Tranquil hot springs around the US you can visit this winter to find warmth even on the coldest days

There are many throughout the United States that you can visit this winter to escape the cold and enjoy relaxation and warmth. 

Take a look at a few popular hot springs located in the U.S. 

Here are five.

Additionally, it is known as an ideal viewing spot for catching the Northern Lights. 

If you have a reservation at the resort, a pass to the hot springs is included in your stay, according to the destination's website. 

If you are lodging elsewhere, you can buy a day pass to visit the springs. 

The pass includes admission to Hot Springs Lake (for those age 18 and over), plus admission to the indoor salt water heated pool, as well as the indoor and outdoor hot tubs. 

Those who suffer from circulatory and bronchial disorders also have found relief from the steam and minerals in the water, per the website. 

The average temperature of Hot Springs is 106 F throughout the year. 

If you hope to see the Northern Lights during your trip, the ideal time to visit is between fall and spring, from late evening to early morning hours, the destination's website notes. 

Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas offers an abundance of unique experiences for guests. 

Though there aren't any outdoor springs you can soak in at this location, there are some beautiful springs you can see and touch. These are The Display Spring, Hot Water Cascade and The Fordye Fountains, according to the National Park Service. 

There are also numerous fountains around the park where you can grab a drink of the thermal water. 

If you do want to take a soak in the mineral-rich thermal water dating back nearly 4,000 years, there are two bathhouses along Bathhouse Row where you can do so. 

One place you can go is the historic Buckstaff Bathhouse, which opened in 1912, according to the National Park Service.

Those 10 and older can take part in this experience. 

The Quapaw Bathhouse is another option. In addition to the thermal pools, a number of spa services are also offered at this location. 

Those 14 and older can enjoy this experience. 

There are lots of different ways you can experience the benefits of bathing in mineral-rich water at this location, such as in the 19th century bathhouse. 

The water typically ranges from about 85 F to 106 F, according to the destination's website. 

Iron Mountain Hot Springs, as well as Avalanche Ranch, are other popular destinations in Colorado for a mineral-rich water experience. 

At this scenic site between two mountain ranges, guests can take a dip in the hot pools, which range from 103 F to 105 F, the main pool, which ranges from 98 F to 100 F, and the chilling cold plunge, which dips down to temperatures between 60 F to 65 F. 

The mineral-rich water that fills the pools are "flow through," meaning that the water comes from the Earth into the pools, per the website. 

Paddleboard yoga classes, a relaxing swim, even a scuba dive are available at Utah Crater. 

The "hour-glassed shaped geothermal hot spring" stretches down 65 feet in depth, per the Utah Crater website, and sits at a warm 95 F year round. 

Visitors can get scuba certified at this destination, or can just enjoy a nice swim in the tranquil waters. 

Custom decks and a tunnel at its side provide easy access into the water for guests. 

The hot spring was created as melting snow went into the Earth, became warmed and was brought back to the surface - picking up minerals along the way, according to Homestead Resort's website.

Reservations are required to visit this destination.