• A thriving, active artistic community;
• breathtaking natural beauty in all seasons;
• unique town personality that values independent thinking;
• entire Historic Downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places;
• dozens of retail businesses provide a good shopping experience for visitors;
• numerous museums and attractions for almost any taste located within the city limits or a ten-minute drive;
• close proximity to the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, the sixth fastest growing MSA in the U.S. and home to corporate heavyweights such as Wal-Mart, Tyson’s Foods and J.B. Hunt;
• plentiful outdoor recreation a few minutes drive in any direction at Lake Leatherwood City Park, Beaver Lake, Table Rock Lake, White River, Kings River and Madison County Wildlife Management Area;
• within a day’s drive of population centers like Dallas, TX, Tulsa, OK, Oklahoma City, OK, Memphis, TN, Kansas City,MO, St. Louis,MO, Wichita, KS;
• friendly, small-town atmosphere;
• growing recognition of the Auditorium as a concert/entertainment venue;
• no impact fees for manufacturing or industrial use;
• no county-wide zoning outside city limits;

• steep hills and valleys prevent much flat space for large-scale construction or manufacturing;
• only access to town is via two-lane highways (62 & 23) which restrict traffic flow and cannot be easily expanded;
• limited transportation options—closest bus, rail or air is in Fayetteville MSA;
• economy relies mostly on tourism, which is not a profitable year-round industry;
• lack of affordable housing for residents;
• lack of basic services and non-tourist recreation, such as furniture stores, regular clothing stores; movie theaters, arcades;
• no centralized information resources for the underprivileged;
• lack of bilingual services for the growing Hispanic population;
• little employment available in the winter months;
• wastewater treatment system will soon require space for expansion.

Historical District Commission
Eureka Springs Historic District covers approximately two square miles, and contains both commercial and residential districts. The Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in December, 1970. The Eureka Springs Historic District Commission (HDC) was established to preserve and protect the historic authenticity and appearance of the district; the design guidelines put forth by the Commission apply to the exterior of buildings and structures, as well as stone retaining walls and sidewalks. The design guidelines emphasize preservation over renovation whenever possible; each structure and its site is seen as a record of its time and place in history. A building permit is required for any construction, demolition or modification to the exterior of the structure or property. That permit cannot be issued until the HDC has reviewed the proposed design changes and approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA).

Certificate of Appropriateness
There are three different levels of projects that require a COA:

Level I: Maintenance to existing structures, such as roofing repair, painting, and other repair of buildings or features, from walls and fences to paving and foundations.

Level II: Projects with medium impact to the building or property, with changes that do not increase or decrease the shape, contour or size of the building and its features. Level II projects include changes to doors and windows, porches, sidewalks and driveways, fences, exterior lighting, roof penetrations such as skylights, chimneys or vents, or restoring missing building trim. Also included in this category is re-roofing with materials other than the original used on the structure, and changes to permanent landscape fixtures.

Level III: Projects with major impact to the building or property, including changing the size or volume of a building, altering the contour or roofline, or changing the footprint. Anything that changes the architectural style of the structure, from adding or deleting stories to placement of doors, windows and dormers. Also included in this category is the demolition of a structure. The entire Commission must approve a Level III COA and some instances of Level II.

• History of Eureka Springs
• Our communities
• Climate/weather
• Basic population
• Government/city services
• Government/county services
• Cost of living
• Taxes
• Child care and education
• Real Estate/Housing
• Retirement
• Health and wellness
• Arts and recreation
• Organizations/volunteerism
• Media, (Local, regional, state)
• Transportation

Where is Eureka Springs?
Located in the northwest corner of Arkansas, Eureka Springs is nestled amid the hills and valleys of the Ozark Mountains, just nine miles from the Missouri state line. The town itself lies at the headwaters of Leatherwood Creek, a tributary of the White River, and is in the western district of Carroll County. Eureka Springs is approximately 1400 feet above sea level. Although Berryville ( Eureka’s closest neighbor and a mere ten miles away) is the county seat, both communities have courthouses.

