Day 260. April 23, 2014. Charming Eureka Springs

LOCATION:  Fayetteville, Arkansas in NW corner of state

WEATHER:  Beautiful.  Sunny, high around 75

We made a day trip to Eureka Springs, as it was recommended in the book  "1000 Places to See  Before You Die".  It is a cute town perched on cliffs.  It became famous due to its hot springs in the 1800s.  

It is full of shops and Victorian houses and B and Bs.

 

We went to Bubba's BBQ for lunch, also recommended in the book, and ordered their Bubba Link Special....smoked sausage with chili and cheese.  Can't imagine the number of calories!

It is such a small world.  As we were strolling along looking at the shops, I saw a woman I know through a former professional organization, from Wisconsin.  She was vacationing in nearby Branson, MO, and was visiting Eureka Springs for the day.

It was a beautiful drive to and from Eureks Springs.  We passed hundreds of beautiful new "McMansions".  We found out later that many are owned by Walmart execs in nearby Bentonville.

Back in Fayetteville, we continued visiting microbreweries and getting our Ale Trail passport stamped.

DINNER:  Pizza from one of the brewpubs.