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Q With so many natural and man-made oddities in this town, did Robert Ripley ever visit? A Yes. Eureka Springs was featured in Ripley's "Believe It Or Not" column many times. Some sources say it was mentioned more than any other town. Q What kinds of things in Eureka Springs did Robert Ripley feature? A St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, which is entered through the bell tower, was mentioned. It is located on Crescent Drive (Crescent Grade) just below the Crescent Hotel. |
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The Basin Park
Hotel drew notice because all eight floors are ground level. Each floor
has a walk-way to the cliff behind it. Pivot Rock, which stands 15 feet high and 30 feet in diameter at the top but only 16 inches at the base, was included. Natural Bridge is a short walk from Pivot Rock and is featured independently. The town itself was mentioned because of its winding, hilly, curving streets that form 16 "S's", a large "O", numerous "U's" and "V's" yet has no stop light or perpendicular cross street. Having no level spot in town large enough for a rodeo, circus, or baseball diamond was another fact that Ripley included. (A stadium was built in 1948 after an area had been made level enough, but this was eventually torn down and the athletic field was built in the 1980's. It is known as Van Pelt Stadium). Frog Fantasies Museum has, in recent years, been mentioned also. More information about Ripleys | |
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