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Eureka Springs, Arkansas is a one-of-a-kind destination tucked into the Ozark hills — a fully preserved Victorian mountain town where historic hotels, winding streets, and bold personalities define the experience. With its entire downtown listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it blends old-world architecture with romance, haunted history, and unforgettable stays.
People come here to stay somewhere memorable, wander a walkable historic downtown filled with funky shops and galleries, experience legendary ghost tours and themed weekends, and celebrate weddings, anniversaries, and long weekends that feel anything but ordinary.
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Places To Stay in Eureka Springs – Cabins Hotels, Airbnb & Vrbo
Where you stay is a big part of the Eureka Springs experience. This is a destination known for memorable lodging — historic hotels, cozy cabins, hillside cottages, treehouses, and unique vacation rentals tucked into the Ozark landscape. Whether you want to stay downtown and walk everywhere or escape to something quieter near Beaver Lake, lodging is one of the main reasons people choose Eureka Springs.
Top 10 Cabins in Eureka Springs
Treehouses & Unique Places To Stay
Things To Do in Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs offers plenty to explore beyond where you stay. The town’s walkable historic downtown, unique museums, scenic outdoor attractions, and year-round events make it easy to fill a weekend or longer. One of the easiest ways to get around is the iconic Eureka Springs trolley, which loops through town and stops near many of the area’s top attractions, museums, and historic sites.
Things To Do in Eureka Springs – 36 Hours
Nightlife & Things To Do In Eureka Springs This Weekend
Popular attractions include:
• Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
• Main Stage Creative Community
• Quigley’s Castle
• Eureka Springs Historical Museum
• Onyx Cave Park
Ghost Tours & Haunted Events
Eureka Springs is widely known for its haunted history, guided ghost tours, and large-scale themed weekends — especially in the fall. Haunted hotels, paranormal tours, Halloween events, and signature celebrations like the Zombie Crawl are a defining part of the town’s identity and tourism appeal.
Outdoor Adventures & Nature
Eureka Springs is surrounded by Ozark landscapes that make it easy to mix town time with time outdoors. From hiking trails and scenic overlooks to caves, lakes, rivers, and wildlife refuges, the area offers plenty of ways to get outside without straying far from town.
Events & What’s Happening
Eureka Springs stays busy with themed weekends, festivals, live music, and seasonal events throughout the year. If you want to know what’s actually happening while you’re here — updated daily — this is the place to check.
→ Eureka Springs Events & Calendar (Updated Daily)
Historic Downtown & Shopping
Eureka Springs’ entire downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Winding streets, layered storefronts, and hidden stairways lead to an eclectic mix of galleries, boutiques, and locally owned shops spread across multiple levels of historic buildings. Downtown is compact, walkable, and built for slow wandering.
(Dedicated downtown and shopping guides coming soon.)
Restaurants & Places To Eat
Eureka Springs offers an eclectic mix of cafés, breakfast spots, and standout restaurants — many set inside historic buildings downtown. It’s easy to eat well here, whether you’re fueling up for a day of exploring or planning a dinner that feels like part of the trip.