Basin Spring Park
The birthplace of the town and its central square, where the Basin Spring once believed to heal eye ailments is located, next to the 1905 Basin Park Hotel.
In 1879, people believed the waters of Basin Spring could cure illness, and crowds came to camp here, giving birth to the town. Today it is a small square in the old town center, enclosed by the spring pool, stone steps, and an open-air stage. On weekends it often hosts free concerts and arts events, and Spring Street’s shops and restaurants surround it. The adjacent Basin Park Hotel was built in 1905 on the hillside and is also famous for its ghost stories. Admission is free, and it makes a good starting point for a walk through the old town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Eureka Springs Historic District (Spring & Main Street)
- Eureka Springs Historical Museum
- St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church
- 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa
- Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway
- Christ of the Ozarks & The Great Passion Play
- Pivot Rock and Natural Bridge
- Thorncrown Chapel