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...

The Story of Bluff Mountain Outfitters in Hot Springs, NC

My first memory of Bluff Mountain Outfitters is from over 20 years ago, when I happened upon Hot Springs, exploring the mountains with some friends from college. The store was a fraction of the size it is today, with mainly some hiking and boating related things...

The Hot Springs History of Gentry Hardware

If you have spent any time in Hot Springs, Gentry’s Hardware is likely a place you remember. Located in the center of Hot Springs, NC since the 1940s, the store is a community hub, standing proudly along the banks of Spring Creek. It has that trait many older places...