Not a single trip to our 1919 log cabin in Eureka Springs is ever really complete until we've…read morestopped by Magnetic Springs for a couple of bottles of cold, delicious Ozark mountain spring water. Furthermore, our good friends Alvin and Charlie run the nearby Magnetic Springs Resort. (Hey, it's a gay friendly, clothing optional place. Great for what it is but probably not a prime choice for heterosexual Southern Baptist types who are in town for a weekend of Bible study and Trump worship.) You really need to stop by these historic springs if you're in the Eureka Springs area -- lots of doctors and artists (and temperance advocate Carrie Nation!) lived in this area a hundred and twenty years ago. Lots of nearby bars and restaurants, as well as shops and galleries. (This is just around the bend from Main Street, for Pete's sake.)

Always love stopping by here and putting my hands in the water. It is so serine…read more Such a cool place to visit.

Beautiful hiking!! Quite a few varieties of trails…read more We did Fuller trail from the campground to "the point" (which had a trashcan and a picnic table). Very nice trail, right next to the lake. Lots of uneven roots and rocks though. We returned on Beacham Trail, just slightly inland of fuller, but it parallels it completely. It was quite a bit more flat and easier to navigate if you have any foot or ankle concerns. Lovely trails! Full bathrooms at the campground. And a GREAT playground for kids!

Camped here, not too busy yet, site was nice, shower was adequate, staff even delivered the…read morefirewood we bought. Shortish drive into town, 2 miles but twisty turny roads, lol

Christ of the Ozarks was a bit underwhelming to be honest, but it feels wrong to give anything less…read morethan 4 stars to anything Jesus-inspired as he the absolute most amazing human to walk out earth. It was quite irritating to have to stop at the gate. I already knew it was free entry, but an older women practically stepped out in front of my Jeep. She was nice, but she didn't provide us with hardly any info after rambling on about everything except why we were there. Then she shoved a flyer at me, asked us where we were from, and said a donation would be cool. About the area to leading to the statue... By the time we got to Eureka Springs on 7.23.2025 it was so hot already. I tried my best to keep my dog on cooler grounds, but she ran on the hot pavement anyway. It is a short walk to the statue and a nice lookout area. I suggest everyone go on more walkabouts and contemplate their relationship with Jesus. Public restrooms were available, but not all that clean. Wheelchairs were available to borrow, but come on... you can muster the strength to walk to Jesus... Completed in 1966, this gleaming white statue stands at seven-stories tall. There was an informational sign on Jesus's back side. Dogs were not allowed at The Great Passion Play, so that was a big no for us even if they had a showing. We did not peruse any shops near the gate. Everything seemed too commercialized for my taste. I dedicate this review to my Aunt Dena who died today (8.27.2025) after an 8-year battle with cancer. RIP precious lady!

I found the way this is set up on the map to be confusing…read more We went to see the statue - yet found out that there's an entrance gate about 1/4 mile from it at "The Great Passion Play Sign" and everything beyond that is part of a big complex including the statue itself, a holy land tour, a bible museum, a sacred heart building, a chapel, and a section of the Berlin Wall. There was a huge outdoor area seating around 4,000 for a "Passion Play". There was also a gift shop, and many hiking trails. Didn't expect that. People that worked there were very friendly. I see it as a very good cause - ideal for evangelical types; yet can easily fit others.

This site is so beautiful with shops tucked around nature. You can't help but have your breath…read moretaken away if you truly enjoy nature.

The drive to PR was calming and scenic. My time to and from PV and the stacked rocks was less than…read more20 minutes, so if you're into short hikes and finding joy in nature, this could be one. Hike has both paved and non-paved trail with an online map or you could take a picture at entrance. If going solo, I wouldn't mind the fee, it gets pricey when you're with a group or with kids, especially for the time spent.

This lake is beautiful and is definitely worth exploring. The trails have different levels of…read moreexperience so even for someone without any experience they could go on a beginner trail. There's also biking. You can't go to Eureka Springs without coming here to bask in the glory of nature.

Gorgeous lake. There is one small loop and one large loop. There's also one off trail worth…read morechecking out. I'm sure many will appreciate the well maintained port a potty.

This rating in in regard to the music park. I discovered this place because of a fellow YouTube…read moreBlogger which had passed through and I visited last year in late spring. I loved the park's artistic flair and was very excited to see the creativity in the musical instruments. I liked it so much, when passing through this past Saturday in the freezing cold I just had to stop and share the experience with my dad. Even though it was freezing we were able to enjoy checking out the additional pieces which have been added since my last visit. Many of the threes had been wrapped in quilted creative pieces making the park bright like something out of Dr Seuss!!

Eureka Springs Bark Park was my dog's favorite park to date (7.23.2024) and I have to agree with…read moreher. When we arrived about an hour before sundown, firefly bottoms glistened on and off like they do. The trees and shrubs provided enough darkness for us to feel as though we were in a magical fairy land. There was a small dog and a large dog fenced areas. There were dog waste bag dispensers. Water bowls. Access to water. Benches. Shade trees. Lots of running space. Flat area areas. Hilly areas. Restrooms were nearby. So was a small playground and a skate park. Free parking. Huge fan.

Cute little park for your best friend…read more I like that it's not just a wide open area. There are tons of trees for Fido to mark. Plus it gives you a shaded spot to rest while Rover plays.

