2011
Located on North Main Street across from Café Santa Fe, watch and visit with artists at work.
Operation Hours; 11 AM - ?,closed Tues & Wed
Dude ranch, riding stables, barn dances, hayrides all on 30 beautiful wooded acres. Barn also available for weddings and any special occasion. Located on HWY 62 west.
Cost; Horseback riding $22.50 person, small children riding with parent $10.00 ea, I hour ride
Hayrides $10.00 person + tax
Barn dances, cowboy weekend, cowboy poetry; call for info
Operation hours; daily year round
BELLE OF THE OZARKS 253-6200 800 -552-3803
Cruise on Beaver Lake, 1 hour and 15 min.
Cost; adults $20.00 under 12, $8.00 (tax included)
GROUPS; 20-50 PASSENGERS, $15.00 ea
No credit cards, cash or check only
OPERATING HOURS; 11AM, 1 & 3PM closed Thursday, open May-Oct
Handicapped accessible, restrooms and concessions
Call for reservations
Was part of the Trail of Tears, on the National Historic Register, 38 million gallons of water run through every day.
Cost; adults $7.25, kids 10-17 $4.00, 9 & under free
Groups 10+ $6.25 ea. Escort & driver free, must pay in 1 lump sum
OPERATING HOURS; 9AM-6PM March 15th – Oct, Nov close 5PM
Handicapped Accessible Downtown, shop 253-2126
The library was donated to Eureka Springs by the steel magnate Andrew Carnegie. The library will celebrate it’s Centennial this year. The front steps were part of the stairway that led up the hill to the Crescent Hotel.
Located on 187 at Beaver. Fantasy and enchantment abound in this old world style castle. Roam the gardens and see the Gatekeeper’s Cottage.
Cost;adults $20.00, kids $10.00 , group rates available. Call for tour appointment.
The world’s largest tuned windchime, is in the Guiness Book of World Records, gift shop.
Located on HWY 23 south.
Cost; free
A mural 12 ft. high & 55 ft. wide that depicts scenes from the early days of Eureka Springs. Designed by well known artist Louis Freund. It adorns one wall of the Chandler Bldg on Main St.
Cost; free
Located on the grounds of The Great Passion Play. This majestic seven story statue was completed in 1966, sculpted by Emmet Sullivan who was one of the sculptors of Mt Rushmore. It weighs over 2 million pounds, the face is 15 ft long, hands measure 7 ft from finger tips to the wrist, the arm span, fingertip to fingertip, is 65 ft.
Cost; free
COSMIC CAVERN 870-749-2298 (RANDY’S CELL 870-423-8454)
1 hr 15 min guided tour through one of Arkansas’ most beautiful caves, 2 bottomless lakes.
Cost; Adults 14.00 kids 5-12 $7.50 4 & under free (includes tax) call for group rates
OPERATING HOURS; Memorial Day – Labor Day 9-6, after Labor Day 9-5
Handicapped accessible gift shop only
Cost; 1 hr ride $25.00 ea, 2 hr $50.00 ea, $10 more for child riding with an adult(small child)
½ day ride $95.00 ea, full day $150 ea with option of picnic lunch taken with you (they pack)
tax included all prices
Saddle & Paddle; $45 ea, 1 hour horseback and canoe on the Kings River (canoe holds 2)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner rides; approx 2 hrs. $37.50 ea, 1 hr ride with cowboy cookout
Advance reservation required
Group hayrides 10 or more call for details
OPERATING HOURS; daily year round, Nov-Feb by reservation only
62 east to Rockhouse Rd 5 miles
www.dinnerbellranchandresort.com
10,000 acre nature and wildlife park, walking, biking and tram tours.
