard at work creating a new map and brochure for visitors to see all of the thriving businesses in our downtown. Take a stroll along the Appalachian Trail and stop for a snack at one of our local restaurants.  Pick up some supplies at one of our local retail stores, and end the evening with one of our several lodging options to truly experience everything these beautiful mountains have to offer.