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| Park your vehicle and ride a trolley in beautiful Eureka Springs Arkansas |
Life in the Past Lane
Eureka Springs is a unique travel destination. It is a city with a big heart and small town atmosphere, where approximately 2,300 residents host nearly 750,000 visitors per year.
Almost the entire city is on the National Register of Historic Places where intact and restored architecture from the 1880's through the early 20th century can be viewed and toured in this Ozark mountain town dubbed as "America's Little Switzerland." Stay in one of Eureka Springs' historic hotels or sample a bed and breakfast. Comfortable and clean contemporary hotels and motels are also available.
Pamper yourself or a loved-one with a day at one of Eureka Spring's many spas. Eureka Springs is also about romance. Over 4,000 weddings are performed per year in and around Eureka Springs with many more vow renewals, honeymoons and anniversaries spent here. A vibrant downtown shopping district with unique shops on the business loop provides for hours of sauntering in and out of Eureka's largely individually owned and operated stores.
Natural beauty abounds with lakes, rivers and mountains close by, and over 111 natural springs located within the city. Hiking and biking trails abound in and out of the city. Canoeing and kayaking are readily available on the White, Kings, and Buffalo rivers. Horseback riding and boating are popular activities as well. An "America in Bloom" city for three years running, the city features many carefully tended private and public gardens. Blue Springs Heritage center features a natural deep blue spring that turns over 34 million gallons of water per day.
Local attractions include The Great Passion Play, a live performance depicting the last days of Jesus Christ. The outdoor play features a cast of over 200 with live animals and period scenery that will make you believe you are in Old Jerusalem. You'll also find Turpentine Creek, a large cat wildlife refuge featuring over one-hundred lions, tiger, cheetahs, and leopards up close and personal. If you like trains, the dinner or lunch excursion on the Eureka Springs and North Arkansas railway makes for an enjoyable evening or afternoon in restored passenger cars. Visitors can explore museums and caves and rock formations, or view the largest tuned wind chime in the world.
Eureka Springs also boasts nearly eighty restaurants, most operated by independent owners and chefs. Everything from ultra-casual and unique Ark-Mex to escargot in a fine dining atmosphere is available. Music and festivals are to be found everywhere in Eureka Springs with just about every genre of music represented. A vibrant arts community with over twenty-two art galleries and 600 local artists has caused Eureka Springs to be named a top twenty-five US city art destination. Several films have been made in Eureka Springs, with more in the works. The business friendly and cooperative. Whatever your preference in recreation, Eureka Springs has from quiet relaxation to adventure in the wild.
You can visit the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce at www.eurekaspringschamber.com
