A little about EURAKA SPRINGS

The gay press is gaga over Eureka Springs. Gay Traveler hailed our charming ‘burg “among the five best small gay cites.” The Advocate touted us as “the gayest small town in America.” And Out Smart Magazine enthused, “on par with Key West, Provincetown and Palm Springs as a gay vacation paradise.”

Those of us who live, work and play here know this already (but we still like hearing it.) Eureka Springs is an oasis of inclusiveness and diversity. We love who you are — and we love sharing our town with you, your friends, your partners, your spouses, and your families!

Eureka Springs has become a hot LGTBQ destination in the mid-South region, in large part because we have three annual Diversity Weekends — Spring, Summer and Fall. As the locals are fond of saying, “One Pride weekend isn’t enough for us.” People flock here from all over the country to take part in our celebrations. They love to dress up, parade in the streets, eat, drink and dance the night away, and maybe even sleep a little.

Our city is so gay-friendly that we have no exclusively gay bars, clubs or hangouts. There’s no need. Every one of our hangouts pride themselves on being welcoming to all. Nevertheless, there are a few establishments that get high marks from LGBTQ locals and visitors alike. Some are gay-owned, some not. Here’s a list of suggestions located in our historic downtown or very close by.