Eureka Springs, AR would love to have you. Last weekend, the VW Association of America was here with, literally, thousands of vintage Beetles, Buses and "Things." Throughout the summer, there are also Mustang, Miata, Thunderbird, antique and art-car rallies held here. And they all get their own parade through the twisty, narrow streets (perfect for Smart Cars) of this Victorian village, during which the sidewalks are lined with tourists and locals. There are tons of inexpensive hotel rooms or charming B&Bs to choose from, lots of art galleries, restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. And not one single traffic light in the entire mountain-top city.
Contact Jim Williams, executive director of the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission. And see eurekasprings.org for more info.
Eureka Springs bears a close resemblance to a small European village and is the perfect place to show off the Smart Car's best traits.
And, no, I'm not a spokesman for the Chamber of Commerce. Just a resident who loves living here and aspires someday to own my own Smart Car.