10 Things to Do in Eureka Springs That You Shouldn't Miss

January 20, 2018 Flossie Demartino

Eureka Springs is a city in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States, and one of two county seats for the county. It is located in the Ozarks of northwest Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 2,073.
Restaurants in Eureka Springs

1. Thorncrown Chapel

12968 Highway 62 W, Eureka Springs, AR 72632-9301 +1 479-253-7401
Excellent
79%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Thorncrown Chapel

This chapel won an architecture award in 1980.

Reviewed By Paul N - Clinton, Iowa

What a beautiful place located in the woods with architecture that is amazing. Very peaceful and relaxing to stop and see...well worth the trip out to see this chapel if you are in the area.

2. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

239 Turpentine Creek Ln, Eureka Springs, AR 72632-9185 +1 479-253-5841
Excellent
81%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

"With over 100 exotic cats and other wildlife on display, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is one of the largest big cat sanctuaries in the United States. The non-profit USDA licensed refuge, founded in 1992, has grown to become one of the Top 10 attractions in Arkansas and the most popular in Eureka Springs. Lions, cougars, leopards, tigers, and bears are displayed in large natural habitats surrounding the main enclosures and gift shop. Each animal has its own story/history plaque for self-guided tours and over night accommodations are available via the Safari Lodge, RV park, and camping facilities. Guided tours are available from 10am until 4pm (Summer) or 3pm (Winter). The refuge is open year round (except Christmas Day) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.."

Reviewed By jochafen - Des Moines, Iowa

We were disappointed in the Wildlife Refuge. They do a great service rescuing big cats and bears. The problem was the guide could not get her microphone to work, it was a cold day walking quite a distance on gravel and only able to catch an occasional word. The bear area was not open yet.

3. St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church

30 Crescent Dr, Historic Loop, Eureka Springs, AR 72632-3037 +1 479-253-2222
Excellent
77%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 533 reviews

St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church

Reviewed By JoAn C - Little Rock, Arkansas

Beautiful church, enter area from the bell tower. Interesting history of building and grounds. Easy parking on the backside of the Crescent, must be able to walk up/down a few steps in a few areas, most of walkway is ramped. Definitely worth a visit.

4. Beaver Lake

4022 Mundell Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72631-8911
Excellent
74%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 575 reviews

Beaver Lake

Popular lake for swimming.

Reviewed By LaVonne S

Drove on lakeside getting to our cabin rental. Ever curve presented a prettier view. Walked in part of camping areas, kicked through the fallen leaves, picked pretty quartz rocks to admire (but left them there for others to enjoy too.)
Very well kept, clean and well managed. I think Beaver Lake is a delight, no matter what time of the year one is there.

5. Intrigue Theater

80 Mountain St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632-3315 +1 855-446-8744
Excellent
84%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 523 reviews

Intrigue Theater

When in Eureka Springs, travel back to the Victorian age and experience an evening of Mystery & Intrigue performed by an Illusionist & a Medium Featuring Special Guests from the other side! Now in it’s THIRD SEASON Intrigue Theater is a Live Theatrical show and one of the top rated attractions in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Reviewed By Kirk M

We went to a show on Nov. 4... It was an illusion and "ghost talker" show... This show is run by a guy and his blonde assistant and a couple of young kids... The illusion part was really good. The guy is decent. They need to watch their lighting as it is a small stage in an ole church. We were setting on the outside and you could see the angles when ruined the illusions. Pretty typical stuff. They showed a clip of their time on Penn and Teller. Wish they would have done the monkey act on the video.
You will be sitting in rows in straight backed old chairs that are not the best.
The second part featured a ghost talker... what a crock of crap... lol
I picked up 3 of the cameras they had hidden plus the host was wearing a camera too... I guess people do not know the capability of modern bluetooth cameras...
I would not go back to this show. If he did a magic show and just did illusions I might go back... The ignorance of people today amazes me

6. Eureka Springs Historical Downtown

Eureka Springs, AR 72632 +1 479-253-7409
Excellent
68%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 380 reviews

Eureka Springs Historical Downtown

Reviewed By Colene M - Tucson, Arizona, United States

Loved the springs, although it was a bit hard to find them, even with a map. Would caution anyone with walking issues that walking is hard on uneven sidewalks.

7. Christ of the Ozarks

935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72632-9496 +1 800-882-7529
Excellent
65%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Christ of the Ozarks

Built in 1967, this 7-story memorial statue of Jesus is on the grounds of The Great Passion Play and overlooks Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Reviewed By jochafen - Des Moines, Iowa

Well worth your time to go to visit the Christ of the Ozarks. Take the time to read the history and details about the construction of the statue. Also take some time to walk around the area, the view is beautiful and it is free.

73 Spring St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632-3147 +1 479-253-7679
Excellent
74%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 84 reviews

Quicksilver Gallery

Reviewed By CMN14 - Boise, Idaho

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here and found lots of beautiful art pieces made by artists from around the country. Definitely worth a stop.

9. Lake Leatherwood

532 Spring St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632-3033
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 238 reviews

Lake Leatherwood

Reviewed By BaltimoreRedbird - Baltimore, Maryland

Nothing much to see. Told this was a good rock collecting site, however there was no place to pull off the highway to get a look at the shore.

10. Blue Spring Heritage Center

1537 Co Rd 210, Eureka Springs, AR 72632-9418 +1 479-253-9244
Excellent
56%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 319 reviews

Blue Spring Heritage Center

Reviewed By Hillcountrytraveler - Georgetown, TX

Blue Spring is a 33-acre privately owned attraction containing native plants and hardwood trees in a setting of woodlands, meadows, and hillsides. It's on the National Register of Historic Places, having once been a resting place for the Cherokee people during their trek on the Trail of Tears. The spring pours 38 million gallons of cold, clear water into its pond each day...pretty impressive! Set in the Ozark forest, the visitor's center sits atop a bluff with sturdy wooden stairways to take you to the water features and gardens far below.

Nice people run it, not many other visitors in mid-October, and a pretty setting in the Ozarks. What else could one ask for on a sunny day?

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