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.BeaverDamCottages.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




Buzzard's Roost Creations

19718 Hwy 62 W. Joe and Jeri Hayes. We offer the largest selection of Arkansas Quartz Crystal in NW Arkansas. Tree treasures and other minerals, as well as jewelry. Beautiful view from the top of Busch Mountain. Look for the big red barn! Open most days all year long, call first or just come enjoy the view!

Call (479) 253-5820

Email address




Castle Antiques at Inspiration Point

Open daily 10-5 all year, but call first in winter. 5 miles west of Eureka Springs at Inspiration Point Overlook. Good antiques: specializing in furniture, country primitives, original painted surfaces, Belleek, and so much more! Featured in Country Accents, the Ozarks Mountaineer, and noted in Architectural Digest.

Open daily 10-5 all year, but call first in winter
Call (479)253-6150 Email or Website




Eureka Springs School of the Arts

15751 Hwy 62 W. ESSA offers week-long art education opportunities for emerging and professional artists seeking to improve their skills in wood, metals, clay, fiber, painting and drawing. Check us out!

Call (479) 253-5384

Email address or www.esartschool.org




Opera In The Ozarks at Inspiration Point

Performances June 20-July 18, Curtain at 8 pm, all seats reserved. 16311 Hwy 62 W.(a sheltered outdoor stage 5 miles west of Eureka Springs at Inspiration Point) Our 58th season features "La Boheme," "The Mikado," and "Albert Herring" 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 (479) 253-8595

www.opera.org




Paradise Pottery

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

Call (479) 253-1292 or (479) 253-1547

Email address or www.paradisepottery.us




Roadside Rustics

24002 Hwy 62 W. Factory-direct prices on locally designed, carefully hand-crafted, painted pine and sassafras furniture. Fine rustic furnishings and gifts for everyone from this nationally known craftsman. Wholesale inquiries welcome!

Call (479)253-6059
Email or www.roadsiderustics.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




War Eagle Mill - Historic Tour

Take 23 S. from ES, then R. on Hwy 12 and follow signs, turn on CR98 Only working grist mill in AR, only working undershot waterwheel in U.S.Watch a working mill grind certified organic healthy whole grains, mixes and cereals. Bean Palace Restaurant (closed in Jan.), gift shop (Flours and 100s of kitchen items, graniteware dishes, jams, jellies, knives), all on the War Eagle River.

Call (479) 789-5343

Email address or www.wareaglemill.com




White River Trading Co.

Home furnishings, showing quality handcrafted log furniture made on site. One-of-a-kind gifts and accessories handmade from native materials including sassafras and red cedar. Take home an heirloom-quality piece for your lake home, cottage or cabin.

Open April - December: call for hours
Call (479)-253-8662
Email or www.whiterivertradingco.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

Outdoor Activities

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

Shopping

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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