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To My Fellow Riders, Let me welcome you to the finest riding in the State of Arkansas & the Ozarks! Any rider who has experienced Eureka Springs will tell you straight-up that we have the best roads, best food, best accommodations and best people in the area. Motorcyclists visit from all over to experience our laid-back atmosphere and the exhilaration of riding on roads where you can sometimes read your own license plate. Every rider has their own style of riding from easy going to hard and fast, and our hills and turns offer variety to each and every one. You can ride the Highway 23 South “Pig Trail” and find yourself turning on curves that bring you close to scraping the bike as you lean. Some test their nerves by riding the mountains edge and being able to look far down into the valley below, many however find themselves not that daring. Treasures and area attractions can be found along your daily rides, you might even find yourself traveling the wooden surface of the Beaver Town swinging bridge as you cross the White River flowing slowly underneath the boards! Once back from your morning ride you can continue to experience Eureka’s wonders in other ways. Catch a trolley to explore our historic downtown shopping district offering a variety of art galleries, gift shops, spas, stores, historic structures and fantastic dining establishments for lunch and dinner. So, now that you’re hooked on riding the Ozarks and have had the Eureka Springs experience, we look forward to seeing you and your riding friends on a return trip. Every ride it just gets better! Ride easy, Morris R. Pate Mayor, City of Eureka Springs
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The options for rides from Eureka Springs are endless! There are so many amazing things to see in the region. We have compiled a few routes that venture far and near, taking you through some of the most scenic countryside the Ozarks has to offer. There is something for every kind of rider, and at the end of your ride you can come back to Eureka Springs to relax, shop, eat and play - the perfect end to a perfect day!
A building with 5 street addresses is not unheard of in Eureka Springs! In fact, many buildings have multiple addresses and multiple entrances on different floors!
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Plan Your Trip to Eureka Springs January
Stores have incredible sales the month of January! Interested in ghosts? The Crescent Hotel hosts their annual paranormal weekend.
February
Romance, Mardi Gras, and Chocolate - the Wedding Capital of the South hosts the best parties all month long!
March
The Annual Kite Festival, St. Patrick's Day Parade, and spring is in the air! Dogwoods and Redbud in bloom in time for Spring Break!
April
A UFO Conference, Preservation Tea, Drumming in the Park, and Monthly Gallery Stroll’s delight visitors - something for everyone!
May
May Festival of the Arts hosts arts events all month long! Artrageous Parade, White Street Walk, Art in the Park - celebrate art in Eureka Springs!
June
Blues Weekend, Native American Pow Wow and an international classical music festival wow the crowds in June!
July
An old fashioned Fourth of July in Basin Spring Park, the French-flavored Fleur Delicious Festival and the Fat Tire Fest delight families.
August
Opera in the Ozarks sings all month long at Inspiration Point. August is also a great time to explore Beaver Lake, Tablerock Lake or the river!
September
The Annual Antique Auto Show and then Bikes Blues and BBQ - the month of September is all about what moves you!
October
October gets scary with ghost tours, cemetery tours and Howl-O-Ween at Turpentine Creek! Love crafts? This is the place to find treasures!
November
Fall Foilage blazes the hills during the Ozark Folk Festival. The shops are all dressed for your holiday shopping, too!
December
Santa in the Park, Santa 5K Race down Spring Street, Annual Tour of Homes, concerts in the Aud so much fun for the holidays in Eureka Springs!
For a Complete Calendar visit EurekaSprings.org
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Woodburning fireplace Luxury Jacuzzi bath Full kitchen w/ intimate dining area Entertainment center w/ CD player Huge private deck 180-degree view of 28,000-acre Beaver Lake
Enjoy spectacular views of water and woodlands from your private vantage point at Sugar Ridge Resort. Hide away in your luxurious cabin. Spend a romantic afternoon on Beaver Lake. Visit Victorian Eureka Springs just minutes away. There’s no finer place to stay.
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The Scenic Route Ozark Sights, Scenes & Swerves
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Founded in 1879, Eureka Springs became known throughout the US as a place of healing. The town flourished with an estimated 20,000 people living in the area - the town now has just over 2,500.
