Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Known as America's Little Switzerland, Eureka Springs, Arkansas is an elegant little town nestled snugly in the hills of the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas. This historic city with old-world charm and European flavor offers timeless leisure and endless sightseeing. Since 1879 Eureka Springs, AR has been a place of healing, relaxation, and entertainment.
Eureka Springs is listed as one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for being one of the most well preserved and unique communities in the United States.
A visit to Eureka Springs is like taking a step back in time. 19th Century Victorian architecture graces the winding mountain streets of the downtown historic district, an area so unique the entire downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Robert Ripley of "Ripley's Believe it or Not" called Eureka Springs "One of the 10 most unusual cities in America". One of the reasons for this desigantion is the fact that of all the winding hilly streets in Eureka Springs, there are no perpendicular cross streets and not one stoplight.
