Arkansas, 'The Natural State', is an amazingly beautiful place to visit all times of year. Concrete Design School is located in the scenic Ozark Mountains, just outside of the historic town of Eureka Springs. 


WHERE ARE YOU GOING?

Concrete Design School is located at:
45 Bear Ridge Rd., Eureka Springs, AR 72631
GPS Coordinates: 36.421726, -93.789226


AIR TRAVEL

Your first order of business is getting here. There are four airport options that you can choose from. They are listed below in order of proximity to Concrete Design School:

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, Airport Code: XNA, Driving Distance: 46 Miles (74 km), Drive Time: 69 Minutes

Branson Airport, Airport Code: BKG, Driving Distance: 55 Miles (88 km), Drive Time: 83 Minutes

Springfield-Branson National Airport, Airport Code: SGF, Driving Distance: 92 Miles (148 km), Drive Time: 108 Minutes

Tulsa International Airport, Airport Code: TUL, Driving Distance: 147 Miles (236 km), Drive Time: 159 Minutes

RENTAL CAR

Concrete Design School is located in Eureka Springs, AR, which is an awesome mountain town in the Ozark Mountains. You will definitely need a rental car to get to the studio as well as your hotel and to explore. TIP: the best deal on rental cars, here or anywhere else, is through Costco. If you don't have a membership, check out Kayak.

HOTELS & MOTELS

There are many, many hotels, motels, and rental cabins to choose from that are in close proximity to Concrete Design School. Below are just a few of the options that are available:

Best Western Inn of the Ozarks
, Driving Distance: 4.6 Miles (7.4 km), Drive Time: 9 Minutes / 207 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 / (479) 253-9768

Basin Park Hotel
, Driving Distance: 5.2 Miles (8.4 km), Drive Time: 12 Minutes / 12 Spring St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 / (479) 253-7837

Grand Central Hotel and Spa
, Driving Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.5 km), Drive Time: 13 Minutes / 37 N. Main St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 / (479) 253-6756

Crescent Hotel and Spa
, Driving Distance: 5.6 Miles (9 km), Drive Time: 14 Minutes / 75 Prospect Ave., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 / (800) 342-9766

Super 8 Eureka Springs, Driving Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.3 km), Drive Time: 13 Minutes / 3010 E. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 / (479) 253-5040

Quality Inn
, Driving Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.2 km), Drive Time: 12 Minutes / 196 E. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 / (479) 253-5241

Eureka Springs Treehouses
, Driving Distance: 3.5 Miles (5.6 km), Drive Time: 7 Minutes / 526 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 / (479) 253-9493

All Seasons Urban Treehouse Village
, Driving Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.8 km), Drive Time: 14 Minutes / 275 N. Main St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 / (479) 253-2001

Best Western Eureka Inn
, Driving Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.2 km), Drive Time: 11 Minutes / 101 E. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 / (479) 253-9551


CAMPING


Are you the adventurous type that would prefer to sit by a campfire and sleep under the stars than stay in a motel? Great! There is a KOA Campground directly next door to Concrete Design School - you can literally walk through the woods to come to the workshop each day. They have tent sites, full hook-up RV sites, showers, laundry, and a swimming pool.

Eureka Springs KOA, 15020 Highway 187 South, Eureka Springs, AR 72631 / (479) 253-8036

PLACES TO EAT & DRINK

OSCAR'S CAFE17 White St., Eureka Springs, AR

Eureka Springs has a lot of great restaurants. One of our favorites that is off the strip so it is largely only known to locals is Oscar's Cafe. Oscar's serves breakfast and lunch and is open Tuesday-Sunday from 8am until 3pm. Everything they make is amazing and it is the best place to get good coffee in Eureka Springs. 

ERMILIO'S ITALIAN HOME COOKING26 White St., Eureka Springs, AR

Across the street from Oscar's is Ermilio's Italian Home Cooking. They are open for dinner seven days a week from 5pm until 9pm. 

LOCAL FLAVOR CAFE71 S. Main St., Eureka Springs, AR

If you end up in downtown Eureka Springs you should check out Local Flavor Cafe. They are open for lunch and dinner every day execpt Sunday, when they serve brunch from 9am-3pm. 

ATTRACTIONS

Eureka Springs is the perfect setting to attend a workshop. Bring your family and spend a few extra days enjoying the sights of NW Arkansas. 


MOUNTAIN BIKING

Welcome to the home of the best mountain biking in Mid-America. Eureka Springs, Arkansas and the Oz Trails system of Northwest Arkansas offer a huge variety of trails for mountain bikers of any experience level, from beginners looking for a scenic ride through breathtaking Ozark Mountains, to seasoned bikers looking for professionally developed routes and are up to the ultimate challenge of the Eureka Springs Downhill.


THORNCROWN CHAPEL

12968 Hwy 62 West, Eureka Springs, AR / (479) 253-7401

Thorncrown Chapel is a 48-foot tall glass structure with 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It was designed by renowned architect E. Fay Jones. Called the most beautiful chapel in the world, the glass and wood wonder hides deep in a woodland setting.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR / (479) 418-5700

The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Crystal Bridges takes its name from a nearby natural spring and the bridge construction incorporated in the building, designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie. A series of pavilions nestled around two spring-fed ponds house galleries, meeting and classroom spaces, and a large, glass-enclosed gathering hall. Guest amenities include a restaurant on a glass-enclosed bridge overlooking the ponds, a Museum Store designed by architect Marlon Blackwell, and a library featuring more than 50,000 volumes of art reference material. Sculpture and walking trails link the Museum's 120-acre park to downtown Bentonville, Arkansas.

OZARK MOUNTAIN ZIPLINES

208 West Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR / (479) 363-6699

Experience the exhilarating thrill of a Zip Line Canopy Tour right in the heart of the beautiful, pristine Ozark Mountains at Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Soar through the air from up to 200+ feet high with cable lengths from up to 1800 feet long over vast gorgeous, beautiful Ozark hardwood trees and limestone cliffs. Our dense forest of hardwoods provide a wonderful setting for a nature filled experience guaranteed to satisfy thrill seekers from all walks of life.

PEA RIDGE NATIONAL MILITARY PARK

15930 E Highway 62 72732 Garfield, AR / (479) 451-8122

A 430-acre Civil War battlefield that preserves the site of the March 1862 battle that saved Missouri for the Union. Living history for adults and kids.

BLUE SPRINGS HERITAGE CENTER

1537 CR 210, Eureka Springs, AR / (479) 253-9244

The largest spring in Northwest Arkansas, Blue Spring flows 38 million gallons of water every day. 33 acres of beautiful native gardens, plants, and blooms.


COSMIC CAVERN

6386 Hwy 21 N., Berryville, AR / (870) 749-2298

Visitors are led through one of the Ozarks’ prettiest caves. View two underground lakes, one with trout. Silent Splendor is one of Arkansas’ most incredible underground jewels. Go gemstone panning and keep what you find. Open every day. It’s a learning adventure for grown-ups and kids alike!