Blue Spring Heritage Center
Blue Spring Heritage Center
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Botanical Gardens on the beautiful White River and a stop on the Trail of Tears. 39 million gallon a day bottomless spring. Museum, and two short very informative films Bluff Shelter listed on the national register of historic places
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Melissa J
Lexington, KY544 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
My mom wanted to see a spring since we drove all the way to Eureka Springs so that’s what we did! We paid at the visitor center. There is a museum and a 20 minute film. We walked down quite a few steps to the spring. The water was a cobalt blue. Just beautiful. The grounds were well kept and would be gorgeous when the flowers are blooming. However, we got to see the autumn leaves and that was beautiful as well! Really a great spot! Bring your own drinks or make sure you have $1.25 change. The restrooms were clean. Plenty of parking.
Written October 24, 2020
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Written October 25, 2020
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B R
13 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
The kids enjoyed the walk around the springs and found videos as well as artifacts interesting. The kids enjoyed putting their feet in the water. The walk around springs, garden, and historic dwelling is very pretty. Watch out for snakes though! We saw one on stone by springs. Also, be sure to go to restroom before you walk down to spring from top visitors center. This was one of few places without a price increase from early 2022 (when we first decided to visit Eureka).
Written June 30, 2022
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Holly S
7 contributions
Jul 2020
We visited on a Wednesday and were told they had just started cleaning up from major flooding on Monday. It is a beautiful place, even without all the gardens that they normally would have had. The informational movie was poor quality, but it was good to hear the history and the progress of diving research into the spring itself. Kids fed some fish and we were able to stick our hands and feet into the spring water.
Written July 28, 2020
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PickyNONsmokingMom
Lee's Summit, MO89 contributions
Aug 2021
Paid WAY TOO MUCH to walk around not even two miles of wood-chips and decking and as avid hikers. it cost WAY TOO much!! It only took 15 min to see the entire area, and although the spring is cool, just save $60 and look at the pictures on line and you will thank me that you saved your money. TOURIST TRAP
Written October 31, 2021
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jehenson81
Washington DC, DC22,396 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
So my parents had not been to this spring since it changed from the Eureka Springs Gardens to the Blue Spring Heritage Center. We discovered at the gift shop that only I would have to pay as my parents are locals. The lady in the gift shop was great at giving us directions and telling us what to do where. The Spring is so very blue and the water is very chilly. The native flowers were beautiful and almost all in bloom. My favorite part was all the information signs that told you all about different aspects of the gardens. I was sad that there was no trout food but really liked this place and would highly recommend.
Written May 14, 2021
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erin_lsc
DeRidder, LA90 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Nice morning outing. We had the place to ourselves on a Monday morning around 9:45. With good weather, it's a nice stroll. The pathways seem fairly wheelchair accessible (some areas will need a 2nd person to push the chair uphill). There's a hole in the dam so the lagoon is VERY low at present. To make up for it, the nice lady in the gift shop gave us re-entry tickets to use next time we're in the area. Gardens were beautiful, pathways and stairs were in good repair. Signage could be better.
Written September 19, 2022
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Kelly B
Iowa4,373 contributions
Jun 2020
We visited Blue Springs on June 12. The springs were flooded: completely under water (you could sort of see the stone outline under the water), and the walkway around the springs was closed. You could still walk the higher boardwalk around it.
Despite the flooding, it was still absolutely gorgeous. The water had a greenish tinge. You could see fish swimming.
The gardens were beautiful. I didn’t expect them to be as extensive as they are. I got a lot of really great pictures. The Woodland Gardens were very peaceful. Plus the ramp is much easier going up than having to climb steps.
The drive up to the Blue Springs Heritage Center is very scenic. They also have a nice gift shop.
Despite the flooding, it was still absolutely gorgeous. The water had a greenish tinge. You could see fish swimming.
The gardens were beautiful. I didn’t expect them to be as extensive as they are. I got a lot of really great pictures. The Woodland Gardens were very peaceful. Plus the ramp is much easier going up than having to climb steps.
The drive up to the Blue Springs Heritage Center is very scenic. They also have a nice gift shop.
Written June 12, 2020
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Sundoodlebug
San Jose del Cabo, Mexico57 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
This tour has potential but the flowers were tired of heat and the facility not well cared for. We had a picnic lunch on tables that were dirty and peeling. The walkways were uneven on the boarded walkways. The water pretty but very murky. $18 per person didn’t realize that either
Written August 30, 2023
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maryfaithroell
Harrison, OH80 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
This was my favorite for sure. There are so many beautiful things to see in Eureka, Blue Springs was the best. The flowers were beautiful, the rocks were big and beautiful and the water was breathtaking. The staff in the visitor center was so helpful. I’d go back tomorrow
Written May 6, 2021
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chicago90Phoenix
phoenix1,298 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Historic property with extensive grounds. This property is a combination arboretum, garden, landscape walk on wooden paths with some local history on the grounds. I read some concerns on the admission price, but today most gardens/arborteums are charging comparable fees.
Written October 3, 2023
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occams-razor
Antioch, IL90 contributions
is parking free? what is entry fee?
Blue Spring
Eureka Springs, AR
Parking is free. Admission is $9.75 for adults, $6.50 for kids ages 6-17 and 5 and under are free.
How much does it cost per person ???
legacyendeavors
Racine, WI529 contributions
Roughly $10.00 per adult and about $7.00 per child ages 6-17 years old? Somewhat in that range? Hopefully not too much more!
Is swimming allowed?
Brenda F
Red Rock, TX22 contributions
No swimming is allowed. And I agree with Rich C. there is no place to dangle feet in the water. (After our walk through the area, I asked in the gift shop where is the location to "dangle feet in the water". I was told there is not a place, they said that information is incorrect.)
Garrett K
Pooler, GA
Would this be a good location to propose? If so, what are the best views/spots here to do it? Is there a way to capture the moment on camera? Place looks amazing!
YAYASister70128
Simi Valley, CA94 contributions
I agree. The springs and the gazebo are excellent and beautiful locations for a proposal. If you are Native American, you may be inspired in the Medicine Wheel Garden, as I am.
aja79
Colorado Springs, CO
Do you allow wedding ceremony there and if so what would cost be
Blue Spring
Eureka Springs, AR
Yes we have beautiful sites for weddings and other events. Prices starting at $100.00 depending on number of guests and location. Please check our website for more info. Thanks for using Travelocity!
Pamela M
Vilonia, AR2 contributions
Are the Eureka Springs Gardens and the Blue Spring heritage the same and what are the prices and hours?
614MaryS614
Kansas City, MO183 contributions
Good afternoon, yes the Eureka Springs Garden & Blue Spring Heritage are the same. The price was $9.75 per person, the hours when we were there were from 9-6. Have a great time there!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Spring Heritage Center
- Blue Spring Heritage Center is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Hotels near Blue Spring Heritage Center:
- (0.26 mi) Parkers Hideaway On the White River
- (0.36 mi) Redbud Cabin on the White River, Cabin 200 feet from the River
- (0.48 mi) Dogwood - Parkers Hideaway On The River
- (5.11 mi) Eureka Sunset Cabins
- (5.82 mi) Angel at Rose Hall Bed and Breakfast
- Restaurants near Blue Spring Heritage Center:
- (2.10 mi) Le Stick Nouveau
- (6.87 mi) Eureka Springs Eats and Treats
- (6.01 mi) Nibbles Eatery
- (6.08 mi) Local Flavor Cafe
- (6.08 mi) Grotto Wood-Fired Grill and Wine Cave