Cost; walking adult $8.95 ea, under 12 $4.95 ea, under 3 free
Tram adult $25.95 ea, kids $11.95 ea, under 3 free (+ tax)
Group 15+ 10% off
OPERATING HOURS; 8 AM-5PM, varies seasonally
In Missouri, Hwy 86
Handicapped accessible
Button and doll museum
Cost; free with cave tour (NOT ALWAYS OPEN)
Handicapped accessible, museum only
Thursday: adults only 5-9 Fri & Sat open skate 5-10:30
Available for private parties and club events
Approximately 1hr 15 min ride with narration, dining train also, reservations required for dining
Cost; excursion only, Adults $12 ea, kids 4-10 $6 ea, under 4 free with parents
Lunch train; 12 noon, adults $22 ea, kids under 8 $11 ea, reservation required
Dinner train; 5 pm $36.50 ea (minimum age 5) reservation required
OPERATING HOURS; April – Oct, Tues-Sat 10:30, 12 noon, 2 & 4
Lunch & dinner train starts May 1st
Learn the history and ghost lore surrounding the 1886 Crescent Hotel. Approx. 1 ½ hr
Cost; adults $17.50, kids under 9 $7.00, groups(12+) adults $15, kids $7
Operation Hours: 8PM every night year round (office opens 7:30 PM)
Handicapped accessible
Crescent Hotel rm. 212
Located in the 1889 Calif House, 3 floors of history, Cory’s Log Cabin next door. Calif Spring on the north side of the museum served as an area community spring for several years.
Cost; Adults $5.00 ea, kids 6 & under free
OPERATION HOURS; Mon-Sat 9:30-4, Sun 11-3
Handicapped accessible 1st floor and the cabin
95 S Main
www.eshm.org
2 hour narrated tour of town and attractions. 10 LARGE VAN, 7 SMALL VAN MAX
Includes Thorncrown Chapel, East Mtn Overlook, Train depot, Crescent Hotel, Historic District and more.
Cost; adults $20.00 ea, kids 6 and under $10.00 ea.+ tax , (all reservations & tickets are purchased at the Chamber of Commerce)
OPERATION HOURS; 10 AM & 2PM daily-- 4:30 by appointment
Experience the life and crucifixtion of Jesus in the last week of his life. A cast of approx. 250
re-enact his last days and ascension.
Cost; Passion Play adults $25 ea. Kids 6-15 $12 ea.
Premier Pkg. Adults $65 ea. Kids 6-15 $34 ea, includes everything
Exhibit Pkg.--Adults $15 ea. Kids 6-15 $10 ea includes Living Bible Walking Tour, Sacred Arts & Bible exhibits, Museum of Earth History
Dinner Theater; Adults $27 ea Kids 6-15 $17 ea, seating 4:30, show 5-7 PM
Kids 5 and under free, opens 12pm
OPERATION HOURS; May 7th-Oct 31st, CLOSED Wed & Sun. May-Aug start time 8:30 PM
7:30PM after Labor Day
see their schedule for more details
Located in Hillspeak atop Grindstone Mtn. On Cty. Rd 102. The house was built circa 1860, big red barn built 1923, the Sacristy, cemetery, Chapel’s Good Friday Cross, library and trails are open to visitors.
SPEAK a five fold ministry, The Society for Promoting & Encouraging Arts & Knowledge of the church. The Anglican Digest is published here.
Cost; free
Horseback riding in Hidden Valley Canyon, approx. 1 hr & 10 min.
Cost; $30.00 ea. Child sharing horse with adult $20.00 (small child)
Carriage ride; $100.00 couple , $50.00 single , 1 hour ride
OPERATION HOURS; 9 AM- 6PM summer, 10 am – 4 pm winter, by appt.
Handicapped accessible partially
62 west & Hidden Valley Ranch Rd.
Call about 4 wheeling and ATV info
www.hiddenvalleyguestranch.com
HISTORIC DISTRICT TRAM TOURS 253-9572
Narrated 1 hour tour of Eureka’s historic district, stops at the Crescent Hotel, open tram.
Cost; adults $10.00 ea, kids 11 & under $4.50 ea
OPERATION HOURS; Feb. Fri-Mon 1 & 3 PM
March 1st-Oct, 1 & 3 PM daily
Handicapped accessible
www.eurekatrolley.org www.cityofeurekasprings.org
Located on 62 west just past Blue Spring Rd. Pull off area with telescopes for a wonderful view of the White River/Valley. Castle Antiques, soda, gifts and snacks available.
