Bath, England: Ancient Spas and Modern Canals

Published: June 1, 2006, 3 p.m.

In the town of Bath, we'll visit the social center of that community 2,000 years ago \u2014 its elegant Roman bath. Then, after a relaxing break in a local park, we'll drift along an old canal, complete with still-functioning self-service locks. Built for commerce in the early 1800s, today these canals are popular for pleasure boaters,and the canal-side paths invite bikers, dog-walkers and sightseers. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series \u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com.