Harmon Park is located in Eureka Springs, AR…read more There is a skate park and a dog park nearby. We came for the dog park on 7.23.2025 so the others were bonuses. The two dudes before me referred to this as the skate park in their reviews. I'm focusing on more than that since the city's website details this: "The park has 6.45 acres and contains a playground, Skate Park, restrooms, Dog Park and recently constructed Arvest Bank platform for performances." About the playground area... Free parking. For little kids, the hike up might be a little steep for little legs and strollers. The area was trash free. Many shade trees. The activities were spread out. The skate park was small, but so is the town. The dog park was awesome: https://www.yelp.com/biz/eureka-springs-bark-park-eureka-springs?hrid=TmkpvnYAuWIiHpFvio-MHw&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) Restrooms nearby, but we didn't need to use them. Peace! Works Cited https://www.eurekaparks.com/parks

If you like bowls it's the place to be only downside is it don't drain that well…read more That's about it home dawg

Worth a stop if you are getting married here, attending a wedding here, or are already in the area…read more I would not drive out of my way like some of the angry people who one-starred this spot, but to each their own. What it is - A beautiful chapel in the mountains of Arkansas. One man's dream that he almost didn't complete. Now it is a beautiful example of his dream fulfilled and a great spot for your wedding ceremony. I didn't get married here, but my introduction to this chapel was a wedding 25 years ago, where I was the best man. I came back over the holiday with my kids. We arrived, and there was a sign notifying us that a ceremony was going on, so we came back on a different day. It was just as beautiful as I remembered. It is truly a site to behold. What it isn't - Remember when I said a ceremony was going on when we first arrived? This is a place where people get married. If you were getting married and some yahoo from Louisiana showed up with his two kids dressed casually, you wouldn't particularly like it. So don't drive from far away and definitely don't try to interrupt someone's wedding.

Options for autumn when Canada was "closed" (2 of 2)…read more - - - - - You may not know Thorncrown Chapel by its name, but you've most likely seen photos of it. It's a major example of "less is more" and "good things come in small packages." Thorncrown Chapel is a latticed timber structure - a nondenominational chapel that is Christian in its inspiration - sitting in the hilly, wooded terrain just outside of Eureka Springs. You will have to look for the turnout from the roadway to visit it. To say that it might resemble of popsicle stick model would be reductionist, but there is this affect in the way it looks. The difference is that the chapel is all about carefully selected, shaped, and connected wood members that make it a significant place in the world of American architecture. It was designed by the states's native son E. Fay Jones. He is the recipient of numerous awards, as is Thorncrown Chapel. The chapel is enclosed in glass. This brings in and keeps out the surroundings and elements, respectively. Sitting in here is a very serene experience. One could worship if they want - its scheme is a Christian one - or could just savor the silence. However, the soothing instrumental music playing in the background could intersect with today's new age variety. I thought that was humorous. They do not charge an entrance fee. They didn't when I visited. However, they do ask for donations and, if you visited, you should make a donation. There was a person on hand to answer questions. There might be events here, causing the chapel to open and close for short periods. One typical event might be a wedding. Closer to the entrance and away from the chapel is an office to tend to such affairs. Whether to visit Thorncrown Chapel garners the answer, "It depends." It is at the northwestern border of the state, just outside of Eureka Springs and below the Missouri border. However, it is far from Little Rock and Hot Springs, though not absurdly far from Fayetteville, home of the University of Arkansas. You will inevitably combine your visit with a visit to Eureka Springs. Eureka Springs is an artsy community shoehorned into a hilly mountain town that has restaurants, coffeehouses, gift shops, and the like, and most likely garden variety stoners who work at these places. Think Nevada City, CA, Sedona, AZ, Galena, IL and similar granolafied towns thrown into the middle of rural and more conservative America. I got derailed discussing Eureka Springs and its hippie vibe. If, to you, the distance is reasonable and doable, do visit Thorncrown Chapel. It's an interesting and unique mix of natural, integrated, transparent, and complex.

I grew up coming to Spider Creek Resort in the early 1980s all the way through the late 1990s and…read morehad not been back in around 25 years. Sadly, the loving care that was once evident everywhere is no longer there. The cabins are in serious need of maintenance. I called a few times prior to finally booking online because I couldn't catch anyone on the phone. Our keys were pinned to a corkboard at the office when we arrived around 3:25 pm. When we checked out the next morning at 8:36, there was also no one in the office, although a housekeeping(?) vehicle drove past us to the cabin. It was a very impersonal experience and not at all what I experienced as a child and also when I returned with my own young children years ago. I did text and call Kelly as I would have preferred to give this feedback in person, as well as settle my account. No shampoo or body wash in the bathrooms, but there were some soap bars. Bring a hair dryer - there isn't one. Pro tip: We didn't think there was a bath mat, but it was folded under the tissue holder on the back of the toilet. Water was hot and the pressure was decent. Our cabin (no 2) had gray hairs on one of the pillowcases and the sheets had multiple tiny holes. There was a streak of black on the ceiling of our cabin above the bed that might have been mold but honestly am not sure. The expensive tv ads that run in the DFW and OKC market could be better spent on Thompson's water seal for the exteriors and refreshing the ancient carpet and sheets/beds. That said, if you think of it as a glamping experience it might not be so bad. Sadly, this will most likely be our last visit here. Giving it two stars for the creek and river views.

This is great trip not far from okc! Beautiful area! Beautiful views with smoke rising high off the…read morewater. The river is 45 degrees so not swimmable for me, but the lake is a 3 minute drive away and it's a nice place to spend the day. The water is sulphuric so I recommend you bring some bottled water for drinking/cooking. Also, bring bug spray because the skeeters and flies will eat you alive! you get a free river float trip if you stay at least 3 nights. Not far from eureka springs either if you're a shopper!