Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Eureka Springs is a city of 2,433 people in Carroll County, Arkansas, founded in 1880.
Why visit Eureka Springs
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 44 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Beaver Bridge, Mulladay Hollow Bridge, Crescent Hotel and Eureka Springs Cemetery.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Eureka Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs is a city in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States, and one of two county seats for the county. It is located in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, near the border with Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 2,166.
From the Wikipedia article Eureka Springs, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Beaver Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Suspension bridge on the National Register of Historic Places in Beaver, Arkansas
Mulladay Hollow Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Stone arch bridge in rural Carroll County, Arkansas
Onyx Cave
Monument and historic site · 3.9 mi
Flowstone cave in Arkansas
Museums and landmarks23
Crescent Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Eureka Springs Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Cemetery in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, United States
Eureka Springs Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, USA
Eureka Springs Historical Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
The Eureka Springs Historical Museum strives to preserve and protect the history and heritage of this city and its people.
95 South Main Street, Eureka Springs
Mo-Tu 09:30-16:00; Th-Sa 09:30-16:00
Sanitarium Lake Bridges Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Tall Pines Motor Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Arkansas
White River Bridge at Elkins
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Bridge in Elkins, Arkansas
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Concord School House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Lake Leatherwood City Park
Park · 1.9 mi
Park in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Restaurants and cafes44
The Spring on Main
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
55 South Main Street, Eureka Springs
Mo 11:00-20:00; We,Th 11:00-15:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa...
Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
75 South Main Street, Eureka Springs
32 more on the map.
History
Archaeological evidence indicates that Paleoindian peoples lived in the region thousands of years ago. During the Archaic and Woodland periods, inhabitants produced stone tools, including projectile points, from locally available chert.
From the History section of Eureka Springs, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay27
Churches and places of worship9
Thorncrown Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
First Baptist Penn Memorial Church
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
100 Spring Street, Eureka Springs
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
30 Crescent Drive, Eureka Springs
Shopping25
Nelson's Eureka Springs
Shopping center · 0.7 mi
37 Spring Street, Eureka Springs
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Eureka Springs Elem. School
School · 2.1 mi
156 Greenwood Hollow Rd, Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Elementary School
School · 2.1 mi
156 Greenwood Hollow Road, Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Middle School
School · 2.0 mi
142 Greenwood Hollow Road, Eureka Springs
Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library
Library · 0.4 mi
194 Spring Street, Eureka Springs
Healthcare1
Map of Eureka Springs
157 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 23°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 26°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 34°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 42°F | 5.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 5.4 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 65°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 64°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 55°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 44°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 33°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 26°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Seligman (14 mi away), rain and snow from Holiday Island 1.3 Ssw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Carroll County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rogers Executive Airport (ROG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Holiday Island 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Berryville 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Shell Knob 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Prairie Creek 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Cassville 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Pea Ridge 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Huntsville 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Little Flock 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Rogers 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Springdale 28 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Eureka Springs collage, User:Brandonrush , Clinton Steeds , User:Photolitherland , User:CZmarlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eureka Springs AR - street scenery, Clinton Steeds from Los Angeles, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Eureka Springs, AR, USA - panoramio, Cal Wolfe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aerial shot of downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas, EurekaSpringsAR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sky over Main Street in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, EurekaSpringsAR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thorncrown Chapel, Eureka Springs, United States (Unsplash), Dominik Lange the_real_napster, CC0
- Lake Leatherwood, Eureka Springs, AR., Jerry Kwit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thorncrown Chapel, Clinton Steeds, CC BY 2.0
- Mulladay Hollow Bridge, Jeff Holder, Public domain
- Sanitarium Lake Bridge, Jerry Kwit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elkins White River Bridge 002, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Arkansas - circa 1890s, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Beaver Bridge facing north in Beaver, AR 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tall Pines Motor Inn, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eurekaandsuch 291, Photolitherland ( talk )Chris Litherland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Concord Schoolhouse, Eureka Springs, AR., Jerry Kwit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Onyx Cave, User:The stuart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crescent Hotel (cropped), Alan Islas, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crescent Hotel, Alan Islas, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church - panoramio, Photog, CC BY 3.0
- St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church - panoramio - Photog (1), Photog, CC BY 3.0
- St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church - panoramio - Photog, Photog, CC BY 3.0
- St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church - panoramio - Photog (2), Photog, CC BY 3.0
- 4742OnTurntable, Wryterkb, Public domain
- Wdog Mustang Fastback, wallerdog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thorncrown Chapel timber lattice roof structure, Clinton Steeds from Los Angeles, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Thorncrown Chapel, Euerka Springs, Arkansas, Leijaonate, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thorncrown Chapel interior, EEJCC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Leatherwood Park Historic District, Cabins, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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