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!

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!

Visiting Eureka Springs in the winter is special – it is quieter, the air is brisk, the trails are bug free, and the shop keepers are all ready for a nice visit. For those that have “discovered” Eureka Springs, AR during the winter already, they know how wonderful it is and they keep coming back. For those that are new to exploring our winter wonderland there are a few tips that can be helpful to make your stay even nicer:

• If a shop is closed, but they have a sign on the door that says to call them and they will open for you – Call them! They are happy to open their doors just for you! Really, I know in a big city that would be unheard of, but it is one of the true perks to shopping in Eureka Springs, the owners actually want to open and be there for their customers. Don’t be shy, call them!
• If a shop is closed on the day that you are visiting, this is an opportunity to discover something new that you might not have visited in the past. With over 100 shops downtown it can be impossible to visit them all during a visit, so the winter is the perfect time to visit shops you might not have gone in the past. Not sure where to go? Ask another shop owner – they are happy to send you to your next destination! They usually know what is open and can point you in the right direction.
• Feeling a bit chilled? Warm up with a spa treatment! Many of our spas offer “hot treatments”, tub soaks, and saunas – check out the different options and warm up on a chilly afternoon.
• Feel like a local! Winter is REALLY the time to feel like a local in Eureka Springs – because we are all here too! Eat breakfast at a local cafe, shop at our local markets (including the Farmer’s Market on Thursday mornings), get your hair done at one of our many salons, walk a trail in Lake Leatherwood, pick up the Citizen newspaper and read about the latest Citizen of the Week, spend an evening in a booth at one of our local clubs and get to know the folks around you – soon you’ll be just like one of us! A true blue Eurekan!

Discover the magic of winter in Eureka Springs. Plan your trip now while the weather is still beautiful and the nights are full of stars! You will be happy to be walking the streets during this incredible time and experiencing Eureka Springs just like the locals do!

Winter is the perfect time to book a little “me” time at a spa in Eureka Springs. Whether it is a day for yourself, time with your honey, or getting all the girlfriends together a spa day in our stunning spa town this winter is the perfect thing.

Looking for a spa day? The New Moon Spa at 75 Prospect is open 9-5. This is the perfect place to feel pampered! The largest Spa & Salon in Northwest Arkansas!  We’re a unexpectedly tranquil, yet surprisingly modern facility tucked on the garden level of the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa. Offering every convenience and luxury you would expect from a big city Spa & Salon and then go far above with added value services, the top professionals in their fields and the most expansive and beautiful facility you could possibly imagine!

You can experience more massage with Eureka!! Massage- Alexa Pittenger is offering her Relax to the Max special. This is a great way to rejuvenate during the winter! Eureka!! Massage is a safe, comfortable, quiet office which is centrally located with free parking. Eureka!! Massage & Wellness Therapies, 147 W. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs, AR  72632. Call and order your Relax to the Max gift certificates today: 479.253.9208 or call for an appointment for yourself and slip into the new year feeling full of joy and relaxation.

Gryphon’s Roost is open and looking forward to sharing their special spa services with customers all winter long! They offer spa packages combine some of their most popular treatments in a way that will really help you reclaim your vital energy. “We consider it our highest obligation to provide comfort and happiness to others and that is YOU.” Experience something special.

The options to feel and look amazing are bountiful in Eureka Springs – schedule YOUR spa day today!

Yes, we are open! Shopping in Eureka Springs is exceptional all year long, but in the winter it feels like a special escape – just for you! The shops are bursting with beauty and are a delight for everyone. Spend the day or all weekend exploring your old favorites and discover something new too! There are sales happening throughout the stores before New Year’s Eve – this is a great time to shop in Eureka Springs!

Eureka Thyme, when asked if they were open this winter shares, “We are most definitely open — and will be every day throughout the winter, excluding snow days! Next week we’re open 10 to 6 every day. And then for January and perhaps February we will be open every day from 12-5 p.m.”

Sales and Stores Open! For Bare Feet – everyone’s favorite sock shop is open every day this winter from 10-5PM. These fun socks, made in America, are the perfect thing to remember your trip to Eureka Springs… every time you put them on! Gift Corner is also open everyday from 9-5 and during the time before New Year’s Eve they are having sales! An after Christmas Sale you don’t want to miss! Cottage Caboodle is also having sales after Christmas – 30% off all Christmas items – another great place to pick up some holiday decor! Keel’s Creek Winery is open and winter is the perfect time to explore this stunning winery – one of Northwest Arkansas finest.  Tummy Ticklers Kitchen Store is open 9-5 and is also having an after Christmas Sale on Christmas Items, Dip Chillers, and Other 1/2 Off Specials – stock up!

Looking for a little art to brighten up the new year? Both Quicksilver Gallery and Out on Main are open. “We even plan to be open New Years Day,” shares Pat Lujan owner of Out on Main. The Jewelry Box is having a sale, too! “We have many of our artisan made lines on sale from 20-50% off including
Jewelry, Glass, Pottery and amazing Fimo animals,” explains owner, Nancy Wines.

Tinmaker & Glitz is open and offering 10% for their after Christmas Sale! Iris at the Basin Park is also open and ready to show you the beautiful art and gifts that they have in stock this winter. Interested in taking a bit of Eureka Springs memorabilia home with you? Don’t miss the Rowdy Beaver Den – a great place for a bite to eat and shopping!

Shopping is delightful in Eureka Springs – all year long! And the sales are phenomenal in the winter. Don’t miss your chance to experience the beauty of the winter this year.  Make your plans to stay in Eureka Springs now.

