You may know about Hot Springs Village, but did you know it’s the largest gated community in the United States? With more than 26,000 acres of wooded land, Hot Springs Village is positively huge. It’s so huge it actually spills into two counties and is considered part of two metropolitan statistical areas. The population of Hot Springs Village isn’t really all that huge. With only 12,807 people it’s about a medium-sized town by Arkansas standards. Plus, you never feel like you’re crowded there, because of the nature all around. One thing is for sure: you’ll never run out of things to do there.
Hot Springs Village is located just 20 minutes from Hot Springs National Park and 45 minutes from Little Rock. To see it on a map, click here.
Set in a picturesque portion of central Arkansas, it doesn’t get more scenic than Hot Springs Village. It’s a gateway to the Ouachita Mountains.
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There are more than 20 miles of beautifully maintained trails there.
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Hot Springs Village also has a surprisingly impressive number of waterways.
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They have eleven recreation lakes and an isolated water-supply lake. Those lakes have beautiful beaches and there are two full service marinas among them.
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No boat? No problem. You can rent one.
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They also have nine golf courses. Yes, you read that right. NINE.
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Perhaps the best news about Hot Springs Village is that you don’t have to live there to enjoy it…
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…you can simply book a stay and have a ball.
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You see, Hot Springs Village isn’t only the largest gated community in the United States. It’s also a recreational wonderland.
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To find more things to do while you’re in the area, click here. To see another unique community in the Natural State, try this one.
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