Unusual Adventures Offered in the Ozark Mountain Town of Eureka Springs, AR

There are a few tried and true places, like the Crescent Hotel and Thorncastle Chapel, that every tourist in Eureka Springs must visit. However, there are many wonderful sights and sounds that many people miss. If the crowds at the popular attractions have you pulling your hair out, there are attractions that are less crowded.

The Bank of Eureka Springs at 70 South Main is a recreation of an early 1900s bank. Founded in 1912, the Bank of Eureka Springs survived the Great Depression, and for a time was the only bank left in Eureka Springs. While it is no longer in its original location, the building is period accurate. The bank features brass teller cages and the original oak desk and chairs of Claude Fuller, an early bank president.

One of many buildings in Eureka Springs listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Quigley's Castle was built by Elise Quigley during the Great Depression and World War II. She so loved nature that she designed a house that would allow her to be surrounded by nature. Glass was rationed during the war, so the original construction was completed without the 32 windows included in Quigley's original design. The windows were added after the war. The stones that cover the castle belonged to the collection that Quigley had spent a lifetime acquiring. The garden features over 400 varieties of flowers. Elise Quigley's granddaughter and her family still live in the castle and open it for tours and picnics from April 1 through October 31. Quigley's Castle is located on Arkansas 23 South.