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Downtown Historic District - Eureka Springs
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Historic Downtown Eureka Springs
| Downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas A charming and unique historic district awaits visitors to downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Over 20 different styles of architecture can be found. |
One of America's best preserved and most intriguing historic
districts can be found in downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The
architecture and design of the old city is beautifully preserved,
making it one of the premier destinations in the United States.
Founded and named in 1879, Eureka Springs quickly became a
major resort destination as travelers from all over the country came
to drink and soak in the pure spring waters flowing from the
mountainsides. Many of the springs still dot the landscape of the
downtown area.
In less than one year, 3,000 people had come to live in Eureka
Springs. Elegant homes grew on the steep hillsides and the
downtown district became the thriving center of what then was the
fourth largest city in Arkansas.
The belief that the springs held medicinal properties diminished
over time, but Eureka Springs remained an important destination.
Much of the city's beautiful late 19th and early 20th century
architecture has been preserved and the downtown area thrives as
a unique shopping and entertainment district. Numerous shops,
restaurants and places to stay are available in downtown Eureka
Springs, among them the historic Basin Park Hotel.
The Eureka Springs Historic District was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1970 and includes the entire
downtown area. Over twenty different styles of unique architecture
survive, ranging from Victorian homes to hotels to unusual
storefronts.
Today the population of Eureka Springs remains at around 3,000,
but more than 1.5 million visitors come to the community each year.
A popular destination year-round, it is considered one of the nation's
premier historic attractions. Even the funnel cake shop downtown is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Much of the downtown life of modern Eureka Springs revolves
around historic Basin Park. Located in the heart of downtown, the
park features monuments, a beautiful rock outcropping and very nice
views of the entire downtown area. Live entertainment is often
underway in the park and it is the scene of a beautiful Nativity scene
each Christmas.
districts can be found in downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The
architecture and design of the old city is beautifully preserved,
making it one of the premier destinations in the United States.
Founded and named in 1879, Eureka Springs quickly became a
major resort destination as travelers from all over the country came
to drink and soak in the pure spring waters flowing from the
mountainsides. Many of the springs still dot the landscape of the
downtown area.
In less than one year, 3,000 people had come to live in Eureka
Springs. Elegant homes grew on the steep hillsides and the
downtown district became the thriving center of what then was the
fourth largest city in Arkansas.
The belief that the springs held medicinal properties diminished
over time, but Eureka Springs remained an important destination.
Much of the city's beautiful late 19th and early 20th century
architecture has been preserved and the downtown area thrives as
a unique shopping and entertainment district. Numerous shops,
restaurants and places to stay are available in downtown Eureka
Springs, among them the historic Basin Park Hotel.
The Eureka Springs Historic District was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1970 and includes the entire
downtown area. Over twenty different styles of unique architecture
survive, ranging from Victorian homes to hotels to unusual
storefronts.
Today the population of Eureka Springs remains at around 3,000,
but more than 1.5 million visitors come to the community each year.
A popular destination year-round, it is considered one of the nation's
premier historic attractions. Even the funnel cake shop downtown is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Much of the downtown life of modern Eureka Springs revolves
around historic Basin Park. Located in the heart of downtown, the
park features monuments, a beautiful rock outcropping and very nice
views of the entire downtown area. Live entertainment is often
underway in the park and it is the scene of a beautiful Nativity scene
each Christmas.
| The Streets of Eureka Springs The unique streets of Eureka Springs twist and turn due to the city's unusual location along mountainsides and valleys. |
| Shopping, Dining and Accommodations The restored buildings in the downtown district now host a variety of shops, restaurants and unique places to stay. |
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