Siloam Springs Community Guide 2024 | Page 16

Q & A with Lindsey Taylor

Director of Community Development , Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce

Q : What is Discover Siloam Springs ?
Discover Siloam Springs was originally a tourism website launched in 2018 as a partnership between Main Street Siloam Springs , Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce , and the City of Siloam Springs . In 2022 , we have revitalized the tourism of Discover Siloam and been able to bring more excitement , accurate information , and current events to the public in a faster and easier way ! Discover Siloam is your one-stop-shop for where to play , stay , eat & shop in our corner of Northwest Arkansas . I encourage you to follow us at Discover Siloam on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with everything we have going on in Siloam Springs !
Q : What ’ s new in Siloam Springs ?
Siloam Springs is always growing and changing ! This year , we added the new WOKA Water Park and trail for outdoor enthusiasts , as well as several new retail businesses , non-profits and restaurants ! We also debuted a new event series called Fourth Fridays , giving our community a family-friendly event with
shopping , music , food and more throughout the summer months !
Q : What ’ s your personal connection with Siloam Springs ?
My family moved to Siloam Springs when I was five , so it ’ s really the only home I ’ ve ever known . I grew up here , and graduated from Siloam Springs High School and John Brown University . I met my husband here , I work here , I go to church here , and I raise my family here . My kids go to school in the same schools I did - and even have some of the same teachers ! Siloam Springs is a special place , and I love having the opportunity to share that with my family , as well as with new businesses and families moving to town .
Q : Why is Siloam Springs a good place to do business ?
Siloam Springs offers the benefits of a small town , with a customer base that is much larger ! There are many surrounding towns that utilize Siloam Springs as their “ big city ”, coming to shop , work , eat and play ! Our community is always so excited for new
businesses to come to town , and we welcome them with open arms !
Q : What do you think makes Siloam Springs special ?
There ’ s still a small town , welcoming feel to Siloam Springs . When I have friends

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and family come visit , they feel it too , and they want to come back . From the small locally-owned businesses , to the outdoor activities we have , to our beautiful downtown , and everything in between , you just can ’ t beat this community . While we continue to see Siloam Springs grow , the charming things I love about this town are still there . You can walk through downtown and people wave when you pass . You can still go to lunch on a Sunday after church , and run into people that you know . I can ’ t think of a better community to live , work , and play !
Q : What ’ s one thing you would like people to know about Siloam Springs ?
Siloam Springs is truly a hidden gem . There is still a Mayberry or Stars Hollow feel to this community that you can ’ t find in other towns . The events
and activities that are hosted here allow individuals to get a taste of that when visiting , and it keeps them coming back . The charm of our downtown , the beauty of our outdoor activities and the quality of our retail businesses and restaurants are some of the best around ! I encourage everyone to give Siloam Springs a try … You might just be surprised at what you find !
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