Literally built into the side of the Ozarks, the tiny village of
Eureka Springs is a charming collection of Victorian architecture and higgledy-piggledy streets snaking past cliff-clinging homes.
Folks easily fall in love with this place. It is the only city in the country whose entire downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places - and there's not a traffic light to be found (although they could use some)
It was founded as a health resort in 1879. Eureka benefited from its 63 springs used for drinking and bathing at a time when society was mad for water cures.
It was rediscovered by the hippies in the 1970's, and ever since has been a haven for artists.
One of our stops was Thorncrown Chapel. This forty-eight foot wooden structure contains 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It is nestled in a woodland setting that is beyond words. The chapel's simple design and majestic beauty was magnificent. It is very simplistic and reminded us of Frank Lloyd Wright's work.
We stopped to see the Christ of the Ozarks Statue which is seven stories high and outstretched finger tip to finger tip is 65 feet. Quite a sight. It is on the grounds where they perform The Passion Play.
We were told that the best food in town is barbecue. Never argue with
the locals. Bubba’s BBQ was suggested where we had barbequed ribs,
pulled pork and a hot sausage. All of these items were yummy and only
the first of many to be sampled on this trip.
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