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Top ten reasons to love Eureka Springs, AR

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette 479-253-3796

                                

My top ten reasons to love Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Eureka Springs is one of America's most  beautiful small towns. Come see why folks are passionate about life here and why 1,000,000 visitors a year enjoy our hospitality.

  1. Opera in the Ozarks. Yes WE HAVE A RENOWN OPERA COLONY!! Now in it's 60th season (June 18-July16) at Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony just west of the city limits. www.opera.org Enjoy this season's schedule including Tosca, Don Giovanni and Carmen. You will be impressed.
  2. XTerra Yes WE HAVE A TRIATHALON on June 12,2010 you can test your athletic ability in the 5th annual Xterra Off Road Triathalon. The race is made up of a 13 mile bike ride, a five mile trail run and 1/2 mile swim. www.eurekaspringsoffroadtriathalon.com
  3. Christ of the Ozarks and the Great Passion Play. Yes WE HAVE AN OUTDOOR DRAMA depicting the week of the PASSION of Christ. Millions have visited this attraction that includes the Passion Play, Christ of the Ozarks Statue, The Living Bible Tour and Museum of Earth History. www.greatpassionplay.com
  4. ART! Yes WE HAVE AN ARTISTS REGISTRY. Long an artists colony folks come all over the world to see artists at work in theor studios and to view their artwork in local galleries. May brings us the annual month long May Festival of the ARTS! www.eurekaspringsartistsregistry.com Also check out Blakely Wilson's beautiful folk inspired artwork. www.wilsonandwilsonfolkart.com
  5. History! Yes WE HAVE HISTORY! The entire downtown of area of Eureka Springs, Arkansas is on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded on healing waters in 1876, Eureka Springs is the town that water built. Check out the remaining operational historic bath house, the Palace Hotel and Bath House. This is considered by many to be the crown jewel of our historic buildings, you will be wowed!  www.palacehotelbathhouse.com
  6. Yes. We HAVE SPRINGS! Within the corporate limits of Eureka Springs there are over 50 springs. The grand daddy of all our springs though is Blue Spring located a few miles west of town.The Cherokees stopped here along the Trail of Tears. Come see why! www.bluespringheritage.com
  7. Yes WE HAVE FISHING! Beaver Lake and the beautiful White River Valley are all around us. You may already know that the White River is the home of the best freshwater fishing in the U.S. Just ask the folks at Spider Creek Resort on the White River. www.spidercreek.com or the folks at the Beaver Dam Store www.beaverdamstore.net Fly fishing anyone?
  8. Yes. We HAVE MUSIC. Come enjoy our Blues Fest. www.EurekaSpringsBlues.com We also hae a Jazz Fest and Blue Grass Fest. See all about it at www.eurekaspringschamber.org
  9. Yes. We HAVE A WILDLIFE REFUGE. Primarily for big cats Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a must see. Do not miss this opportunity to see a world class big animal rescue facility. www.turpentinecreek.org
  10. Yes WE HAVE REAL ESTATE! Specializing in retirement and recreation properties especially here in western Carroll County. Eureka Springs, Holiday Island, Beaver, Bush and GRassy Knob. Carroll County has been home for me and I know the area well.www.iknoweureka.com
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Proudly serving your real estate needs in Bentonville, Rogers and Bella Vista, AR 479-253-3796. I will provide a free market value analysis of your property. Just ask!

charles.edwards1@coldwellbanker.com 

Comments (2)

Billi Evans
Murney Associates - Springfield, MO

I've been to Eureka Springs several times and just love the place. To those who have not, it's a great place to vacation.

May 29, 2010 07:09 AM
Charles Edwards Bentonville
Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette 479-253-3796 - Bentonville, AR
AR REALTOR, Bentonville Real Estate Agent and Broker

Billi, Thanks for the vote of confidence. Next time you're intown check out Just Between Friends. Located at 49 Spring St. it is a nice gift store owned by my darling wife!!

May 29, 2010 07:14 AM