Who doesn’t love a good scare now and then? A trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, especially if you stay at one of the city’s haunted historic hotels. It’s an adrenaline rush, not for the faint of heart. Gather your favorite guys and ghouls and set out on a trip to explore one of the state’s most haunted small towns today. You don’t need to wait until Halloween to have a haunting good time.
At first glance, Eureka Springs looks like any other small town in America. Appearances can be very deceiving, though, because when it comes to the afterlife, it tops the list for one of the most intriguing haunts in Arkansas.
The Crescent Hotel offers much more than a variety of amenities for its guests to enjoy. It's also well-known for its paranormal presence, as documented in a 2007 episode of "Ghost Hunters." Guests have reported strange occurrences from hearing voices to feeling something pulling the covers off their beds.
The Basin Park Hotel offers a "Spirits of the Basin Tour" for anyone who wants to catch a glimpse of the hotel guests that checked in long ago but forgot to check out. People have seen a blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman and toddler in a yellow sundress with pigtails throughout the building. Guests report disturbances in the form of moving objects and bright orbs appearing in rooms.
The Downtown Walking Ghost Tour is a 90-minute stroll through a fourth of a mile of Downtown Eureka Springs. It starts at the historic courthouse and even takes you through "The Catacombs," a preserved section of underground tunnels sure to send shivers down your spine. Tickets are available for sale online at HauntedEurekaSprings.com.
Learn about the city's rich history during Eureka's Silent City living history tour of the local cemetery. Hosted by the Eureka Springs Historical Museum, it's one of the city's largest fundraisers. History buffs and ghost-seekers alike love the tour's serene setting.
Be in the presence of the undead during the town's annual Zombie Crawl. The event hosts up to 20,000 people from every corner of the globe. If you love guts and gore, don your best costume and join the search for brainnnnnnsssss.
Heart-pumping fun awaits you in Eureka Springs. The town may be small, but it’s got enormous paranormal potential. Did you experience anything unusual when you visited the area? How do you feel about spirits and ghost towns? If you want a few more places to go, Visit These 8 Creepy Ghost Towns In Arkansas At Your Own Risk. Don’t say that we didn’t warn you!
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