About this city
Also known as: The City That Has No Red Lights, The Magic City of the Ozarks
Eureka Springs is an enchanting, eccentric mountain town perched entirely on the steep, winding slopes of the Ozark Mountains in northwest Arkansas. Founded in 1879 around curative, mineral-rich cold springs, the entire city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, characterized by its Alpine-like limestone Victorian mansions, steep stone staircases, and narrow, looping streets that feature no stoplights. Long a haven for artists, free spirits, and spiritual seekers, it offers an architectural and cultural experience unmatched in the American South.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Explore the multi-story shops along historic Spring Street, view the soaring glass walls of Thorncrown Chapel, and watch the massive outdoor staging of The Great Passion Play.