Cost; free
One of the 10 flights of stairs in Eureka Springs leading from one street to another. Jacob’s Ladder has more than 200 steps which connect three streets. It begins on Jackson St, near Main & East Mountain, crosses Linzey Street and comes out on Copper Street.
Cost; free
JOE GUNNELS TOURS & RESERVATION SERVICE 253-6852 800-386-8711
Tours of Branson and Eureka Springs, reservations and vacation arrangements.
Hours; open 9 AM daily
www.eureka-springs-arkansas.com e-mail tourman@aol.com
3185 E Hwy 62, Taste room, art gallery featuring local & regional artists, have won several awards for their wines.
Operation Hours; Wed-Sat 10 – 6PM, Sun-Tues 12 Noon- 5PM (shorter winter hrs)
Handicapped accessible
18 hole course located on a peninsula of Table Rock Lake.
Cost; 9 hole walk $15/ with cart $22 ea. 18 hole walk $20 ea./with cart $33 ea
OPERATION HOURS; Open year round
Shell Knob , Mo on HWY 39
Handicapped accessible
Listed on The National Register of Historical Places.
Located at Beaver, Hwy 187 where the White River and Table Rock Lake meet. Arkansas’ only operating one lane suspension bridge, built in 1948-49, featured in the movie Elizabeth Town.
LITTLE PORTION RETREAT CENTER 253-7379
The center is a ministry of the Brothers & Sisters of Charity, an integrated monastic community. The Center offers private pilgrimages, and retreats. Located off HWY 62 east on Cty Rd 207.
OBSERVATION TOWERS
Two former forestry towers over 100 ft tall, used to spot fires. One at Pine Mountain Village on 62 east, one at Razorback Gift Shop on 62 west. A beautiful view of the area seen from high above.
Cost; $1.00 ea
Located on N. Main St across from Café Santa Fe, available for weddings on the carriage, funerals and tours
Cost; $40.00 couple, approx 30 min.
Operation Hours; Daily(closed Tues) weather permitting, call for reservation
Self guided tour with headsets approx. 1hour, 57 degrees year round. Button and doll museum included, gift shop.
Cost; adults $5.00 ea, kids 4-13 $2.50 ea, 3 and under free
OPERATION HOURS; Spring & Fall 9-3:30, Summer 8-5, Winter weekends only
Handicapped accessible, museum only
60TH Season, 2010 program; TOSCA, DON GIOVANNI, CARMEN
Cost; $25.00 ea first 4 rows, $20.00 ea house seats.
OPERATING HOURS; June 18,-July 17 with breaks, check schedule
5 miles west on HWY 62
handicapped accessible
28TH year of comedy and country/bluegrass music show, family oriented, good clean fun.
Cost; adults $21.50 , Seniors $20.00, Kids 12 & under FREE,
Groups 12 or more; 1 lump sum payment 17.50 ea, all prices include tax
OPERATING HOURS; March 12th – Dec. closed Tuesdays, pre show 7:30, show 8 PM
Great family entertainment, country music and comedy. Gospel pre show, free popcorn
Cost; adults $19.95, seniors(62+) $18.95, 11 and under free group(12+) $16.95 (one pymt)
OPERATING HOURS; March 5TH – Dec. pre-show 7:30, main show 8:00
Handicapped accessible
A famous area attraction for over 100 years, mentioned in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not
Cost; adults $4.50 ea, Kids 12 & under 50 cents, groups(12+) $4.00 ea, one payment
OPERATION HOURS; March 15th- Nov 27th, 9-7:30 or dark daily
62 west, right on Pivot Rock Rd to the end
Not handicap accessible
Over 100 acres of rare and exotic animals, 4 mile drive through and children’s petting zoo.
