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EurekaSprings.orgEurekaSpringsChamber.com
The OfficialMotorcycle Guide
of Eureka Springs
Welcome to Eureka Springs,and some of the finest motorcycle
riding in the country!
As a native to Eureka Springs I have always loved this community and
region for a long list of reasons that continues to grow with new discoveries
every day. It is always a pleasure to welcome visitors and share this area so
that you too will find that special part that draws you back here time & again.
Selected as one of America’s “Dozen Distinctive Destinations” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation,
you will experience breathtaking views over the Ozark Mountains, beautifully preserved historic buildings and homes, one-of-a-kind shopping,
fine art galleries, spas, festivals, restaurants, wonderful attractions and so much more.
As you will discover, Eureka Springs is not an ordinary town and will awaken your senses
while relaxing you on your journey.
Please ride safely and enjoy your stay in Eureka Springs!Mayor Robert D. “Butch” BerryCity of Eureka SpringsMayor Robert D. “Butch” BerryCity of Eureka Springs
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Beavertown Bridge
A favorite site among riders, the one lane sus-pension bridge is located at Beaver, Arkansas
just north of Eureka Springs on Hwy 187.
Constructed in 1949 to span the upper portion of Table Rock Lake which is part of the White River system, today it is the only
suspension bridge in Arkansas that is open to traffic and was placed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1990.
Riders love to stop on the west side of the bridge in the town of Beaver for a great photo
with friends and this historic structure stretching 550 feet long making an impressive
backdrop to commemorate their journey across this 66 year old landmark.
The bridge serves the town of Beaver as the only connection point north of Eureka Springs
for state Hwy 23 and US Hwy 62. The small community is only about a ½ mile square
in size and averages about 100 permanent residents.
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Always Open. Always Fun.Plan your trip to Eureka Springs
For a Complete Calendar visitwww.EurekaSpringsChamber.com
JanuaryThe Crescent Hotel hosts their annual paranormal weekend. Eureka Mardi Gras Kickoff party at the Rowdy Beaver. Ozark
Mountain Music Festival at the Basin Park Hotel.
FebruaryRomance, Mardi Gras and Chocolate – the Wedding Capital of
the South hosts the best parties all month long!
MarchThe Annual Kite Festival, St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Victorian Classic Foot Race! Dogwoods and Redbuds in bloom in time for
Spring Break!
April28th Annual UFO Conference, Carving in the Ozarks, Monthly Gallery Strolls and the Eureka Springs Indie Film Fest – some-
thing for everyone!
MayMay Festival of the Arts hosts art events all month long! Ar-
trageous Parade, White Street Walk, Art in the Park – celebrate art in Eureka Springs! A PT Cruiser Rally, Camaro Festival and
Mustang Show bring auto enthusiasts to town!
JuneBlues Weekend and Opera in the Ozarks –
music lover’s delight in June!
JulyAn old fashioned Fourth of July in Basin Spring Park, Fire-
works show at nearby Holiday Island and the Fat Tire Festival delight families!
AugustBluegrass Weekend, Volkswagen Weekend and the Eurekan Multisport Event – August is full of exciting family events!
SeptemberBanjo Rally, The Antique Auto Festival and Bikes Blues and BBQ
– the month of September is all about what moves you!
OctoberOctober gets scary with ghost tours, cemetery tours and
Howl-O-Ween at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. Love crafts? Visit War Eagle Mill Fall Craft Show.
NovemberFall Foliage blazes the hills during the Ozark Folk Festival. Fall Craft Show at Pine Mountain Village, Food and Wine
Weekend and visit Santa in Basin Park.
DecemberSanta in the Park, Christmas parade, Annual Tour of Homes, concerts in the Aud – fun for the holidays in Eureka Springs!
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It’s Love At First Bite At Myrtie Mae’s!
479-253-9768 www.MyrtieMaes.com
• Fine family dining in a casual atmosphere• Incredible Soup, Salad, Fruit & Dessert Bar• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner• Great Sunday Brunch
207 West Van Buren(Hwy. 62 West and the Historic Loop)
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Bu�alo River
Berryville Green Forest
Swain
St. Paul
HuntsvilleKingston
Ponca
Oak Grove
Blue EyeMO
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Kings River
Kings River
THE SCENIC ROUTEOzarks Sights, Scenes & Swerves
Approx. 158 miles
Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeSee ad on page 24
Cosmic CavernSee ad on page 22
Boxley ValleyGreat Place to See Elk
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Eagle Rock
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187
23N
Huntsville
SeligmanTable Rock
Lake
White River
White River
N
187
Beaver Lake
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71
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412
62W
Gateway
Springdale
Fayetteville
62W
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12
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127
Eureka Springs
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ARTS & HERITAGEDiscover Arts & Cultural Arkansas
Approx. 72 miles
Pig Trail Harley DavidsonSee ad on page 18
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Pea Ridge Battle�eld
Hobbs State Park War Eagle Mill
See ad on page 8
Beaver Dam & Overlook Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
See ad on page 24
Blue Spring Heritage CenterSee ad on page 12
Anglers Grill & PubSee ad on page 12
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Christ of the Ozarks
Located on top of Magnetic Mountain on the grounds of the Great Passion Play,
the Christ of the Ozarks statue overlooks Eureka Springs and can be seen from many
locations throughout the city.
