Come for the hiking, stay for the natural springs with healing properties.

The town was just awarded a top ranking inSouthern Living’s2022 roundup ofthe South’s best mountain towns.

Readers cast their vote for the best mountain town in the South, securing Eureka Springs the No.

Beautiful afternoon looking out over the rolling hills and river

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In addition to an unmatched mountain locale, the entireEureka Springs downtownis on the National Register of Historic Places.

Eureka Springs is surrounded by two rivers, three lakes, and plenty of hiking and biking trails.

The chapel was designed by E. Fay Jones, who apprenticed underFrank Lloyd Wright.

Town street in Eureka Springs, Arkansas during autumn season with beautiful fall foliage

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