How did it start?
As the name indicates, Eureka Springs was formed because of natural spring in the area. Legends from Native Americans had often marked this area as a sacred spot because of the cold, healing spring. In 1858, Dr. Alvah Jackson was on a hunting trip with his sons, one of who had an eye ailment. Dr. Jackson told his son to bathe the eye in the waters of Basin Spring, and his son’s condition improved in the following days. The doctor deemed the legends of healing waters true, and word began to spread as he bottled and sold the water as a medicinal aid for eye ailments.

By 1879, several hundred new residents seeking better health clustered around Basin Spring, and on July 4 of that year, they officially formed the town and named it Eureka Springs. The name was derived from the Greek word, ‘ Eureka!’ meaning, ‘I have found it. The name reflected the settlers’ enthusiasm for this small oasis, and foreshadowed its success as a Victorian health spa. By the 1880s, the handful of initial townsfolk had grown to a bustling city of 10,000, and Eureka Springs had posh hotels, bathhouses and railroad service. When the popular belief in healing spring subsided in the early part of the 20 th century, Eureka Springs slid from its glory days as a top health resort, losing much of its massive population boom.

Although some of the Victorian boarding houses and buildings remained, many were torn down so the materials could be used elsewhere. Fortunately, the downtown area and its stunning limestone structures remained mostly intact. In the years following the Great Depression, Eureka Springs slowly began to regain steam as a tourism destination once more as artists and nature lovers discovered the ‘secret’ getaway. But the town’s reputation as an eclectic, historic destination took off in the 1970s and 80s, as the downtown area was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and new homeowners began in earnest to preserve the unique architecture while opening bed and breakfasts, cottages, shops and restaurants.

Our communities:
Individuality and choice has always been important to Eurekans. That’s why people end up moving here, because they can choose the way they want to live. There are three different and distinct types of geographic lifestyle in the greater Eureka Springs area, depending on the amount of social interaction and atmosphere residents desire.

In-town/urban:
Urban living has a far different meaning in Eureka Springs than in, say, Chicago. But still, some folks like to live close to the action, and that’s what living in town gives you. Restaurants, festivals, shopping: it’s all within just five minutes. If you live in the downtown area, a brisk walk will get you cafes, restaurants and entertainment. For those who love to be around other people and stay in the middle of the excitement, living in town may be their best bet.

Secluded country living:
Quiet country mornings, beautiful vistas. Living out in the country surrounding Eureka brings peace of mind and space to think. There are several small communities in the area, from Busch, Grassy Knob and Inspiration Point to Beaver and Trigger Gap. Choose an area with a few neighbors, or pick the perfect spot away from everyone; it’s your choice. Nature lovers will find their heart’s desire in the country; build your dream home just a few minutes from a creek, river or lake and enjoy a fisherman’s paradise, or nestle down in a wooded valley and your mornings will fill with birdsong instead of car horns. The sounds of town—and the traffic—are far away, but you’re still just 15-20 minutes from the heart of downtown Eureka.

Holiday Island:
Holiday Island has a lot to offer, and is a good mix of the first two categories. Since Holiday Island is a planned community, residents can feel safe while having the conveniences of a connected water and sewer system. Neighborhoods run from friendly and busy to sparse and quiet. The area also has its own small shopping complex, with a grocery store, hardware store, sheriff’s substation and retail shops. (link to Retirement)

Climate:
Eureka Springs has a mild climate during all seasons. Temperatures average 38 degrees in winter; 58 degrees in spring; 76 degrees in summer and 60 degrees in fall. Depending on weather patterns, temperatures can drop as low as 25 degrees in winter, or rise to 90 degrees in summer. Snowfall averages 3 to 4 inches per storm system, usually in January and February, and melts quickly within a matter of days. Eureka’s weather averages 60 percent sunshine throughout the year.

Population:
As recorded by the 2000 census, the city of Eureka Springs is 2,278. This does not include outlying areas of Holiday Island, Hillspeak or Busch. Carroll County population is 25,357. For more details about the population of the state, region, and city, see Population Statistics.