Dedicated in 1966 it is the largest statue of Jesus in North America and the third largest in
the world. It stands at a height of 67 feet tall and is 65 feet wide.
The Great Passion Play tells the story of Christ’s final days on earth and is set in a
valley adjacent to the statue with an amphitheater that can seat up to 4,000 people. Performances are held May through October. Over 7 million people have experienced the
Passion Play and the Christ of the Ozarks statue in the past 47+ years.
Riders visiting the grounds can also experience the bible museum, sacred arts center and see a section of the Berlin Wall.
christoftheozarks.com
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White River
White River
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Beaver Lake
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Beaver
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187
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187
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EUREKA WESTBridges, Dams & Twisty Turns
Approx. 35 miles
Blue Spring Heritage CenterSee ad on page 12
Inspiration Point Overlook Beavertown Suspension Bridge
Beaver Dam & Overlook Razorback Gift Shop & Observation Tower
Thorncrown Chapel Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
See ad on page 24
War Eagle MillSee ad on page 8
Holiday Island Visitor Center Anglers Grill & PubSee ad on page 12
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Jacuzzi SuitesMicrowaves/Fridge
Free Wi-Fi/Cable/HBONeat & Clean Rooms
479-253-5600877-327-10803169 East Van Buren • Eureka Springs, ARwww.theeurekaspringsmotel.com
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Beaver Lake & Dam
Constructed in the early 1960’s the dam spans the White River and creates the Beaver Lake
reservoir. The lake serves as a huge recreational venue for divers, boaters, campers and fishing but also provides the water source for most of Northwest Arkansas communities. The dam
towers over the tail waters below and is anchored in the limestone bluffs along one side and is a
source for hydroelectric power. The south side offers a great vantage point for a scenic
overlook and photo opportunity.
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Eagle Rock
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Gateway
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Table Rock Lake
Roaring River
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White River
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CassvilleCassville
ROARING RIVER RIDEHills, Turns & The Trout Hatchery
Approx. 80 miles
Razorback Gift Shop & Observation Tower Thorncrown Chapel
Inspiration Point Blue Spring Heritage Center See ad on page 12
Roaring River State Park Holiday Island Visitor Center
Beavertown Suspension Bridge Beaver Dam & Overlook
Turpentine Creek See ad on page 24 War Eagle Mill See ad on page 8
Anglers Grill & Pub See ad on page 12
Important: Helmets are required by law in Missouri.
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Enjoy a full complimentary breakfasteach morning before you start your ride.
Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated
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800-221-3344
Many Rid�s...One Pref�red Destination.
2 Wheels = Great Deals!
� Easy access to motorcycles� Level Parking Lot� Bike Wash Station available on property� Ample parking for support vehicles and trailers
Eagle Rock
Berryville
Shell Knob
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Cassville
Gateway
Seligman
Table Rock Lake
Roaring River
Table Rock Lake
White River
White River Eureka
Springs
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KINGS RIVER & MOBeautiful Backroads & Scenic Hills
Approx. 86 miles
Razorback Gift Shop & Observation Tower Thorncrown Chapel
Inspiration Point Blue Spring Heritage Center See ad on page 12
Roaring River State Park Holiday Island Visitor Center
Beavertown Suspension Bridge Beaver Dam & Overlook
Turpentine Creek See ad on page 24
War Eagle Mill See ad on page 8
Anglers Grill & Pub See ad on page 12
Roadhouse Restaurant See ad on page 8
Important: Helmets are required by law in Missouri.
800-638-7352
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See 2 underground Bottomless Lakes6386 Hwy. 21 N., Berryville, AR 72616
870-749-2298 • cosmiccavern.com • [email protected]
Arkansas’ Largest Private Show Cave
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Eagle Rock
Berryville Green Forest
Oak Grove
Blue Eye
Shell Knob
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Kings River
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KINGS RIVER, BLUE EYE & EAGLE ROCK RUN
Guns, Caves & Ozark ViewsApprox. 64 miles
Kings River Bridge at Trigger Gap Saunders Gun Museum
Cosmic CavernSee ad on page 22
Dogwood Canyon Holiday Island Visitor Center
Important: Helmets are required by law in Missouri.
