This is our place. It still holds special memories for us. Almost every time we go, we look up our marriage records. We don't feel like we're away unless we go to Eureka Springs. When we are there, we feel totally away from everything.
-- Couple celebrating their 20th anniversary, as told to Southern Living Magazine
What's your idea of the perfect romantic getaway? Is it a candlelit dinner for two at a posh restaurant, then dancing the night away at the hottest clubs? Or do you fancy spending a weekend with your love at a secluded mountain cabin, complete with a roaring fireplace and bubbling Jacuzzi?
No matter your idea of romance, Eureka Springs is the perfect getaway for lovers.
Between the Victorian elegance of bed and breakfast inns and the sensuous appeal of luxury cabins and cottages, romance comes just as naturally here as the fresh mountain air. Many lodging facilities offer romantic getaway packages for those who don't want to spend a lot of time making reservations, or couples can have the freedom to plan their romantic vacation as they go along.
A day spent strolling in Historic Downtown and capped off with dinner for two is easy to arrange, and visiting mid-week or in the winter seasons mean lovebirds have the hiking trails and scenic views all to themselves. Attractions like the museums, galleries and tour homes are open year round, and an evening carriage ride through the soft lights of the Historic District will create memories to last a lifetime.
This intimate village may be tucked away in the Ozark Mountains, but it is also one of the most popular sites in the South for weddings.
Thanks to Arkansas' lenient marriage license policy, which doesn't require a blood test or a waiting period, and the availability of wedding planners, services and ministers, spontaneous weddings are a breeze.
Another factor in the town's honeymooning success is that licenses can be obtained at the courthouse on weekends when other licensing offices in the state are closed.
Being together in the Ozarks sparks a special kind of passion. The town may buzz with excitement, festivals and attractions, but for people in love, it feels like it was made for two.
Make plans today to be swept away in Eureka Springs.
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