Eureka Springs, Arkansas State, is a special place that embodies history with Victorian homes and a trolley that will take you around the city. One of the greatest places to visit in Eureka Springs is the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa. This hotel is located downtown in the historic district and the history surrounding this hotel makes it worth visiting. You will see the towering hotel and notice its old charm immediately. A great way to enjoy the hotel is to tour the inside or even stay there and then walk out the front door and take a horse drawn carriage ride around the historic city and really feel the personality of this city.
The tram operates March 4 - October 30 on a daily basis. In November it is open only Thursday through Monday, and then it operates a very limited schedule in December. Adult tickets cost $8.50 and kids under 12 cost $4. Kids that ride on an adults lap are free of charge. Check out one of these narrated tram tours at the visitor information center and learn all there is to know about Eureka Springs. Another must see event in Eureka Springs is the Opera in the Ozarks. The productions are outstanding and very talented artists travel to the area to take part in the opera festival. Each season there are three major operas performed, two in English and the third in its original language. If you are in Eureka Springs, Arkansas then you really must check out the Opera in the Ozarks for an experience you will never forget.
Posted on May 6th, 2008 by Vivian
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Arkansas state is now known for its fun family vacations. But there’s probably a lot about Arkansas that you don’t know. There is plenty to do outdoors as well as indoors, such as galleries and theatres for the art aficionado. There is much more in store in Arkansas than you ever thought possible. Arkansas - the natural state, is a beach lovers paradise with over 600,000 acres of water. It also has a very large number of tranquil lakes that accentuate the beauty of the state. These lakes and beaches offer opportunities to swim, boat, water ski, parasail, fish, scuba dive and even house boat.
If you would like to enjoy life as the locals know it check out some of the many festivals that take place each year in Arkansas. The harvest is very important to the people of Arkansas and this is apparent in their many festivals that center on this event. Some of these festivals include watermelon, peach, and tomato festivals. There are also festivals that feature delicious foods such as steak, chilli con carne, and even Greek food. If you enjoy culinary delights then Arkansas’ many food-related festivals will satisfy your taste. While Arkansas favours the southern style of cooking, foodies can take delight in a wide variety from Asian fusion to Russian. The restaurants are available to suit each pocket and taste. You can select between a fancy five star restaurant or a chilli con carne cook-off. You may be ready to relax for a few days after enjoying so many diverse activities. There are plenty of spas in Arkansas to pamper you and restore your energy. Many of them offer excellent package deals including massage, facials, and even yoga. You will feel like a new person after spending some quality time at a spa.
Posted on March 21st, 2008 by Maxine Greco
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Arkansas - one of the most diverse places in the South, this state offers families and tourists many attractions for their vacation needs. Known as the Natural State, Arkansas has many different wilderness and outdoors activities available for tourists - from mining for diamonds and quartz, to hiking and cavern tours. In fact, an over five carat flawless canary diamond was recently found in the state! An RV (recreational vehicle) trip to Arkansas offers people touring this state the flexibility and comfort they need in order to fully enjoy a trip through this natural wonderland.
While traveling through this Arkansas state - you’ll need a place to stay. The many places to spend the night offer campers the safety and amenities they need in order to have a comfortable Arkansas vacation. There are over 200 separate public facilities and RV parks scattered through the state, so there will be sure to be a park that is near your chosen attraction. The Arkansas State Parks system offers 28 campgrounds alone, making them great choices for places to park your RV while exploring the wilderness that the Natural State has to offer.
Posted on January 29th, 2008 by Maxine Greco
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Arkansas has been a center of tourism. This has been around the varied hunting of wildlife that is available in Arkansas, as well as some key natural sites. The caves and caverns of the Ozark Mountain region of Arkansas are world famous. This creates extensive business opportunities in setting up tourist facilities from upscale hotels to cabins and camping out in the woods facilities. In the southwest portion of the state are the Blanchard Springs Caverns. These caves have been largely explored with walkways and illumination. The actual tours of the caves are run by the National Parks Service, but there are extensive other tourist facilities nearby. For example, about a 15 minute drive away, in Mountain View, Arkansas is the Ozark Folk Center. There are traditional music and dance performances and also demonstration of age-old crafts of the mountains, such as blacksmithing, pottery making and basket weaving.
Arkansas has also been known for its hunting. For many, it is the duck hunting capital of the world, or at least of North America. There is much wildlife in the state of Arkansas on millions of acres of public land. If you are planning an Arkansas hunting or fishing vacation, be sure to purchase your Arkansas state hunting permit in time. There is also some big game hunting in the state with 1 million or so deer, and also elk and black bears. Of course, if you want to go into business feeding these tourist and hunting activities, the doors are wide open. Just get your Arkansas incorporation and you could set up a bait shop, for example. There is a complicated system for the bait and lures needed not only for fish, but also in the duck hunting trade. Modern guns are used in hunting, but other hunting seasons have the use of bows and arrows, muzzle loading guns and crossbows.
Posted on January 9th, 2008 by Roberto W. Bell
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You may not know that much about Arkansas, although it’s a state known as a terrific vacation spot. There are a lot of outdoor activities to enjoy and for art lovers there are many theaters and galleries to visit. There is probably more to do in Arkansas than you ever imagined.
The many festivals will have you feeling like a native. One of the favorite festival types in Arkansas is the harvest, celebrating watermelons, peaches, and tomatoes. You can find great foods to whet your appetite, like steak, chili con carne, and even some ethnic foods, such as Greek. Food aficionados are sure to find their favorite delectables at Arkansas festivals.
Posted on December 22nd, 2007 by Monch Bravante
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