Government/city services:
Eureka Springs is a Class I city with a Mayor-Alderman form of government, which oversees a multi-million dollar budget. Mayoral elections are held every four years, with each alderman elected to a two-year term.

Police/Fire:
The Eureka Springs Police Department (479.253.8666) does much more than keep the peace: they oversee smooth traffic flow during festivals and parades, are involved in school programs, and, like everyone else living in a tourism-based community, they provide on-the-spot visitor information to those lost on Eureka’s curvy streets. The Police Department has ten officers and seven patrol cars. Updated, enhanced 911 service will soon be available to the police, courtesy of custom maps and information provided by the Eureka Springs High School EAST lab. The new 911 maps will offer shortcuts past busy areas, updated street names, and directions.

The Eureka Springs Fire Department (479.253.9616) provides quality protection for area residents with 25 personnel; various personnel are trained as paramedics and EMTs. Together with the Holiday Island Fire Department, the units have rescue teams trained for water, high angle and search. The department also has two brush trucks, one ladder truck and a tanker. Within the city limits, the fire rating is class five.

Government/county services:
Carroll County government offices are operated by a group of officials with defined duties who stand for election every two years. The county's law-making body, the quorum court, is also comprised of elected members who represent specific areas of the county.

County-wide police protection is provided by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department (870.423.2901) with a staff of 39. The Sheriff’s Dept. also has a substation located in Holiday Island

Cost of living:
According to information gathered by ACCRA representing the fourth quarter of 2002, Arkansas ranked #1 with the lowest cost of living in the nation. For details, see Economic Indicators.

Taxes:
Arkansas has the lowest tax bill in the country, ranking 50 th in per capita taxes. In a table of total tax revenues from Retirement Places Rated (calculated as of 1996), Arkansas achieves that rank with a total per capita take of $3,731. A quick comparison to neighboring states: $4,600 in Louisiana, $4,058 in Mississippi, $3,894 in Missouri, $4,062 in Oklahoma, and $4,600 in Tennessee. Arkansas is attractive to retirees because Social Security is exempt from taxation, and other pensions from private and government sources have the first $6,000 tax-exempt.

Capitol Gains
Arkansas has adopted federal law concerning capital gains. Thirty percent (30%) of capital gains is excluded from income with the remaining seventy percent (70%) being treated as regular income. Be aware that the tax rate is applicable to each income bracket and is cumulative.

Estate Tax
Estates of deceased persons are taxed based on the Federal Estate Tax Law. The Arkansas tax equals the credit allowed for State Death Taxes on the Federal Estate Tax return. Since the Arkansas tax is completely offset, there is no additional tax due.

Personal and Property Tax
Local county tax assessors and collectors calculate and collect all personal and real property taxes. Revenue derived from personal property taxes supports your local government agencies. Personal property must be assessed each year before May 31. Any personal property taxes assessed after the deadline will include a monetary penalty determined by the respective county. These taxes are due on or before October 10 of the following year. Assessment is twenty percent (20%) applied to the "true market value" of real (real estate) property and to the usual selling price of personal property (vehicles, boats, etc.). The tax due is calculated as the assessed value times the local millage rate. Agricultural and forest lands, however, are assessed at "use" value rather than true market value of real property. Merchants' stocks and manufacturers' are assessed at "annual average value."

Sales Tax
Arkansas sales tax is currently 7.875 percent; Eureka Springs has a 2 percent tax on restaurants and gift shops, bringing the Eureka total sales tax to 9.875 percent, and lodging facilities have an 11.875 percent tax, which includes a 2 percent tax from Arkansas on state tourism.

Retirement:
Although Eureka Springs is a popular area for retirement, many retirees choose the planned community of Holiday Island, located five miles north of Eureka Springs. Holiday Island has 5,000 separate lots, with 1,250 permanent buildings to date. Each lot is connected to a central sewer and water system. The water system source is not from bordering Table Rock Lake, but from deep wells drilled into the underground water table. The current population of Holiday Island is 2,500; the community at capacity would be 10,000.

