Eureka Springs

By car

• Driving - Eureka Springs in remotely located in the Ozarks and the best way to get there is drive. You can travel south from Springfield, Mo or Branson, Mo. on US 65 to US 62 and then west. It is about 1-1/2 hours from Springfield and about 45 minutes from Branson. Eureka Springs is at the crossroads of US 62 (east/west) and US 23 (north/south), both are two lane highways and have curves and hills.

By plane

• Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) 50 miles southwest (mountain miles - takes longer to drive in the Ozark hills)
• Tulsa International Airport (TUL) 160 miles west
• Springfield/Branson Regional Airport (SGF) 100 miles north

Photolitherland

• The Great Passion PlayOutdoor play of Christ's Passion in 4100 seat amphitheater. Performances from the last Friday in April to the last Saturday in October. Tickets $23.50 Adults, $10 Children 6-11, Under 6 Free.

• Christ of the Ozarks, Seven story statue of Christ with outstretched arms. On the grounds of The Great Passion Play, it can be seen from Historic District of Eureka Springs. Open 24 hours a day and free of charge to visit.
• Historic District, This is also referred to as the loop. It includes the downtown area on Spring Street. The architecture is Victorian, and you get the impression you are in an artisan village. There are galleries, restaurants, gardens, healers, craft shops, street musicians, spas and nightclubs.

• Eureka Springs and North Arkansas RailwayHeritage railway offering scenic train excursions. Be aware that the "excursion" trip is very short - no more than a couple of miles to a wye juncttion turn around and then back to the depot.

• Thorncrown Chapel, designed by notable architect E. Fay Jones, an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright.
• Pivot Rock, an unusual rock formation.

• Car Shows, Festivals and ParadesEureka Springs is a popular weekend gathering spot for car and motorcycle enthusiasts, artists and musicians. Check the Eureka Springs Advertising & Promotions Commission's web page for a schedeule of events.

• The Rosalie Tour & Wedding Home

  address: 282 Spring Street
  Built in 1889 by JW Hill, The Rosalie is "the prettiest and fanciest home on The Boulevard"! It is a magnificent example of Steamboat Gothic design and Eastlake architecture. Tours and weddings by previous appointment only.

• Onyx Cave, 6 miles east of Eureka Springs, oldest tour cave in Arkansas. Tours given with short range FM receiver.

• Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

  phone: +1 479 253-5841
  7 miles south of Eureka Springs on Highway 23. 450 acre USDA licensed refuge for big cats. Open 9AM till dusk every day except Christmas. On-site bed & breakfast.

• Promised Land Zoo10 miles North of Eureka Springs on Highway 23. 120 acre USDA licensed 4 mile drive thru, walk thru, petting zoo and more. Over 500 animals from all over the world. Fun for all ages and open everyday all year round.

• Opera in the Ozarks

  address: 16311 Hwy. 62 West
  Every summer, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Center hosts budding opera singers in three operas performed in repertoire. One of the most picturesque spots in the south central USA, Inspiration Point is a look-out site perched atop Rock Candy Mountain, between the beautiful White River Valley and Beaver Lake.

• DeVito's

  address: 5 Center Street
  Serves Italian food.
• New Delhi Cafe, 2 North Main., Features American and Indian food. Live music Friday and Saturday nights. thenewdelhicafe.com +1 479 253-2525
• Mud Street Cafe 22 G South Main Street, +1 479 253-6732. Great underground ambiance.

• Ermilio's Italian Home Cooking

  phone: +1 479 253-8806
  address: 26 White Street
  Wonderful Italian food located inside an old home on Eureka's Historic Loop. Excellent menu, wine list and wait staff.

• The Grand Taverne Restaurant & Lounge

  address: 37 North Main Street
  Casual, fine dining located on the lobby level of The Grand Central Hotel. American cuisine with French influence.

Budget

• Alpen Dorf Motel

  address: 6554 Highway 62

• Alpine Lodge

  address: 2038 East Van Buren

• East Mountain Lodge

  address: 3031 E. Van Buren

• Edelweiss Inn

  address: 2066 E. Van Buren

• Fisherman's Haven & Family Resort

  phone: +1 417 271-3599
  address: Rt. 1, Box 1050, Golden
  Rates: $53 - $80 RV Rates: $15 Rooms have fully equipped kitchenettes with 2 full size beds, swimming pool, playground, boat & swimming dock, also have fully equipped RV spots available.

• Fly Rod Inn Motel

  address: 14582 Highway 62 West

• Retreat at Sky Ridge Cabin Resort

  address: 637 County Road 111
  140 acre pet friendly cabin resort with uniquely themed cabins, 2 stocked fishing ponds, Turtle Moon Community Labyrinth and the Sky Ridge Pavilion Event Center overlooking Beaver Lake. Fully-furnished deluxe cabins with Jacuzzi, king bed, covered porch, & wood burning fireplace. Wedding gazebo & covered picnic area for 40+ with huge party grill.

• Sherwood Court

  address: 27 Glenn Avenue

• Statue Road Inn

  address: 909 Passion Play Road

• Swiss Village Inn

  address: 183 E. Van Buren

• Thurman's Lodge

  address: 163 East Van Buren

• Trails Inn

  address: 2060 E. Van Buren

• Wagner Inn

  address: 3064 E. Van Buren, Hwy 62 E

Mid-range

• Bavarian Inn and Restaurant

  address: Highway 62 West

• Brackenridge Lodge

  address: 352 W. Van Buren

• Candlestick Cottage Inn B&B

  address: 6 Douglas St
  Candlestick Cottage Inn B&B is on a quiet wooded hollow, yet only a one-block walk to shops, galleries and restaurants. Private jacuzzi suites with individual decks and porches. Full breakfast served each morning on treetop porch or continental delivered to your suite. Small weddings performed.

