70-Minute Guided Downtown Eureka Springs Walking Tour
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About This Tour in Eureka Springs
Why Visit Eureka Springs?
Eureka Springs, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Eureka Springs provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Eureka Springs
You can reach Eureka Springs, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.
What's Included
- A researched historical tour featuring the cultural and geographic information of Downtown
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection
- Good walking shoes
- Gratuities for Local guide
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dogs welcome
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Discover the Behind the Scenes Secrets of Eureka Springs! Our underground Eureka Springs TourMeet in Basin Spring Park next to the Map Kiosk at the base of the stairs that go above the park.
End Point
You will end your tour in the Main Street Eureka Springs studio where you will hear the last story and be set to either go to dinner or grab a drink down the street.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Discover the Behind the Scenes Secrets of Eureka Springs 1 hour
Discover the Behind the Scenes Secrets of Eureka Springs! Our underground Eureka Springs Tour will deliver a unique and entertaining view into the history and folklore of the most fascinating city in Arkansas. Dig deep into the origins of the magic healing waters and the sacred Indian springs. Learn about constructing the unique civil engineering miracle and the boomtown that defined us towards the end of the 19th Century. You will learn about many of the colorful characters that passed through Eureka Springs, including the famous temperance campaigner Carrie Nation, good and bad doctors like Alva Jackson and Norman Baker, the Starr gang bank robbers, and so on much more. Wear good walking shoes as you travel up and down through history, exploring all the quirky and creative nooks that make Eureka Springs so charming. This is your chance to see Eureka Springs in a way that even local residents haven't noticed and your only opportunity to explore underground at the famous bathhouse.
Guests will walk above the Park to see... 5 minutes
Guests will walk above the Park to see the original location of the Basin Park Spring that was used for healing during the 1880's. They will also see where the Spring is now in the basin of the Park.
Guests will walk up to the Flatiron Building... 10 minutes
Guests will walk up to the Flatiron Building and learn about the history of this iconic (and most photographed) location and the trick about it. Following that they walk up to where the first bank robbery using a vehicle was committed, stories about the three fires, and the history of the Prohibition Era in Downtown Eureka Springs. Venturing further down a secret set of steps that is also a platted street they learn about Carrie Nation who gave her last temperance speech before passing away in Kansas.
Learn the real history of Lovers Leap and the Palace Hotel at this Tour Stop 5 minutes
Learn the real history of Lovers Leap and the Palace Hotel at this Tour Stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