Most homes in the community range in price from $100,000 to $150,000 for a 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. home, which is comparable to home costs elsewhere in the county. The community also has an area set aside for mobile homes. Since Holiday Island is a private community, access to the recreational facilities such as the golf courses and swimming pool is for property owners and guests only. For police protection, Holiday Island has a contract with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department for two full-time deputies placed in the community; three fire stations in the community provide fire protection, and a 200-member neighborhood watch adds an extra dimension of safety.

In a survey conducted in the 1990s of retirees in Eureka Springs and Holiday Island, the following was noted about the area:

96.9% are happy with the area as a retirement choice.
96.8% stated that the clean air and natural beauty influenced their decision to retire here.
91.2% are satisfied with the cost and availability of financial services.
80.5% said that the people are friendlier in the Ozarks.
74.4% stated that they felt more secure from crime here.
54.2% were attracted by the lower cost of living,
55.4% were attracted by lower taxes.
58% were influenced by the lower cost of housing.

Health & Wellness:

Hospitals
Eureka Springs Hospital (479.253.7406) is a city-owned and operated facility with 22 beds and services including: emergency room care, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, home health and hospice care. The staff includes 4 doctors on active staff, and 24 on total staff; 12 Registered Nurses; the total staff, including part-time and full-time, is 90.

Mercy St. John’s Carroll Regional Medical Center (800.827.3355)
This 50 bed, not-for-profit, acute care facility has more than 240 employees and operates as the dominant provider of health care in Carroll County and Northwest Arkansas. The center’s service area includes Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri.

St. John’s Medical Center at Holiday Island (479.363.9174)
The facility is 3 years old; staff includes one family practitioner, one LPN and two visiting specialists. Although the center handles approximately 400 patients a month from the Holiday Island and Eureka Springs area, they are not at maximum capacity.

Washington Regional Medical Center
With a new location near I-540 in Fayetteville, this 233-bed not-for-profit facility still has room to expand.

Assisted Living and Independent Living Facilities
Eureka Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (479.253.7038)

An extended care 100-bed facility with nursing and therapy services. Medicare and Medicaid approved.

Green Acre Lodge (479.253.6553)
This residential care facility provides assisted living for up to ten older adults and is licensed by the Arkansas Office of Long Term Care. No entrance fees or long-term commitments are required; home health services and 24 hour emergency assistance is provided.

Ridgeview Residential & Assisted Care Center (479.253.2400)
Licensed for 17 beds, current status is 10 residents, Medicaid approved; honor veterans benefits, provide three meals a day, with snacks, sleeping quarters with bathrooms, assist with personal care, housekeeping and laundry. Both independent and assisted.

Peachtree Village Retirement Community (479.253.9933/866.850.8000)
Peachtree is an complex for independent and assisted retirement living; 50 apartments, on-site cafeteria, activities and transportation. Primary building on lease basis; patio homes purchased, two built, two occupied, have a waiting list.

Medical Clinics

Eureka Springs Medical Center (479.253.9746)
Located in their new facility on Passion Play Road, the clinic has an on-site pharmacy, x-ray services, lab services and physical therapy.

Eureka Springs Walk-in Clinic (479.363.0100)
The walk-in clinic opened November 2002, and has five staff members, including one physician and two Registered Nurses. Appointments are not necessary to see the doctor, and office hours are set for the afternoon and evening; the facility is also open on Saturdays.

Alternative/Preventative Health Care
The combination of Eureka’s past as a healing center in the 19 th century; its diverse, creative residents who often prefer alternative medicine and therapies, and the marketing of Eureka Springs as a modern spa retreat gives the community a wide range of alternative care outlets, from spa treatments such as massage, aromatherapy, steam baths and facials to the more in-depth practices of acupuncture, reiki, reflexology, deep-tissue massage and electro-therapy. More than 20 different businesses offer these services locally.

