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Published September 25, 2026 09:29AM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A trip that combines wellness with relaxation should be one thing: calming. And sometimes, that means staying somewhere appropriately chill\u2014and perhaps a bit closer to home. Choosing a U.S. town or city that\u2019s off the beaten path\u2014as in, not dominating the travel trend circuit\u2014can help ensure you\u2019re getting a meaningful experience without the crowds, high price points, and undue stress.<\/p>\n
So, what makes someplace a wellness destination? When applied to these towns, the description translates to an ability to be outdoors, including proximity to soothing water (rivers, geothermal hot springs, lakes, bays), and a general want of quietude. These are places that people go for a true reset. And given their under-the-radar status, certain amounts of real-deal solitude are actually possible.<\/p>\n
Sprinkled with whimsy and even some surprising history, you\u2019ll find that some of these spots for self-care are hiding in plain sight all around the United States.<\/p>\n
5 Wellness Destinations That are Off the Beaten Path<\/h2>\n
Dreamy views, historic origins, and plenty of opportunities for soaking make these wellness destinations prime places to visit.<\/p>\n
1. Hot Springs, Arkansas<\/h3>\n(Photo: Getty Images; Thomas Faull)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
A town built around natural hot springs, and in close proximity to harvestable crystals, lends itself to wellness. The city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, sprung up around 47 natural thermal springs, which humans have sought out to experience restoration for thousands of years. These waters have been federally protected since the 1800s, attracted celebrities, and can still be accessed via the nine Gilded Age bathhouses that adorn the downtown area.<\/p>\n