Hot Springs
is a small, quaint town located just 40 minutes northwest of Asheville, within the Pisgah National Forest along the French Broad River. It was named for the hot mineral springs located in the town, and has long been known as a relaxing and romantic getaway. The hot springs were first discovered in 1792, and by the late 1800s, people from all over the country were traveling to Hot Springs to enjoy the curative waters, fresh mountain air and gorgeous scenery. Along with the mineral springs, some of the best massage therapists in the country can be found in Hot Springs – sure to make this one of the most blissful vacation destinations you’ll discover. Outdoor enthusiasts will also enjoy Hot Springs. There is hiking on the Appalachian Trail, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing and boating in the area. Hot Springs is also known for its’ arts and crafts and is home to a crafters’ cooperative that features works of some of the local artisans. When it comes to dining, you’ll find everything from old-fashioned country cooking to gourmet food in Hot Springs, and accommodations range from rustic camping to beautiful bed and breakfast inns. Hot Springs hosts an Annual Trailfest, which is a celebration of the Appalachian Trail, with lots of good food, mountain music and outdoor adventure. There is also an annual Bluff Mountain Festival in Hot Springs that is a fundraiser for the Madison County Arts Council. This event has free admission and features some of the region’s best traditional and bluegrass music, as well as a popular “silent auction” of works of some of the local artists and craftspeople in the area.
Surrounding areas: Wolf Laurel, North Carolina (20.2 mi), Weaverville, North Carolina (20.3 mi), Beech Mountain, North Carolina (24.9 mi), Asheville, North Carolina (25.5 mi), Clyde, North Carolina (25.6 mi), Lake Junaluska, North Carolina (26.8 mi), Green Mountain, North Carolina (29.3 mi)
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Hot Springs Vacation Rentals
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Hot Springs Weather & Climate
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The weather in Asheville and the surrounding areas is hard to predict. The city of Asheville sits in a valley at about 2,200 feet and is surrounded by mountains of more than 6,000 feet in elevation. Temperatures usually run 10 to 25 degrees cooler in the higher elevations than in the city. Spring has mild days and cool nights with some rainy days. Summer is warm and humid with scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Temperatures rarely rise above 90 degrees in this region (or above 80 at elevations of 5,000 feet or higher.) Conditions cool down a little by October, and that is also the best month to view the spectacular fall foliage. In winter, the high mountains protect the city and outlying areas, so there is seldom a major snowfall. Highs run in the 40s and 50s.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
46°F |
27°F |
3.63 in. |
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| February |
51°F |
29°F |
3.37 in. |
- |
| March |
59°F |
36°F |
3.96 in. |
- |
| April |
68°F |
43°F |
3.80 in. |
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| May |
76°F |
52°F |
4.48 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
60°F |
3.88 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
64°F |
4.63 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
63°F |
3.36 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
57°F |
3.30 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
45°F |
2.15 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
36°F |
2.90 in. |
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| December |
50°F |
29°F |
3.13 in. |
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Hot Springs Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located about 20 miles north of Hot Springs in Greeneville, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located approximately 35 miles south of Hot Springs in Asheville, North Carolina, the Tri Cities Regional Tn Va airport (TRI) located roughly 46 miles northeast of Hot Springs in Bristol Johnson Kingsport, Tennessee, and finally the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located around 65 miles west of Hot Springs in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Hot Springs Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 30.3 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 40.1 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 40.1 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 41.3 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 41.5 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 41.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Finley Golf Club | Chapel Hill | NC | 7.7 mi. | | | Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf Club | Chapel Hill | NC | 7.7 mi. | | | Twin Lakes Golf Course | Chapel Hill | NC | 7.7 mi. | | | Andrew Johnson Golf Club | Greeneville | TN | 18.8 mi. | | | Baileyton Golf Club | Greeneville | TN | 18.8 mi. | | | Kinser Park Golf Course | Greeneville | TN | 18.8 mi. | | | River Trace Golf Course | Greeneville | TN | 18.8 mi. | | | Reems Creek Golf Course | Weaverville | NC | 20.7 mi. | | | Graysburg Hills Golf Course | Chuckey | TN | 23.1 mi. | | | Twin Creeks Golf Course | Chuckey | TN | 23.1 mi. | | | Mountain Brook Golf Club | Albemarle | NC | 25.5 mi. | | | Buncombe County Municipal Golf Course | Asheville | NC | 26.7 mi. | | | Baneberry Golf & Resort | Baneberry | TN | 28.3 mi. | | | Green Oaks Golf Club | Concord | NC | 28.4 mi. | | | Rocky River Golf Club at Concord | Concord | NC | 28.4 mi. | | | White Pine Golf Club | White Pine | TN | 29.0 mi. | | | Mount Mitchell Golf Club | Burnsville | NC | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 16.2 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 30.3 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 56.5 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 56.5 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 58.3 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 67.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mount Mitchell State Park | | NC | 32.9 mi. | | | Panther Creek State Park | | TN | 38.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Carroll Reece Museum | Johnson City | TN | 39.1 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Hands On! Regional Museum | Johnson City | TN | 39.1 mi. | (Children's) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 25.5 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 61.5 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 76.2 mi. | |
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