Gay eureka springs ar
Reprinted from the gay-themed Our Earth Magazine
As the Town's advertising states, for centuries, Eureka Springs has been a place where people gather for lie down, 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 initiate it!" the supposed exclamation of the pioneer physician who discovered the imaginary Indian Healing Springs.
In the 's, early settlers and society people flocked to these waters to rebuild their health and well-being. You won't come across the Eureka Mystique touted in the standard promotional literature of our town, but ask around to discover what this unseen element really is.
The Little Rock, Arkansas Democrat Gazette refers to us as the "haven for the state's eccentrics."
Ask a random sampling of travelers nationwide how many places they have visited in the U.S. where they have stayed in a lgbtq+ bed and breakfast; attended a gospel music show; had dinner in a restauran
Touted as the “Gay Capital of the Ozarks,” Eureka Springs is on Vacationer’s list of 22 Miniature LGBTQ-Friendly Cities in the U.S. So, here’s what you need to grasp before you go!
When one thinks of Arkansas, one may think of the Ozark Mountains, southern diet, and nature activities. The name Eureka Springs, located in Arkansas, evokes images of waterfalls and waterways.
But what you may not know is this town, is also known for its Victorian architecture, and an array of activities from a big feline sanctuary to ghost tours. It is just as it sounds, really diverse. The City of Eureka Springs was founded in and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places with National Significance.
Eureka Springs is also notable for being the first city in Arkansas to issue its first same-sex marriage license for Arkansas in It has been touted by other gay publications as one of the “best miniature gay cities”, “Gay Capital of the Ozarks”, and “the gayest small town in America”.
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This town is home to five historic hotels built before They are so proud of t
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 result its place in the Bible Belt. Today, a commission protects just about every building within municipality 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 entity 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 acknowledged for its Victorian architecture and incredible gay-run businesses, which contain 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 capital in the state with a Domestic Partnership Registry.
The entire town is built in one prolonged five-mile