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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 expe-rienced Eureka Springs will tell you straight-up that we have the best roads, best food, best accommoda-tions 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 of-fer variety to each and every one. You can ride the Highway 23 South “Pig Trail” and find yourself turn-ing 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. PateMayor, City of Eureka Springs
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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!
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!
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Always OpenAlways Fun
Always OpenAlways Fun
Plan Your Trip to Eureka Springs
January
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Stores have incredible sales the month of January! Interested in ghosts? The Crescent Hotel hosts
their annual paranormal weekend.
FebruaryRomance, Mardi Gras, and Chocolate - the
Wedding Capital of the South hosts the best parties all month long!
MarchThe 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!
JulyAn old fashioned Fourth of July in Basin Spring
Park, the French-�avored Fleur Delicious Festival and the Fat Tire Fest delight families.
AugustOpera 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!
SeptemberThe Annual Antique Auto Show and then Bikes Blues and BBQ - the month of September is all
about what moves you!
OctoberOctober gets scary with ghost tours, cemetery
tours and Howl-O-Ween at Turpentine Creek! Love crafts? This is the place to �nd treasures!
NovemberFall Foilage blazes the hills during the Ozark Folk
Festival. The shops are all dressed for your holiday shopping, too!
DecemberSanta 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!
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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.
1-800-TOP-VIEW (867-8439)
479-253-55481216 CR 113, Eureka Springs, AR 72631
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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
Call now to reserve a honeymoon, anniversary or special getaway.
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The Scenic RouteOzark Sights, Scenes & Swerves
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge239 Turpentine Creek LaneEureka Springs, AR 72632(479) 253-5841turpentinecreek.org36°17’ 54.66” N93°45’20.50” W
Withrow Spring State Park33424 Spur 23Huntsville, AR 72740(479) 559-259336°09’36.48”N93°45’41.71”W
Lost ValleyPonca Township, AR36° 09’36.48”N93° 43’41.71”W Bu�alo National RiverBoxley Valley Historic Center(870) 439-2502nps.gov/bu�
Saunders Gun Museum113 E. Madison AveBerryville, AR 72616(870) 423-256336° 21’53.31”N93°33’59.90”W
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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 Refuge239 Turpentine Creek LaneEureka Springs, AR 72632(479) 253-5841turpentinecreek.org36°17’ 54.66” N93°45’20.50” W
War Eagle Mill11045 War Eagle RoadRogers, AR 72756(479) 789-5343wareaglemill.com36°14’ 01.46”N93° 57’55.76”W
Hobbs State Park20201 Arkansas 12Rogers, AR 72756(479) 789-5000arkansasstateparks.com36° 21’00.32”N93° 44’13.02”W
Crystal Bridges600 Museum WayBentonville, AR 72712(479)418-5700crystalbridgesmuesum.org36° 23’ 41.19” N94° 12’ 17.66” W
Pig Trail Harley Davidson2409 W. Hudson RdRogers, AR 72756(479) 636-9797pigtrailhd.com36°21’41.04”N94°08’58.26”W
Pea Ridge Military Park
15930 E Highway 62Gar�eld, AR 72732
(479) 451-8122nps.gov
36° 28’ 08.16” N94° 02’ 10.59” W
Inspiration Point16514 U.S. Hwy 62
Eureka Springs, AR 72632(479) 253-5074
inspirationpointview.com36° 25’ 53.22” N93° 45’ 15.27” W
Blue Spring Heritage Center
1537 County Road 210Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-9244bluespringheritage.com
36°28’ 54.17” N93° 48’ 50.92” W
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MORE THAN JUST A PLAY
MORE THAN JUST A PLAY
Christ of the Ozarks45th Anniversary
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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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Suspension Bridge
Thorncrown
Bridges, Dams, & Twisty Turns
Observation Tower at Razorback Gift ShopHwy 62 WEureka Springs, AR 36° 24’41.89”N93° 45’39.92”W
Thorncrown Chapel12968 Hwy 62 WEureka Springs, AR(479) 253-7401Thorncrown.com36° 25’04.63”N93° 46’22.17”W
Blue Spring Heritage Center1537 County Road 210Eureka Springs, AR(479) 253-924436° 27’56.25”N93° 48’47.61”W
Beaver Lake Dam SiteHwy 187
36° 25’17.61”N93° 50’51.73”W
Beaver TownLittle Golden Gate Bridge
Beaver, AR36° 26’07.52”N
93° 46’21.57”W
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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.
Arkansas is one of five states that noted travel writer Gary McKechnie added to his “Great American Mo-torcycle 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 cen-tral Arkansas north to one of the nation’s most im-pressive resort towns. Nearly 100 percent undiluted natural beauty along a scenic highway reveals a new perspective on a misunderstood state.”
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Hills, Turns & The Trout Hatchery
Observation Tower at Razorback Gift ShopHwy 62 WEureka Springs, AR 36° 24’41.89”N93° 45’39.92”W
Thorncrown Chapel12968 Hwy 62 WEureka Springs, AR(479) 253-7401Thorncrown.com36° 25’04.63”N93° 46’22.17”W
Blue Spring Heritage Center1537 County Road 210Eureka Springs, AR(479) 253-924436° 27’56.25”N93° 48’47.61”W
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Inspiration PointHwy 62 W
Eureka Springs, AR36° 26’47.79”N
93° 48’08.59”W
Roaring River State ParkRoaring River Township, MO
36° 35’09.36”N93° 50’13.68”W
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Great Burgers, Enchiladas,
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sparky's loves bikers! bikers love sparky's!
