Summer Vacations in Downtown Eureka Springs
Surrounded by Interesting
Basin Park Hotel isn’t just your average vacation spot—it’s a center of excitement with a full calendar of daily activities. Tailored exclusively for our guests, these activities are curated by our dedicated Resort Host, ensuring your stay is packed with unique experiences and fun discoveries right in the heart of downtown Eureka Springs. A perfect Summer Get-a-Way in Northwest Arkansas.
Some for Adults
- Select Whisky or Select Wine tastings from the Roenigk wine cellar
- Tips N Techniques and DIY experiences in Spa1905
- Explore historical paths to land at an iconic stop for Neighborhood Cocktail – Activity Pass Token through Front Desk
- Enjoy live music at the Weekend Get Together at Jack Rabbetts Whisky Bar or during the Cave Wine Tasting
- End your day with a Prosecco in the Hot Tub or relax around the Fire Table on Spa Deck
Some for the kids
- Become a Ghost Hunter during the Paranormal Investigation
- Buy One Get One Free Wednesdays
- Shoot for the stars by stargazing from the Crows Nest
- Try Skee Ball, Foosball, game boards, and more in JR’s Game Room
- Enjoy one of our historical Hikes to area springs and hidden lakes & off the path-walking tours
- Free admission to the Eureka Springs Historical Museum
- Downtown Scavenger HuntThings to Do with Kids in Eureka Springs
Here are some can’t-miss ideas for summertime fun all in or near downtown Eureka Springs with easy access from the Basin Park Hotel:
- Ghost hunters can take a ghost tour at the Crescent Hotel, become a paranormal investigator at Basin Park Hotel, or roll around town with Haunted Eureka Springs
- Ditch your car and gain a new perspective riding around town from the open-air veranda on the Trolley
- Be a thrill seeker at the Eureka Springs Zipline
- Step back in time to an earlier age of locomotive transportation and enjoy the Excursion Train or the Dining Car at ES&NA Railway.
- Maybe a Mother/Daughter duet massage or soak in the spring water infused with CBD at Spa1905
- Hear the Tigers Roar at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
- Enjoy guest privileges to enjoy the Frisco Sporting Club and Crescent Hotel Swimming pool with your Basin Park activity pass
- Hike the in-city trails to discover one of the 63 springs or bring the bikes and enjoy more than 25 miles of multi-use trails around Lake Leatherwood, The Great Passion Play and Black Bass Lake
- Visit Peculiar Things and Remarkable Springs on the daily guided hike. free to guests of the Basin Park Hotel
- Join a Basin Park DIY activity at Crescent Moon Beads – Free to Guests
- Ice cream, cupcakes and cinnamon rolls are on Main Street at Colossal Cupcakes & Cones
- Learn some tricks at The Magic Shop
- Hundreds of kinds of candy and soda at Sugar & Spite
- Find hidden caves: Basin Spring Bluff Shelter, Rock House “Civil War Hospital”, Cave Spring, and Grotto Spring
- Take home a memory at Judge Roy Bean’s Antique Photos
- Visit the hardest working bunnies in town at East By West
- Relive your childhood with “vintage” toys at Tee Rex
- Springs: Walk to Sweet Spring, Harding Spring, Crescent Spring, Little Eureka Spring, Gadd Spring, and Magnetic Spring
- Go Geocaching–there are dozens throughout downtown.
- Gamemakers has board and card games galore!
- Can you escape the room before time runs out? Visit Escape Room 13 to find out!
Ice Cream in Downtown Eureka Springs
- The Balcony Bar & Restaurant
- Parkside Pretzels
- Funnel Cakes
- Amigo’s Mexican Restaurant
- Colossal Cupcakes & Cones
- Mud Street Cafe (have you ever dined underground?)
Summer TRAVEL DEALS
As you plan your summer getaway to Arkansas, don’t forget to check out our exciting deals and packages:
- 1 Night Stay in a Suite
- Early Arrival at Noon
- Late Checkout at 2PM
$169 plus taxes and fees. Valid Mon-Thurs Excludes Specialty Suites
- 1 Night Stay
- 2 Paranormal Investigation tickets
- 2 T-shirts
- Late Checkout at 2 PM
$175 plus taxes and fees. Valid Sun-Th