Mental Health Counselors

Ozark Guidance Center (479.253.5665)

Arts and Recreation:

Art
Since the 1930s, Eureka Springs has been a magnet for artists of visual, performance and literary skills. The entire month of May is celebrated as the May Festival of the Arts, with many activities aimed at locals and visitors alike, such as the Outrageous Arts Parade, Gallery Walks and White Street Walk, which features several artists opening their studio doors along White Street for public viewing.

Several organizations exist in the area solely to support, encourage and enhance the arts, through participation in workshops and seminars, and appreciation through gallery receptions and showings.

These organizations include:

• Eureka Springs School of the Arts-Offers classes in arts and crafts for emerging and professional artists (www.esartschool.com)
• Eureka Theater Company-A local theater group which stages several productions each year
• Holiday Island Art Guild-Local guild of artists in Holiday Island area (www.holidayisland.com)
• Holiday Island Theater Guild-A theater group for Holiday Island residents(www.holidayisland.com)
• Lane House- An afterschool arts program for children and teens (www.lanehouse.org)
• Opera in the Ozarks- Summer program of opera performances by emerging artists (www.opera.org)
• Writers Colony at Dairy Hollow-Writers residency facility with literate community service program (www.writerscolony.org)

Recreation

The methods of recreation are seemingly endless in the Eureka Springs area. Since it is mainly a tourism destination, there are dozens of attractions, from music shows to museums, nature hikes to fishing trips.

• Area Attractions
  
  Eureka Springs has dozens of worthwhile attractions. The largest is the Great Passion Play (www.greatpassionplay.com), a nightly drama that covers the last days of Christ’s life. On the grounds of the Play are the Sacred Projects, including the Sacred Arts Center, Bible Museum, Christ of the Ozarks statue and New Holy Land Tour.
  
  Music shows are also an important part of Eureka’s attraction scene. The town has two shows, the Ozark Mountain Hoe-down (www.ozarkmountainhoedown.com) and the Pine Mountain Jamboree (www.pinemountainjamboree.com). Both feature family-friendly music and comedy.
  
  Thorncrown Chapel, designed by E. Fay Jones and made of glass, draws visitors from around the world, while Abundant Memories Heritage Village (www.abundantmemories.com) shows them days gone by, and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (www.tigers.tc) takes them where the wild things are. History buffs won’t want to miss Blue Spring Heritage Center (www.bluespringheritage.com) , once sacred ground for many Native American tribes, or the Eureka Springs and North Arkansas Railway (www.esnarailway.com), which offers short trips on a working steam locomotive. From caves to gardens, boat rides to riding stables and Victorian tour homes, Eureka has a bit of it all.

• Festivals
  
  Rarely a month goes by in Eureka Springs without a celebration. The town celebrates music, from blues to bluegrass, art, classic cars, motorcycles, and many, many more. For a current schedule of festivals and events, visit www.eurekasprings.org.

• Museums
  
  Everyone collects something, and museums in Eureka Springs cater to a wide variety of tastes. The Gallery Mint Museum (www.gallerymint.com) and even frogs at Frog Fantasies, there’s a museum for everyone. Find out more about Eureka’s colorful history at the Eureka Springs Historic Museum, or learn about our country’s fighting, flying elite at the Aviation Cadet Museum (www.aviationcadet.com).

• Movie theaters
  Berryville Main Theatre, one screen, open Fri. & Sat. only (870.423.2524)
  Malco Rogers Towne Center, 12 screens, 45 min. from ES (479.631.5870)
  Malco Sunset Cinema, Springdale, 9 screens, 50 min. from ES (479.751.5070)
  Malco Razorback, Fayetteville, 6 screens, 1 hour from ES (479.422.8900)
  Malco Mall Twin, Fayetteville, 2 screens, 1 hour from ES (479.521.2322)
  Regal Fiesta Square, Fayetteville, 16 screens, 1 hour from ES (479.575.0393)
  
