Thorncrown Chapel

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Kiyle S.

This place is stunning!! The architecture is stunning and with nature wrapping itself all around the grounds it's breathtakingly beautiful.

Jenni M.

Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, AR was very cool. My aunt's sister tried to tell me that the Anthony Chapel in Hot Springs was a replica. I wasn't having it then, but didn't argue with her because she's one of those people who always thinks they're right. I am not having it now either since I have visited both chapels. Thorncrown is also predominately a glass chapel, however, it seats only 100 guests and has a cooler tone in its beams and seems much more rustic compared to the Anthony counterpart. Parking was free. Entry was free. The lady inside was very nice to my daughters while I stayed outside with our dog. It is slightly tricky to find from the winding highway, but on July 24, 2025 it was a divine treat for our eyes - busy too at approximately 9 AM. I bet it's even more breathtaking in the fall. Highly recommend.

Dave C.

5-star architecture designed by Fay Jones (who the architecture school at U-Arkansas is named for). When sitting inside, it truly looks like you can walk out the back - right into the mountains - yet it is really just clear glass. Good place for a roughly 10-minute stop to take it in and read the background. No trails around to see from different angles. Not someplace you'd go for a long time, unless you're into praying or meditating for a while there.

Annette B.

If you are in the area, you shouldn't miss this. Beautiful and peaceful. No admission fee, but donations accepted.

Krystal C.

If you're able to visit on a Sunday make sure to plan you're visit to be able to attend on of their Sunday services! Double check their website for the service times, but they are so beautiful and the acoustics that match the beautiful atmosphere just go hand in hand. Once in a lifetime!

Worship Center, another beautiful building on the property worth seeing, even if you can't go in it.

Ashley C.

Absolutely beautiful place to visit. Sitting inside was completely surreal. The woman working inside, greeting people was extremely friendly and happy to chat about the chapel. The path to the chapel is on the north side of the parking lot. Hidden from the west side of the parking lot down some stairs is another building, signs note as the Worship Center, which was closed while we were there, but we're glad we stopped to see it as it's also beautiful. They do close the gate until 9 AM, so don't think you can park early and walk the grounds like we did.

Gus F.

Designer E. Fay Jones, Eureka Springs, AR. Stunning! if you're in the area, make this a must stop

Bruce K.

I had been here before there was Yelp and now I'm back. It hasn't changed. It is still magical and beautiful. It is amazing that something like this can be designed and built. It is beyond stunning. Designed by an apprentice of the great Franky Lloyd Wright, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. That's a big deal because buildings have to be 50 years old to get that status. Deservedly so, it's a beautiful church. Entry is free though a donations are requested. Photographers are also requested to be respectful of other guests and only take pictures while seated - it is an active place of worship. [Review 19809 overall - 285 in Arkansas - 782 of 2023.]

Staci W.

The chapel nestled in the woods of the Ozarks is very serene. They have a parking lot and are open daily for visitors to stop in. They do suggest a donation and give printed information packs to everyone who comes in. The chapel is very peaceful and has soft music playing. The architecture is very compelling and it's nice to sit and take it in

Colleen W.

Beautiful place to worship on Sunday morning! Wonderful pianist who led us in worship . Pastor is the son of the visionary man who created this!

Leslie H.

Beautiful! We visited on a rainy day. Upon stepping into the chapel, a person sits inside and gives out a brochure and invites you to sit in the chapel. There is also a table with a few books to purchase and a donation box to help with maintenance costs of the chapel. Bring cash if you'd like to donate. The structure is gorgeous - and is such a peaceful space. The website does say to go earlier in the day because they close the site for weddings. We headed there before lunch on a Saturday morning and were able to go in. Later in the day when we drove by (around 2pm), it was closed for a private event. Keep that in mind when planning your day. Thanks

Lauren R.

Just stunning. Great short stop to see something absolutely beautiful. Great location for wedding as it has a good amount of parking, beautiful was up on level ground and the chapel is just remarkable. We have seen the one in KC but thought why not see another. Every time it's beautiful.

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Bri I.

4 years ago

Not a religious person, but the architecture makes it a mandatory stop. This place is a spectacular sight. Very impressive

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Christine B.

