Mardi Gras in Eureka Springs

by Director on February 8, 2012

Let the Good Times Roll! Mardi Gras Eureka Springs Style is something to behold! There is fun around every corner with Parades, Balls, Parties and more! You don’t want to miss you chance to look fabulous, play each night, and be part of the festivities – who knows, you might even rub elbows with Mardi Gras Royalty! For a complete calendar of events and more about the tradition of Eureka Gras you can visit the source! The photos and fun will inspire you to come play in Eureka Springs!

If you need something FABULOUS to wear during the events you can find just what you are looking for in Eureka Springs. Ball gowns, fabulous hats, masks, beads – you name it Eureka Springs has your Mardi Gras party!

Balls, parties, art shows – you want to look your best. The Jewelry Box at 40 Spring Street has gorgeous one of a kind masks. These feathered beauties are perfect for the elegance you are looking for this Mardi Gras Season. They are made by local award winning artist Gwen Bennett and are keepsakes as well as the perfect party wear. The Jewel Box also has feather earrings, hair extensions, headbands and barrets to add to a festive outfit.

The Gift Corner has beads, masks and more – this cute gift shop in the heart of Spring Street is packed with Mardi Gras goodies! Don’t be left out of the good times – stop in and find the perfect thing to play in Eureka Springs!

Looking beautiful is part of the Mardi Gras tradition and each year the costumes just get more and more amazing. This year you can get custom fascinators from Tinmaker and Glitz. The Glitz is making beautiful head pieces that will be sure to make you the Belle of the ball!

Do you need to rent your costumes? Look no further than Celebrations and Traditions in Pine Mountain Village on Highway 62. Experienced costume dresser, Michelle McDonald will help you choose the perfect look for every occasion.

It wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without Gumbo! From Wednesday Feb. 15th through Tuesday Feb 21st, in celebration of Mardi-Gras, Autumn Breeze Restaurant’s Chef Bloch will be featuring his seafood gumbo as an entree with shrimp, crawfish, oysters and fish served with seasoned rice and fresh baked bread. They will also be offering Oysters Rockefeller as an appetizer. Don’t miss your chance for a fabulous meal at one of Eureka Spring’s best restaurants. (Located at190 Huntsville Rd (Hwy 23 South -1/2 mile off Hwy 62).

For one stop Mardi Gras shopping you can visit Rowdy Beaver Den on Spring Street! They have everything you need to get ready for Mardi Gras.

Shop, Play and Stay the Eureka Springs Mardi Gras Way – any way you look at it there is fun to be had this Mardi Gras season in Downtown, Eureka Springs. Don’t miss your chance to let the good times roll – come play with us this year during Mardi Gras!

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Love in Eureka Springs

by Director on February 8, 2012

I love you is as easy as a trip to Eureka Springs! Are you looking for the perfect way to propose? Do you need to reignite the passion you once had? Are you just looking to share a little romance with your sweetie? Eureka Springs has captured the market on love and it is here for you all year long! Strolling down our winding streets in and out of signature boutiques and galleries lets your heart expand just a little bit more.

There is something for everyone to love in our shops! Does your sweetie have her heart set on being the next Master Chef? Take her for a spin in Tummy Tickler’s Kitchen Store and her imagination will go wild. There are goodies for every cook in this cute little cooking boutique across from the courthouse. The best part is when you get home, make something wonderful and remember Eureka Springs every time you cook – a memory in the making at Tummy Ticklers!

Maybe home decor, jewelry, and spoiling yourself a little is what you have in mind – hop on down to Cottage Caboodle. This large boutique on Main Street is filled with custom lighting, art work, home decor, and things to delight everyone you love. If you are looking for a gift there isn’t a more unique location in Eureka Springs to find something special and if you are shopping for yourself you are sure to find just the right thing to make your home sparkle.

Sweets for the sweet? You might just need to stop into Peace Love and Cheesecake to delight your sweetie with a delectable dessert. Featured in Arkansas Bride and Midwest Living, this dessert shop is the perfect place to sink into something yummy. Cheesecake, ice cream, cupcakes – the imaginative desserts make every day just a little sweeter! Don’t miss your chance to taste something wonderful on Spring Street!

Celebrating love is easy at Devito’s of Eureka Springs. Make a reservation for dinner with your honey and let the evening unfold with delicious cocktails, appetizers, dinner and dessert. Voted one of the best Italian restaurants in Arkansas you are in for a treat. The menu is extensive and each dish gets better and better as the evening goes on. Don’t miss your chance to experience fine dining in downtown!

Looking for a place to stay while you experience all the love you can find? Looking for a fun place to stay? Don’t look farther than the  1905 Basin Park Hotel. This signature historic hotel offers a wonderful setting that allows you to step right into the heart of the city. Located in the hotel are the luxurious Serenity Spa and fun dining at the Balcony where you can’t get a better view of downtown.

Have your heart set on a B&B? You can find your heart at Cliff Cottage Inn, the only Bed and Breakfast in the heart of downtown. These lovingly restored cottages are the perfect setting to be in love. You can have breakfast on your private deck and enjoy the sumptuous setting. Cliff Cottage was awarded the “Most Romantic Inns of the South” – making it the perfect place to celebrate your love all year long. Don’t hesitate, book your stay in Eureka Springs today and rekindle your love all year round!

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The Perfect Gift at Cottage Caboodle

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Stepping into Cottage Caboodle in Downtown Eureka Springs reminds me of a European shop – filled with beautiful trinkets and delight in every single corner. This season it is packed with wonderful gifts and home decor items for your own nest. They have some of the most beautiful lighting – the largest selection in Eureka [...]

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Relax to the Max and Save

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