Eureka Springs , Arkansas
Eureka, as locals call it, is perhaps the most unique and most stunning Ozark Mountain escape. Not only does this Victorian village possess Old World charm, it is set against a dramatic background, the Ozark Mountains. What's more, Eureka Springs boasts an artsy community and is home to a variety of art and music fests. So why take the kids? This romantic destination, host to hundreds of weddings weekly, isn't just for honeymooners.
The Crescent Hotel, a Eureka landmark, is one of America's top ten haunted hotels. The hilly streets are fun to scale aboard a trolley. Turpentine Creek, a big cat sanctuary, is great place to see tigers, lions, leopards and cougars and find out why these large felines don't make good pets. The Great Passion Play has a variety of Christian-themed exhibits as well as a towering statue of Jesus known as the Christ of the Ozarks. (Of note, the play has seen better days.) Beaver Lake is a great place to hike, fish, camp and boat. Many of the small inns and hotels in Eureka Springs have a relaxed atmosphere.... Read MoreCopyright © Rhonda Crone. All rights reserved. Rhonda Crone is a freelance writer who lives in the Ozarks with two kids, a husband, a Welsh Corgie and a dwarf bunny. After finishing her journalism degree and starting her family six years ago, Rhonda has been blogging and writing for local magazines and various websites. She writes about anything that interests her, from wine to wellness to parenting, but her main love is travel writing, despite her intense fear of flying.
Eureka Springs hotels and accommodation
1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa (Hotel)
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Built in 1886, the Crescent Hotel is a Eureka landmark. And while this gothic structure has served as many things since construction, one phenomenon has remained constant throughout its 120-year history. The Grand Lady of Ozarks has always been haunted. In fact, the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa is billed as ... Read More
Built in 1886, the Crescent Hotel is a Eureka landmark. And while this gothic structure has served as many things since construction, one phenomenon has remained constant throughout its 120-year history. The Grand Lady of Ozarks has always been haunted. In fact, the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa is billed as one of America's top ten haunted hotels. Up for a scary night? Stay in room 218. It's one of the most haunted in the hotel! Family Travel Tip: Notwithstanding the ongoing restoration the rooms are just average. Ghost Hunters often roam the halls until the wee hours.
Brackenridge Lodge (Lodge)
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Brackenridge Lodge may not be have the coziest cabins in Eureka Springs but this rustic accommodation with both rooms and cabins is great budget accommodation. It's within a short distance of Eureka restaurants and attractions. The cabins have full kitchens and can accommodate big families. The cabin deck ... Read More
Brackenridge Lodge may not be have the coziest cabins in Eureka Springs but this rustic accommodation with both rooms and cabins is great budget accommodation. It's within a short distance of Eureka restaurants and attractions. The cabins have full kitchens and can accommodate big families. The cabin decks overlook the Ozarks and are a great place to end the day.