Hot Springs, Virginia is famous for the beautiful Omni Homestead Resort, as it should be. And to be honest, it is still the biggest draw in this quaint and beautiful town.
But there are things to see beyond the resort. Here are a few of our favorites.
The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs
The Omni Homestead Resort is a truly luxurious resort with a wealth of amenities for couples or families.
This is a grand dame of lodging in the Commonwealth and definitely is on our list of Best Resorts in Virginia.
Called “America’s First Resort,” the original resort first opened in 1766 and obviously a LOT has changed since then!
The property now sits on 2,300 acres and has been serving guests for more than 250 years.
There is so much to do here you will never do it all in one visit. Amenities include:
- 2 Golf Courses
- 4 Tennis Courts
- Zip-Lining
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Natural hot springs
- Nightly movies
- Skiing in the Winter
- More than a dozen restaurants and bars
Warm Springs Pools
Located at The Omni Homestead, these healing waters were once used by Thomas Jefferson who soaked in the warm springs three times a day for three weeks.
Originally known as Warm Springs Pools, they were renamed Jefferson Pools before returning to the name of Warm Springs.
The pools were covered with a distinctive octagonal roof in 1761 and are known as the oldest spa structure in America!
Bath County Historical Society Museum, Warm Springs
The Historical Society Museum is located in Warm Springs, Virginia and it contains many items which are donated by friends of the society who want to see Bath County history preserved for future generations.
The Bath County Historical Society Museum is free to the public.
Garth Newel Music Center
The Garth Newel Music Center is not only home to top-notch summer concerts, it is also a place where you can spend the night, too.
The Piano Quartet is internationally known with performances around the world. Check out some of their music on their YouTube channel.
George Washington National Forest
The George Washington National Forest located nearby covers an area of 1.8 million acres (7,300 km2) and is administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
The forest is located within the states of Virginia and West Virginia along the state lines.
The Forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal life, including many rare and endangered species. It also provides recreation opportunities for people of all ages, including hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and bird watching.
Deerlick Trail
The Deerlick Trail is a 3.8 mile hiking trail that is located near The Omni Homestead. It is considered a challenging trail and the elevation can be quite steep, so be sure you are prepared for more than 2 hours of hiking.
The trailhead is located behind Sam Snead’s Tavern on the grounds of The Omni Homestead Resort.
Along the trail you will see great views of Hot Springs as well as The Omni Homestead.
There are plenty of things to do in Hot Springs Virginia, no matter what you’re into. If you’re looking for a place to ski or snowboard, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re into a spa day or a day of hiking, there’s something in this charming town for you.
amanda
Friday 28th of April 2023
The natural retreat, Is the something where there are hot springs along the road we can pull over and stop at and get in?