This area has seen the largest growth over the past couple of decades, mostly because the old section of town has limited room to expand. The area is serviced by Highway 62, which runs east to Berryville, and west to Rogers. The third area section is the south end, which lies on a ridge above the town. Cafe Amore and Filling Station Restaurant Up On The Ridge Nibbles Eatery ended up being a shockingly big surprise, and offered up our favorite breakfast of the trip. During our visit, we discovered a small eatery that we had never tried. With all the climbing, we figured we were burning extra calories. This is also where we find the little extras that keep us going between meals. We love popping into the boutique shops to investigate all the unique items they hold. This is what we consider the second section of the city, and we spend a considerable amount of time here.Įvery visit to Eureka Springs includes at least one trip up and down Spring Street. From Main Street the prime road up the hillside is Spring Street, which is flanked with interesting retail shops, cafes, and dessert spots. Visitors to this quaint town will certainly get their exercise just climbing the stairs and hills. There is one building that actually has this on five different floors. Many of the buildings, because of this combination, can have ground level entrances on multiple floors. This, combined with the steep hills, creates an unusual situation. ( Read more about Mud Street here>)Įureka Springs is criss-crossed with narrow winding streets. Be sure to check out the panel in the floorboards that allows guests to see the original spring running twenty feet below the surface. An eclectic mixture of modern and nostalgic blend into an inviting atmosphere. Speaking of artistic endeavors, at Mud Street Annex, owner Bobbie Foster has created one of the newest hot-spots in town. Bonus points for having such a delightful outdoor dining courtyard. Even though it is right on Main Street, it is easy to pass by its entrance. The food is creative and extremely fresh. In a town filled with artists, this place obviously has some in the kitchen. Just up the street a bit, and owned by the same family, we found Local Flavor Cafe. All the while, we watched the three-wheelers passing by. We sat there chomping on guacamole and chips, and washing them down with some unique margaritas. This restaurant offers some of the best views of the main drag on their raised balcony. We took time to sample some of the fare at three of the restaurants in this section.Īquarius Taqueria was originally on our schedule for a dinner, but was moved to more of a Happy Hour stop for timing. Once the street was raised it created a venue for lots of shops and dining establishments. One of the many springs in the area runs along this path, and used to flood the area. This is one of the original streets, which used to be called Mud Street before it was elevated. The first is Main Street, which runs fairly north and south. Aquarius Taqueria, Local Flavor Cafe, and Mud Street Annex Main Street Diningįor us the town can be split into three main areas. These rallies inflate the number of visitors to the town, and bring some extra eye candy for us to see while strolling around. This trip it was the Slingshot® owners sporting around town in their three-wheeled vehicles. Add to this the quaint and inviting residents, and you have the perfect atmosphere for groups. A main draw are the winding roads that cross over, around, and through the hills surrounding the region. It seems like whatever season we visit there is some group descending on the town. Before long, we found ourselves at the entrance to the city limits.Įureka Springs is host to a wide variety of classic car, motorcycles, and specialty vehicle rallies. Here and there we saw signs of the color changes that Fall brings to the leaves, and an overcast sky kept the temperature in check. As we approached the city on Highway 23 from the north, we soon found our path weaving through the rising hills. We had left Kansas City early in the morning, so that we could enjoy a more scenic route. The weather was perfect for a visit to this city of artists. Our visit to Eureka Springs occurred in September, and coincided with our wedding anniversary.
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