Eureka Springs: Golf Cart City Tour & Historic Springs Route

Summary

Glide past Eureka’s stairways and springs with stories and laughter

You’ll ride through Eureka Springs in a street-legal golf cart with a local guide who brings history alive — from legendary outlaws to spring water tales. Visit 8-10 unique springs (not just downtown), catch glimpses of daily life, and hear stories you won’t find in any brochure. It’s easygoing and full of unexpected moments you’ll remember.

What’s the experience like?

Hands gripping the edge of the golf cart (they call it the Rocket, which made me laugh), we rolled slow enough to actually see the wild tangle of porches and painted houses along the hills of Eureka Springs. Our guide — I swear he looked like someone from an old movie — waved at nearly everyone we passed. He started telling us about Buffalo Bill before we’d even made it two blocks, tossing out names like Carry Nation and Jesse James as if they might pop up around the next curve. I kept catching whiffs of something green and earthy when we stopped by one of those springs — not sure if it was moss or just old water, but it stuck with me.

I lost count after spring number five. Each one had its own little story — miraculous cures, lost loves, people swearing by “magic water” for everything from headaches to heartbreak. At one stop, our guide handed me a cup to try some myself. Honestly? It tasted like regular water, but I liked how he winked and said maybe I’d feel luckier tomorrow. There was this old woman on her porch who nodded at us as we passed; she didn’t say anything, just smiled in that way locals do when they’ve seen every kind of tourist come through.

The whole day trip around Eureka Springs felt less like a tour and more like tagging along with someone who knows all the weird corners of their hometown. The city really is full of stairs — my legs were grateful for the ride. Sometimes I still think about that patchwork view down into the valley, sunlight flickering off tin roofs while our little Rocket hummed along. We didn’t rush; nobody seemed in a hurry here.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Eureka Springs by golf cart

• Ride street legal golf cart
• Visit 8-10 natural springs
• Learn origins of magic water
• Hear stories of miraculous cures
• Discover history of Eureka Springs

Top questions

How many springs do you visit on this Eureka Springs city tour?

You visit 8-10 different springs during the tour, not just one or two downtown.

Is this Eureka Springs tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, since you travel by golf cart, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Does the tour include pickup?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet at the starting point in town.

Are service animals allowed on this golf cart tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this Eureka Springs city tour.

How many people are on each golf cart tour group?

The groups are limited to 5 people per tour for a more personal experience.

What’s included

Your day includes a relaxed ride in a street-legal golf cart guided by a local storyteller, visits to 8–10 historic springs across Eureka Springs (well beyond downtown), and all sales tax covered so you can just focus on soaking up stories and scenery along the way.