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Stroll America’s Premier Big Cat Refuge
Great Burgers, Enchiladas,
Grilled Chicken, & 25 Beers
on Tap!
sparky's loves bikers! bikers love sparky's!
147 E. Van Buren 479-253-6001 we love big groups! plenty of parking!
and....Sparky's Guesthouse for sleepovers!
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Berryville Green Forest
Swain
St. Paul
Huntsville
PoncaJasper
Harrison
Alpena
Oak Grove
AR AR
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Bu�alo River
Eureka Springs
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Kingston
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Kings River
Kings River
DOWN TO JASPERCanyons, Caverns & The Buffalo
Approx. 207 miles
Turpentine Creek Willife RefugeSee ad on page 24
Cosmic CavernSee ad on page 22
Boxley ValleyGreat Place to See Elk
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City of
EUREKA SPRINGSArkansas
POLICE STATION ★
EUREKA FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER★
★ CHRIST OF THE
OZARKS
MAGNETIC SPRING
EUREKA SPRINGS &NORTH ARKANSAS RAILWAY
• HOLIDAY ISLAND• BEAVER TOWN & LITTLE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE • TABLE ROCK LAKE• GASKINS CABIN
23
GROTTO SPRINGHARMON
PARKPIVOT ROCK★
CARNEGIE LIBRARY
SWEET SPRING
GADD SPRING POST OFFICE
HISTORIC LOOP 23
23
23
CONGRESSSPRING
HARDING SPRING
CRESCENT SPRING
COURT HOUSE
AUDITORIUM
TROLLEY DEPOT & INFO CENTER
CARRY NATION HOME
ONYX SPRING
CONWAY SPRING CARRY
NATION SPRING
LITTLE EUREKA SPRING
LITTLE LAKE
EUREKA SPRINGS
CAVE SPRING
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CALIFF SPRING
HISTORICAL★ MUSEUM
EAST MOUNTAIN GAZEBO
★(GREAT VIEW OF CITY)
★
PARK & RIDE TRAM TOURS
PINE MOUNTAIN THEATER ★
GRANDMA’S BEANS & CORNBREAD
E.S. ELEMENTARY
TRACK
★LOOKOUT TOWER
TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE
THORNCROWN CHAPEL
LEATHERWOOD FIELDS BALLPARK
HOSPITAL
62
187
187
62 ★ BLUE SPRING HERITAGE CENTER
★ BEAVER DAM
* ONE WAY
WALL ST. (VIEW OF CITY)
221
P-4
CHAMBER OF COMMERCEVISITORS
INFORMATION CENTER
OIL SPRINGS RD.
TO: • BERRYVILLE• COSMIC CAVERN • KINGS RIVER PUBLIC ACCESS
BASIN SPRING
– HISTORIC SPRING
– ATTRACTIONS
– PARKING
– CHURCH
– ATM
– PUBLIC RESTROOM
– AIRPORT
To Carroll County Airport
L E G E N D
HISTORIC LOOP
HISTORIC LOOP
OZARKA SPRING
GRAND AVE.
DAIR
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VAN BUREN
SCENIC HWY. 12
• TO: NW ARK REGIONAL AIRPORT 55 mi.
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Black Bass Lake
DAM SITE RD. 187
PARK & RIDE
HISTORICDOWNTOWN
S S
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ST. ELIZABETH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
PIG TRAIL KART N’ GOLF
MOTEL 62
★★
RAZORBACK GIFT SHOP & OBSERVATION TOWER
ROWDY BEAVER
ANGLERS GRILL & PUB
www.eurekaspringschamber.com
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Visitors Guide Map © 2013 G.E.S.C.C.