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6 years ago

This chapel is absolutely stunning. The architecture is exquisite and beautiful. It's surrounded by woods and photos truly do not do it justice. As there are weddings and events that may occur here, it would be wise to call ahead of time if you're planning a special trip to visit in the early to late afternoon. We decided to stop for a quick visit early in the morning. There were only a handful of people there so it was not crowded at all. There is no entrance fee but donations are appreciated. read more

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Robert F.

2 years ago

Beautiful church. If you are an architecture fan, check it out. It's a great example of how incorporating nature can be done effectively.

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Tim N Cary W.

4 years ago

Very unique structure and it gave me the feeling of peacefulness when inside. Go see it - you will enjoy.

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If Frank Lloyd Wright built a chapel.... Surrounded by woods and the glass work lets it all in so it very nearly feels like the nature continues through the walls. read more

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Truly Beautiful So glad we decided to drive out of town for a visit to this outstanding small mostly glass chapel. So very unique and charming. For someone's dream to come true with design and financial support of this is truly a amazing piece of work. read more

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Moochi J.

6 years ago

This is such a beautiful spot. The structure is gorgeous. It's is beautifully built and tucked into the mountain side.. The entire chapel allows beautiful light to shine through.. I would definitely go again and recommend my family and friends to go to this beautiful spot. read more

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Robyn P.

4 years ago

Beautiful setting. But more than just a lovely place to visit. Wonderful praise and worship !

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Brittany A.

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I've been struggling with how Christians act. The guy that was at the chapel working there made me never want to go back to church again. He told us we were too loud and other people were trying to pray. My new husband and I were talking in low voices. So we're the other people there- who he also "shushed." I think God can be worshipped anywhere, anytime, at any volume. It was unnecessary to shush us and ruined our morning. read more

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Matthew G.

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Thorncrown Chapel is a peaceful little nondenominational church space in a beautiful, tranquil setting of the Ozark Mountains on the outskirts of Eureka Springs. It was commissioned by retired schoolteacher Jim Reed and designed by architect E. Fay Jones, who had apprenticed with Frank Lloyd Wright. The influence of that Prairie School of architecture seems apparent, in the minimalism, modern materials, arts and crafts style decor, and integration with the surrounding environment. read more

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Melissa C.

4 years ago

So beautiful and peaceful. Pictures do not do it justice. Must see when in Eureka Springs. read more

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Carrie M.

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This is such an unexpected beautiful place tucked into the woods if you're anywhere near Eureka Springs do yourself a favor and take the extra 10 minutes to stop and enjoy it. Designed by a student of famed Franklin Lloyd Wright, this glass and wood structure seats you IN the woods for prayer or wedding celebration. Beautiful balance and color tones. If you are in Eureka Springs this is just a bit out of town to the west. I've seen people say they drive from Branson... it's not worth that kind of drive or commitment unless you are also going to take in other sites in the area. There is a look out tower about a mile east of Thorn Crown Chapel you can climb to take in surrounding views and the Crescent Hotel, built in 1886 to capitalize on your journey without it being a tourist trap experience. read more

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Paisley T.

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Beautiful. I wish we could have spent more time here. But you really need to come on Sunday in that short window between services and snap your pics before/after. Don't be rude, folks. Better yet! Stay and worship. They are so welcoming at the door. You are allowed to take a seat and take pics before it begins. They don't turn anyone away. I mean, how gracious that they let a train of people in and out just to go snap happy before service in a holy place. (Don't try coming on Saturday because they are likely closed all day for weddings). And it's obvious why this is such a popular wedding spot. The chapel is small. And intimate. Nestled in nature. And gorgeous. You cannot snap a pic from the side so the angles in Yelp pics don't give you the best view. Check out their webpage and see how cool it is. read more

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Mark A.

