Eureka Springs, a Top Twenty Five Art Community!Eureka Springs, Arkansas is the ultimate destination in the south-central United States for the arts, cultural and heritage traveler. Eureka Springs has been designated as one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations, and has been named as a Preserve America Community. ![]() Surrounded by two lakes, and two rivers, Eureka Springs is an oasis set in a entertainment paradise. Home to the renown Eureka Springs BLUES WEEKEND, the 2008 event is assured to be one of the best ever! With over 70 shows the weekend begins on Thursday, May 29th with recording artist KOKO TAYLOR and continues through Sunday. Tickets now on sale at eurekaspringsblues.com. Learn more about the 2008 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend » An inspiring locale of choice for artists since the 1800's, Eureka Springs is currently home to over 200 working artists and 20+ art galleries. A proposed artist co-op which will offer subsidized housing and studio space is currently being developed. The natural beauty of the Ozarks and peaceful environment of this eclectic mountain community make Eureka Springs a "good fit" for artists of all mediums. In the early 1930s, Louis and Elsie Fruend established an arts school in the downtown area. Continuing this tradition, the Eureka Springs School of the Arts offers a wide variety of classes to all. Besides the amazing art and culture, Eureka Springs also boasts some of the finest spas in Mid-America. Home to the most expansive spa in the Ozarks, The 1886 Crescent Hotel boasts the New Moon Spa and Salon. The New Moon Spa occupies the entire garden level of the hotel and provides services ranging from Swedish massage to manicure to microderm abrasion. ![]() Downtown, the serenity experience awaits you at the 1905 Basin park Hotel and its Serenity Spa. Offering a signature, wasabi mint body wrap, the Serenity Spa is the only spa in Eureka Springs that finishes all wraps with a Vichy shower, making the Serenity Body Wash the perfect end to a relaxing treatment. While the wives are relaxing at the spa, the guys can spend their time "relaxing" in the Ozark Mountain outdoors. Our lakes are known for their Stripers and our rivers are world renowned among trout fishermen. It is not uncommon for couples with friends to visit Eureka Springs where the girls spend their time in town shopping or relaxing at the spa while the guys hit the rivers or lakes for some serious fishing. In the evenings they can all meet up in town and enjoy dinner, a show and drinks together at one of our many fine restaurants, entertainment venues and nightspots. A perfect win/win vacation for everyone. The City Auditorium, located in the heart of Eureka Springs' Historic downtown district, originally opened almost 75 years ago and today serves as a showcase of Eureka Springs' exciting entertainment offerings. Live music, shows, The Great Passion Play and evening watering holes are all available every day of the week. With over 30 family attractions offered throughout the season, Eureka Springs is the ideal destination for the family vacation or weekday get-a-way. Featured this year is the new, Historic Downtown Tales, offered by the 1905 Basin Park Hotel. Dani Wilson and other local historians tell the amazing stories of Eureka Springs' "Wild West" and Prohibition eras. Tours are offered Every Friday and Saturday evening beginning at 6PM. Eureka Springs is the perfect trip for so many reasons but one thing is common, Eureka Springs brings you, your family, and your friends together in a "Distinctively Different" way. Whether making your boss look good by arranging a unique and memorable corporate retreat, celebrating a wedding, creating lifetime memories for your family or just sneaking away on a Tuesday, Eureka Springs is the perfect place for you. Construction is now underway on The Cottages at Crescent ParkWith just 37 cottages left and open space committed to remain so forever, the time is now for you to capture this unique opportunity to "Live the Legend". Beginning in the $325,000 range these resort cottages will offer owners the finest in accomodations; exceptionally styled and modernly appointed Latest Eureka Springs News & Press» A 50 Minute Drive Takes You a Million Miles Away » Quick Trip - Long Memories - That's the Weekday Visit to Eureka Springs » "Historic Downtown Tales" Tour to be Offered by Eureka Springs' "Hub" Hotel |
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