Eureka Springs Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 A great place to wander and gawk at the sites 


Con

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 Modern veneer of tourism and knicknacks 


In a nutshell

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 Unique Village in the Beautiful Ozark Countryside 

 

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Things to Do  

Lucky 7 Rooftop Billiards

Lucky 7 Rooftop Billiards, Eureka Springs

 razorbacker Says:  Friendly, laid-back saloon on top floor of Basin Park Hotel. Only open after dark. Two old-time regulation pocket pool tables, foos-ball table, dartboard, table shuffleboard, dominoes, chess, backgammon, big-screen TV, and bar in a smoky atmosphere. Good place to take your... 

Christ of the Ozarks

Christ of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs

 razorbacker Says:  An awesome and inspiring icon of Eureka Springs. The monumental statue of Jesus Christ stands over 67 feet tall. Sculpted by Emmet Sullivan, one of the assistants on Mount Rushmore, in 1966. It is visible from many points around Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It is the... 

Blue Springs Heritage-Eureka Springs Garden

Blue Springs Heritage-Eureka Springs Garden, Eureka Springs

 BruceDunning Says:  It is located about 6 miles west of the downtown off Hwy 62. This site has been a draw for over hundreds of years, and focus came with settlers in about mid 1800's. Before that Indians lived here, and revered the spring that flowed. Since 1993 the garden is for display after... 

Hike For The View

Hike For The View, Eureka Springs

 RoscoeGregg Says:  Take a hike up to the Crescent Hotel and catch the view. There are trails that lead from downtown up the hill to the Crescent Hotel. Once at the hotel take the stairs at one end of the rear veranda all the way to the top.This is best done at dusk before dinner. Then hike to... 

Hotels  

New Orleans Hotel and Spa

 4 Reviews and 120 Opinions  For those without a car, this is a good place to stay as it is located right at the heart of the... 

1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa Eureka Springs

 5 Reviews and 924 Opinions  We did not stay here, but took a long tour of the place and got a feel for what it may be like. They... 

Restaurants  

1876 Inn & Restaurant: D-luscious!

1876 Inn & Restaurant: D-luscious!, Eureka Springs

 razorbacker Says:  The 1876 really has a full variety menu, but I went for the breakfast buffet and waffle bar and was NOT disappointed. Food was great and plenteous and varied. Staff were friendly and helpful. I'd have to say the waffles topped with blackberries, but everything was... 

Ermilio's: Mmmmm-waHHH!!!

Ermilio's: Mmmmm-waHHH!!!, Eureka Springs

 razorbacker Says:  Molto bene! Benissimo!! EVERYTHING about Ermilio's is pleasing: the setting, the staff, the atmosphere, the camaraderie. And the food! Ah, the food!! EVERY bite! I started with the Caprese Salad and a basket of wonderful bread. Ordered the mostaccioli al pesto to which my... 

Cafe Luigi: Not So Italian

Cafe Luigi: Not So Italian, Eureka Springs

 razorbacker Says:  Well, I'll tell ya, service was poor. I sat at a table for some time before a waiter noticed me. He came back eventually to get my order, then after awhile to bring the food. After that I didn't see hide nor hair of him. Following a lengthy wait after I was finished with my... 

Bubba's Barbecue: "It May Not Look Famous, But It Is!"

Bubba's Barbecue: "It May Not Look Famous, But It Is!", Eureka Springs

 razorbacker Says:  Woooooo, Piggy!!! Memphis-style Southern pit barbecue. Sandwiches less than $10. Dinners $10-20. Now, I had the Whole Rack of Ribs. That was $21.50. And, brother, that was a WHOLE rack! Slopping over the ends of the platter. I thought I was back in Amarillo at the Big Texan... 

Gaskins Cabin Steakhouse: Incredible Steakhouse ~ Delicous Wine

Gaskins Cabin Steakhouse: Incredible Steakhouse ~ Delicous Wine, Eureka Springs

 kimntoby Says:  I had the pleasure of eating at Gaskins Cabin Steakhouse while visiting Eureka Springs. We had a party of 6 and were seated by one of the many charming nooks next to a fireplace. The inside of the restaurant has such a warm and inviting ambiance. The service was attentive,... 