• Sports/outdoors
  Lake Leatherwood
  Less than five miles west of Eureka Springs on Highway 62 is Lake Leatherwood, the largest city park in the region. This 1,600-acre park has hiking trails, swimming, camping, boating, and plenty of space for a small picnic or a family reunion. Hikers on the Beacham Trail pass the historic Leatherwood Dam, created from native limestone during the CCC projects of the Great Depression years, and is the largest dam of its kind in the country. The entire park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  
  Beaver Lake
  Beaver Lake is one of the state’s cleanest, clearest lakes. The natural beauty of the lake is preserved by the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and is mostly undeveloped along the actual shoreline. Boat and equipment rentals are available at Starkey Marina, and also at businesses along Highway 187. Several area businesses offer fishing licenses, guides and equipment for rent. With large- and small-mouth bass, crappie, bream, stripers and catfish thriving in its waters, Beaver Lake is a fisherman’s paradise. Lake tours show off the native wildlife, and guides include special tours to spot eagles in winter. In addition to fishing and sightseeing, the lake is a popular choice for sailing, speedboating, snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming.
  
  White River
  Fly fishermen will love the White River, located just below Beaver Dam. The river’s cold, refreshing waters are well-known for rainbow and brown trout. Beginners in fishing or canoeing enjoy the calm waters, perfect for a quiet float on a hot summer day. Guide services, equipment and boat rentals are close by for easy access.
  
  Table Rock Lake
  A drive to Holiday Island wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Table Rock Lake. This lake has more than 700 miles of shoreline, plenty of room for all nature fans, from fishermen and beachcombers. Many unique rock formations and the clear waters make this a popular choice for scuba divers and snorkelers, and the full-service Holiday Island Marina can handle nearly any boating need.
  
  Kings River
  Located east of Eureka Springs, the Kings River is one of the few pristine, un-dammed rivers left in the country. The still waters, craggy bluffs and abundant wildlife are irresistible to artists and outdoorsmen; a camera is virtually a necessity on any trip down the Kings River. Guide services and boat rentals are located near the Kings River bridge, making this an easy river to float or fish.

• Berryville Community Center-A new, two-story facility with an indoor track, basketball court, indoor pool, full-size soccer field and walking path.
• Jones Center for Families-Community center located in Springdale with scheduled activities for families and special events (www.jonesnet.org)
• Walton Arts Center-Regional arts and entertainment facility located in downtown Fayetteville (www.waltonartscenter.com)

Organizations:
There are more than forty organizations and clubs based in Eureka Springs and Holiday Island. National organizations range from the Kiwanis, Rotary, Elks, Masons, American Legion, AARP, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Daughters of the American Revolution and Beta Sigma PHI-XI Alpha Nu. Regional organizations include nonprofits such as the Good Shepherd Humane Society, Carroll County Community Foundation and Fire Department Auxilaries to clubs for every interest, from quilting to gardens, theater to food, and after-school programs for children.

Volunteerism/charity:
A quick survey of fundraisers held over the course of one year illustrates how dedicated Eureka Springs residents are to their charities and causes. More than twenty fundraisers are regularly held throughout the year, supporting the Good Shepherd Humane Society, Eureka Springs Hospital, Eureka Kids, Lane House, Eureka Springs School of the Arts, Clear Spring School, Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Eureka Springs Preservation Society, the Community Development Partnership of Western Carroll County, Flint Street Food Bank and many more. This number does not include the various pancake breakfasts and spaghetti/chili suppers held throughout the year, or benefits held to help local residents who desperately need funds due to medical bills or other urgent requirements. Also, most positions on the various committees and city boards are voluntary.

Real Estate/Housing:
The average cost of a new home in the area is $65-75 per square foot, or $128,000-150,000 for a 2,000 sq. ft. home. As of the 2000 Census, the average home in Arkansas was worth $72,800; in Carroll County, $83,900; and in Eureka Springs, $96,800. The higher value of homes in Eureka Springs corresponds to the high number of historic homes (35.5 percent) that were built before 1939. (Link to housing in Economic Indicators.)

