Blue Springs Heritage Center
Blue Springs Heritage Center, Botanical garden in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
The 33-acre Blue Springs Heritage Center contains native gardens, hardwood trees, woodlands, meadows, and hillsides along the Arkansas Heritage Trails System.
Archaeological discoveries at the Blue Spring area indicate continuous occupation by indigenous peoples, including Cherokee, Osage, and Quapaw, from 8000 BC to 1500 AD.
The spring site maintains significance for Native American tribes, including Lenape, Musogee, Cherokee, and Lakota, who conduct traditional ceremonies at the location.
The center opens daily during warm months, featuring walking paths through gardens, an admission fee system, and extensive parking facilities at Highway 62 West.
The spring produces 38 million gallons of water each day, creating a natural lagoon where visitors observe trout swimming in the clear waters.
Location: Arkansas
Inception: 2003
Website: http://bluespringheritage.com
GPS coordinates: 36.46650,-93.81300
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
This list presents natural areas, historical sites, and cultural places in Arkansas. It includes waterfalls in the Ozark National Forest, abandoned mining towns, caves with limestone formations, and archaeological museums. These locations stand apart from regular tourist routes.
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Christ of the Ozarks
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Beaver Bridge
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Eureka Springs and North Arkansas Railway
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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
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Quigley's Castle
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Eureka Springs Historic District
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Basin Park Hotel
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U.S. 62 White River Bridge
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White River Bridge at Elkins
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Rocky Branch School
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Winona Church and School
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Mulladay Hollow Bridge
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Coal Gap School
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Concord School House
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Sanitarium Lake Bridges Historic District
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Eureka Springs Historical Museum
9.9 km
Deer Leap Trail
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Holy Land Tour
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Crescent Spring
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Golden Pioneer Museum
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Pea Ridge National Military Park Visitor Center
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Lake Leatherwood Recreational Facilities
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Lake Lucerne Bridge
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