• Cherokee Mountain Gallery & Log Cabin Resort

  address: 5307 Hwy 62
  Log cabins are situated on a privately owned 45 acre mountain top.

• Country Music Inn

  address: 139 Huntsville Road

• Land-O-Nod Inn

  address: 109 Huntsville Road

• New Orleans Hotel

  address: 63 Spring

• Oak Crest Cottages

  address: 526 West Van Buren

• Pine Top Lodge

  address: 2035 East Van Buren

• Pointe West Resort

  address: 11882 Hwy 187

• Roadrunner Inn

  address: 3034 Mundell Road

Splurge

• 1882 Harvest House Bed and Breakfast

  address: 104 Wall Street
  1882 Harvest House is a restored Victorian home; its land grant is signed by Abraham Lincoln. This home has reportedly been used for inn keeping since Eureka Springs' earliest days. Includes full breakfast. Heavy woods are located behind the house; throughout the day deer and other fauna graze on the serene, spacious grounds. Private parking on premises adjoin the gardens under a very large oak tree, its age estimated between 125 to 200 years old.

• 1884 Bridgeford House Bed and Breakfast

  address: 263 Spring Street
  B&B on the trolley car and the horse drawn carriage routes, listed on the National Register of Historic places. The “Secret Garden” has been honored with Eureka Springs Garden Club’s Award for “Garden of the Season.”

• 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa

  address: 75 Prospect

• 1905 Basin Park Hotel

  address: 12 Spring Street
  Rates: $89 - $199 One of the world's most unusual hotels; it is built against a hillside and each floor is a "ground" floor with a fire door leading onto the hillside.

• 5 Ojo Inn Bed and Breakfast

  address: 5 Ojo Street
  Two old historic homes and two cottages on historic loop only a short walk to downtown. Three-course plated gourmet breakfast. 9 rooms all with jacuzzis. Weddings performed onsite. Packages also available.

• All Seasons Inn

  address: 156 Spring Street

• Angel at Rose Hall Bed and Breakfast

  address: 46 Hillside Ave.
  Walking distance from shops, restaurants, and galleries. Private, off-street parking is provided.

• Arsenic & Old Lace Bed and Breakfast Inn

  address: 60 Hillside Ave
  We are 2 blocks from the Eureka Springs Historic Loop, shops, restaurants, and galleries. Private, off-street parking is provided.

• Autumn Moon CottageAutumn Moon Cottage is a spacious two-story cottage located only two-miles from Historic Downtown Eureka Springs on the shore of a private lake resort. Fully equipped kitchen, fireplace and gas BBQ. Separate Jacuzzi room overlooking the lake.

• Chantilly Lace Inn

  address: 257 Spring Street
  Located in the historic district of Eureka Springs. Victorian Inn. Jacuzzi tubs, kitchenettes, screened in back porches. Only an 8 minute walk into the heart of town.

• Cliff Cottage Inn

  address: 42 Armstrong St
  Cliff Cottage Inn is a bed and breakfast that specializes in romantic getaways and elopements. Six suites are located in restored Victorian houses directly off Armstrong Street. The cottage and the studio are set farther back for a more secluded atmosphere. All rooms have either a jacuzzi or a hot tub. Complimentary breakfasts delivered to all rooms (except the cottage) every morning. The inn is a short walk from downtown. Rates are roughly $200 per night, but vary by room.

• Evening Shade Inn Bed and Breakfast

  address: 3079 East Van Buren
  Private luxury bed and breakfast suites and private cottages located on 10 wooded acres in city limits. Full breakfast delivered to your suite/cottage each morning. Desserts in your room each evening. Elopement weddings performed. Great for honeymoons, anniversaries, romantic getaways. Specials and Packages also available.

• Eureka Matterhorn Towers

  address: 130 W. Van Buren

• Grand Central Hotel & Spa

  address: 37 North Main
  All luxury suites with two person jacuzzis, refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers. On site parking, full service spa and salon. The Grand Taverne Restaurant on lobby level. Located in historic downtown.

• Island Motel and Resort Rentals

  address: 5 Woodsdale Drive

• Palace Hotel & Bathhouse

  address: 135 Spring Street

• Promise Mountain Group/Private Rentals

  address: 355 CR 3023

• Beaver Lake Cottages

  phone: +1 479 2538439
  address: 2865 Mundell Road
  Beautiful lakefront cottages and suites nestled in the Ozarks. Amenities include Jacuzzi tubs, full kitchens, lake views and elopement venues.

Near

• Beaver Lakefront Cabins

  address: 1234 County Road 120
  On Beaver Lake about 8 miles from Eureka Springs. A private adult luxury cabin resort on Beaver Lake with jacuzzis, fireplaces, full kitchens, indoor fishing dock and Marina.

• Sugar Ridge Resort

  address: 1216 Dam Site Road
  A couples/adults only resort on Beaver Lake about 12 miles from Eureka Springs. Private area with jacuzzis, fireplaces and full kitchens. Near the Beaver Dam Site Park.