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Thorncrown Chapel is the #3 attraction in Arkansas, according to Trip Advisor. Prior to going, I would see it on Pinterest, and it always looked so pretty. So you think it would be a good place to visit right? Wrong. It is one of the least tourist-friendly sites I have ever visited. We drove 4 hours out of our way to visit this place. The day before, I checked the web site and it said it was open on Saturdays until 5. When we got there a little before 4, there was a sign saying they were closed. Confused, we drove up to the parking lot. There, we discovered a wedding was going to take place. Eventually. Definitely not any time soon though. The bride and at most a dozen other people were there. So it was obvious there was a wedding, but it was clearly not going to start soon, with everyone just hanging around. Not wanting to interfere with the wedding but still wanting to see the church, we attempted to take a quick look before leaving. We were met by the coldest, least sympathetic woman who prevented us from taking a peek inside. I explained we were asking for 1 minute inside the church, but she wouldn't let us, despite the fact nobody was inside it yet. In fact, she prevented us from getting within 150 feet of the church, so we couldn't even look in the window. That was the extent of our visit. The church looks nice but is NOT visitor friendly. They frequently rent it out on weekends, so although their site says the are open, in practice they usually are not. On Sunday's they have services like a regular church, so you can't visit then. I've visited many churches when they were in service and during weddings. As long as you are quiet, remain on the sides and don't interfere, it's never been a problem, but apparently that's not good enough for these people. So in the end, in practice, it's very difficult to visit here. Maybe go to Mildred Cooper Memorial Chapel, an hour west of here, instead. read more

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Babiana B.

4 years ago

Lovely experience in a peaceful setting. We've seen his other chapels and wanted to see this one also. Thank you. read more

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Tom V.

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I'm not religious nor a man of faith, but this chapel is an amazing place. The design, the execution of an architectural signaturepiece amongst the trees, and the solitude make this a must-see in Eureka Springs. While I was there on a hot summer day (plenty of AC in there), I was just visualizing being there on a snowy Christmas Eve with a candlelight service. I can only imagine how beautiful that could be! read more

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Garry H.

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An absolute must see when you are in Eureka Springs. The glass walls allow you to see the forest as you sit inside. read more

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Madison H.

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Throncrown Chapel is a cool outdoor Chapel outside of Eureka Springs, AR. It's located in a beautiful section of woods and the building itself is stunning. It isn't very large so it only takes a few minutes to see everything, but it's definitely worth stopping by if you're visiting Eureka Springs! read more

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Shannon C.

6 years ago

Beautiful and exquisite architecture, a must see stop in Eureka Springs Arkansas. The most lovely of all chapels I have ever seen five stars. read more

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Free and beautiful !The setting is perfect. Give them a donation.I'm no fit judge of architecture but this appears to be brilliant work. read more

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The drive to get to the Thorncrown chapel was very woodsy and beautiful. The Thorncrown Chapel is a gorgeous and awe-inspiring glass and wooden structure situated in the woodlands. The architecture is truly breath-taking. Upon entering there was a doorman and we were giving a guide. We made our way to sit on the benches and reflect upon this stunning structure. Photography is allowed but you must stay seated. The inside was enclosed and was air-conditioned and this surprised me because I wasn't expecting it to be enclosed. The Thorncrown Chapel has 425 stunning glass windows and 6,000 sq. ft. of glass. The ceiling has a cross-over stitching design and its arched so beautifully. This chapel is inspiring and a good place for reflection on life and spirituality. read more

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Deana S.

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9 years ago

This is one of the most beautiful and serene places I've ever visited! As soon as I entered the path to walk to the chapel, I had a feeling of peacefulness engulf me. It was even greater when I went inside the chapel. If you're not in to all of that, then go for the architectural design. It's amazing too! If you're ever in Eureka Springs, it's a MUST SEE. read more

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Brian M.

5 years ago

Beautiful, peaceful, tranquil chapel in the middle of the woods. The architecture is amazing. This is a must see location. If you are near Eureka Springs then it is worth your time to see this site. Made a short video of it while there: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBrTnfGQamU read more

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We're not religious -- not by a long shot. Doesn't matter, though -- this place is breathtakingly beautiful, and we love visiting here when we're at our second home in Carroll County, Arkansas (i.e., our home away from home). read more

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Kelly D.

8 years ago

I sit in a pew and stare at nature through the glass walls of the Thorncrown Chapel, a tiny building deep in the Arkansas woods. It's beautiful. But something is missing. Maybe it's that the glass walls allow you to see, but not feel, nature. Maybe it is the cold glass and metal beams. Maybe it's the lack of smell of people, old bibles, and wood. The Thorncrown Chapel is famous on the Internet so I tracked it down. There are quite a few glass chapels in the United States but the Thorncrown is at 12968 US-62, Eureka Springs in Arkansas. Check out the rest of the review and photos: https://louiseandclaire.com/2017/07/11/thorncrown-chapel/ read more

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Stacey H.

