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Vacationing in Beautiful Eureka Springs, AR

Eureka Springs is an Absolute Treasure Trove of History and Distinct Atmosphere

By Patti Ann Stafford, published Apr 07, 2006
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A vacation in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas can be an exhilarating and wonderful experience. It is a wonderful reprieve from the daily rat race. Life here is peaceful and happy. You will carry home memories that will last a life time.
Many of the attractions that you can find in the Ozark Mountains include fishing, hunting, skiing, canoeing, mountain bike trails, hiking trails, and shopping. There are museums of the rich history of Arkansas, tours of historic homes, formal gardens, civil war battlegrounds and historical sites, majestic caverns, old grist mills, and many festivals. Arkansas is renowned for its numerous little craft shops that line many of its roadways.

Eureka Springs is an absolute treasure trove of history and distinct atmosphere. There is no place on earth quite like Eureka Springs. It has an air of peacefulness to it that is illuminated by its seclusion in the mountains. The streets of downtown are lined with historic shops and homes that are hugging cliffs along winding streets. Block after block you will find numerous shops, boutiques, antique shops, museums, arts, music including folk, jazz, blues, country and many others.

The areas main attractions are: The Great Passion Play, The Crescent Hotel, the Trolley rides, Horseback riding, Cave tours, and numerous spas. There are many bed and breakfast inns, hotels and rustic cabins. Eureka Springs is located 49 miles from the Buffalo National River, 58 miles from Fayetteville and 48 miles from Branson, MO.

Eureka Springs offers a daily trolley service. It has many routes and areas of pickup and drop-off. It is a very inexpensive way to see the city.

The Great Passion Play is a live portrayal of the life of Christ with the use of live animals. This spectacular event which has a cast of hundreds has left many inspired and forever changed. Other attractions at the site of the Passion Play include the New Holy Land tour, Christ of the Ozarks, Bible Museum, Sacred Arts Center, Parables of the Potter and the Museum of Earth History.

Vacationing in Beautiful Eureka Springs, AR
Takeaways
  • Eureka Springs offers many attractions and something to please everyone.
  • Eureka Springs is a treasure nestled in the heart of the Ozarks.
  • Eureka Springs is close to several cities and other areas of interest.
Did You Know?
Eureka Springs has many historic hotels, bed and breadfast inns, and offers rustic cabins to those who like a more outdoors approach to vacationing.
Resources
  • Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce
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I've been to Eureka Springs several times now. I have to say, it is, without a doubt, beyond an amazing city.

Posted on 04/09/2006 at 2:04:00 PM

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