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Our 6 “Insider Tips” for visiting Eureka Springs

We’ve got you covered on your trip to the Heartstone Inn! Get out your phones and take fun Facebook check-ins, Snapchat videos and Instagram photos. In a year, that can be something to look back on and remember the fun times and think about visiting us again!
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1. Walk the Historic Loop, Our favorite part of Eureka Springs. There are hills, and old sidewalks, but the beauty of the architecture, the fanciful gardens, and the endless rock retaining walls will charm you and make you smile in our quirky little town. Look everywhere, there are unexpected surprises.

2. You’ve got to walk the crooked streets and sidewalks downtown to enjoy our unique locally owned art galleries and shops. No mall stores here! Shops & Galleries

3. A visit to GotaHold Brewery and Just Bee Coffee will let you relax and enjoy the outdoors we all appreciate here in Eureka Springs. Visit with the owner and master brewer, they have indoor and outdoor seating and live music regularly. Something for everyone! https://gotahold.beer/

4. There are two Food trucks within walking distance of the Heartstone Inn, and their creative juices will get yours going! Authentic Mexican @ Carmen’s Tacos will leave you wanting to try all of their offerings. The sandwiches @ Outer Limits, not to mention the French fries 10 different ways (Parmesan Truffle Fries anyone?), or the special of the week, we can’t get enough!
Carmen’s Food Truck
Outer Limits Food Truck

5. Beaver Lake – Go for the day, go for the sunset, go for the fishing, go for the sun! Drive over the dam, visit the overlook, visit the White River that flows from it. A beautiful spot!

6. The Springs. There are upwards of 60 natural springs within Eureka Springs’ city limits, many tucked away in small caves, nooks, and crannies. As our name suggests, springs have played a large part in the history of Eureka Springs. Blue Springs is one of our largest and a tranquil place to visit. Blue Spring Heritage Center

Reopening May 8, 2020

The state of Arkansas has lifted its restriction on out-of-state recreational travel for “non-hotspot states,” and we are reopening May 8th, 2020.
We have had to make some changes to the way we operate due to the Covid-19 situation. While we have always gone above and beyond the industry standards for cleaning, we are paying extra attention to the small details. We are removing excess decorative accents such as throw pillows, bed scarves and magazines. We now offer Breakfast-to-Go as a replacement option if you feel uncomfortable eating in our common dining room area. Weather permitting, outdoor seating will be available and if you prefer no breakfast, we are offering you a discount.

-We still don’t allow guests or staff on site who have any symptoms of fever and cough or who have been overseas recently along with New York, New Orleans, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

-Self check-in is always available for guests to get to accommodations while also social distancing.

-While preparing and serving breakfast we are following CDC guidelines and will be wearing masks and gloves.
-We will not be providing daily housekeeping, but rest assured we will still provide you with our many amenities.

-We provided ample hand washing and anti-bacterial facilities for all guests.

-We conduct a verbal briefing for all guests reminding them to be mindful about placing hands near mouths, hygiene practices & courtesy for other guests.

-We continue to practice social distancing and therefor will not shake hands.

-We always allow guests to reschedule without losing money should the situation change.

Our top priority is always our guests – your health, safety, peace-of-mind, and comfort are at the forefront of our minds. We’d like to thank you for trusting us with your travel plans, both past and future.

May Festival of the Arts

Heartstone Inn - May Festival Our 31st annual May Festival of the Arts is packed with one-of-a-kind art exhibits, demonstrations, performances, culinary arts, free music in the park, and the wildest street party thrown by artists – The White Street Walk.

Heartstone Inn - Books in bloom — Books in Bloom

Add in Mother’s Day events, Books in Bloom Literary Festival, and the opening of the Great Passion Play, you’ve got a month packed with exciting events.

Calendar of Events

Books in Bloom Literary Festival is one of Cheri’s favorite events! Save the date, Sunday, May 20th. Authors from every genre spend an afternoon celebrating their works. (One of Cheri’s favorites mystery authors, Deborah Crombie, will be in attendance this year.)

Event Authors and Schedule

Mother’s Day Weekend also has a great event, the Rosé wine festival. Tastings, flights and pairings will be available in many restaurants to serve with special menu items. What a great way to celebrate Mothers Day!

Participating restaurants and dates

Gearing up for year #19!

Our 19th season begins February 9th!

Seems like just yesterday it was our 18th

We’ve been busy improving the Inn this winter, lots of deep cleaning, painting, carpet cleaning, whew! Hope you will come see us soon.

Loads of events upcoming in Eureka Springs! Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day all bring lots of activities. Check out some of what’s happening below

Eureka Gras Night Parade Mardi Gras Celebrations:

February 9th – Its MardiGras Eureka style! 2018 theme is “Pirates of the Caribbean”. A Fabulous costume ball that fills the Eureka Springs Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. We have a Royal Mini Parade, buffet, dancing, and costume contest. For more information and tickets visit www.eurekaspringsmardigras.org.

February 10th – Eureka Gras Day Parade. More beads!! Come join the fun. Parade rolls @ 2:00PM through downtown. Afterwards dress in your finest pirates attire again for the Mayor’s Ball @ 7:00 – 11:00 pm.

Valentine’s Day Celebrations:

Bring your sweetheart to the Heartstone Inn for a romantic and fun getaway! Plenty of rooms for the weekend before (Feb. 9th & 10th) or Valentine’s Day proper too. We have Special Occasion Packages that include wine or champagne, flowers and the best locally made chocolates. We’ll arrange all the details, help with dinner reservations and massages.

February 9 – 17th – One of our favorite restaurants, Le Stick Nouveau has 5 Evenings of their 7 course lover’s tasting menu because Valentine’s falls on a Wednesday. The wine purveyor’s sommelier brings a bevy of wine, and expertise, to perfectly pair each course. Find their menu @ http://www.lestick.com/eurekaspringsle…/ then call 479.981.3123 to make your reservation.

February 17 – Continue your Valentine’s Day celebrations with a complete world of chocolate appreciation featured at the 14th Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Festival. Join us at a NEW location, the Eureka Springs Community Center (44 Kingshighway, Eureka Springs, AR). This treasured annual event includes vendors who showcase and promote their products while offering chocolate samples to attendees from organic and household brand names to select boutique labels.

February 17 – Concert at the Beautiful Eureka Springs Auditorium. Ray Benson founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia 48 years ago. Now based in Austin, the band holds 10 Grammy awards, 20 studio albums and 20 singles on the Billboard country charts.

St. Patrick’s Day Events

March 17 – The 23rd Annual Eureka Springs St. Patty’s Day Parade steps off at 2pm down Spring & Main Streets in downtown Eureka Springs. Wear your green and join the fun.

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Experience Eureka Springs, AR

Our 6 “Insider Tips” for visiting Eureka Springs

Reopening May 8, 2020

May Festival of the Arts

Gearing up for year #19!