Garrard Ardeneum
The Puterbaugh Center, previously known as the Garrard Ardeneum, is located in McAlester, Oklahoma, United States. Add Robbers Cave, 25 mi away, to a visit. For mild weather, aim for March, April, May and October (64–80°F highs).
A garden inside McAlester
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 93–93°, and about 73 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in McAlester
Garrard Ardeneum is inside McAlester, which has 24 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May and Oct
March, April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Garrard Ardeneum
The Puterbaugh Center, previously known as the Garrard Ardeneum, is located in McAlester, Oklahoma, United States. The center, which has also been called the McAlester Arboretum in confusion with an arboretum of this name in Missouri, was established 1990 as combination of an arboretum and a museum with landscaped gardens and historical artifacts. The center is located at 501 North 5th Street. The center now mainly serves as a wedding venue and conference center.
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Hotels and campgrounds near Garrard Ardeneum
Nearest for a night are McAlester (24) and Eufaula (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Garrard Ardeneum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAlester | in town | — | 24 21 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 18,044 | $152K | C− |
| Savanna | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 2 2 hotels | 611 | $103K | — |
| Krebs | 3 mi east | 5 min | 1 1 motel | 2,068 | $106K | B− |
| Bug Tussle | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 265 | $162K | — |
| Crowder | 14 mi north | 20 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 295 | $121K | — |
| Eufaula | 27 mi north | 40 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 2,882 | $179K | C |
| Kiowa | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 RV park | 621 | $82K | — |
| Longtown 27% vacation homes | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 5 1 motel · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 2,716 | $184K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
These well-known places are within 67 miles.
127 mi LakeEufaula Lake
225 mi State parkRobbers Cave State Park
65 mi MuseumUSS Batfish
67 mi LandmarkFort Gibson
61 mi MuseumFive Civilized Tribes Museum66 mi GardenKerr Arboretum and Botanical Area
60 mi MuseumThree Rivers Museum2K visitors a year61 mi City parkHonor Heights ParkPhoto credits
Eufaula Lake: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain · Robbers Cave State Park: Thomas & Dianne Jones from Okmulgee, USA, CC BY 2.0 · USS Batfish: Blackwing.1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Gibson: Fred Q. Casler, Photographer, Public domain · Five Civilized Tribes Museum: Uyvsdi, Public domain · Three Rivers Museum: JudeHalley, Public domain
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Quick answers on Garrard Ardeneum
Is Garrard Ardeneum in McAlester?
Yes. It’s inside McAlester, OK.
When is the best time to visit Garrard Ardeneum?
March, April, May and October, with highs of 64–80°.
How far is Garrard Ardeneum from Tulsa?
About 83 miles north of Tulsa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Garrard Ardeneum?
Fort Smith Regional (FSM), about 84 miles away. The nearest big hub is Tulsa (TUL), about 88 miles.
Where should I stay near Garrard Ardeneum?
McAlester (in town, 24 places to stay), Eufaula (27 mi, 8 places to stay) and Longtown (26 mi, 5 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in McAlester
Start the conversation in McAlester’s Town Square.
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