Downtown Eureka Springs and its iconic landmark The 1905 Basin Park Hotel have long carried the lore of spirits, hauntings and unusual happenings. Much is understood when one learns of the Wild West nature of the area: old bathouses, gunfights, Jesse James, the Dalton Gang, etc. Did you know that there is an "underground" Eureka?

There is also another era: An era marked by gambling and illegal drinks...An era starring such notables as Al Capone's sister and Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd...An era in which The Basin Park Hotel served as the social center. Did you know that in addition to the Lucky 7 that the Basin Park Hotel had a cave that served as a speakeasy as well?

Many guests of these historic times still remain as sighted visions: the translucent young woman with "cotton candy blonde hair and steel blue eyes", the little girl of age three or four in pigtails and a yellow dress, etc. There is documented phenomena of those guests who cheked out but never left, floating orbs, pool cues flying off the walls, etc. Each still remains a fascinating mystery...but mysteries that can now be revealed.

The "Haunting Tales of Downtown Eureka Springs & Ghosts of The Basin Park Hotel" tour is both a chance to learn more about the many tales and fascinating stories of the history of Downtown Eureka Springs as well as possibly witnessing and/or captuinrg on film our next ghost story.

Tickets are available at the Front Desk of The 1905 Basin Park Hotel located in the hub of downtown Eureka Springs at 12 Spring Street. There are no reservations so come early since space is limited. Still and video cameras are encouraged.

Tickets are just $15 per person and $7 for children under the age of 9.  For more information call 479-253-7837.   Tours are available Nightly 7 Days a Week.

This is one tour that is a must see when visiting Eureka Springs!