Gay eureka 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.”. But Eureka Springs has become the Bible Belt’s LGBTQ oasis.

It’s a sleepy but vibrant small town where you know your neighbors and feel comfortable being your fullest self, its residents say. Touted as the “Gay Capital of the Ozarks,” Eureka Springs is on Vacationer’s list of 22 Small LGBTQ-Friendly Cities in the U.S. So, here’s what you need to know before you go!.

Situated on four acres about ½ mile from historic downtown Eureka Springs, MVR offers a private getaway for men from all walks of life. With a sizable LGBTQ community and numerous gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses; Eureka Springs offers shops, galleries, outdoor activities and a wide variety of restaurants, bars, live music and night life. We are an all-male clothing optional resort catering to gay, bi-sexual and straight men 18 years and older.

Eureka Springs, AR. Magnetic Valley Resort is truly unlike any other men only attraction you will find. We pride ourselves of providing more of a resort like stay rather than that of a traditional campground. Com Front Page. 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 rest, 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! In the 's , early settlers and society people flocked to these waters to rebuild 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 discover what this unseen element really is.

I'm willing to bet the response from seasoned tourists will be, "You must mean that little town in Arkansas! Envision a place where a gallery displaying erotic art and a Bible store stand side by side. Imagine a group of bonneted Quakers parting company politely to pass around two men kissing on a corner. Our own Metropolitan Community Church of the Living Springs is active in the community and is housed in a lovely year-old church building at 17 Elk Street.

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The church is also a popular site for gay and lesbian commitment ceremonies. People originally came to Eureka to partake of the miraculous, healing waters of our many natural springs. Many modern day visitors either come to see the famous Passion Play , relax and enjoy a massage, or have read that we are located at one of the Earth's vortexes, similar to the much-hyped Sedona, Arizona.

Others are not quite sure why they are here, they just love to wander around the town because it "feels good. What visitors actually discover is spiritual renewal and a sense of being in a place where things are, perhaps, the way they ought to be. We don't propagate hope, optimism and tolerance, but these are the town's real harvest, all part of the hidden miracle that the creates the "Eureka Mystique. Some have described the town as "Little Switzerland," others call it "Utopia.

Neat mini-parks surrounding the Springs are dispersed throughout the area and perfectly preserved buildings transport one back in time to a gentler era. Select solid Victorian homes, stone cottages or log cabins, all furnished with tasty, hearty meals and superlative service. Many feature fireplaces, jacuzzis, television and VCRs. Interestingly, most do not have in-room phones-almost unnecessary during your stay. Other choices include magnificent hotels, restored to evoke a turn-of-the-century resort feeling.

The cabins and cottages are tucked into hardwood forests surrounding the town, most with amenities that are far from "roughing it. Serene Shopping There is no shortage of treasure hunting here. With so many art galleries and studios, several times a year they become the focus of special events. From oil paintings to pottery to stained glass art work, and all other mediums, you will undoubtedly discover that special piece of art in Eureka.

And with the area's creative inspiration, most of the artists live here year-round. The finest in jewelry, leather goods, gourmet foods and coffees, woodworking, clothing, metaphysical supplies, and a host of specialty shops provide wonderment from around the corner and around the world. And for the golden oldie enthusiast, we feature some of the finest antique shops anywhere.

From fine one-of-a-kind pieces to "needs a little work" art, there are scores of stores prepared to assist you in procuring that must-have article. Divine Dining There are wonderful dining choices in Eureka and you will want to eat out often during your stay.