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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge 239 Turpentine Creek Lane Eureka Springs, AR 72632 Pea Ridge (479) 253-5841 Military Park turpentinecreek.org 15930 E Highway 62 36°17’ 54.66” N Garfield, AR 72732 93°45’20.50” W (479) 451-8122 nps.gov War Eagle Mill 36° 28’ 08.16” N 11045 War Eagle Road 94° 02’ 10.59” W Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 789-5343 Inspiration Point wareaglemill.com 16514 U.S. Hwy 62 36°14’ 01.46”N Eureka Springs, AR 72632 93° 57’55.76”W (479) 253-5074 inspirationpointview.com Hobbs State Park 36° 25’ 53.22” N 20201 Arkansas 12 93° 45’ 15.27” W Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 789-5000 Blue Spring arkansasstateparks.com Heritage Center 36° 21’00.32”N 1537 County Road 210 93° 44’13.02”W Eureka Springs, AR 72632 (479) 253-9244 Crystal Bridges bluespringheritage.com 600 Museum Way 36°28’ 54.17” N Bentonville, AR 72712 93° 48’ 50.92” W (479)418-5700 crystalbridgesmuesum.org 36° 23’ 41.19” N 94° 12’ 17.66” W Pig Trail Harley Davidson 2409 W. Hudson Rd Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 636-9797 pigtrailhd.com 36°21’41.04”N 94°08’58.26”W
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Christ of the Ozarks 45th Anniversary
MORE THAN JUST A PLAY
More than 250 actors and live animals recreate the Passion of Christ in one of the most epic performances you’ll experience. The Great Passion Play is also home to exciting on-site attractions, including the unique Living Bible Tour and the Christian Comedy Dinner Theater.
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Arkansas is one of five states that noted travel writer Gary McKechnie added to his “Great American Motorcycle Tours.” McKechnie’s thoughts on his ride on Highway 7 through the Natural State speak well of what you can expect on your trip. “A ride reaching across mountains and hills from the thermal baths of central Arkansas north to one of the nation’s most impressive resort towns. Nearly 100 percent undiluted natural beauty along a scenic highway reveals a new perspective on a misunderstood state.”
Featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not: The Basin Park Hotel is built on a hill allowing people to enter from ground level at all eight stories.
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Note: Helmets are required by law in Missouri.
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Famous teetotaler, Carry Nation, made her home Hatchet Hall, located near Little Lake Eureka. Saloon owners hung signs on their bars that said, “Everyone welcome, except Carry.�
Great Burgers, Enchiladas, Grilled Chicken, & 25 Beers on Tap! sparky's loves bikers! bikers love sparky's! 147 E. Van Buren we love big groups!
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Observation Tower at Razorback Gift Shop Hwy 62 W Eureka Springs, AR 36° 24’41.89”N 93° 45’39.92”W Thorncrown Chapel 12968 Hwy 62 W Eureka Springs, AR (479) 253-7401 Thorncrown.com 36° 25’04.63”N 93° 46’22.17”W Blue Spring Heritage Center 1537 County Road 210 Eureka Springs, AR (479) 253-9244 Inspiration Point 36° 27’56.25”N Hwy 62 W 93° 48’47.61”W Eureka Springs, AR 36° 26’47.79”N 93° 48’08.59”W Roaring River State Park Roaring River Township, MO 36° 35’09.36”N 93° 50’13.68”W
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Featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not: The artist, By Golly, designed the first neon sign to be placed west of the Mississippi. You can see it today at the Palace Hotel!
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Home to a host of “Outlaws”, the story goes that a US Marshal picked William “Bill” Doolin while he was enjoying the baths for his rheumatism. The capture was over in 15 minutes and not a single shot was fired.
Eureka Springs’ #1 Most Recommended Restaurant Plenty of Free Private Parking No Reservations Required Open 7 Days a Week 5 to 9 p.m. 26 White Street • Eureka Springs 479.253.8806 www.Ermilios.com 1-800-638-7352
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Like what you see?