Driving:
All drivers on Arkansas roadways are required to have a valid driver’s license. Arkansas driver’s licenses are available at the revenue office in Berryville. Persons who have a valid out-of-state license may exchange it for an Arkansas license. If the out-of-state license has been suspended, revoked, or is over 31 days over the expiration, the person will have to take a written and vision exam. If the license has been expired for over one year, the person will also need to take the driving exam. Arkansas licenses are issued for four years, and expire after that time on the driver’s birthday if not renewed. Due to rising concerns of identity theft, Arkansas licensees no longer have to use their Social Security number as their Driver Identification Number; the state will issue a random number for security purposes.

Media:
Newspapers
Critten County News (www.ccnstartribune.com)

Lovely County Citizen-A free weekly tabloid paper covering Eureka Springs. (www.lovelycitizen.com)

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette-Statewide daily newspaper with Northwest section covering Washington, Benton, Carroll and Madison counties. (www.ardemgaz.com)

Morning News- Daily newspaper serving northwest Arkansas region. Has separate papers for Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville. (www.nwanews.com)

Northwest Arkansas Times-A regional daily newspaper serving the Fayetteville area. (www.nwarktimes.com)

Radio

KTCN 100.9FM Eureka Springs - Christian
KBNV 90.1FM Fayetteville - Religious
KBRS 104.9FM Fayetteville- New Rock
KEZA 107.9FM Fayetteville - Adult Comtemporary
KJEM 93.3FM Fayetteville - Classic Rock
KKEG 92.1FM Fayetteville - Rock
KKIX 103.9FM Fayetteville - Country
KMXF 101.9FM Fayetteville - Top 40
KQSM 98.6FM Fayetteville - Country
KUAF 91.3FM Fayetteville - Public Radio
KXUA 88.3FM Fayetteville - College
KCWD 96.1FM Harrison - Classic Rock
KHOZ 900AM Harrison - Nostalgia
KHOZ 102.9FM Harrison - Country
KAMO 94.3FM Rogers/Bentonville - Classic Country
KZRA 1590AM Springdale - Spanish Radio

Television

Cable service: Cox Communications (www.coxcable.com)
Satellite service: DirecTV (www.directv.com), DISH network (www.dishtv.com)

Transportation:
The only reliable method of transportation to and from Eureka Springs is by auto. The city is not served by rail, air or bus. Within the city limits, Eureka Springs does have the trolley system, but the system is mostly utilized by tourists; according to 2000 census data, zero percent of the population use it to get to work. In 2004, the trolley schedule will be extended to run March-November, a total of 282 days. All-day passes are $4.00. A special bus travels a limited schedule (twice a week) to and from such destinations as the grocery store and Wal-Mart in Berryville, but this service is mainly for the elderly and infirm. Ozark Regional Transit provides the same type of service on a county-wide scale.

• Nearest airports:
  Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) in Bentonville, 40 miles west: served by regional lines of major air carriers; runway is 8,800 ft.
  
  Berryville Regional 10 miles east; receives private and chartered aircraft on a 3,550-ft. runway, and is open for public use.
  
  Boone County Regional Airport in Harrison, 30 miles east: scheduled air service to Hot spring, AR and Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX. The airport receives private and chartered aircraft on a 6,160 ft. runway. Car rentals are also available. Development is underway on corporate air facilities, including a 300,000 sq.ft. corporate ramp.
  
  Rogers Municipal/Carter Field, 30 miles west: receives private and chartered aircraft on a 6,011-ft. runway, and is open for public use.
  
• Car rental:
  In Eureka, Hazz Benz, a privately owned business, offers daily car rentals and an airport shuttle service on demand.
  
• Highways:
  Eureka Springs is intersected by state highways 62, running east and west, and 23, running north and south. I-540 connects northwest Arkansas with I-40, which runs east and west through the central part of the state. I-30 runs northeast from Texarkana to Little Rock, and state highway 65 connects the southeast corner to Little Rock.
  
• Nearest bus and rail:
  Little Rock is served by the Amtrak Texas Eagle train service, and both Little Rock and Fayetteville are served by Greyhound Bus Service.
  
• Taxi:
  Eureka Taxi provides limited taxi service within the city boundaries.