70-Minute Guided Downtown Eureka Springs Walking Tour
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About the Activity
The tour offers a chance to learn about the history of Downtown Eureka Springs - starting before the founding of the town, the people who have made history downtown, and the unique geography of three underground systems - caves and cliffs, the Mud Street rebuild, and the creek that runs under it all. Walking through the entertainment and shopping district, you get a feel for life as it was, the art district it is now, and see the hidden treasures throughout. Told in stories and vignettes along the way, the tour is a treat for all ages. You visit an intact underground storefront covered over in the making of the Underground. This is only open to visitors to our tour. This is not an adventure tour. The underground systems are explained, but only the underground storefront is visited.1 hour 20 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
A researched historical tour featuring the cultural and geographic information of Downtown
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection
Good walking shoes
Gratuities for Local guide
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Eureka Springs Historical Downtown
3 Spring Street, Eureka Springs, United States, 72632Discover the Behind the Scenes Secrets of Eureka Springs! Our underground Eureka Springs Tour will deliver a unique and entertaining view into the history and folklore of the most fascinating city in Arkansas. Dig deep into the origins of the magic healing waters and the sacred Indian springs. Learn about constructing the unique civil engineering miracle and the boomtown that defined us towards the end of the 19th Century.
You will learn about many of the colorful characters that passed through Eureka Springs, including the famous temperance campaigner Carrie Nation, good and bad doctors like Alva Jackson and Norman Baker, the Starr gang bank robbers, and so on much more.
Wear good walking shoes as you travel up and down through history, exploring all the quirky and creative nooks that make Eureka Springs so charming. This is your chance to see Eureka Springs in a way that even local residents haven't noticed and your only opportunity to explore underground at the famous bathhouse.1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Basin Spring Park
3 Spring St, Next to Basin Park Hotel, Eureka Springs, United States, 72632-3104Guests will walk above the Park to see the original location of the Basin Park Spring that was used for healing during the 1880's.
They will also see where the Spring is now in the basin of the Park.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Eureka Springs Historical Downtown
3 Spring Street, Eureka Springs, United States, 72632Guests will walk up to the Flatiron Building and learn about the history of this iconic (and most photographed) location and the trick about it.
Following that they walk up to where the first bank robbery using a vehicle was committed, stories about the three fires, and the history of the Prohibition Era in Downtown Eureka Springs.
Venturing further down a secret set of steps that is also a platted street they learn about Carrie Nation who gave her last temperance speech before passing away in Kansas.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Walking along what was Mud Street and is now Main Street guests will learn about the two underground systems and how they were formed.
Following thier walk they will find the Underground Center in the Basin Spring Bath House and learn how Bill Doolin, a member of the Doolin and Dalton gang was arrested in a surprise moment and get the opportunity to walk in the only underground storefront remaining in Downtown Eureka Springs.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meet at the base of the stairs by the Pretzel Shop in Basin Spring Park.View Location
End point
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You will end your tour in the Main Street Eureka Springs studio where you will hear the last story and be set to either go to dinner or grab a drink down the street.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketJust show your guide the ticket confirmation.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Chicago time to receive 100% refund.
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