Known for its variety of award-winning, world-class restaurants, the destination known as The Extraordinary Escape is also home to dozens of bargain eateries offering small meals under $5 and more sumptuous ones from $5 to $10. From an entire menu under $5 at Harp’s 57 to fine dining establishments with an under-$10 bargain option, there are great, low-cost meals all around town. Let’s take a little tour.

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Rediscover the charm of Victorian Eureka Springs in a relaxed post-holiday search for special treasures, many at reduced prices, during the Eureka Springs Gallery Associates’ Secret Season on Jan. 1-31. Most of the nine gallery associates on Spring Street and one at the Crescent Hotel are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, phone 479-253-7679 or visit http://artofeureka.com.

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The Buffalo River is born in the Ozark Mountains, springing from the hills and into rock framed valleys carved by weather and ageless time.  It is our first national river—a place folks fought to preserve. Save the Buffalo was the cry. Don’t let her be drowned by her own waters!  “They won that battle, and federal protection. And today there is a future that mirrors the past, because the Buffalo…[more]

“Plush and velvety in the mouth, this big happy berry-like wine goes along with just about anything.” This description of the Red Zinfandel at Mount Bethel Winery in Altus drew me in. And it did not disappoint. Neither did the wine tour offered by Mount Magazine State Park.

Towering over Arkansas…[more]

Hot Springs, AR (PRWEB) —A new generation of travelers, young adults in their 20’s to 30’s, seek memorable travel experiences and relief from vacation deprivation. They desire unique trips and lodging, yet most have never stayed in a bed and breakfast/inn.

The key to making wise and informed decisions: Ask the right questions!

1.  Safety First: Is the B&B/inn a current member of an inspecting association?…[more]

The American Bus Association (ABA) announced today that the 62nd annual Original Ozark Folk Festival, to be held Nov. 5-8, 2009, in Eureka Springs and the 21st annual Magnolia Blossom Festival & World’s Championship Steak Cook-off in Magnolia, to be held May 15-16, 2009, have been designated as two of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2009 by an elite tourism industry selection committee.

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“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” fiction author Howard Phillips Lovecraft

As humans, we seem to be continually looking for an explanation for those things that cannot be easily defined or justified. For centuries, explorers have searched the seas, foreign lands and even outer space looking for answers to the unknown. Two…[more]

Arkansas & Missouri Railroad—Travel through the Boston Mountains on vintage rail cars, trestles over 125 ft. high, and the 1882 Winslow tunnel. Springdale to Van Buren with layover for lunch and shopping, Van Buren to Winslow, and Fort Smith to Winslow. Specials throughout the year. Private charters and group discounts available. 800-687-8600; http://www.arkansasmissouri-rr.com

Beaver Lake—A glittering gem of northwest Arkansas, the lake’s 28,000 acres of clear water…[more]

Our pioneer forefathers braved the unknown to start anew with their families. Many left everything they knew behind and traveled hundreds of miles to create farms from forested land or settle in small towns in hopes of establishing a new and rewarding life for themselves and their children.

Every October, Parker Pioneer Homestead near Harrisburg celebrates life of the pioneers with its Homestead Festival. The event gives visitors…[more]

We at the Arkansas Tourism Division recognize that our “Travelin’ Arkansas” media releases are frequently too lengthy to be used in their entirety. However, we feel an obligation to represent a variety of events from across the state. We encourage you to consider adapting “Travelin’ Arkansas” to fit your needs by selecting events you feel meet the interests of your readers or listeners. In addition, we would suggest that “Travelin’…[more]