Eureka Springs may be a small town, but it’s got plenty of room for tourists. Millions of tourists visit Eureka Springs, and are eager to return! Don’t worry, though, there’s still room available for you and your family. There are over 3,000 motel rooms, and 125 bed and breakfast rooms, and plenty more room in all the beautiful cabins. And don’t worry about the traffic; it flows smoothly through this little town in the hills, and there’s not one stoplight to get in your way. Motorcyclists love this town! And speaking of bikers, there are plenty of “biker friendly” places to stay while you are in Eureka Springs! The Swiss Village Inn, the Statue Road Inn, and the Rodeway Inn are just a few of the many places that are more than happy to have our motorcycle friends stay in town. Bet you didn’t know that Eureka Springs, Arkansas was voted “Best in the Nation” for cities with a population under 5,000! While it’s sometimes hard to find new information on the web about this town, one visit and you’ll know why. The locals here enjoy keeping their secrets, and unveil them only to those who visit! There are so many great cabins and little inns that’s it’s hard to pick the best.

Fortunately, Eureka Springs is in an area that doesn’t get too much snow and ice, and it usually melts away pretty quickly. There’s nothing better than sitting in a hot tub on deck of your cabin and seeing the snow capped hills surround you. And if you’re not quite up for being outdoors, the Holiday Inn Express in Eureka Springs has a wonderful indoor swimming pool with glass walls and a glass ceiling! The kids absolutely love the idea of swimming when they can see a ground covered in snow right outside. There’s just something about it that is absolutely thrilling! Whether you’re looking for a multi-bedroom cabin or just a single bed Jacuzzi suite, you’ll find it in Eureka Springs. You’ll be amazed at the beautiful architecture of this town, and it extends into the lodging areas as well. Eureka Springs has been featured on “Restoring America” in 1999, and also in Architectural Digest. From the beautiful outdoor glass chapel at Thorncrown Chapel to the incredible lakefront cabin views, you’re sure to find your little piece of paradise!

Posted on August 5th, 2008 by Wolfgang Jaegel
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You don’t have to go far to look for a good place for Arkansas crappie fishing. According to anglers in the state, almost every resident in the state lives within an hour of a choice fishing spot. The state is divided into ten fishing districts, each of which is littered with lakes and rivers where schools of crappie swarm, always offering fishermen a guaranteed good catch. However, each district has its own top lake or river for Arkansas crappie fishing, where you’re sure to catch some whoppers.

In the northwest has several lakes to boast with great Arkansas crappie fishing. However, Beaver Lake is known for containing a lot of great habitat for crappie in its 28,000+ acres. Though the size of the lake may cause difficulties in locating the schools of crappie, once you find them, you shouldn’t be surprised to get several trophy-worthy slabs. Situated in the Ozarks, Beaver Lake is also a beautiful location for Arkansas crappie fishing. In the spring, you might also try Coose Creek or Esculapia Hollow in the Pine Creek area. In the northeast corner of Arkansas, crappie fishing is good. There are several large popular lakes, but it’s little Lake Hogue, hidden away in the delta farm country, that contains some of the largest slabs. This lake was completely renovated in 1985 and has been stocked with big fish that produce MORE big fish. Though it’s only about 280 acres, it’s full of great cover for crappie.

Posted on July 10th, 2008 by Tiago
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A purchaser must engage a licensed realtor to purchase a home in the state of Arkansas. A good realtor will have access to a wide range of available homes to fit the purchaser’s budget. The Purchaser has a choice of homes if the realtor subscribes to National association of Realtors or the Arkansas Realtors Association. This is because the realtor who is a member of these associations has to swear by a code of ethics. Member realtors will have access to the MLS or Multi Listing Service, which is a large data base of available housing information in a shared facility by all association members. The purchaser can chose from a variety of houses and locations. The association also publishes market reports of different areas which will give the purchaser better information of the current real estate prices in different locations. Once the property is located the purchaser makes an offer to the seller called a purchase and sale agreement stating the price offered, the earnest money, the time schedule for the transaction, name of the escrow company and the inspections required. Once the seller accepts the offer, the seller and the purchaser will sign the agreement and make it a binding contract.

In the State of Arkansas, all closing costs should be paid at the time of final purchase. The down payment, loan fees, title fees and escrow amounts should be paid by the purchaser at the closing. Mobile Notary Publics can be contacted to close the loan. The website of the American association of Notaries has a notary locator directory to help the purchaser find a notary in Arkansas. Notary Publics either assist simple witness closing or the mere work of witnessing and attesting to the signing of the documents or a full document service where the notary public explains all the documents to borrowers. However, in the State Of Arkansas Notary Publics must not be looked upon as substitutes for Attorneys nor should they be expected to do the work of attorneys. They are merely attesters of authenticity of a document and professionals who will explain documents to borrowers. The purchaser is required to show proof of a one year home owner’s insurance premium payment and a proof of identity at the closure when the deed is signed by both parties. When the Notary Public attests the signatures of the parties to the transaction, the seller hands the keys to the purchaser and the purchaser completes the purchase of a home in the State of Arkansas.

Posted on June 11th, 2008 by Stella
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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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