Stair-step town

Eureka Springs has been nicknamed "The Stairstep Town" because of all the walking trails and steps built into the mountains connecting neighborhood streets. You can't truly see Eureka if you stay in your car. Sure, the architecture on the main streets is beautiful, but when you are walking along meandering trails is when the town's true beauty is revealed.

Besides, it is much better for your health anyway. Who needs diet pills when you have fresh mountain air, interesting scenery, and walking trails and steps. In fact, back when the area was known for its healing springs, many believed that it was a combination of the spring water, the exercise, and all the time outdoors that healed people.