What To Do: Arts & History

In Eureka Springs West


Eureka Springs West is See a working pottery studio, walk on a part the Trail of Tears, view influential architecture, see an outdoor opera, find great antiques, and discover the fine art of vacationing.




Beaver Dam Cottages & RV Park

1-2 and 3 bedroom, Full Kitchen Lodging . Dish TV . Covered Decks . Grills . Full Hookup RV sites . Laundromat . Bait and Tackle Shop . Fishing Guides . Licenses . Antique Flea Market . Gifts

Call (479) 253-6196
www.BeaverDamCottage.com
Email address




Belle of the Ozarks in Starkey Park

1.25 hour Cruises May thru October at 11, 1, and 3 p.m. daily except Thursday. Located in Starkey Park. A relaxing "must do" activity! Cruise beautiful Beaver Lake on a tour perfect for a romantic getaway, families, seniors, groups, birdwatchers and nature lovers. Sightsee over a dozen points of interest, including Beaver Dam, with an excellent historical narration. Relax on a 1.25 hour cruise departing daily, snacks available.

Call (479) 253-6200 or (800) 552-3803

Email address or www.belleoftheozarks.com




Blue Springs Heritage Center

1537 CR 210 (10 minutes west of Eureka Springs on Hwy 62). Handicap accessible walkways. Blue Spring flows 38 million gallons daily into a trout-stocked lagoon. Bluff Shelter on the National Register, stopover on the Cherokee Trail of Tears. Historic film and native gardens.

Open March 15-Thanksgiving, 9-6 daily
Call (479)253-9244
Email or www.bluespringheritage.com




Cabin Fever Resort

15695 Hwy 187.  Eureka Springs, AR  72631
All cabins offer: Real log construction; Full kitchens w/microwave/coffee maker; Gas log fireplaces; Ceiling fans; A/C; Jacuzzis for 2; Decks w/beautiful wooded views & patio furniture; Charcoal grills; Queen beds; Satellite TV; Full baths w/stand-up showers; AM/FM Radio w/CD player; and an antique store on premises for shopping! Sorry, no pets or smoking.

Turn south at the Exxon station onto 187, then 1/2 mile on your right.

Open 9-6 daily, all year.
Call 479-253-5635 or 877-993-3837
www.CabinFeverResort.com




Castle Antiques at Inspiration Point

Open daily 10-5 all year, but call first Dec-Feb. 5 miles west of Eureka Springs at Inspiration Point Overlook, in the big YELLOW building. Good antiques: specializing in furniture (1840-1940), country primitives, Belleek, antique tools and toys, and so much more!
Call (479)253-6150 Email or www.InspirationPointView.com




Eureka Springs School of the ARTS (ESSA)

15751 Hwy 62 W. A National Treasure in the Natural State
FIND YOURSELF! Explore your creative energy in our on-to-five-day workshops and “Taste of the Arts” Mini-workshops. Programming from March through mid-December.
Media includes Painting, Drawing, FiberArts, Woodworking, MetalArts, Clay.

Call (479) 253-5384
Email or www.ESArtSchool.com




Opera In The Ozarks at Inspiration Point

Performances June 24-July 22, Curtain at 7:30 pm, all seats reserved. 16311 Hwy 62 W. (A sheltered outdoor theatre 5 miles west of Eureka Springs at Inspiration Point) Our 61st season features "Marriage of Figaro,” “Die Fledermaus” (“The Bat”), and Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” fully staged in repertoire. Selected by audition, outstanding young artists and a professional orchestra perform at one of the top-five summer opera festivals in the world!

Call the Box Office at (479) 253-8595

www.opera.org for schedule and tickets




Paradise Pottery

Decorative Stoneware is hand formed, wheel thrown, wood fired. All work made in Studio/Gallery by Laura Waters, MFA and Jim Wallace, MFA. 310 CR 210. From Eureka Springs, take US 62 West 5 miles to Blue Spring Road (County Road 210) on the right and go 3/10 mile.

Open Thursday-Monday, 10-4, all year.
Call (479) 253-1547
Email address or www.paradisepottery.us




Sacred Earth Gallery

15845 Hwy 62 W (.7 mile east of Inspiration Point).  Nature photography · Paintings · Prints, Cards & Books.  Nationally-recognized nature photography & photographs of Eureka Springs by Edward C. Robison III.  Paintings & prints by Edward’s wife Janalee, & photographs by their 8 year-old son, Ethan.

Open all year, hours vary-please call.
Call 479-253-7644
Email or www.TheSacredEarthGallery.com




Thorncrown Chapel

12968 Hwy 62 W. Designed by architect E. Fay Jones and sitting in the peace of a quiet, wooded mountainside,the 48' tall glass chapel was fourth on the AIA's list of Top Designs of the 20th Century. Available for daily visitation, weddings, and retreats.

Call (479) 253-7401 Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Email address or www.thorncrown.com




War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake

Less than 25 min. away: take 23 s. of ES and follow the signs. Open daily 9:30-5 (Sun. 12-5), mid-March-Oct, weekends in Nov. Walk straight into a mountain (no stairs), spectacular natural entrance on shore of Beaver Lake. Domes, streams, waterfalls, vast array of formations. Amazing stories of Indians and outlaws, meet a BAT up close. Gemstone panning, "Lost in the Woods" Maze, Café on site, unique Gift shop.

Open daily 9:30-5 (Sundays 12-5), mid-Mar. to Nov.
Call (479)789-2909
Email or www.wareaglecavern.com


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In Eureka Springs West

Arts & History

Arts & History

See a working pottery studio, walk on the Trail of Tears, view influential architecture, see an outdoor opera, find great antigues, and discover the fine art of vacationing.
Lake & River Activities

Beaver Lake

A must see destination high in the Ozark Mountains with almost 500 miles of shoreline & rising limestone bluffs. A wide variety of activities, including lake excursions, a marina & fishing.
Eureka Sprngs West White River

White River

Flowing northward and providing a great canoe trip, the water is fast, cold, clear and internationally known for producing world-record trout.
Eureka Springs West Outdoor Activities

Ozark Outdoor Adventure

Horseback ride along a mountain trail, explore a cave, practice your archery or try more extreme sports and discover how Eureka Springs West puts the “great” in the great outdoors.
Shopping in Eureka Springs West

Antiques, Arts & Fine Crafts

Visit local artisans. Go antiquing. Choose a memorable souvenir. Find supplies and outfitters for your outdoor fun. Treasures abound when you shop Eureka Springs West.
Nature Resorts

Sports Supplies & Outfitting

Find all you need for a day of fun outdoors in Eureka Springs West. Supplies for fishing, canoeing, boating, horseback riding, archery, and even paintball.
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