Cities with "Spring" in Their Name
There's a reason so many American towns have the word "Spring" in their name β it usually meant survival. Early settlers across the 18th and 19th centuries built communities wherever they could find reliable water, and a freshwater spring was about as good as it got. Unlike rivers that could flood or dry up, springs flowed year-round and didn't freeze in winter, making them the perfect anchor for a new settlement.
Quick Stats
By the Numbers
Top 10 States by City Count
Cities by U.S. Region
Most Common Name Patterns
| City Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Springfield | 16 |
| Springdale | 6 |
| Spring Valley | 6 |
| Spring Hill | 5 |
| Blue Springs | 4 |
| Springville | 4 |
| Hot Springs | 4 |
| Spring Grove | 4 |
Notable Cities
The most historically and culturally significant cities on this list.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Victorian hillside resort town with no straight streets
A Victorian-era resort town built almost entirely on a hillside in the Ozarks, Eureka Springs has no intersections β every street curves around the terrain. It's become one of Arkansas's top tourist destinations, known for its preserved 19th-century architecture and LGBTQ-friendly culture.
How far is Eureka Springs from me? βHot Springs, Arkansas
America's oldest federal reservation and thermal spa town
One of America's oldest resort destinations, Hot Springs sits in the Ouachita Mountains and was visited for its thermal waters long before European settlers arrived. President Andrew Jackson made it the country's first federal reservation in 1832. It later became famous as a spring training hub and, less officially, as a retreat for Al Capone.
How far is Hot Springs from me? βSiloam Springs, Arkansas
Ozark college town named for the biblical Pool of Siloam
A small college town in the Arkansas Ozarks, Siloam Springs was named for the biblical Pool of Siloam due to its abundant mineral springs. It's the home of John Brown University and a growing arts and craft brewery scene.
How far is Siloam Springs from me? βDesert Hot Springs, California
Natural hot mineral water spas above two underground aquifers
Sitting above two underground water aquifers in the Coachella Valley, Desert Hot Springs is known for its natural hot mineral water spas. It's smaller and quieter than neighbouring Palm Springs but increasingly popular with those seeking the spa experience without the resort price tag.
How far is Desert Hot Springs from me? βPalm Springs, California
Hollywood's desert getaway, mid-century modern architecture capital
Built on Cahuilla tribal land in the California desert, Palm Springs became Hollywood's favourite weekend escape in the 1930s and 40s. Today it's renowned for mid-century modern architecture, a thriving arts scene, and some of the best winter sun in the American West.
How far is Palm Springs from me? βColorado Springs, Colorado
Base of Pikes Peak, home of the US Olympic Training Center
Colorado's second-largest city sits at the base of Pikes Peak, one of the most visited mountains in North America. Founded in 1871 as a resort town, it's now home to the US Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and the Air Force Academy.
How far is Colorado Springs from me? βGlenwood Springs, Colorado
Home of the world's largest natural hot spring pool
Sitting at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers, Glenwood Springs is home to the world's largest natural hot spring pool. Doc Holliday died here in 1887 and is buried in the local cemetery β a visit the town has leaned into ever since.
How far is Glenwood Springs from me? βManitou Springs, Colorado
Natural carbonated mineral springs and the infamous Manitou Incline
A quirky, artsy enclave just west of Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs has been known for its natural carbonated mineral springs since the 1870s. The Manitou Incline β a former railway turned hiking trail with a 68% average grade β draws thousands of fitness enthusiasts each year.
How far is Manitou Springs from me? βPagosa Springs, Colorado
Home of the world's deepest geothermal hot spring
Home to the world's deepest geothermal hot spring β The Mother Spring, measured at over 1,000 feet deep β Pagosa Springs is a small mountain town in southwestern Colorado near the New Mexico border. It's a gateway to the San Juan Mountains and excellent fly-fishing.
How far is Pagosa Springs from me? βSteamboat Springs, Colorado
Premier Rocky Mountain ski resort, famous for champagne powder snow
Named after a natural hot spring that early French trappers thought sounded like a steamboat, this Colorado mountain town has grown into one of the premier ski destinations in the Rockies, famous for its champagne powder snow.
How far is Steamboat Springs from me? βCoral Springs, Florida
One of America's fastest-growing master-planned cities
One of America's most deliberately planned cities β Coral Springs didn't exist until 1963 and was designed from scratch on empty South Florida land. It grew from under 1,500 people to over 134,000 in just four decades, making it one of the fastest-growing master-planned cities in US history.
How far is Coral Springs from me? β