Looking for a quiet get away? Want to explore Eureka Springs in the winter? There are a number of magical places to stay during the winter months in Eureka Springs. Whether you are coming with your family, sweetheart, girlfriends or alone there is the perfect place to stay all winter long!

Romantic B&B’s

Romance on the mind? Staying at Arsenic and Old Lace is a stunning Queen Anne Victorian B&B nestled on a wooded hillside in the Eureka Springs Historic District, our luxury Bed and Breakfast Inn offers luxurious rooms and suites, with peaceful views of the Arkansas hills and beautiful gardens from its large, wrap-around veranda.

Rekindling at The Hideaway is another beautiful option for those with romance on the mind. This beautiful, contemporary B&B is only 3 blocks from the center of downtown Eureka Springs where you will find galleries, shopping, massages, spas and fine dining.

The 1881 Crescent Cottage Inn is a true “Painted Lady” and one of the most famous B&B’s in the region. Breakfast is served in amazing abundance and the features are stunning. This landmark lodging is perfect to celebrate the winter holidays or just share in the romantic setting with your sweetheart.

Historic Hotels

Looking for something historic? The options to stay in a beautiful historic hotel are outstanding in Eureka Springs! The 1905 Basin Park Hotel is in the heart of downtown. This hotel offers a full restaurant at the Balcony, ghost tours, and is a delight for those looking for fun!

The Grand Central Hotel is the oldest hotel in Eureka Springs and is truly stunning. It features a full spa and elegant dining at the Grand Taverne. True luxury awaits you at this beautiful hotel in the heart of the downtown.

So many amazing places to stay in Eureka Springs – each visit you can explore somewhere new or just get to know your old favorite even better. Eureka Springs is open year round and winter is a beautiful time to visit. Leave the hustle and bustle and experience true relaxation in the heart of Eureka Springs.

New Years Eve just got a lot more Rowdy thanks to the Rowdy Beaver Den! Plan to be here to ring in the new year!

During this holiday season, a great way to find gifts for loved ones and help a great cause is to shop at Turpentine Creek.  The refuge rescues unwanted and abused big cats and to continue this mission of saving these great creatures we need support from everyone.  The facility is open everyday, except Christmas and the proceeds from everything from admission to gift shop purchases goes back to help care for the big cats.

Our featured product this season is our warm and cuddly hoodies.  They feature a brand new design with the Turpentine Creek name and a tiger and come in kiwi green and charcoal grey in sizes small – xx-large.  We are offering them on sale for the holiday season at $5.00 off – only $25 until Dec 31st.

If a sweatshirt is not your desire, our gift shop has a huge variety of apparel, plush, books, home gift items and many other products that you won’t believe – if you can’t find the product you want you can always purchase a gift certificate, make a donation, or join our adoption and sponsorship program – just come into the refuge, visit our downtown shop in Basin Spring Park, call or order online.

Remember, purchase anything at Turpentine Creek and all the proceeds go back to help our over 100 amazing big cats.

Send Donations to or plan a visit:
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
239 Turpentine Creek Lane
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
479.253.5841
tigers@turpentinecreek.org

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 Springs. It includes chandeliers, table lamps and sconces to light up each room in your home. The dazzeling selection beguiles the imagination – a true decorators dream!

After the lighting excitement you can start looking at the posters, prints, framed vintage maps, subway banners – art! It is beautiful and perfect for every room in your home. In the years that the owner, Linda McFarlin, started carrying the famous cow paintings they have just flew off her walls – people couldn’t get enough of them! Friends and family will adore these beautiful pieces. Not sure what to get them? A gift certificate would be perfect and you can make a date to go back to Cottage Caboodle together to pick out the very perfect piece!

Shopping for coworkers and stocking stuffers for the holidays is a breeze as you peruse the intriguing displays throughout Cottage Caboodle. They offer a large selection of specialty soaps from France an England perfect for everyone on your list. For the ladies on the list the shop is absolutely filled with jewelry! There is something for every budget and some of it is even hand made in the Ozarks – beautiful baubles and beads of every kind.

During the month of December Cottage Caboodle at 11 N. Main, Eureka Springs is offering 10% off with the ESDN Discount Shopping Card – hurry in to get the perfect gift or come after Christmas and enjoy the afternoon shopping in this delightful boutique.

Eureka!! Massage is offering a Relax to the Max special this holiday season: 1/2 hr Facial and 1/2 hr massage session for$40.  The perfect gift for someone on our list or treat yourself to a little pampering, just buy before 12/31/11 – and use it anytime.

The gift of a massage says that you care and Eureka!! Massage clients’ say they feel pampered – you can’t beat that! The holidays can be stressful and taking a moment for our self or giving the gift of relaxation to a friend or loved one may be the best gift they get this holiday season. Give a gift that helps relax, realign and rejuvenate! The Relax to the Max offer is perfect for those who may be new to massage or those who you know need the gift of relaxation.

Eureka!! Massage is a safe, comfortable, quiet office which is centrally located with free parking. Eureka!! Massage & Wellness Therapies, 147 W. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs, AR  72632. Call and order your Relax to the Max gift certificates today: 479.253.9208 or call for an appointment for yourself and slip into the new year feeling full of joy and relaxation.

About Eureka!! Massage: Owner and Massage Therapist, Alexa Pittenger studied health promoting practices for over 30 years. Since 1990, she has specialized in hands-on and energy techniques that create greater ease within the whole person. Nationally certified in massage and bodywork and licensed in Arkansas as a Master Massage Therapist. Also trained in Special Kinesiologies, Colon Hydrotherapy and Digestive Health through the Loomis Institute and a certified Biofeedback Specialist.