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Eureka Springs

Monday, November 06, 2006

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Eureka Springs is located in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, just nine miles from the Missouri state line.

Eureka Springs sits in Carroll County and although Berryville (Eureka’s closest neighbor and a mere ten miles away) is the county seat, both communities have courthouses.

Eureka Springs
With the entire town of Eureka Springs on the National Register of Historic Places, it's no wonder that Eureka Springs is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Arkansas.

History of Eureka Springs
Well before the first pioneers reached Arkansas though, the Eureka Springs area was considered sacred ground by Native American tribes; who believed it to be a Great Healing Spring.

Eureka Springs History:
So venerated were the waters of Eureka, warring tribes could not fight at the springs. For hundreds of years, the area now known as Basin Spring provided a peaceful gathering place for visiting tribes.

Victorian-age travellers were so convinced of the magical cures of the spring in the hills that Eureka Springs soon became a flourishing city, spa, and tourist destination.

Visiting Eureka Springs
50 miles from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA), Eureka Springs lies at the headwaters of Leatherwood Creek (a tributary of the White River); in the western district of Carroll County, approximately 1,400 feet above sea level.

As the city holds a large number of unique events throughout the year, visitors to Eureka Springs can expect to meet a pot-pourri of artists, bikers, hippies, local residents, preachers, and even UFO enthusiasts.

Eureka Springs plays host to annual motorcycle rallies and meets, bringing in bikers from around the world. The town also hosts several auto shows featuring different automobile styles.

Eureka Springs also boasts an annual UFO conference and a twice yearly Diversity Weekend (see Diversity Pride and Eureka Pride).

Blues, jazz, folk, and classical music are all celebrated with a weekend dedicated to a particular genre each year. And there's also a well-attended poetry festival in Eureka Springs annually (The Lucidity Ozark Poetry Retreat).

Eureka Springs Visitors Bureau:
As well as list of what's coming up on the front page, the Eureka Springs Advertising & Promotions Commission also offer a free visitor guide to Eureka Springs.

Where to Stay in Eureka Springs:
Book Eureka Springs hotels online to save yourself time and money.

The most popular tourist attractions in Eureka Springs are the downtown Historic District, historic hotels, the trolley system, Great Passion Play, and Thorncrown Chapel.

Eureka Trolley:
Narrated tram tours through the historic district of Eureka Springs.

Great Passion Play:
Performed in a stunning 4,100 seat panoramic outdoor amphitheater, The Great Passion Play features state-of-the art sound and lighting effects and original music in a dramatic two-hour presentation of the last week in the incarnation of Jesus of Nazareth.

Historic District:
Eureka Springs was the first Historic District in Arkansas, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. At the time of this designation, the entire city limits of about two square miles were named as the Historic District. In 2005, a second nomination was approved by the National Park Service, establishing Eureka Springs as Nationally Significant district on the National Register of Historic Places – the only one in Arkansas!

Pine Mountain Jamboree:
Eureka Springs's original country music and comedy stage show. Enjoy top 40 and classic country hits, nostalgic rock n roll favorites, bluegrass, gospel and patriotic music.

Thorncrown Chapel:
Nestled in a woodland setting, Thorncrown Chapel rises forty-eight feet into the Ozark sky. This magnificent wooden structure contains 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It sits atop over 100 tons of native stone and colored flagstone. The chapel's simple design and majestic beauty combine to make it what critics have called 'one of the finest religious spaces of modern times'. It's also a popular place for weddings.

Doing Business in Eureka Springs
Even though it's an historical town, Eureka Springs still has plenty of room to grow, and numerous opportunities for seasonal and year-round businesses.

Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce operates a Visitor Information Center located at 516 Village Circle Drive on US Highway 62 East (2000 block of East Van Buren) in the Pine Mountain Village Shopping Center.

Living in Eureka Springs
Although Eureka Springs is a popular area for retirement, many retirees choose the planned community of Holiday Island.

Municipality of Eureka Springs:
The city of Eureka Springs' government website.

The Lovely County Citizen:
Encompassing what is now northwest Arkansas and a chunk of northeast Oklahoma, Lovely County (1827-1828) was named after William Lewis Lovely, the government agent for the Osage and eventually the Cherokee. The Citizen provides news, information and commentary for Eureka Springs citizens and visitors.

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Europe or America

Friday, November 03, 2006

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I recently stumbled on Heather Kovar's Blog and liked it so much I found myself going back through the archives.

I had work to do on Travel Notes but couldn't resist reading more and more.

Then I reached one part that inspired me to share with with those of you who often ask me where's the best place to go in Europe or America.

Now you can find out the places that would suit you best depending on the answers you give to a few multi-choice questions.

What European City Do You Belong In?

This one's more for the Americans planning on coming to Europe, although anyone can try it.

Here's my result.


You Belong in London

You belong in London, but you belong in many cities... Hong Kong, San Francisco, Sidney. You fit in almost anywhere.
And London is diverse and international enough to satisfy many of your tastes. From curry to Shakespeare, London (almost) has it all!


Not a bad reply. I have lived in London and have spent some time in Hong Kong, San Francisco and Sidney [sic].

While on Blogthings, looking at some of the other personality-type quizzes, I found another one.

Which American Cities Best Fit You?

American Cities That Best Fit You::
75% Austin
65% San Diego
60% Atlanta
60% Denver
55% Portland

And having visited all these cities as well, I'd say the results are reasonably accurate.

So if you're wondering where to go in Europe or America, give one of these quick tests a try.

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