Local attractions range from the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, home to wild cats, to the wacky Dinosaur World, to the inspiring Thorn Crown Chapel, to War Eagle Mill, a working flour mill. 

Day trip canoe adventures are less than 15 minutes away. Best river months are April to July, and depend on our rain fall. Schedule your paddle with Kings River Canoe or Tall Tales Guide Service.

If you love cars, you will love our Car Show weekends, including Mustang Weekend in April, VW Weekend in August, Antique Automobile Weekend in September, and Corvette Weekend in October.

Go cave exploring at Onyx Cave (5 min drive), War Eagle Cavern (25 min drive), Cosmic Cavern (25 min drive), or Blanchard Spring Cavern (2 hour drive).

Eureka Springs festive holiday’s are not to be missed! Dazzling Christmas lights, the Christmas Parade (featured on A&E December, 2003) and the Tour of Homes are just the beginning.

Since the 60’s, Eureka Springs has attracted a strong artist community. Many of our local artists sell their work at fabulous local galleries. Click here for a detailed list.

This famous play of the passion of Christ opens in April and runs into the end of October. See the Great Passion Play website for details and pricing.

Treat yourself and your loved one to a romantic ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Call toll-free: 888-624-6787. Cost: $25 - $60

Ride through scenic Ozark mountain trails with Steve’s Stables. Cost: $15-$20 

Lakes and rivers abound in the area. Fish or boat on Beaver Lake, Lake Leatherwood, Table Rock Lake, Lake Lucerne, Buffalo National River, White River, or Kings River.

Musical acts grace the stage of the Auditorium in Eureka Springs year round. Recent acts include Willie Nelson and Allison Krause. Chelsea's Corner Cafe offers live music nightly.

Year-round music festivals start with the Blues Festival in late May or early June, then Bluegrass Festival in August, Jazz Eureka in September, and the Ozark Folk Festival in October.

Spend a day visiting the natural springs tucked into grottos all over town. Or, visit the lovely Blue Spring Heritage Center, where 38-million gallons of cold, clear water pour daily into a trout-filled lagoon.

A Eureka Springs tradition for more than 50 years, this world-class production company offers operas and musicals in June and July each summer. Call 479-253-8595 for more information.

Eureka Springs is a terrific shopping town, from antiques, to fine arts, to crafts, to clothing and souveniers. Click here for a list of great antique stores and shops.

Nightime entertainment abounds in Eureka Springs with plays, shows, and seasonal outdoor movies. Check out Eureka Springs Theatre Company, Lucky 13 Starlight Outdoor Theater, Ozark Mountain Hoedown, and Pine Mountain Jamboree.

Tour town or the haunted Cresent Hotel. Local tour companies: Eureka Tours, Guided Tours, Eureka Springs Tram Tours, Ghost Tour, and Olden Days Carriage.

Capturing the flavor of our stair-stepped Victorian town should be done on foot for the full effect. Ask the innkeeper about self-guided walking tours.