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and....Sparky's Guesthouse for sleepovers!
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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.”
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Beautiful Backroads & Scenic Hills
Observation Tower at Razorback Gift ShopHwy 62 WEureka Springs, AR 36° 24’41.89”N93° 45’39.92”W
Thorncrown Chapel12968 Hwy 62 WEureka Springs, AR(479) 253-7401Thorncrown.com36° 25’04.63”N93° 46’22.17”W
Blue Spring Heritage Center1537 County Road 210Eureka Springs, AR(479) 253-924436° 27’56.25”N93° 48’47.61”W
Note: Helmets are required by law in Missouri.
Inspiration PointHwy 62 W
Eureka Springs, AR36° 26’47.79”N
93° 48’08.59”W
Roaring River State ParkRoaring River Township, MO
36° 35’09.36”N93° 50’13.68”W
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Lodge & Restaurant
King Bed,Jacuzzi,Fireplace,
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all for only$82
Call 479.253.8128 for reservationsor write: 325W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR [email protected] • www.eureka-net.com/bavarian
Photo Current as of 11.2011
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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Berryville
GreenForest Blue Eye
Cosmic Cavern
SaundersMuseum
Guns, Caves and Ozark Views
Saunders Gun Museum113 E. Madison AveBerryville, AR 72616(870) 423-256336° 21’53.31”N93°33’59.90”W
Cosmic Cavern6386 Arkansas Hwy 21Berryville, Ar 72616870-749-2298cosmiccavern.com36° 26’22.52”N93° 29’50.21”W
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Eureka Springs’ #1Most Recommended Restaurant
Plenty of Free Private Parking
No Reservations Required
Open 7 Days a Week5 to 9 p.m.
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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 rheuma-tism. The capture was over in 15 minutes and not a single shot was fired.
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152 W. Van Buren • Eureka Springs, AR35 Woodsdale Drive • Holiday Island, ARGlenn E. Crenshaw
Office (479) 253-0303EurekaAllSeasons.com
Like what you see?
Give me a call and let mefind your little piece of the Ozarks!!!
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BIKER OWNED
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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Road Side Photography
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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 SUNSETLODGE & CABINS
“Cabins in the Treetops”
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Located in Northwest Arkansas, Eureka Springs has always been a tourist destination. Long before it was a town, the Native Ameri-can’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 vaca-tion back before you even leave!
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TURPENTINECREEK
WILDLIFE REFUGE
Rescuing Exotic Cats Nationwide
Visit Over 100 Big Cats
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7 Mi. South of Eureka onHwy. 23
- Lifetime Memories- Open Daily 9 AM- Hourly Tours- On Site Lodging- RV Park- Gift Shop Open
Eureka Springs is a motorcycle friendly destina-tion. 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 Cool-est 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 pam-pering 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!
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2 Wheels =Great Deals
Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated
• Easy access to motorcycles
• Level Parking lot
• Bike Wash Station available on property
• Ample parking for support vehicles and trailers
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Enjoy a full complimentary breakfast each morning before you start your ride.
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A publication of Ride Eureka Springs, All content copyright 2012 by Ride Eureka SpringsProduction & Design: Jacqueline WolvenPhoto 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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World’s Largest Windchime381 Hwy 23 SEureka Springs, AR 72632479-981-3288facebook.com/celestialwindzbizaarharmonic
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge239 Turpentine Creek LaneEureka Springs, AR 72632(479) 253-5841turpentinecreek.org36°17’ 54.66” N93°45’20.50” W
Withrow Spring State Park33424 Spur 23Huntsville, AR 72740(479) 559-259336°09’36.48”N93°45’41.71”W
Arkansas Grand CanyonWhite, AR35°55’32.28”N93°09’38.15”W
Arkansas Bu�alo River Outlook TowerHwy 7Jasper, AR 7264135°58’16.12”N93°10’06.65”W
Mystic Caverns341 Cavern Rd
Harrison, AR 72601(870) 743-1739
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Bu�alo National RiverBoxley Valley
Historic Center(870) 439-2502
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Saunders Gun Museum113 E. Madison Ave
Berryville, AR 72616(870) 423-256336° 21’53.31”N93°33’59.90”W
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Village Ice Cream ShopVillage Ice Cream ShopPine Mountain Village Across from Tower
24 Flavors • Sundaes • Banana Splits, Shakes, Floats, MaltsSno Cones, Cobblers, Apple Dumplings and more!
479-253-5558 • Open Daily & After the Shows!
All natural soaps, lotions, jewelry and gifts.We will glady ship your purchase!
Located in Pine Mountain Village across from the tower.
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Village Ice Cream ShopVillage Ice Cream ShopPine Mountain Village Across from Tower
24 Flavors • Sundaes • Banana Splits, Shakes, Floats, MaltsSno Cones, Cobblers, Apple Dumplings and more!
479-253-5558 • Open Daily & After the Shows!
All natural soaps, lotions, jewelry and gifts.We will glady ship your purchase!
Located in Pine Mountain Village across from the tower.
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