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Beautiful place! Handled very well for visitors. Easy access for everyone. Rules about honoring the church setting on the inside during off hours of church. Quiet and peaceful. Great for praying and spending time with God! read more

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14 years ago

One of the most peaceful place on Earth. Bring money for donations as it is the only source of income the church makes. Its about ten minutes away from the Eurka Springs downtown shopping area. You must visit! read more

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Sara C.

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7 years ago

I feel like I don't even have to write a description of the place. All I need to say is that you must visit this beautiful chapel. It is an amazing experience read more

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Lee A.

14 years ago

How great is a place sitting in woods that is made of glass and able to enjoy with just a donation, You need to come experiance the architecture and the view. read more

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Elisha C.

11 years ago

We just got married here Friday 10/16 and it was everything we could have hopped for! The staff was wonderful and the views... Well they were beyond spectacular! So happy we choose this place! read more

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Kay T.

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Been here before but I never get tired of this awesome place. This a MUST. It only takes a few minutes to see or you can stay as long as you like to meditate, pray or just let it soak in! read more

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Beautiful place! So peaceful there and stunning building. Worth the stop.

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Ron J.

7 years ago

Beautiful and serene. I recommend stopping by. Peaceful environment to soak in the natural beauty around you. read more

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This building is absolutely stunning out in the trees of Arkansas. We arrived in a Sunday at 11, so a device had just started and was completely packed. Services are apparently at 9 and 11, for those interested. Would be a very neat experience. read more

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Jennifer R.

10 years ago

Very peaceful. I was very glad we stopped here. Beautiful architecture. The surrounding woods were nice and green and relaxing. It was kind of a cloudy day, I bet it's truly spectacular in the sunlight. read more

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Amy K.

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We went about 30 minutes out of our way to visit the Thorncrown. It was easy to find and totally worth it. Spectacular chapel and sweet place to meditate. Our 9 and 5 year old daughters were even impressed. (I think we may have a future wedding venue. ;) We only spent about 10-15 minutes here. I highly recommend a visit to this spot but don't make a day out of it. read more

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Erica B.

6 years ago

Had our wedding at Thorncrown. Everything was beautiful and the staff was terrific. Highly recommended!

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Brian H.

6 years ago

This is an amazing Chapel located in one of the most beautiful areas in Northwest Arkansas.

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Mike E.

8 years ago

Thorncrown Chapel is an absolutely amazing prairie-style church, nestled into the Arkansas Ozarks. The views are absolutely amazing, with the trees nestled around the chapel's glass walls. Parking is easy and access is down a quick path. I recommend taking the time to visit Thorncrown. read more

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Pamela F.

7 years ago

This place is beautiful, serene and a masterpiece! If you sit quietly, you can feel such peace here! If you're in the area, you've got to see this gem! read more

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Eureka Springs Historical Museum

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For the size of the town, this is a 5-star review…read more There are two floors filled with artifacts, history, and stories of before the town was founded, the founding, the peak years, and the status through to today. The first floor (3 connected rooms) covers what I mentioned above - with both artifacts and signs. The top floor has interesting artifacts like a permanent hair wave machine, a scary looking life-sized doll, artwork, and a bedroom set up as if it were 1890. Took us about an hour and 15 minutes. There was a gentleman when we came it (don't know his name) with a beard that was very helpful, explaining stories and artifacts. He left 45 minutes later when someone came in to take over who sat at a desk.

Such a small museum with a big, rich history! The exhibits provide an extensive history of Eureka…read moreSprings -- including pre colonial arrival. Music, medicine, education even home life has been extensively recorded! It creates a sense of history and home in a converted house. A lovely trip for visitors and town residents.

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Kevin C.

6 years ago

A natural spot for meditation and prayer! There are a few places in the United States that are as lovely and his calming and is spiritually significant As this exquisite Chapel in the Woods. Go to this place and you will forever be changed. read more