The Historical Museum is just the start of the Historic Downtown Area, with blocks and blocks of history, Victorian architecture, shops, art galleries, hotels, homes and cottages, and charming atmosphere. Don't forget the go-cart tracks, miniature golf, shopping, vintage steam train rides, and so much more. Art galleries are visual feasts of new works and well-known talent. In the summer months, Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point offers some of the finest young opera performers today, in classic works and new tales. Local community choral groups frequently perform in downtown Basin Park, which provides a natural setting for performances by musicians and actors.
Holidays are always special times, with events, activities and music.
The town celebrates the Christmas Holiday Season with a series of dazzling events beginning the second weekend in November, when the town is magically transformed into an old-fashioned storybook village. The greatest joy of a small town is camaraderie, and a feeling of being part of an extended family. Friendliness and warmth are Ozarks traditions, and they are put to good use in Eureka Springs. Grocery shopping takes longer, because everyone meets their neighbor at the supermarket. Lutheran Church Holiday Island Baptist Chapel Holiday Isl.