Southwest of Branson, 52 miles into Arkansas, is the only town in America where the entire downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places. Eureka Springs boasts 63 springs within the city limits and miles of limestone walls. The town was originally founded because of a belief in the healing powers of its springs.
This Victorian village features more than 230 streets that wind around the hills, leading to gourmet restaurants, wedding chapels and scenic public parks. The town is home to 250 Victorian painted lady houses, bed-and-breakfasts and historic hotels. More than 400 local artists and crafters offer a wonderful array of paintings, sculptures, mobiles, fountains and jewelry in dozens of downtown shops and galleries.
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge provides lifetime care for abandoned, abused and neglected big cats, with an emphasis on tigers, lions, leopards and cougars.
The Great Passion Play, named “America's #1 Attended Outdoor Drama,” presents the epic story of Jesus Christ’s last three days on earth.
