Shopping Photo Credit: Purdy Art Company Eureka Springs has “shop local” down pat. Our quaint and quirky Historic Downtown brims with an eclectic array of shops and galleries — and that means dozens of places to find unique gifts for family and friends, as well as cool discoveries that you may just want to keep for yourself. If hunting …
There’s nothing like a girls-only getaway to relax, recharge and have fun. No matter what the reason for your trip—bachelorette party, mother/daughter trip, hanging out with old friends, or just a quiet time with your BFF—Eureka Springs is the perfect setting to create memories that will last a lifetime. STAY Eureka Springs has lodging options that include something …
Whether you’re traveling by car, transit or bike, getting around town is easy in Eureka Springs. Here are some tips for the best way to enjoy your experience in our destination. PARKING Main Street in Eureka Springs boasts 600 parking spaces both on the street and in city lots along its 2-mile stretch through the core of downtown. Parking runs …
Eureka Springs Eateries Follow in the footsteps of Arkie Travels when you visit these Eureka Springs eateries. Paul and Sarah Heer are award-winning travel enthusiasts who love to eat local, shop local, stay in locally owned boutique hotels and are avid hikers and waterfall chasers. Basecamp A sister to downtown’s popular Eureka Springs Coffee House, this location on Passion Play …
Make 2023 the year you discover all the awesome experiences waiting for you in Eureka Springs. From amazing music to Mardi Gras to The Great Passion Play, Eureka Springs has just the right combination of events to make your visit one to remember. Check out these great events in Eureka Springs. Ozark Mountain Music Festival, January 12-22 Ozark Mountain Music …
From quaint accommodations to mouthwatering meals, Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Eureka Springs – the perfect place to experience a romantic getaway. Here are some ideas to help plan a visit with your sweetheart to the heart of the Ozarks. Where to Stay Historic Eureka Springs is home to a wide range of hotels and inns guaranteed to make your getaway …
We like to think of Eureka Springs as a little slice of doggie heaven — and our visitors have come to discover that, too. So, if you’re looking for a getaway where you can bring your pooch and know they’ll have the time of their lives, head toward our quirky ‘burg in the heart of the Ozarks. Your canine will …
Here in Eureka Springs, we love our art, our cars, our motorcycles, our bike trails, our festivals, our parades, our drag shows, and our parties. And there’s nothing we like more than people who love them as much as we do! A terrific slate of Spring events reflect our city’s favorite passions, pastimes and more. Here’s a rundown of stuff …
Eureka Spring has long been a bastion of arts, culture and music, an oasis of creativity amid the wilds of the Ozark Mountains. Founded in the mid-1800s by a snake-oil salesman who posed as a doctor and sold spring water as a healing tonic, our town has always had its … quirks, shall we say? Be it haunted hotels, a …
The Eureka Springs area is a mecca for hikers, and everyone knows you can do some hardcore hoofing around here. But not every trail is steep, curved and rugged; some are just right for a leisurely stroll, with stops along the way to behold the natural scenery. (Of course, feel free to pick up the pace and get your heart …
Find a road, pick a direction, and you’re guaranteed an enchanting ride near Eureka Springs. After all, we’re in the heart of the Ozarks — one of the most scenic places on earth — with no major cities to obstruct the view. That said, there are some established routes lauded for their history, terrain, views and roadside charm — both …
You ain’t afraid of no ghosts! And neither are we, to be honest. Here in Eureka Springs, we embrace our paranormal neighbors — not literally, of course — and we want our visitors to do the same. That’s why we offer the best ghost tours in the Ozarks. Whether you’re a believer or not, these excursions guarantee a spooky good …
It’s no secret: Eureka Springs is an arts town. USA Today ranked our quirky hamlet No. 5 in its Best Small Town Arts Scene. Thrillist has us on its survey of 12 Small Towns in the U.S. with Great Art Scenes. And for good reason. Art is everywhere in Eureka Springs, in large part due to our population — which …
Eureka Springs is exceedingly proud of its history, in large part because its history is so colorful. (How many other towns of 2,000 residents have their own historical museum?) In the latter part of the 1800s, Eureka Springs was a boom town, as people from all over the country flocked to this small Ozark Mountain retreat, lured by the “healing” …
Eureka Springs is renowned as a prime mountain biking destination in the Mid-South region of the U.S. Around here, we think it’s flat-out the best. There are two main hubs in and around town — Lake Leatherwood City Park and the Great Passion Play — as well as two more very worthy spots: Marble Flats and Black Bass Lake. Here …
They’re four miles apart, each set back a ways from U.S. Highway 62, adjacent to open land and pine forests. Eureka Springs Brewery is four miles east of downtown, Gotahold Brewing a mile-and-a-half west. This pair of establishments represent the nascent craft beer scene in Eureka Springs. Neither is fancy. But both are loads of fun, and have been garnering …
A day and a half. That might not seem like a long time, but you can sure have a ton of fun in Eureka Springs over that span. To make the best of your visit, you’ll need a plan. Here’s a very packed itinerary for how to spend 36 hours in our lovely, friendly and quirky Ozark Mountain town. You’ll …
You could say that Eureka Springs was destined to be quirky. It starts with the city’s earliest history. Native Americans revered the area for the sacred powers of its many natural springs. Then, in 1856, a Dr. Alvah Jackson happened upon what is now Basin Spring and claimed that the waters had healed his eyes. During the Civil War, he …
Ideally, the best way to experience the marvelous culinary scene in Eureka Springs is to order both sides of the menu from every restaurant in town. Our eateries are that good! But we know you have other things on your itinerary besides eating – and we don’t want you to break the scale when you get home. To point you …
There are countless ways to chill in Eureka Springs. But are you the type of traveler who likes to get your adrenaline pumping? Do you like to get to know a place by tackling some of its more daring experiences? Eureka Springs certainly has you covered. Here are five outdoor activities that run the adventure gamut. Explore Kings River …
From an awe-inspiring religious landmark that rises 65 feet into the Ozark sky to a network of dark, navigable caves, Eureka Springs offers a wildly eclectic array of photogenic places. You’re sure to keep the camera busy when you visit here, whether you’re shooting sweeping natural vistas, historic locations, quirky surprises or cozy selfies. There is literally no end to …
Eureka Springs is located in the heart of the Ozarks, one of the most scenic, unspoiled regions in the eastern half of the United States. Even more appropriately, we’re located in Arkansas — the Natural State. That’s why visitors come to Eureka Springs for more than just arts, culture, and exceptional dining. They also come for the exciting array of …
Explore an area cave or cavern: Onyx Cave, War Eagle Cavern or Cosmic Cavern Ride horses at Dinner Bell Ranch or Hidden Valley Ranch Hike or bike more than 25 miles of multi-use trails around Lake Leatherwood and Black Bass Lake Stand up Paddleboard on Beaver Lake at SUP Outfitters Zipline through the forest at Ozark Mountain Ziplines Visit rescued big cats …
