Eureka Springs Info

**BudMan** · 03-29-2015, 06:43 PM

I'm sure many of those attending the rally have been to Eureka Springs before.
But for those who haven't, I wanted to pass on few things........

If you have never been to Eureka Springs it’s worth going downtown at least once just to check it out.
The downtown historic district is what Eureka Springs is all about. For guys, once may be enough.
The sidewalks are uneven so watch your step.
There is parking on the street, but you will have to get there early to get a spot.
Be sure to feed the meter or you will get a ticket.
There are also several public parking lots, some have meters, some don’t. But none are free.
Downtown you can buy anything from the usual cheap souvenirs to expensive artwork.
There are plenty of places to get something to eat or drink
The Basin Hotels Balcony Bar is a good place to take a break.

There are no stop lights in town, plenty of stop signs, but no lights.
This can make it difficult at times, especially if you are riding south on Ark 23 (Main St.)
from downtown trying to get out on U.S. 62 (Van Buren).
It is uphill there and you will probably be twenty cars back.
Also be careful where Spring St. meets Main.
Traffic on Spring St. doesn’t have to stop and Main has a stop sign and you’re going uphill.
The best way to get back to the motel from downtown is to ride south on Main (Ark 23)
and just past the courthouse turn right on Benton. Stay on Benton, it merges with Midway, stay right,
keep going a short distance and it will take you to US 62 with the motel straight across from you.

There are no stop signs on Van Buren (US 62) so it’s easy to travel. But pulling out on to it may try your patience.

Riding The Eureka Springs Trolley is also an option.

There are plenty of things to do in the area, Here’s a few links

Eureka Springs.org

Eureka Springs.com

Cosmic Caverns

Mystic Caverns

Onyx Cave

Pivot Rock

Zip Line

Great Passion Play

Crystal Bridges Museum

Thorncrown Chapel

War Eagle Mill

Beaver Lake

Gaskins Cabin Steakhouse

If you have information about the area you want to share please post it here.

racinfan101 · 03-29-2015, 07:45 PM

Thank you for all your work putting this together for the rally goers!

Bud2rat · 03-29-2015, 08:31 PM

Thanks Dave for all the lastest info. This will be my first time in Arkansas. I'm looking forward to this trip.

**glwilson** · 03-29-2015, 08:47 PM

Again Dave... Great job filling in the details of the area. Superb job!

I, personally, will not miss the Thorncrown Chapel by E. Fay Jones.

Jones was a great architect, and one of my favorite.

The Thorncrown Chapel is iconic, award-winning, and listed as one of the greatest architectural works in the U.S. I share the opinion, but haven't been there. I am sure it will not disappoint me.

**Jared** · 04-01-2015, 08:49 AM

Looks great. Being my first time to the area I am really looking forward to it.

Hollywood448 · 04-01-2015, 06:29 PM

If you have not been down the Pig Trail, it is a great ride.
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/20...kansas-23.html

**BudMan** · 04-02-2015, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywood448

If you have not been down the Pig Trail, it is a great ride.
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/20...kansas-23.html

Thanks for the link.

**benmo109** · 05-20-2015, 12:37 PM

Awesome and thank you for all this information. Now I have a list of things to do.

03-29-2015, 06:43 PM	#1
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Eureka Springs Info I'm sure many of those attending the rally have been to Eureka Springs before. But for those who haven't, I wanted to pass on few things........ If you have never been to Eureka Springs it’s worth going downtown at least once just to check it out. The downtown historic district is what Eureka Springs is all about. For guys, once may be enough. The sidewalks are uneven so watch your step. There is parking on the street, but you will have to get there early to get a spot. Be sure to feed the meter or you will get a ticket. There are also several public parking lots, some have meters, some don’t. But none are free. Downtown you can buy anything from the usual cheap souvenirs to expensive artwork. There are plenty of places to get something to eat or drink The Basin Hotels Balcony Bar is a good place to take a break. There are no stop lights in town, plenty of stop signs, but no lights. This can make it difficult at times, especially if you are riding south on Ark 23 (Main St.) from downtown trying to get out on U.S. 62 (Van Buren). It is uphill there and you will probably be twenty cars back. Also be careful where Spring St. meets Main. Traffic on Spring St. doesn’t have to stop and Main has a stop sign and you’re going uphill. The best way to get back to the motel from downtown is to ride south on Main (Ark 23) and just past the courthouse turn right on Benton. Stay on Benton, it merges with Midway, stay right, keep going a short distance and it will take you to US 62 with the motel straight across from you. There are no stop signs on Van Buren (US 62) so it’s easy to travel. But pulling out on to it may try your patience. Riding The Eureka Springs Trolley is also an option. There are plenty of things to do in the area, Here’s a few links Eureka Springs.org Eureka Springs.com Cosmic Caverns Mystic Caverns Onyx Cave Pivot Rock Zip Line Great Passion Play Crystal Bridges Museum Thorncrown Chapel War Eagle Mill Beaver Lake Gaskins Cabin Steakhouse If you have information about the area you want to share please post it here. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-29-2015, 07:45 PM	#2
racinfan101 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lewistown IL Posts: 301	Thank you for all your work putting this together for the rally goers! __________________ Randy aka racinfan101 VBA #01806 Central IL Vulcan Riders
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03-29-2015, 08:31 PM	#3
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Thanks Dave for all the lastest info. This will be my first time in Arkansas. I'm looking forward to this trip. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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03-29-2015, 08:47 PM	#4
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Again Dave... Great job filling in the details of the area. Superb job! I, personally, will not miss the Thorncrown Chapel by E. Fay Jones. Jones was a great architect, and one of my favorite. The Thorncrown Chapel is iconic, award-winning, and listed as one of the greatest architectural works in the U.S. I share the opinion, but haven't been there. I am sure it will not disappoint me. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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04-01-2015, 08:49 AM	#5
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Looks great. Being my first time to the area I am really looking forward to it. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Jared; 04-06-2015 at 08:08 PM.
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04-01-2015, 06:29 PM	#6
Hollywood448 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 26	If you have not been down the Pig Trail, it is a great ride. http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/20...kansas-23.html __________________ 2010 Voyager. V&H slip-ons and PCV VBA #02587
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05-20-2015, 12:37 PM	#8
benmo109 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Benton, Missouri Posts: 65	Awesome and thank you for all this information. Now I have a list of things to do. __________________ Live life like a kid every day. Being grown up is BORING.
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