Touted as the “Gay Capital of the Ozarks,” Eureka Springs is on Vacationer’s list of 22 Small LGBTQ-Friendly Cities in the U.S. So, here’s what you need to know before you go! When one thinks of Arkansas, one may think of the Ozark Mountains, southern food, and nature activities. The name Eureka Springs, located in Arkansas, evokes images of waterfalls and waterways. Aerial of Eureka.