Hot Springs NP

  This is our second visit to Hot Springs National Park. Once again we had to stop off for a meal at the Ohio Club, one of the oldest bars in Arkansas. Back during Prohibition this was a hot spot for the likes of Al Capone and members of other gangs.  While most know Hot Springs, AR as a place folks came to rest, relax and take in the healing waters, it was also a den of sin for gambling, prostitution and general mayhem.
  During our visit last year the Larmar Bathhouse was closed for renovations, but since that visit it has reopened. We only had 15 minutes before it close so we were only able to visit the first floor.  Since there are two other floors, I guess a re-visit will be in order in the future.
  The first floor has all the comforts of a spa. private baths, hot showers and steam boxes. Looks like the rich could afford to loose weight in style.  The main feature of the first floor is a beautiful stain glass mural in the ceiling.  It was so huge I could not get it the entire glass in my frame and I had to lay down on the floor to get what I did.