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Our Top Recommended Things to Do in Eureka Springs

Your guide to year-round events and attractions

Arsenic and Old Lace Bed & Breakfast Inn is a luxury B&B offering an excellent alternative to local hotels.

There are so many wonderful things to do in Eureka Springs that you’d truly have to spend multiple getaways here to see it all. To help you make the most of your time, though, we’re sharing 50 of our favorite things to do in Eureka Springs. You’ll find the area’s most highly recommended year-round events, attractions, and favorite restaurants. The guide also includes top wineries and nightlife spots,as well as the best places to experience the arts, where to find quality hiking trails and even advice for having your wedding here.

Below are a few general itineraries for Eureka Springs, as well as a guide to nearby Bentonville, Arkansas.

Events in Eureka Springs

Grapes and wine tasting event.

Did we mention there are a lot of things to do in Eureka Springs year-round? It bears repeating! Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter, there is almost always an intriguing event here in Eureka Springs. From Christmas parades to muscle car shows and things in between, you’re sure to be just as busy as you want to be while visiting us in this beautiful Victorian town. There are also many great things to do in Eureka Springs with kids.

A narrow street in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, with colorful storefronts and hanging plants.

Top Eureka Springs Attractions

The beautiful attractions both in town and nearby in Arkansas alone (like Quigley’s Castle) make for a lengthy list of places to visit. While the Museum of Earth History is no more, there are plenty of other fantastic attractions in our corner of the world, including the following:

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The Best Eureka Springs Restaurants

Even the snobbiest foodie will love the dining options in Eureka Springs. There really is something here for everyone! Here are a few of our favorites. We recommend you try as many as you can, but of course, if you miss something, there’s always next time!

Couple getting married outside in nature in Eureka Springs

Planning a Eureka Springs Wedding? Let us Help!

There is nothing more magical than a Eureka Springs wedding. In fact, Eureka Springs has been called the Wedding Capital of the South, and it’s easy to see why. Weddings in Eureka Springs are certainly something to experience, and we’re here to make your wedding exactly what you want.

Majestic mountain peak reflecting in a still lake.

Our Top Recommended Things to do in Eureka Springs

Horseback riding. Hiking. A massage. There’s much to do in Eureka Springs. See our most recommended.

Opera singer belting music with yellow background.

Opportunities to Celebrate the Arts in Eureka Springs

Eureka Springs is an artist’s colony with plenty of opportunity to enjoy the arts – in many forms. Theaters and galleries can be a great way to enjoy a day in Eureka Springs in December and other colder months of the year. We share our favorites.

Plan your Eureka Springs vacation and be sure to visit us at Arsenic and Old Lace Bed & Breakfast Inn. You’ll find it to be one of the best places to stay in Eureka Springs.