OSAGE CREEK
TO:WAR EAGLE MILL
TO:HUNTSVILLE
Be sure to stop by The Greater Eureka Springs Visitors Information Center
eurekaspringschamber.com 1-800-6EUREKA
★
★
★
BAVARIAN INN★
BEST WESTERN INN OF THE OZARKS
MYRTIE MAE’S
★★
BUBBA’S BBQ
BEST WESTERN EUREKA INN
SPARKY’S
ROCKIN’ PIG SALOON
ALPINE LIQUOR
FOREST HILL
PIED PIPER & CATHOUSE
★
★
★
★
★★
★
★
ERMILIO’S
1886CRESCENT
HOTEL
★
★
1905 BASIN PARK
HOTEL
JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS
★
★
★
★
E.S. HIGH SCHOOL
PIG TRAIL HARLEY DAVIDSON
THE GREATPASSION
PLAY★
TWO DUMB DAMES★
SLEEPYS
★
ROADHOUSE RESTAURANT
★QUICKSILVERART GALLERY
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POLICE STATION ★
EUREKA FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER★
★ CHRIST OF THE
OZARKS
MAGNETIC SPRING
EUREKA SPRINGS &NORTH ARKANSAS RAILWAY
• HOLIDAY ISLAND• BEAVER TOWN & LITTLE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE • TABLE ROCK LAKE• GASKINS CABIN
23
GROTTO SPRINGHARMON
PARKPIVOT ROCK★
CARNEGIE LIBRARY
SWEET SPRING
GADD SPRING POST OFFICE
HISTORIC LOOP 23
23
23
CONGRESSSPRING
HARDING SPRING
CRESCENT SPRING
COURT HOUSE
AUDITORIUM
TROLLEY DEPOT & INFO CENTER
CARRY NATION HOME
ONYX SPRING
CONWAY SPRING CARRY
NATION SPRING
LITTLE EUREKA SPRING
LITTLE LAKE
EUREKA SPRINGS
CAVE SPRING
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62
62
62
62
CALIFF SPRING
HISTORICAL★ MUSEUM
EAST MOUNTAIN GAZEBO
★(GREAT VIEW OF CITY)
★
PARK & RIDE TRAM TOURS
PINE MOUNTAIN THEATER ★
GRANDMA’S BEANS & CORNBREAD
E.S. ELEMENTARY
TRACK
★LOOKOUT TOWER
TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE
THORNCROWN CHAPEL
LEATHERWOOD FIELDS BALLPARK
HOSPITAL
62
187
187
62 ★ BLUE SPRING HERITAGE CENTER
★ BEAVER DAM
* ONE WAY
WALL ST. (VIEW OF CITY)
221
P-4
CHAMBER OF COMMERCEVISITORS
INFORMATION CENTER
OIL SPRINGS RD.
TO: • BERRYVILLE• COSMIC CAVERN • KINGS RIVER PUBLIC ACCESS
BASIN SPRING
– HISTORIC SPRING
– ATTRACTIONS
– PARKING
– CHURCH
– ATM
– PUBLIC RESTROOM
– AIRPORT
To Carroll County Airport
L E G E N D
HISTORIC LOOP
HISTORIC LOOP
OZARKA SPRING
GRAND AVE.
DAIR
Y HO
LLOW
ROA
D SPRING ST.
SPRI
NG
ST.
MAGNETIC ROAD
PASS
ION
PLAY
ROA
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ROCK
HOU
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R 30
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EAST MOUNTAIN ROAD
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PROSPECT ST.
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OAD
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H M
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ST.
HUNTSVILLE ROAD
KING
S HWY.
O JO S
T.
HOUSEMAN ACCESS
VAN BUREN
SCENIC HWY. 12
• TO: NW ARK REGIONAL AIRPORT 55 mi.
N
S
S
W
W
W
W
N
Black Bass Lake
DAM SITE RD. 187
PARK & RIDE
HISTORICDOWNTOWN
S S
E
E
ST. ELIZABETH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
PIG TRAIL KART N’ GOLF
MOTEL 62
★★
RAZORBACK GIFT SHOP & OBSERVATION TOWER
ROWDY BEAVER
ANGLERS GRILL & PUB
www.eurekaspringschamber.com
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Visitors Guide Map © 2013 G.E.S.C.C.
OSAGE CREEK
TO:WAR EAGLE MILL
TO:HUNTSVILLE
Be sure to stop by The Greater Eureka Springs Visitors Information Center
eurekaspringschamber.com 1-800-6EUREKA
★
★
★
BAVARIAN INN★
BEST WESTERN INN OF THE OZARKS
MYRTIE MAE’S
★★
BUBBA’S BBQ
BEST WESTERN EUREKA INN
SPARKY’S
ROCKIN’ PIG SALOON
ALPINE LIQUOR
FOREST HILL
PIED PIPER & CATHOUSE
★
★
★
★
★★
★
★
ERMILIO’S
1886CRESCENT
HOTEL
★
★
1905 BASIN PARK
HOTEL
JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS
★
★
★
★
E.S. HIGH SCHOOL
PIG TRAIL HARLEY DAVIDSON
THE GREATPASSION
PLAY★
TWO DUMB DAMES★
SLEEPYS
★
ROADHOUSE RESTAURANT
★QUICKSILVERART GALLERY
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Downtown Eureka Springs
No trip is complete without a visit to our historic downtown district. One can experience parades, fantastic shopping, art galleries, historic buildings with architecture that captures old style craftsmanship, world class dining, fun activities & nightlife.
