Eureka Springs Religious Travel
Eureka Springs Christian Attractions
The Great Passion Play
2005 Season for THE GREAT PASSION PLAY starts April 29th
See America's #1 Attended Outdoor Drama - The Great Passion Play! A spectacular experience brought to you by a cast of hundreds. You'll be inspired as the story of the Man Who changed the world forever unfolds before your eyes. Our popular family vacation and group destination is located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains just outside Eureka Springs, Arkansas and we're only 48 scenic miles south of Branson, Missouri.
On-Site Attractions
Our unique attractions include the New Holy Land Tour, the Christ of the Ozarks statue, and the Tabernacle Teaching Tour, as well as the Bible Museum, the Parables of the Potter, the Sacred Arts Center, Museum of Earth History and more. These attractions are remarkable interactive educational entertainment experiences for everyone.
Special Exhibits and Events
Throughout the year The Great Passion Play hosts special events, including special art exhibits, performances by choral groups from across America and more. Calendar events hosted on our complex include our special live interactive Christmas Celebration, Beyond Dickens, God Bless Us Everyone, Veterans' salutes on Memorial Day and Labor Day, Easter Sunrise Services at the towering Christ of the Ozarks statue and more.
To reserve tickets: http://clinton-library.reserveeurekasprings.com
Thorncrown Chapel
Nestled in a woodland setting, Thorncrown Chapel rises forty-eight feet into the Ozark sky. This magnificent wooden structure contains 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It sits atop over 100 tons of native stone and colored flagstone. The chapel's simple design and majestic beauty combine to make it what critics have called "one of the finest religious spaces of modern times."
Thorncrown Chapel is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is located on Highway 62 West three miles outside of Eureka Springs. There is no admission fee, but donations are accepted. Every tour group will receive a presentation telling the story of the chapel followed by an inspirational song by one of the Thorncrown musicians. There is ample parking for buses and RVs. So, while in the Ozarks, stop by what many have called one of the most beautiful and inspiring chapels in the world. It will be a visit you will not soon forget.
Thorncrown Chapel is open the following hours:
April through November 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
March and December 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed January and February except for weddings and other special events.
Special Services and Retreats
Church groups and Christian organizations may use the Thorncrown Worship center for retreats and special events. There is no charge, but they do appreciate donations to help with upkeep.
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Eureka Springs, Arkansas is the only church which you enter through the bell tower and has been featured by “Ripley's Believe It or Not” because of this unusual feature.
Mass Schedule Father Arackal, Pastor
Mass is celebrated at St. Elizabeth's
Mon./Tues./Thurs./Fri. 8:30 AM
Saturday Evening 5:00 PM
Sunday Morning 7:30 AM
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered a half-hour before all Masses at St. Elizabeth. Another time may be requested by appointment.
Eucharistic Devotion and Adoration occur every Friday at St. Elizabeth's for an hour following the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Christ of the Ozarks Statue
One of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks, the magnificent Christ of the Ozarks statue on grounds of The Great Passion Play complex. It overlooks the picturesque Victorian village of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The inspiring image of the seven-story statue may be seen from the village's historic district in the valley below.
Visitors from all over the world enjoy inspiring moments in the beautiful setting that surrounds Christ of the Ozarks. Visitors often find themselves staying longer than expected to enjoy the peaceful energy and serene natural beauty that surrounds the towering image of Christ.
Completed and dedicated in 1966, the statue was sculpted by the late Emmet Sullivan, one of the artisans who sculpted Mount Rushmore. As you view the statue, you may want to keep in mind these interesting facts about Christ of the Ozarks.
Every inch of the remarkable sculpture was built by hand. No poured segments were used in the statue's construction.
At an altitude of 1500 feet, the statue is made of 24 layers of white mortar on a steel frame and weighs over two million pounds.
The foundation, which is virtually welded into the rock of the mountain, required 340 tons of concrete interlaced with steel.
During construction, the framework of the statue was completely surrounded by scaffolding. Workers had to build an elevator up the side of the framework in order to reach the statue's higher segments.
Taller than most humans, the hands from wrist to fingertip measure approximately 7 feet. The statue's arm spread from fingertip to fingertip spans 65 feet.
Viewing Hours
Christ of the Ozarks is open to the public 24 hours each day of the year free of charge.
Accessibility
To protect the peaceful surroundings, auto and bus access is limited to a parking area many yards from the statue grounds. The statue and grounds are handicapped accessible by a gently sloping paved walkway.
