Making Memories Guidebook

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Making Memories Guidebook

Canoe & Kayak Rental Service

Trigger Gap Outfitters offer canoe, kayak, raft, and paddle board rentals and they also provide shuttle services on the Kings River. Our Kings River Vacation Rental is located between the very popular, "Rockhouse to Trigger Gap" float. This is a one day, family-friendly float trip. It takes approximately 5-6 hours, with a total distance of 7.7 miles.
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Trigger Gap Outfitters
190 Co Rd 539
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Trigger Gap Outfitters offer canoe, kayak, raft, and paddle board rentals and they also provide shuttle services on the Kings River. Our Kings River Vacation Rental is located between the very popular, "Rockhouse to Trigger Gap" float. This is a one day, family-friendly float trip. It takes approximately 5-6 hours, with a total distance of 7.7 miles.
Kings River Outfitters provides canoes, kayaks, shuttles, and guide services. Our Kings River Vacation Rental is located between the "Rockhouse to Trigger Gap" float. This family-friendly, 1 day float trip is 7.7 miles long and takes about 5-6 hours to complete.
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King's River Outfitters
8190 Arkansas State Highway 221
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Kings River Outfitters provides canoes, kayaks, shuttles, and guide services. Our Kings River Vacation Rental is located between the "Rockhouse to Trigger Gap" float. This family-friendly, 1 day float trip is 7.7 miles long and takes about 5-6 hours to complete.

City/town information

Eureka Springs is consistently ranked as one of the best small towns to visit in America. Its quirky, winding streets are lined with Victorian homes and art galleries. There are many unique shops, boutiques and plenty of fine dining to be experienced in it's Historic Downtown District. Every year there are several festivals, car shows and parades. Lots of music and entertainment can be found in this stair-step, one-of-a-kind town." Here are some websites to check out for more info: https://www.eurekasprings.org/ https://www.arkansas.com/eureka-springs https://www.traveleurekasprings.com/
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Eureka Springs Farmers' Market
44 Kingshighway
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Eureka Springs is consistently ranked as one of the best small towns to visit in America. Its quirky, winding streets are lined with Victorian homes and art galleries. There are many unique shops, boutiques and plenty of fine dining to be experienced in it's Historic Downtown District. Every year there are several festivals, car shows and parades. Lots of music and entertainment can be found in this stair-step, one-of-a-kind town." Here are some websites to check out for more info: https://www.eurekasprings.org/ https://www.arkansas.com/eureka-springs https://www.traveleurekasprings.com/

Performing Arts Theater/Outdoor Drama

The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas is "America's #1 Attended Outdoor Drama" according to the Institute of Outdoor Theatre and Drama of East Carolina University at Greenville. Eureka Springs is just the place to relive The Greatest Story Ever Told! The Play is not the only thing to see and do though. The Christ of the Ozarks, the Holy Land Tour, Moses Tabernacle in the Wilderness, a section of the Berlin Wall, the Church in the Grove, the Bible Museum, the History Museum, and the Sacred Arts Museum, God with Us Movie, Noah's Ark Park Petting Zoo, Hiking Trails, and Mountain Bike Trails are also on the grounds and many events are open all year long.
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The Great Passion Play
935 Passion Play Rd
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The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas is "America's #1 Attended Outdoor Drama" according to the Institute of Outdoor Theatre and Drama of East Carolina University at Greenville. Eureka Springs is just the place to relive The Greatest Story Ever Told! The Play is not the only thing to see and do though. The Christ of the Ozarks, the Holy Land Tour, Moses Tabernacle in the Wilderness, a section of the Berlin Wall, the Church in the Grove, the Bible Museum, the History Museum, and the Sacred Arts Museum, God with Us Movie, Noah's Ark Park Petting Zoo, Hiking Trails, and Mountain Bike Trails are also on the grounds and many events are open all year long.

Nature Preserve

Turpentine Creek provides lifetime refuge for abandoned, abused, and neglected "big cats". Their goal is to provide a lifetime sanctuary for all rescued animals with the care, safety, and well being of the animals as the number one priority. The Eureka Springs, Arkansas, refuge houses nearly 100 animals including tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, bobcats, bears, ligers, servals, a coatimundi, and a macaw.
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Turpentine Creek Villtafuglaheimili
239 Turpentine Creek Ln
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Turpentine Creek provides lifetime refuge for abandoned, abused, and neglected "big cats". Their goal is to provide a lifetime sanctuary for all rescued animals with the care, safety, and well being of the animals as the number one priority. The Eureka Springs, Arkansas, refuge houses nearly 100 animals including tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, bobcats, bears, ligers, servals, a coatimundi, and a macaw.

