Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Population: 2,278
Located in Carroll County
For centuries, Eureka Springs has been a place where people gather for rest, renewal and recreation." The Town itself is an area of Historic significance and splendid nostalgia.
Sioux legend tells of a princess whose eyesight was restored by the curative waters of the Town's Healing springs. Eureka translates to "I have found it!" the supposed exclamation of the pioneer physician who discovered the mythical Indian Healing Springs. In the 1800's, early settlers and society people flocked to these waters to rebuild their Health and well-being.
The narrow, winding streets of downtown lead to a vast array of Specialty Shops ~ Art Galleries ~Restaurants, and Historic Hotels. Well manicured mini-parks surrounding the Springs are dispersed throughout the city and perfectly preserved buildings transport one back in time to a gentler era.
World Renowned Chefs have chosen Eureka Springs as their home, and the Dining is divine. There are wonderful dining choices in Eureka and you will want to eat out often during your stay. For a town its size, you will find selecting a restaurant to be a cultural expedition. From quaint cafes to culinary extravaganzas, you are bound to be satisfied.
Seasonal Celebrations throughout the year feature large upscale festivals bringing the best in Blues, Jazz, Folk, theater and Opera to the area. The great Passion Play, with a cast of hundreds, nightly from April through October, provides an evening of inspiration at the outdoor amphitheater seating over 4,000, attracting people from all over the world to what has been described as "the world's largest outdoor drama."
Those looking to replenish the body, mind and spirit will find a home in Eureka. The town offers excellent trained body workers providing the best in massage, reflexology, steam treatments, energetic healing and much more. Professionals of all schools can help you find the key to life enhancement.
During all Four Seasons the surrounding area literally explodes with Outdoor Activities to enhance your vacation. It would take weeks to explore the caves, hike or bike the nature trails, visit historic sights or photograph the scenic wonders. Don't miss Holiday Island on Table Rock Lake...just minutes from downtown Eureka.
As a place that prides itself as a "diamond of diversity" and welcomes all who choose to visit, Eureka Springs extends open arms in hope that all who arrive will be renewed and refreshed. This is why so many who find their way here feel as though they've finally come home.
Beaver Lake/Eureka Springs has been around for over 150 years and today still lives on. In fact the entire downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While they are no longer the 4th largest in Arkansas, Beaver Lake/ Eureka is still a "First Class City."
Nestled in the Ozark hills and at the headwaters of Table Rock Lake, Holiday Island is located five miles north of Eureka Springs on Highway 23. The community is a short six miles from the Arkansas/Missouri state line.
Enjoy the 53,000 acre paradise of Table Rock Lake with fishing, boating and other activities. Holiday Island amenities include a full-service marina and yacht club, a clubhouse, restaurant and recreation center with two community swimming pools, tennis, shuffleboard, volleyball and a softball field. Golf facilities make a premier attraction; there is a nine-hole executive golf course, plus an eighteen-hole course. There are no user fees at the recreation facilities and no greens fees on the golf courses for property owners.
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