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Activity South of town, Eureka Springs

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

An activity in South of town, Eureka Springs, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in South of town, Eureka Springs
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Why go

Sanctuary for rescued big cats with guided tours.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Eureka Springs, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Eureka Springs Historical Museum, 6.2 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
South of town
Price
$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Eureka Springs, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Eureka Springs Historical Museum

    Town history from Victorian spa days in an 1889 stone building.

    Sight · 6.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Local Flavor Cafe

    Main Street café with a balcony over the street, good for brunch.

    Food · 6.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mud Street Cafe

    Below-street-level café in an old building, known for breakfasts and coffee.

    Food · 6.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Basin Spring Park

    Small park at the center of the historic district where the town began.

    Sight · 6.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Gotahold Brewing

    Craft brewery with a wooded beer garden and live music.

    Drinks · 6.5 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Crescent Hotel

    1886 hilltop hotel with views and nightly ghost tours.

    Sight · 6.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a stop on our Ozarks Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Eureka Springs

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is our only activity pick in Eureka Springs; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Eureka Springs guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Eureka Springs run from 43°F in January to 91°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Eureka Springs from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Eureka Springs weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
239 Turpentine Creek Ln, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA
Coordinates
36.30991, -93.75562
Destination
Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge?

Plan on about 2 hours at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Take the guided tour; feeding times are lively.

Where is Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge?

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is at 239 Turpentine Creek Ln, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA, in South of town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge?

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge appears on Ozarks Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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