By Claire Taylor
Fun Activities in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Eureka Springs is a small city of just over 2,000 inhabitants in northwest Arkansas. A highly popular tourist destination, the city is designed in classic Victorian style, complete with winding cobbled streets, cottages and crafts and antique stores. Eureka Springs offers tons of activities for visitors, no matter their taste and interests.
Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway
Established in 1981, this private non-profit company offers tourists a chance to ride one of the classic locomotives throughout Eureka Springs in a 2.5-mile round trip (which takes about an hour). There are five locomotives offering tours, including a 1906 wood-burner and a 1942 first-generation diesel switcher. Visitors can choose between a lunch or dinner trip, or take just the tour, which is offered throughout the day. While waiting for a ride (or upon return), tourists can enjoy the rolling stock, which includes static displays (wood cabooses, passenger coaches and speeder maintenance cars), outbuildings and railroad paraphernalia such as bells and carts.
Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway
299 N Main St.
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-9623
Blue Springs Heritage Center
Blue Springs is a lot more than a garden. Aside from the well-manicured flowers and trees, visitors can enjoy trails, guided tours and hands-on programs. The three major gardens within the center are Medicine Wheel (featuring healing herbs used by Native Americans), Three Sisters (which showcases plant interaction and interdependence) and Woodland (a forest full of color and opportunities to hike and explore). The center also offers craft classes, features exhibits and demonstrations and organizes workshops. The most popular programs include a dowsing seminar and the annual Red Star Ancestors Memorial Gourd Dance.
Blue Springs Heritage Center
1537 CR 210
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-9244
Pine Mountain Jamboree
This musical comedy show is great for the whole family, although the adults will certainly identify with this a lot better. Expect performers to bring back lots of memories when playing classic rock n' roll songs, country and bluegrass hits and even gospel. Aside from live music, expect both oral and physical comedy, vocalists and lots of clean, family-oriented entertainment. Snacks and drinks are available on the premises.
Pine Mountain Jamboree
2075 E. Van Buren
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-9156
About the Author:
Claire Taylor is a health, wellness and travel writer with credits in publications such as "Woman's Day," "Marie Claire," "Adirondack Life" and "Self." Taylor is also a seasoned independent traveler, as well as a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant.
Photo Credits:
Wry Terkb
