Attractions

[Tressa]

There are so many attractions and exhibits in Eureka, I can’t list them all. If you know of something I have omitted, feel free to add it. Shows are discussed in another thread.

The main Eureka Springs attraction for those attending Scooting the Ozarks are the twisty, low traffic roads in the Ozark Mountains surrounding this town. Here I'm addressing other attractions for those rare times you want to do something other than ride.

One of the areas many people know about is the grounds of the Great Passion Play. In addition to the Play shown in the evening, other exhibits to visit during the day include The Living Bible Tour, Sacred Arts Exhibit, Bible Exhibit, Christ of The Ozarks, The Little Church in the Grove, and The Berlin Wall Exhibit.

If you are interested in steam locomotives, you might like to visit Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway. Look at old trains on exhibit, take an excursion ride, or even have lunch or dinner in the dining car.

For unique architecture ride through Eureka Springs Downtown Historic District with its Victorinan homes, historic hotels, and other stunning architecture. Also see Thorncrown Chapel, 48 feet tall with 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. Or see St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, where you enter through the bell tower. Or tour Queen Anne Mansion House Museum featuring fanciful architecture, one of the most impressive collections of 19th century furnishings, and stories of Queen Anne's distinctive house guests.

Like museums? Start with Eureka Springs Historical Museum for a look at Eureka Springs history. This site lists several museums featuring everything from aircraft to bells to police equipment.

If you are drawn to art, there are several art galleries as well as The Art Colony where you can see the artists at work and buy their creations. You can also hear free music in Basin Park, and there are sometimes free movies shown in the park.

There are hundreds of shops for those looking for souvenirs, or practically anything. Many are in the Historic District, and others can be found along highway 62, in Pine Mountain Villiage, and in Gaskin Switch.

And what would Eureka Springs be called if not for the many Springs. More than a dozen of the original sixty-two springs have been restored and can be visited.