| Page Views: 259 Last Visit to Eureka Springs: April, 2009 | Lovely Old Time Hot Springs Brings You Here by BruceDunning - last update: May 2, 2009 |
The town goes uphill all the way. That is the fun part of searching and seeking what to see. Along the way are the shops and restaurants to sample what you came here for. On the other hand, I believe the old historical buildings and architecture is why I am here. It is wonderful. There are over 1,000 historic homes and structures on the National REgister, and only 4,400 people live here. It seems like they all must be entrepreneurs selling goods in shops. |
| Basin Springs fountain in middle of town |
|  | Springs are Featured Everywhere There are 16 main springs in the area of the town, and 60 total in the area. The name means "I have found it" in Indian interpretation. That has drawn people since around the Civil WAr era and after. In 1881 it started to thrive and the spas were growing to bring in a town of 10,000 in a year later. They started to build structures around the springs and a main strip of shops sprung up. Today, those shops are still owned by entrepreneurs, and that is a real good thing to not allow fast food and franchise sellers to take over. Water is 54 degrees. |
| | Indians Need Attention Too The town has many artists, and over 20 galleries. This has become a mecca for art talent, and they do have unique items to sell. Jewelry is one of the more prominent, but also you could go home with this Indian for a price; the wooden one. |
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| Pros: | "A great place to wander and gawk at the sites" | | Cons: | "I would not ocme here in busy summer months" | | In A Nutshell: | "It has a real home town feel, even after 100 years" |
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angiebabe Thu Jul 16, 2009 00:45 UTC
Hi thanks Bruce for becoming a regular to my pages!Thanks for the regular kind comments and the ratings! will come back to yr pg soon but for now Im off to get to bed! | JLBG Sun Jul 12, 2009 20:53 UTC
When I was in Davis, California, I lived in Eureka street, then, I am interested in every Eureka! This one looks really interesting with its hot springs! | hunterV Mon Jun 15, 2009 16:14 UTC
Looks like a great place to visit... Thanks for your story, Bruce! ><><>< | jumpingnorman Tue May 5, 2009 09:07 UTC
I passed by Eureka I think but never went down! Should have looked at the springs - 38 million gallons of water! And that house of Queen Anne from Carthage looks very Victorian...Norman :) |
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