🛶 Beaver Lake :
Crystal-clear water and quiet coves — ideal for kayaking, swimming, or just disconnecting.
- Distance: 15–20 minutes
- Hours: Sunrise to sunset
- Cost: Free (rentals ~$40–$80)
🚂 Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway
A scenic train ride through the Ozarks — relaxed, nostalgic, and surprisingly beautiful.
- Distance: 7 minutes
- Hours: Varies by day
- Cost: ~$22–$30 per person
🌄 Onyx Cave Park
A quick, self-guided cave walk — simple and unique.
- Distance: 10 minutes
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: ~$10–$15
🏞️ Lake Leatherwood Trails
Forest trails for hiking, biking, or just wandering. Quiet and close to nature.
- Distance: 8 minutes
- Hours: Sunrise to sunset
- Cost: Free
🏰 Thorncrown Chapel
A glass chapel tucked into the forest — minimal, peaceful, and worth experiencing.
- Distance: 10 minutes
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: Free (donations welcome)
🎭 Intrigue Theater (Magic & Illusion Show)
A unique, intimate magic experience — darker, more theatrical, and different from anything else in town.
- Distance: 5 minutes
- Hours: Evenings (varies by schedule)
- Cost: ~$30–$50 per person
🐅Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
One of the largest big cat sanctuaries in the U.S., home to rescued lions, tigers, bears, and more. Unlike a zoo, this is a true rescue — every animal has a story.
- Distance: 15 minutes
- Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00/5:00 PM (varies by season)
- Cost: ~$20–$35 adults · discounts for kids/seniors
✝️ Christ of the Ozarks
A 67-foot-tall statue overlooking Eureka Springs, surrounded by forest and walking paths. It’s one of the most iconic landmarks in the area and offers peaceful views, especially around sunset.
- Distance: 10 minutes
- Hours: Open daily (generally sunrise to sunset)
- Cost: Free
🛶 Beaver Lake :
Crystal-clear water and quiet coves — ideal for kayaking, swimming, or just disconnecting.
- Distance: 15–20 minutes
- Hours: Sunrise to sunset
- Cost: Free (rentals ~$40–$80)
🚂 Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway
A scenic train ride through the Ozarks — relaxed, nostalgic, and surprisingly beautiful.
- Distance: 7 minutes
- Hours: Varies by day
- Cost: ~$22–$30 per person
🌄 Onyx Cave Park
A quick, self-guided cave walk — simple and unique.
- Distance: 10 minutes
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: ~$10–$15
🏞️ Lake Leatherwood Trails
Forest trails for hiking, biking, or just wandering. Quiet and close to nature.
- Distance: 8 minutes
- Hours: Sunrise to sunset
- Cost: Free
🏰 Thorncrown Chapel
A glass chapel tucked into the forest — minimal, peaceful, and worth experiencing.
- Distance: 10 minutes
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: Free (donations welcome)
🎭 Intrigue Theater (Magic & Illusion Show)
A unique, intimate magic experience — darker, more theatrical, and different from anything else in town.
- Distance: 5 minutes
- Hours: Evenings (varies by schedule)
- Cost: ~$30–$50 per person
🐅Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
One of the largest big cat sanctuaries in the U.S., home to rescued lions, tigers, bears, and more. Unlike a zoo, this is a true rescue — every animal has a story.
- Distance: 15 minutes
- Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00/5:00 PM (varies by season)
- Cost: ~$20–$35 adults · discounts for kids/seniors
✝️ Christ of the Ozarks
A 67-foot-tall statue overlooking Eureka Springs, surrounded by forest and walking paths. It’s one of the most iconic landmarks in the area and offers peaceful views, especially around sunset.
- Distance: 10 minutes
- Hours: Open daily (generally sunrise to sunset)
- Cost: Free