Eureka Springs was founded July 4, 1879. In the Spring of 2001, Eureka Springs was named one of 12 “Distinctive Destinations” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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class dining, fun activities & nightlife.
Rider Tips for Visiting Downtown:
• Please ride quietly in the historic shopping & residential areas. The limestone structures can amplify noise.
• Many stores will help you ship your purchases home; shop & explore.
• Parking after 5pm is free in city lots
• Start your visit downtown at the Eureka Springs Historical Museum
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Located in Northwest Arkansas, Eureka Springs has always been a tourist destination. Long before it was a town, the Native American’s used the springs and land as a healing and gathering place for their tribes. Those stories traveled and soon the town was flooded with folks wanting to be healed by the springs!
Today those springs offer a beautiful back-drop to the towns winding lanes. Shopping is fun in this town that hosts independent shops offering wonderful gifts, home items, and art both locally made and interna-tionally known. Dining is world class with something for everyone to delight in. From catfish to filet mignon there is an experience waiting for your next meal. Dancing the night away at a number of venues and take your sweetie for a spin, or stop in and listen to some original folk music being sung on a balcony or in a cafe. Being bored isn’t an option in Eureka Springs!
Located in Northwest Arkansas,
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There is also plenty of time to relax and renew! The town that was built on healing has a lot to offer guests who are looking for rest and relaxation. Treat your-self to a relaxing day at the spa after a long ride through the Ozarks.
Hiking, fishing, canoeing, and mountain biking are available throughout the area. Hosting two lakes, Beaver Lake and Ta-blerock Lake, the area is ready for you to catch the next big one! Meandering on the river is another way to explore the Ozarks. The White River and the Kings River both offer exciting options for the river rat! De-pending on the season you might just spot an eagle or two! If mountain biking is more your speed you can ride right through town to Lake Leatherwood and explore the trails built just for you.
Anyway you look at it, Eureka Springs offers so much to do you’ll be planning your next vacation back before you even leave!
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Eureka Springs is a motorcycle friendly destination. Our roads are unparalleled and offer some of the best riding in the country, not to mention the year round fun that can be found in our city. If you are looking for great rides, incredible views and the chance to relax or play in one of “America’s Coolest Small Towns” (Voted by Budget Travel for 2011) start planning your visit today.
You can find helpful information online at EurekaSprings.org or by calling the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-638-7352. Our guest services are ready to help you plan the trip that you have been dreaming about.
Eureka Springs has what you are looking for all year long. If you are a history buff, want to have a little pampering at a spa or luxury resort, or just want to meander along the streets shopping and soaking in the cool vibe of downtown Eureka Springs - your stay will make memories!
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The Pig Trail Scenic Byway
Famous for many reasons the Pig Trail has become a coveted conquest for riders and the “must do”
ride for that annual trip or first timers wanting the experience. Eureka Springs sits at the top of the Pig Trail and serves as the starting and stopping point
for these excursions.
The heart of the ride lies along a 19 mile stretch of Hwy 23 between Hwy 16 to where it meets inter-
state 40. Here you will experience twists and turns as they climb and descend the mountains of the Ozark National Forest. This run is designated as
the Pig trail Scenic Byway.
The history of the trail covers part folklore, part ritual and part historical significance. Serving as path for explorers, trappers and Indians early on it served as a road during the Civil War for both
Union & Confederate troops. It gained its popular name from the fans using the Pig Trail as a short-cut on their way to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville to watch the Razorbacks (also called
Hogs) play games. Today, it remains a tradition by students and alumni to take the Pig Trail on the
way to “Call the Hogs!”.
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In 2 national surveys over the past 2 years, the Pig Trail has
been voted one of the best rides in the country by riders.
In 2 national surveys over the
This is a challenging ride and not for the novice. Often it’s hard to stay focused with the breathtaking views at the pinnacles or the feeling of riding on the
edge of the canopy covered road as it follows the contour of the mountains. These are just a few of the reasons that have made this the #1 riding
route in Arkansas.
There are several roads that can take you from Hwy 23 to other roads to create great loop routes
for your day trips bringing you back to Eureka Springs filled with everlasting memories.
Often times at night, laughter and stories can be overheard being shared at the restaurants &
entertainment venues throughout town about the various experiences riders encountered on their
days journey. It stokes the desire for the rider to keep coming back!
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