Visit us and Explore the Ozarks
Our Trip Planner has been designed to help you plan your visit to the Great Passion Play and to assist you in enjoying our lovely Ozark mountain area.
The Great Passion Play complex is located in the Ozark Mountains in historic Eureka Springs, Arkansas near Branson, Missouri. No matter how long you and your family or group will be visiting in our area, we invite you to experience the majesty and drama of a Great Passion Play performance and our many inspirational on-site attractions.
The daytime temperatures at The Great Passion Play are almost always comfortable. Average daytime highs run from the 70s in April, May, and October to the lower 90s in July and August. Temperatures at night are pleasantly cool during the summer months, and during the spring and fall the nights are crisp and beautiful. The average night-time temperature in April is 47° ; in May it is 55° ; in June, July, and August the average lows are in the 70s, in September the average low is 58° ; in October average low is 48°.
Spend a week-end or a week in the lovely Ozark Mountains and share the passion and exciting features available on The Great Passion Play complex.
The following itineraries will give you an idea of some of the many ways you can plan your visit. If you have any questions regarding our area or would like assistance in planning your trip to Eureka Springs, please contact us.
One Day Itinerary:
| 9:00 AM | Depart for The Great Passion Play grounds |
| 9:15 | See the Christ of the Ozarks, Church in the Grove, and Berlin Wall |
| 9:30 | Shopping in the New Holy Land Gift Shop |
| 10:00 | New Holy Land Tour |
| 12:15 PM | Eat at The Great Passion Play Lunch Buffet |
| 1:15 | Depart for The Great Passion Play grounds |
| 1:30 | Tour the new Museum of Earth History |
| 2:00 | Enjoy the Bible Museum and the Sacred Arts Center |
| 3:00 | Take a break to rest and prepare for the evening performance of The Great Passion Play |
| 5:00 | Depart for The Great Passion Play grounds |
| 5:30 | Dinner at The Great Passion Play restaurant |
| 6:30 | Parables of the Potter Presentation behind the Eastern Wall |
| 7:00 | Shopping at The Great Passion Play gift shop (across from the ticket office) |
| 8:00 (7:00 after Labor Day) |
Meet at the flag pole. Visit restrooms and concessions and begin to move toward seats at 8:15 |
| 8:30 to 10:30 | Begin to experience the greatest story ever told under the beautiful canopy of the Ozark night sky |
Two Day + Itinerary:
DAY 1
| 9:00 AM | Visit beautiful Thorncrown Chapel |
| 10:00 | New Holy Land Tour |
| 12:15 PM | Eat at The Great Passion Play Lunch Buffet |
| 2:00 | Blue Spring Heritage Center |
| 4:00 | Go to lodging to prepare for evening |
| 5:00 | Leave for The Great Passion Play grounds |
| 5:15 | Dinner at The Great Passion Play restaurant |
| 6:30 | Parables of the Potter Presentations |
| 7:15 | Sacred Arts Center |
| 8:00 (7:00 after Labor Day) |
Meet at the flag pole. Visit rest rooms and concessions. Start moving toward seats at 8:15 |
| 8:30 to 10:30 | Curtain time – relax and watch the world of Jesus come to life before your eyes! |
DAY 2
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 | Visit Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge |
| 10:30 | Enjoy the NEW Museum of Earth History on the grounds of The Great Passion Play |
| 11:30 | Visit the Bible Museum |
| 12:00 PM | Eat at The Great Passion Play Lunch Buffet |
| 1:00 | Take the tour of Historic Eureka Springs (The Christ of the Ozarks is included on this tour) |
| 4:00 | Take a train ride, see a cave, enjoy a Victorian tour home – see one of Eureka Springs’ outstanding attractions. Click here for a complete list to choose from. |
| 5:00 | Dinner |
| 6:00 | Return to lodging to prepare for the evening’s entertainment |
| 7:30 or 8:00 | Enjoy one of Eureka Springs’ outstanding music shows |
DAY 3
Don’t leave town until you’ve seen all that Eureka Springs has to offer! |
Area Attractions & Lodging
The fact that The Great Passion PlayTM is located in Eureka Springs makes your stay even more delightful. This unique town, nestled in the scenic Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, offers a variety of experiences. The historic downtown is filled with restored Victorian architecture, quaint shops, interesting art galleries, outstanding dining and friendly people. In addition to The Great Passion PlayTM and the New Holy Land Tour, Eureka Springs features many attractions appealing to all ages. Botanical gardens, music shows, a steam train, and a wild-life refuge are just a few attractions that will add to your experience. Be sure to visit our area friends!
Getting around Eureka Springs is easy, too! Just take one of the motorized trolleys around the city. The trolleys are fun, economical, and relieve you of all driving responsibilities. Parking is never a problem when you are on a trolley. Regular trolley pick-up and return is available at The Great Passion Play, during the day, where you may park your vehicle for free. The last trolley comes to our parking lot at 5:30 PM.
Eureka Springs has a rich history. Those who enjoy finding out about our past will enjoy learning about the early days when Eureka Springs was frequented by the Creek, Choctaw, and Shawnee Nations because of the "healing waters" here. By the late 1800s, Eureka Springs had become a spa and vacation paradise, much as it is today.
For the adventurous, the area has great fishing, camping, and water sports opportunities. There are wonderful walking trails as well as horseback and wagon rides.
Eureka Springs has been called the "wedding capital of the south". There are a variety of beautiful places for marriage ceremonies in the area, including the Church in the Grove on the grounds of The Great Passion PlayTM and at the Christ of the Ozarks statue. Arkansas wedding licenses may be purchased at the Carroll County Courthouse, 44 South Main Street in Eureka Springs and no blood tests are required. Eureka Springs is the perfect place to honeymoon!
The Great Passion Play and Eureka Springs, AR are located 48 scenic miles south of Branson, Missouri. For information about shows and other attractions in Branson you may contact the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
Lodging
There are over 200 lodging facilities in Eureka Springs ranging from large historic hotels, to national motel chains, family owned and operated accommodations, bed and breakfast inns, cabins, cottages, RV parks and campgrounds. There is sure to be just the kind of lodging you are looking for from the most luxurious to the most economical. Find out more about accommodations by clicking here.
You may find more information about the Eureka Springs area by visiting The Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Purchase Tickets
Reservations for The Great Passion Play performances and some of our premier on-site attractions can be made by calling toll free 1-866-566-3565. For tickets to the Great Passion Play, make your reservations online or feel free to contact us. Thank you!