Give me a call and let me find your little piece of the Ozarks!!! BIKER OWNED
Glenn E. Crenshaw Office (479) 253-0303 EurekaAllSeasons.com
152 W. Van Buren • Eureka Springs, AR 35 Woodsdale Drive • Holiday Island, AR
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There are hundreds of springs in the area, but Basin Spring, located in Basin Spring Park is the most famous - where the town was founded! You can find many more along Spring Street. Don’t miss the spring bubbling inside Mountain Eclectic on Main Street!
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The Christ of the Ozarks Statue overlooking Eureka Springs was built in 1966 and is the largest statue of Christ in the United States.
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Eureka Springs
Located in Northwest Arkansas, Eureka Springs has always been a tourist destination. Long before it was a town, the Native American’s used the springs and land as a healing and gathering place for their tribes. Those stories traveled and soon the town was flooded with folks wanting to be healed by the springs! Today those springs offer a beautiful backdrop to the towns winding lanes. Shopping is fun in this town that hosts independent shops offering wonderful gifts, home items, and art both locally made and internationally known. Dining is world class with something for everyone to delight in. From catfish to filet mignon there is an experience waiting for your next meal. Dancing the night away at a number of venues and take your sweetie for a spin, or stop in and listen to some original folk music being sung on a balcony or in a cafe. Being bored isn’t an option in Eureka Springs! There is also plenty of time to relax and renew! The town that was built on healing has a lot to offer guests who are looking for rest and relaxation. Treat yourself to a relaxing day at the spa after a long ride through the Ozarks. Hiking, fishing, canoeing, and mountain biking are available throughout the area. Hosting two lakes, Beaver Lake and Tablerock Lake, the area is ready for you to catch the next big one! Meandering on the river is another way to explore the Ozarks. The White River and the Kings River both offer exciting options for the river rat! Depending on the season you might just spot an eagle or two! If mountain biking is more your speed you can ride right through town to Lake Leatherwood and explore the trails built just for you. Anyway you look at it, Eureka Springs offers so much to do you’ll be planning your next vacation back before you even leave! eurekasprings.org
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Eureka Springs is a motorcycle friendly destination. Our roads are unparalleled and offer some of the best riding in the country, not to mention the year round fun that can be found in our city. If you are looking for great rides, incredible views and the chance to relax or play in one of “America’s Coolest Small Towns” (Voted by Budget Travel for 2011) start planning your visit today. You can find helpful information online at EurekaSprings.org or by calling the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-638-7352. Our guest services are ready to help you plan the trip that you have been dreaming about. Eureka Springs has what you are looking for all year long. If you are a history buff, want to have a little pampering at a spa or luxury resort, or just want to meander along the streets shopping and soaking in the cool vibe of downtown Eureka Springs - your stay will make memories! 1-800-638-7352
2 Wheels = Great Deals
Enjoy a full complimentary breakfast each morning before you start your ride. • Easy access to motorcycles • Level Parking lot • Bike Wash Station available on property • Ample parking for support vehicles and trailers
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Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated
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A publication of Ride Eureka Springs, All content copyright 2012 by Ride Eureka Springs Production & Design: Jacqueline Wolven Photo Credits: Charles “Chip� Henry Ford II, Joe Skaggs of RidePics.Net, Arkansas Parks & Tourism, and the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission. Please Note: Suggested maps & ride routes designed based on usable travel roads to the producers knowledge at time of publication, reader/user of this guide assumes all responsibilities for their own safety.
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Great Food Cold Beer Smiling Faces Lots of Free Parking Open 7 days a week, 11 am to Midnight Eureka’s First Biker Hangout 82 Armstrong, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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Using your GPS unit in Eureka Springs can be tricky, especially when some of the stairs are considered streets! One perfect example goes from Main Street to Spring Street just below Basin Spring Park.
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Arkansas Buffalo Saunders Gun Museum 113 E. Madison Ave River Outlook Tower Berryville, AR 72616 Hwy 7 (870) 423-2563 Jasper, AR 72641 36° 21’53.31”N 35°58’16.12”N 93°33’59.90”W 93°10’06.65”W
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Located in Pine Mountain Village across from the tower.
Village Ice Cream Shop Pine Mountain Village Across from Tower 24 Flavors • Sundaes • Banana Splits, Shakes, Floats, Malts Sno Cones, Cobblers, Apple Dumplings and more!
479-253-5558 • Open Daily & After the Shows!
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