Mud Street Café: Breakfast for All!! Huzzah!!

Mud Street Café: Breakfast for All!! Huzzah!!, Eureka Springs

 RoscoeGregg Says:  We have breakfast every time we come to Eureka. It is our friend Kim’s favorite. It has a comfortable relaxed feel. It is down in a sub grade room but do not let that fool you. They have worked hard to give it a good feel. The service’s usually good and the food is very... 

The Oasis: Like Old Eureka

The Oasis: Like Old Eureka, Eureka Springs

 RoscoeGregg Says:  Eureka was a haven for alternative types after the seventies ended. This restaurant is one of the few remaining hold outs of this time. The walls are covered with a treasure trove of posters that chronicle music played in Eureka over the years. The place is small funky and... 

Transportation  

Eureka Public Transport

Eureka Public Transport, Eureka Springs

 razorbacker Says:  Parking is a swashbuckling adventure in Eureka, so check out public transit. Quite comfortable and informal. One adult ride is $3, but All-Day Passes are $5 and Two-Day Passes are $8. A Child's Pass (age 7-11) is $1. [They DO like their parking fees in Eureka: $5/day at both... 

Eureka Trolly Tours

Eureka Trolly Tours, Eureka Springs

 shdw100 Says:  Eureka Springs has a guided trolly tour that you can take. It describes the historic district, the architecture and history of the town itself. It's an open air tram. The cost for this is$7.50 per person. There is another option of just buying an all-day pass to hop on and... 

DO NOT BOOK Eureka Springs Railway excursion!!!

DO NOT BOOK Eureka Springs Railway excursion!!!, Eureka Springs

 mickeyluvr Says:  WARNING!! WARNING!! WARNING!!! DO NOT book an excursion on the Eureka Springs & Northern Arkansas Railway. They are the most inconsiderate, rude and disrepectful bunch of people running a business that I have EVER come into contact with!! I had a reservation booked for the... 

Shopping  

Castle Antiques: Antiques and a great view

Castle Antiques: Antiques and a great view, Eureka Springs

 jayhawk2000 Says:  Five miles west of Eureka Springs you can pull over from Highway 62 and enjoy the superb view from Inspiration Point. Here at the top of Rock Candy Mountain, you are 550 feet above the White River valley. During our visit the hillsides were covered with redbud trees in... 

Gazebo Books: The Rare Independent Book Store

Gazebo Books: The Rare Independent Book Store, Eureka Springs

 RoscoeGregg Says:  If you like book stores this is a fine one. The owner is usually at the counter and helpful. The selection here is eclectic and interesting. It is well worth the stop. The prices are standard to a little below. There is a pretty well stocked kids selection.It feels relaxed... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Climbing Needs to be YOUr Thing

Climbing Needs to be YOUr Thing, Eureka Springs

 BruceDunning Says:  If you are not in good shape, or do not like climbing steeper type streets, stay at the bottom. The 1000 plus buildings and homes are on the gradual incline going up to the top where the Cresent Hotel rests. It could be as much as 1 1/2 miles to get there. We took a shortcut... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Beaver Lake-Tablerock Lake

Beaver Lake-Tablerock Lake, Eureka Springs

 BruceDunning Says:  This is a peaceful setting, and has a suspension bridge over the water here. The town is very small and sleepy. A owner of Rogues Manor in Eureka Springs must own the food store here, and is building -for a long time- a home/castle across the lake. It is a fishing and... 

Caves are in the Area

Caves are in the Area, Eureka Springs

 BruceDunning Says:  The three more reknowned are Onyx Cave, Mystic Caverns, and Cosmic Caves. They are all within 50 miles ofEureka Springs. Caves run in the limestone from mid Missouri down to this area, and beyond. Onyx is six miles from town, and it is a smaller cave with way too many... 

Sports & Outdoors  

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White River Flowing
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This area is the beginning of canoe trips on the White River. They get more frequent up into Missouri where rapids give more fast pace action. This water is so pristine, and green in color from the limestone base

Written May 2, 2009

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