Every now and then you need a break.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Eureka Springs is a city in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. It’s known for the preserved Victorian buildings of its Historic District, such as the Palace Bath House, Basin Park Hotel and Crescent Hotel, all built around the city’s natural springs. In the nearby hills, soaring Thorncrown Chapel is a striking wood and glass church. To the south, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is home to big cats and bears.
Address: Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Population 2,083
Established: July 4, 1879
Climate: typically varies from 29°F to 89°F and is rarely below 12°F or above 97°F.
Median Home Price: $259,250
Did you know: Eureka Springs has more than 60 natural springs, the reason visitors first came in the 19th century.
WHY YOU NEED TO SEE IT
Eureka Springs was originally called "The Magic City" and later the "Stairstep Town" because of its mountainous terrain and the winding, up-and-down paths of its streets and walkways. It is a tourist destination for its unique character as a Victorian resort village.
A great place to start a Eureka vacation is on Joe Grunnel’s 90-minute Tram Tour, which meanders through the beautiful city streets and brings you up close and personal to the Crescent Hotel and Grotto Spring.
Stay at the most haunted hotel in America: Situated on a palatial estate is the Crescent Hotel, which opened in 1886. This mountain-top spa resort offers 76 boutique hotel rooms, as well as the New Moon Spa.
Don’t miss Thorncrown Chapel, created by Frank Lloyd Wright protégé and world renowned architect, E. Fay Jones. Constructed of glass, this exquisite chapel is considered one of the most beautiful and inspiring sanctuaries in the world.