This Texas Outdoor Mineral Springs Is One of the Largest in the U.S. — and It Recreates the Waters of the Dead Sea and Iceland's Blue Lagoon

The WorldSprings outside Dallas opened in June — and with one visit you can soak in hot waters from all over the world.

When you think of hot springs, chances are Texas doesn’t come to mind. But the state is now home to one of the nation’s largest outdoor mineral springs, with 46 mineral hot springs spread across 10 acres. And there’s more.

The new WorldSprings resort is just that: a gathering of some of the world’s most renowned spring water in one place. By replicating the mineral content, temperature, and vibe, the WorldSprings team has been able to recreate the waters of nine global destinations, including the hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea and the milky blue waters of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon.

The new resort opened in The Colony, a suburb of Dallas, in June 2024. Its sibling property, Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, was the first to showcase the WorldSprings concept, but the Texas location takes the idea to the next level.

At the Texas WorldSprings, there are 46 outdoor soaking pools, including cold-plunge pools. The 46 tubs are broken into four global regions.

There’s the South Pacific region, which features the recreated waters of Banjar, Bali, and Yarrangobilly Hot Springs in Australia. Both of these springs are renowned for their warm, crystal-clear waters, and the minerals are said to calm nerves, balance electrolytes, and enhance muscle recovery.

The European pod of pools showcases the waters of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon and Italy’s Chianciano Terme. This region has the most elevated feel, with a spa-like ambiance and waters that are said to support joints, reduce stress, and calm the nervous system. Meanwhile, the Asiatic pod showcases bits of traditional Japanese Sukiya architecture and waters that mimic the onsens of Hokkaido, Japan, and Osaek Mineral Spring in South Korea.

The Americas region draws inspiration from the Fuentes Giorginas of Guatemala and the turquoise waters of Grutas Tolantongo in Mexico. These waters are said to help reduce inflammation, improve skin health, and relieve gastrointestinal issues.

The WorldSprings also features a hypersaline Dead Sea Float Pool that allows you to effortlessly float and enjoy the renowned skin and health benefits of spending time in salty water. A freshwater Globe Pool (located in the South Pacific region of the resort), is a great place to cool off.

The pools of WorldSprings range between the mid-80s and the low 100s, with certain areas restricted to adults only.

Scattered throughout the property are Finnish saunas and cold plunges. There’s also a cafe and a bar, and a spa that offers body treatments, massages, and facials. Plus, there's a sanctuary space with things like yoga, meditation, and sound baths. The spa is also home to several performance-enhancing treatments including cryotherapy chambers, mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy (mHBOT), and Normatec compression boots.

WorldSprings is open daily, year-round. Rates vary based on when you visit, with early bird and night owl soaks starting at $35 and peak weekends reaching $85 a person. For a more detailed rundown on rate, visit worldspring.com.

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