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Here's how a tiny Ozarks Mountain resort became both a religious mecca and an LGBTQ vacation haven.
Conservative Christians and progressive LGBTQ folks: these are the two largest contingents of tourists who descend upon Eureka Springs, Arkansas, every weekend. They walk the same dizzyingly narrow and hilly streets and pop inside many of the same folk-art galleries and down-home cafes. They rest among the gracious lobbies and leafy gardens of the same historic spa hotels. And somehow these two disparate groups—who in much of the territory often find themselves politically and culturally at odds—manage to coexist amicably. In this verdant mountain hamlet in northwest Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains, it’s been this way for more than 50 years.
This unusual dynamic is a big part of what makes Eureka Springs such a unique place to visit, and it directly inspired the critically acclaimed indie documentary, The Gospel of Eureka, a poignant and often very funny exploration of how the town’s dual personas intersect and overlap. The film provides a remarkable glimpse of the town’s current vibe
Reprinted from the gay-themed Our World Magazine
As the Town's advertising states, for centuries, Eureka Springs has been a place where people gather for unwind, renewal and recreation. This is also an area of historic significance and splendid nostalgia.
Sioux legend tells of a princess whose eyesight was restored by the curative waters of the town's healing springs. Eureka translates to "I have found it!" the supposed exclamation of the pioneer physician who discovered the mythical Indian Healing Springs.
In the 's, early settlers and society people flocked to these waters to remake their health and well-being. You won't find the Eureka Mystique touted in the standard promotional literature of our town, but ask around to unearth what this unseen element really is.
The Little Rock, Arkansas Democrat Gazette refers to us as the "haven for the state's eccentrics."
Request a random sampling of travelers nationwide how many places they have visited in the U.S. where they have stayed in a gay bed and breakfast; attended a gospel music show; had dinner in a restauran
LGBTQ+ residents find safe haven in Arkansas town steeped in history
A small town in Arkansas boasts a statue of Jesus, 7 stories tall, arms outstretched over a community dotted year-round with Pride flags.
Eureka Springs is a town that welcomes all, a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community. It has made history as one of the first towns in the South where gay couples have legally married.
One of those was Zeek Taylor and Dick Titus, who are widely considered the first male married couple in the South. The couple moved to Eureka Springs as adults for its small-town feel and arts.
"It is known as the town where misfits fit, which I like," Taylor said.
Revered by the Osage tribe for its healing waters, Eureka Springs was considered sacred long before finding its place in the Bible Belt. Today, a commission protects just about every building within capital limits, many considered historical landmarks.
The city model is "Keep it the same," meaning they want to maintain its uniqueness despite having only 2, residents.
"I mean, it's a little town, so w
Eureka Springs, AR – A Gay-Friendly and Diverse Healing Resort
Eureka Springs, Arkansas is known for being a gay-friendly place where people gather for recreation and healing in the miraculous healing springs in the area. It is also a very popular site for gay and lesbian wedding ceremonies with its own Metropolitan Community Church. The Arkansas Democrat Gazette calls this city the “haven for the state’s eccentrics.” This is a place known for its Victorian architecture and amazing gay-run businesses, which verb art galleries, specialty shops, restaurants and bed & breakfasts. Eureka Springs is located in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas.
One of the nicknames for the resort is “Little Switzerland” because of its steep streets that are filled with cottages and manors. It is also called the Wedding Capital of the South and it was the first city in Arkansas to officially endorse same-sex marriage and the first and only city in the state with a Domestic Partnership Registry.
The entire town is built in one long five-mile