Small Town in Arkansas: One of 50 Most Hippie Towns in America

Growing up, I was always fascinated by the hippie lifestyle, a free-spirited way of living that promotes peace and love. I had the blacklight posters, a peace sign belt buckle, a leather headband, a tie-dyed t-shirt,  burned a lot of dragon blood incense, listened to a lot of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.

The Life of a Hippie

The life of a hippie took on a whole new persona once it hit the college campus in the 1960s and 1970s, with the smell of patchouli, peace signs, and love beads often associated with hippie culture.. However, hippies began to take on a different vibe from the general public when they became known as "stoners" for their indulgence in marijuana and other drugs.

It would become common to see a VW van or bus pull up and see smoke billowing out of the doors from all the weed. Movies like Cheech and Chong's "Up in Smoke" and "Dazed and Confused" glorified the stoner generation and the hippie lifestyle, which was prevalent in California during that era. In today's world, the term hippie is likely to be called a free spirit, bohemian, or even a naturalist. Well, Arkansas is named the Natural State. Hmmm

Arkansas Makes The List - Most Hippie Town

The hippie lifestyle is still relevant today; you just have to know where to look. The website Thrillist just revealed The Most Hippie Town In All 50 States, and Eureka Springs, Arkansas, made the groovy list.

Diversity of Eureka Springs, Arkansas - Far Out, Man!

This small town, situated between the Ozark Mountain region, has become a haven for the hippie culture lifestyle, with a diverse community. If you love the outdoors and want to free your mind, man, Eureka Springs allows you to break free from societal constraints with a more casual, laid-back lifestyle.

With some cool geological rock formations, breathtaking caves, this little village offers artisans the opportunity to showcase their handmade crafts in unique shops downtown on the cobblestone streets. The sounds of jazz and other genres of music fill the air from amazing restaurants, pubs, and during festivals in this quaint little town.

The art culture is also big in Eureka Springs, along with the Blue Spring Heritage Center and Botanical Garden. Can you say  Flower Power?

Then there is the Thorncrown Chapel, an all-glass and wood chapel nestled in a wooded area for those who love nature. How about the Christ of the Ozarks statue? This is the tallest free-standing Jesus in America.

If you're into the mystic supernatural world, look no further than the 1886 Crescent Hotel, allegedly the most haunted hotel in America. Can you dig it?

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The Beatles' song "All You Need Is Love"  pretty much defines the town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Make Love, Not War!

Peace and Harmony, that's the hippie way of living.

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