We always take a weekend getaway around Halloween to new spooks and haunts within a few hours from home. Our daughter has been begging us to go to Eureka Springs since an episode of Ghost Adventures. We surprised her this year with a trip to town even booking at the hotel featured in the episode. We went on their tour and it was ok. We booked several tours in town and enjoyed many of them but nothing was as fun and informative as this one! Of all the tours we've taken this one was the best!
When we got to the courthouse we were greeted by our guide. She immediately interacted with our daughter who absolutely loved her! We all did. It was a little chilly on our tour but Arianthee kept us moving and so engaged that we hardly noticed the cold after a few minutes. It seems like a lot of space is covered but it really isn't that much walking. The streets have a way of turning you around but you don't end far from where you start. There are tons of stairs in town and they can't be avoided so this tour would not be good for someone with limitations. The demon possessed individuals freaked us out but our guide made sure we were equipped to handle them. The only thing I would change about this tour isnt even the tour! We all wanted a shirt but our sizes weren't avaliable. Arianthee even went to the back office for us but had none. She gave our daughter a necklace that she hasn't taken off since she got it but a shirt would have been really fun to have.
This town is truly magical from start to finish. We would have never known just how magical if we hadn't booked this on a whim. It was the highlight of our trip and what we will use as the standard feom now on when we go on tours. Arianthee is local and packed full of information about the town and Arkansas in general. She gave us the scoop on places to eat and see while we were in town and by the time we left it felt like we were saying goodbye to a close friend. We will be back and will definitely stop to see her and...
Read moreWe had an amazing time on this tour! (TLDR: Tour was awesome, our tour guide Chris was excellent!) I am verbose but socially awkward with an educational background in history, essentially meaning that I communicate in small novels, lol. My husband took me to Eureka Springs for my birthday and this tour was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Chris was a wonderful, engaging, passionate, and patient guide! This was in spite of some unfortunate circumstances that had filled the historic district with smoke right before the tour began. My husband is a cynical curmudgeon who usually scoffs at the paranormal (I say this endearingly of course), I am the paranormal enthusiast although skeptical. Chris captivated my husband, I am almost certain made a believer out of my hubby, if only for the night. After the tour, as we made our way through the town back to our car, I was pointing out small discrepancies I had noticed during the tour (ie: light refraction, blah blah) hubby was countering them… very unusual for him. Chris not only did a great job enchanting us with stories of ghosts but incorporating the town’s unique history with each step. Unlike many other ghost tours that seem like a walking campfire story with some historical bits sprinkled in, Chris actually focused on the historical events while weaving in paranormal elements, making the experience more organic and alluring. He provided logical explanations for some of the town’s generational tales, while leaving the more unexplainable to your imagination. He provided personal paranormal accounts as well as admitted when he didn’t fully understand certain aspects surrounding certain tales, making the experience more genuine and personal. I must mention that Chris handled the passersby drunk hecklers with grace and professionalism, albeit humorously. I could go on but won’t torture you with anymore poor grammar! I definitely recommend this tour! It was entertaining, educational, all around an...
Read moreThis was a fun tour of downtown Eureka Springs with cool stories both creepy and historic. Our Guide who was the owner was very knowledgeable and honest. Nothing about this tour was cheesy and honestly was someone sharing tales and stories, but not trying to persuade you. If your looking for jump scares or the feel of a haunted house than this tour isn't for you. If you enjoy history and like to hear interesting stories along with seeing cool places than this is great for you. I had alot of fun and would definently recommend this. Side note my wife and I visted Eureka Springs in January and did the tour on a Tuesday Evening. This is the off season in town and there weren't alot of tourist. My wife called the night before and the owner was very nice and confirmed that they would be open. We arrived early and the owner talked with us and answered all of our questions. Once 7 pm rolled around my wife and I were the only ones who made it for the tour. The guide treated us just like we were a large group and took his time showing us around and letting us wander and take pictures. I asked alot of questions in regards to the history of the town and was very impressed by his knowledge. Even after the tour ended he didn't mind talking to us. Rarley do you get such good service these days and at no time did I feel like they just wanted our money. Thank you for providing an excellent value and taking your time showing us around...
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