Not too far from both Albuquerque and Santa Fe is a tiny village that makes a perfect day trip destination in New Mexico. With less than 200 residents, it’s almost hard to believe that the village of Jemez Springs was once a hot spot for travelers to stop and take a dip in one of its many hot springs. Today, it’s still a worthwhile place to visit. Let’s take a look at these hot springs in New Mexico.
Jemez Springs is a small village in northern New Mexico. Due to its natural hot springs, it makes a perfect day trip destination.
Shari Garland/Wikimedia Commons (Pictured here is McCauley Hot Springs in Jemez Springs.)
In the 1870s, the Jemez Springs Bath House was originally built. Here people would come and bathe in the hot spring that is enclosed by rocks. The rocks were originally placed around the hot springs after a geyser erupted there.
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The bath house created a bit of a draw to the area and those who were traveling the area would come and spend some time. Eventually, Jemez Springs became a popular resort destination.
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People were drawn to the healing waters of the natural mineral hot springs here. It became so popular that a tent town was created to house the visitors.
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Today, the Jemez Springs Bath House is considered a State Historical Site and is worthy of a day trip. Travelers can still enjoy the hot springs found around this lovely village.
John Fowler/Flickr (Pictured here is San Antonio Hot Springs in Jemez Springs.)
Have you ever taken a dip in the hot springs of Jemez Springs? Do you know of any other hot springs in New Mexico? Let us know in the comments. To learn more about Jemez Springs and to plan your visit, head to the Jemez Springs Bath House website and Facebook page.
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(Pictured here is McCauley Hot Springs in Jemez Springs.)
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(Pictured here is San Antonio Hot Springs in Jemez Springs.)
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Address: Jemez Springs, NM 87025, USA