Cost; adults $12 ea, kids 2-12 $8.00 ea, seniors $8.00 ea plus tax
OPERATION HOURS; March/April 9-6, DST May-Sept 9-9, Oct/Nov 10-4
10 miles north of Eureka Springs on HWY 86 in Missouri
Handicapped accessible
www.promisedlandanimalpark.com
The Ozark’s strangest dwelling, plants grow from the 1st floor to the roof, fulfilling Elise Quigley’s dream to sleep in the tree tops. Large butterfly, fossil, crystal and arrowhead collections. Beautiful outside gardens.
Cost; adults $6.50 ea, kids 14 & under free, group rates (20+) $6.00 ea
Bus parking site
OPERATION HOURS; April 1st- Oct 31st 8:30-5, March & Nov. 10-5
Closed Sun & Thurs.
Not handicapped accessible
SOUTHERN PRIDE CARRIAGE RIDES 870-749-2665
Beautiful white carriages leave from the Crescent Hotel for 30 minute tour of the historic upper loop. Available for weddings or any special occasion.
Cost; $30 couple, $50 for 4 people, reservations more
Operation hours; March & April 5-9PM, May-Oct 6-10PM, other months times vary.
Closed Tues & Wed, closed May 29 & 30th, July 4th and Halloween
Not handicapped accessible
ST. ELIZABETH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 253-9853, 253-8045 (GIFT SHOP)
Built in 1906 as a tribute Richard Kerens parents. Enter through the bell tower, walk the Stations of the Cross to the chapel. Gorgeous chandelier and red glass.
Cost; donations welcomed
Operation Hours; April-Oct. 8:30-5, gift shop 9:30-4:30,
Mass; Tues 5:30 PM, Thurs & Fri 8:30 AM, Sun 8:30 AM
Located across from the Crescent Hotel on Crescent Dr
Not handicapped accessible
Guided trail rides on the highest mountain in Carroll County, gentle horses, fun for all.
Cost; $25 ea, kids riding with parent $5 ea, group of 4 or more 10% discount
Operation Hours; 9AM-4PM in season, hours vary rest of the year, call for reservation
2 miles south on Hwy 23
not handicapped accessible
Located on Front St. wonderful open air art gallery. The panels painted by local and visiting artists. Each year has a different theme, the art is auctioned off.
Cost; free
Award winning glass chapel, 48 feet tall with 425 panes of glass. Designed by architect
E. Fay Jones. Available for weddings
Cost; donations
Operation Hours; March & Dec 11 AM-4PM, April – Nov 9AM-5PM, closed Jan & Feb.
Sunday services 9AM in glass chapel, 11AM in wooden chapel
2 miles west of town on Hwy 62
handicapped accessible
Currently have over 120 rescued big cats. Also have bears and a variety of other animals and birds. Available for weddings and overnight lodging.
Cost; adults $15 ea, kids 3-12 $10 ea, under 3 free, seniors and veterans $10 ea, group rates
Operation hours; In season(daylight savings) 9 AM-7PM, winter 9AM-4PM, feeding about an hour before closing time.
7 miles south on Hwy 23
Handicapped accessible-partially
www.tigers.tc or www.turpentinecreek.org
On the shore of Beaver lake, one hour guided tour, gem stone panning, gift shop and snacks.
Cost; adults $11.50 ea, kids 4-11 $6.75 ea, 3 & under free, group rates available
Wild tours, 2-3 hour exploration. $39.95 ea, (get wet and muddy)
Operation hours; March 14th-Oct., Mon-Sat, 9:30 AM-5 PM, Sunday 12 noon-5 PM
November weekends only, closed Dec-Feb
Located on Hwy 12 on Beaver Lake, approx 25 minutes
Handicapped accessible partially, trail to the cave is difficult a strong assistant is recommended, motorized chair does ok. Cave pathways are level and easy to walk.
Arkansas’ only water powered gristmill, located on the War Eagle River. Purchase the mills’ flours, grains etc. Gift shop and Bean Palace Restaurant
Cost; free
Operation Hours; March 1st – Nov. daily 8:30 AM-5PM, Dec-Feb, Thurs-Sun only.
Handicapped accessible 1st floor only