Eureka Springs Downtown — Attraction in Eureka Springs

New to the area but friends suggested we check out Eureka Springs. Was heading home from Branson and decided to check it out. Definitely NOT for us. The town was just dirty. That kind of town where someone should hire a crew of pressure washers to just spray down the sidewalks and building facades once a year and it would make a big difference. We came expecting to find a couple of bars to check out, but everything was way more "family" oriented with small kids than a place where adults whose kids are out of the house would enjoy. Sidewalks are narrow, but people don't know how to walk single file when approaching others, so you are constantly dealing with trying to get out of the way to people who are inconsiderate with the kids or their dogs. Town is pretty large, but no real signage on how to get to things. Went in one Brew Pub / Coffee House to get a local beer, rather than serve us, bartender said, "I need to make a call", turned her back and proceeded to talk to her boss for over 5 minutes while we waited. Couldn't be bothered to pour two beers from the top while on the phone. I really see no reason for us to go back, which is sad considering the place in only about a 45 minute drive from our new house.

Place really needs a good steam cleaning. Even Bourbon Street is cleaner first thing in the morning than downtown...

This is the cutest downtown I have ever visited. I love that this is a historic town and everything is preserved. The architecture is stunning to look at and you definitely feel transported into some yester years. All the shops are small individually owned businesses (except Earthbound Trading Co) with its own unique flare to it.

There is sooooo much to see and do in the downtown alone. You can spend all day perusing all the shops, walking trails, climbing staircases, finding springs, and just spotting all the hidden pieces of art. I'm pretty sure you can spend several days doing all these activities not to mention all the different tours you can purchase for history of the town.

When you walk into the shops so many shop owners are super friendly and willing to talk or share a piece of their knowledge about the town. It was cool to wander upon the shop that was once the original bank and another one that was once a title company. The interior design is just different than all the other shops. Amazing architecture inside as well as outside.

This place feels like your walking up hill all the time and maybe sometimes downhill. Be prepared for your legs to hurt from the amount of walking you will be doing on hills and stairs. Despite hurty legs, the visit here is worth it and I have...

We had heard about this place and wanted to see for ourselves if it was great. Definitely worth going to visit a time or too. Parking is very limited and fills up quickly. The better way is take a trolley ride. So find a good place to park near the city trolley routes. They have stops all though the town. You can't miss them. If you do, just ask someone from the area. The best thing is to buy an all day ticket. If you buy tickets on a Trolley, they Only Take Cash. The Main Depot will take a Credit Card. Just a little heads up.

Now for what they have to offer. Small shops and many more shops. About any type of food or beverage that you can think of to enjoy. Many different types and styles of buildings are there to see.

Walking around is a little difficult for some older adults. Street is always going up or down depending on how you go. The trolley driver suggested that we ride up and then walk down as we did our shopping. Trolley stop is number 83 is a good place to start.

My Tip: Allow 2 hours for a short visit. 4 to 6 hours is the better option. Some Shops are Not Open on Monday or Tuesday. Most are Open Thursday - Sunday.

So check it out if...