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Eureka's Historic Old Town

Take a stroll down 2nd Street in Historic Old Town.

Take a stroll down 2nd Street in Historic Old Town.

Nowhere is Eureka's Victorian heritage more evident than in Old Town, a meticulously preserved and restored district of unique shops, restaurants, galleries and museums.  The Old Town/Downtown district includes theaters, pubs, antique shops, local coffee houses and the new Arkley Center for the Performing Arts.   Follow this link for a  Walking tour of the historic buildings in Old Town.  Or view it from the seat of a horse drawn carriage, see sidebar for more info. 

Then take a break in one of our cafes, or dine in some of Eureka's finest restaurants.  Follow up with a stroll on the boardwalk to take in the view of Humboldt Bay, or hop on board the Madaket for a water tour of the bay.   Don't forget to reward the kids with some fun time in The Discovery Museum

Many special events including the Arts Alive! art walk the first Saturday of each month, take place in Old Town.    As you walk the streets of this district, admiring the victorian architecture, you will find that many of the walls of the commercial buildings in the area are adorned with murals.  Some of the murals in this area are listed on this link to the Eureka Mural Tour

New books, old books, clothes, art, home decor, unusual gifts, garden items, jewelry, beads, birdhouses, pirate flags and more can be found as you meander through the shops in this district.   

Here's a list of some of the "Shops & Stops"

Galleries/Shops:

Food & Drink: