FP update 5/15/25 The Fordyce Bathhouse,

We toured the Fordyce Bathhouse, one of the houses on Bathhouse Row. In the mid-1800s, people flocked to the establishments on Bathhouse Row for the purported healing and therapeutic qualities of the thermal water.

We took a self-guided tour and learned the history of the facility and how it impacted people’s lives. The building has stunning architecture, stained glass, and exhibits on the history of bathing and info on the town's unique past.

It is the largest bathhouse, totaling approximately 28,000 square feet and 3 floors. Pretty much all the rooms are set up as they would have been back in the day during the golden age of bathing. When people were seeking health and wellness.Read more