El Dorado

El Dorado, once an oil boomtown, is now a thriving south Arkansas city with a population of 18,491. By Arkansas standards, that's a mid-sized city, but make no mistake: this is still a small town. El Dorado, located near the Arkansas-Louisiana state line, is not only in the proud Southern Natural State, but also about as far south as that state goes. El Dorado is the quintessential Southern city not only because of its location, but also because it has everything a Southern town should have friendly people, an adorable downtown area, a small-town atmosphere, and an incredibly picturesque setting.

To begin with, the town has a trolley bus that will transport you anywhere. In fact, the entire town is adorably charming. The city's vibrant buildings, residences, and businesses serve as visual proof of the city's overall sunny disposition. There are many hip local businesses in the downtown area. Almost the official activity in Eureka Springs is window shopping! Numerous musicians and artists also reside in this distinctive small town in Arkansas. Eureka Springs, Arkansas is unlike anywhere else in the world. People adore it because there are delightful surprises around every corner, making it one of the most distinctive small towns in Arkansas.