Sightseeing

The largest spring in NW Arkansas, Blue Spring, flows 38 million gallons of water each day. The bluff shelter has been named on the National Register of Historic Places and was a stopover on the Trail of Tears. There are 33 acres of beautiful native gardens, plants and blooms.
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Blátt Vatn Erfða Miðstöð
1537 Co Rd 210
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The largest spring in NW Arkansas, Blue Spring, flows 38 million gallons of water each day. The bluff shelter has been named on the National Register of Historic Places and was a stopover on the Trail of Tears. There are 33 acres of beautiful native gardens, plants and blooms.
Nestled in a woodland setting, Thorncrown Chapel rises forty-eight feet into the Ozark sky. This magnificent wooden structure contains 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It sits atop over 100 tons of native stone and colored flagstone, making it blend perfectly with its setting. Since the chapel opened in 1980, over seven million people have visited this woodland sanctuary. Designed by renowned architect E. Fay Jones, Thorncrown has won numerous architectural awards such as the American Institute of Architects’ Design of the Year Award for 1981 and AIA’s prestigious 25 Year Award. Additionally, members of the American Institute of Architects placed Thorncrown Chapel fourth on its list of the top buildings of the twentieth century.
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Thorncrown kirkjan
12968 US-62
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Nestled in a woodland setting, Thorncrown Chapel rises forty-eight feet into the Ozark sky. This magnificent wooden structure contains 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It sits atop over 100 tons of native stone and colored flagstone, making it blend perfectly with its setting. Since the chapel opened in 1980, over seven million people have visited this woodland sanctuary. Designed by renowned architect E. Fay Jones, Thorncrown has won numerous architectural awards such as the American Institute of Architects’ Design of the Year Award for 1981 and AIA’s prestigious 25 Year Award. Additionally, members of the American Institute of Architects placed Thorncrown Chapel fourth on its list of the top buildings of the twentieth century.
Onyx Cave is a small show cave located about six miles east of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It has been a tourist attraction since 1893, making it the oldest show cave in Arkansas. Visitors are guided through the cave by audio head sets which inform them about chambers and rock formations.
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Onyx hellir
338 Onyx Cave Lane
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Onyx Cave is a small show cave located about six miles east of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It has been a tourist attraction since 1893, making it the oldest show cave in Arkansas. Visitors are guided through the cave by audio head sets which inform them about chambers and rock formations.
Relax on a 1 hour & 15 min. Beaver Lake Cruise. See the spectacular panorama of Beaver Lake's shoreline, a pristine island wildlife sanctuary, and learn about numerous historical and natural points of interest aboard the Belle of the Ozarks.
Belle of the Ozarks
4024 Mundell Rd
Relax on a 1 hour & 15 min. Beaver Lake Cruise. See the spectacular panorama of Beaver Lake's shoreline, a pristine island wildlife sanctuary, and learn about numerous historical and natural points of interest aboard the Belle of the Ozarks.
Step back in time to an earlier age of locomotive transportation and enjoy the Excursion Train or Dining Car. You can dine in luxury as you ride the rails… Enjoy the elegant flavor of the 1920’s aboard the Eurekan Dining Car. For more info, visit: https://www.esnarailway.com/
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Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway
299 N Main St
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Step back in time to an earlier age of locomotive transportation and enjoy the Excursion Train or Dining Car. You can dine in luxury as you ride the rails… Enjoy the elegant flavor of the 1920’s aboard the Eurekan Dining Car. For more info, visit: https://www.esnarailway.com/
Take a short hike through unique rock formations in the beautiful mountain scenery of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
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Pivot Rock and Natural Bridge
2281 Pivot Rock Rd
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Take a short hike through unique rock formations in the beautiful mountain scenery of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Food scene

This Italian Restaurant is located on the upper Historic Loop (old Highway 62 B) in Eureka Springs AR, just a few blocks from the Crescent Hotel. Check out their menu here: https://ermilios.com/
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Ermilio's Italian Home Cooking
26 White St
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This Italian Restaurant is located on the upper Historic Loop (old Highway 62 B) in Eureka Springs AR, just a few blocks from the Crescent Hotel. Check out their menu here: https://ermilios.com/
Modern, wood-grilled American fare & wine on tap served in a cave-like setting with a natural spring. Check out their menu here: https://www.grottoeureka.com/
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Grotto Wood-Fired Grill and Wine Cave
10 Center St
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Modern, wood-grilled American fare & wine on tap served in a cave-like setting with a natural spring. Check out their menu here: https://www.grottoeureka.com/
Local Flavor Café offers fresh and creative dishes for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch. Their menu can be found here: https://www.localflavorcafe.net/
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Local Flavor Cafe
71 S Main St
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Local Flavor Café offers fresh and creative dishes for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch. Their menu can be found here: https://www.localflavorcafe.net/
Thai House brings an authentic taste of Thailand to the Ozark Mountains. Traditional curries, stir-fries & noodle dishes, plus vegetarian options. Find their menu here: https://www.thaihouseeureka.com/
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Thai House Restaurant
2059 E Van Buren
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Thai House brings an authentic taste of Thailand to the Ozark Mountains. Traditional curries, stir-fries & noodle dishes, plus vegetarian options. Find their menu here: https://www.thaihouseeureka.com/
Cottage Inn Restaurant & Lodging, located on the "Quiet Side" of Eureka Springs, offers the exciting flavors of the Mediterranean. Their menu can be found here: http://www.cottageinneureka.com/
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Cottage Inn Restaurant
450 W Van Buren
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Cottage Inn Restaurant & Lodging, located on the "Quiet Side" of Eureka Springs, offers the exciting flavors of the Mediterranean. Their menu can be found here: http://www.cottageinneureka.com/
Amigos is a great place to eat if you are searching for Mexican food in Downtown Eureka Springs. It has a small patio for outdoor dining as well.
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Amigos
75 N Main St
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Amigos is a great place to eat if you are searching for Mexican food in Downtown Eureka Springs. It has a small patio for outdoor dining as well.

Winery

An extensive assortment of wine, beer, cheese and charcuterie. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere in one of Arkansas highest rated wine bars.
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The Stone House
82 S Main St
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An extensive assortment of wine, beer, cheese and charcuterie. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere in one of Arkansas highest rated wine bars.
Railway Winery offers a selection of wines made from several varieties of grapes, as well as fruit wines. Stop in and sample the wine or enjoy a glass of your favorite on the deck or patio. For more info and list of wines and brews on tap visit: https://railwaywinery.com/
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Railway Winery & Vineyards
4937 State Hwy 187
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Railway Winery offers a selection of wines made from several varieties of grapes, as well as fruit wines. Stop in and sample the wine or enjoy a glass of your favorite on the deck or patio. For more info and list of wines and brews on tap visit: https://railwaywinery.com/