Eureka Springs, Arkansas is a place so unique that you just almost have to be there to describe it. Also known as "Little Switzerland", Eureka Springs is nestled in the Ozark Valley, and winds and rolls itself in and around the hills of Northwestern Arkansas. From it's historic houses and Victorian villages to it's main attractions and nightlife, this little town of about 2500 is still charming millions of visitors every year!

Throughout its long and colorful history, Eureka Springs has been described as a land of glamour, health and scenic splendor. What began as an oasis of healing nestled in a lush Ozark valley remains today a place recalling the elegance and pace of an earlier era. Reports of Basin Spring’s miraculous healing properties in the spring’s waters brought 10,000 people to live here by the spring of 1879.

The town's unusual name Eureka”, from the Greek “I found it”, pays tribute to the curative nature of the area’s abundant spring waters.  

Some people come to Eureka Springs just to shop... And, a shopper's paradise it is! It doesn't matter if you are looking for that special gift or a one-of-a-kind piece of fine art, you can bet you'll find it here. No malls, no "chain" stores, no discount houses, just fabulous specialty shops & art galleries that will tempt you to return again and again.

As one of the top arts and culture destinations in the nation, Eureka Springs celebrates its artisan community. From oil on canvas paintings to hand-blown glass to exquisite jewelry to magnificent sculpture, our artists offer the very best examples of "fine" art. May Festival of the Arts is an entire month that showcases art in all its form with events and activities, gallery walks, music and special exhibits every day in May.

The lure of romance keeps Eureka Springs at the top of the list for getaway destinations. On any given day, somewhere in this historic hamlet, a couple is beginning their wedded bliss together, an anniversary is being celebrated, a marriage proposal is being proffered, or a spark is being rekindled. Eureka Springs has long been a special place for lovers.

There is so much to see and do in Eureka Springs, that we decided it would be better to just link to a few sites here, and let you discover Eureka Springs for yourself!

EurekaSprings.Org

Eureka Springs - Wikipedia

Eureka Springs Chamber

Eureka Springs Network

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