Experience Bentonville!
Local Points of Interest
These are some of our favorite things to explore in Bentonville and NWA in general. Take some time to see what interests you!
This $500 Million beauty of a museum is #1 on our must see list for Bentonville. The outdoor areas are just as impressive as the indoor collection. Don't miss the North Forest Trail, some amazing large scale sculptures await you!
708 locals recommend
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum WayThis $500 Million beauty of a museum is #1 on our must see list for Bentonville. The outdoor areas are just as impressive as the indoor collection. Don't miss the North Forest Trail, some amazing large scale sculptures await you!
Perfect for letting your kiddos burn off some steam! Don't miss the canopy climber for a fabulous view of the whole Amazeum!
237 locals recommend
Scott Family Amazeum
1009 Museum WayPerfect for letting your kiddos burn off some steam! Don't miss the canopy climber for a fabulous view of the whole Amazeum!
A diamond in the rough! Free admission, some really well done exhibits, and a free audio tour as well.
Make sure you make time if you have kiddos to hunt for arrowheads around the Tepee in front of the building!
77 locals recommend
Museum of Native American History
202 SW O StA diamond in the rough! Free admission, some really well done exhibits, and a free audio tour as well.
Make sure you make time if you have kiddos to hunt for arrowheads around the Tepee in front of the building!
I know I know... a museum about Walmart? But trust us, this is worth your time to see how one man's dream to bring lower prices to masses grew into the gigantic corporation it is now. Lots of fun touches here and worth the admission (which is Free!)
Make sure you spend a little time in the restored "Five & Dime" storefront to get a feel for "Mr. Sam's" first store on the square.
176 locals recommend
The Walmart Museum
240 N Main StI know I know... a museum about Walmart? But trust us, this is worth your time to see how one man's dream to bring lower prices to masses grew into the gigantic corporation it is now. Lots of fun touches here and worth the admission (which is Free!)
Make sure you spend a little time in the restored "Five & Dime" storefront to get a feel for "Mr. Sam's" first store on the square.
The perfect place for a scoop of ice cream, milkshakes and retro fun!
The spark is especially fun in the evenings where you can relax and people watch the square as people come and go.
33 locals recommend
Spark Café Soda Fountain
105 N Main StThe perfect place for a scoop of ice cream, milkshakes and retro fun!
The spark is especially fun in the evenings where you can relax and people watch the square as people come and go.
Definitely worth a visit to see the airplanes on display, hit up Louise restaurant, go Kayaking on Lake Bentonville, and more! Definitely a new addition but welcome to the area!
82 locals recommend
Louise at Thaden Field
2205 SW I StDefinitely worth a visit to see the airplanes on display, hit up Louise restaurant, go Kayaking on Lake Bentonville, and more! Definitely a new addition but welcome to the area!
The Momentary is the newest museum in Bentonville, using a re-purposed cheese factory no less! Definitely a must see around town! If you get a chance, have a coffee inside at the beautiful Onyx location.
170 locals recommend
The Momentary
507 SE E StThe Momentary is the newest museum in Bentonville, using a re-purposed cheese factory no less! Definitely a must see around town! If you get a chance, have a coffee inside at the beautiful Onyx location.
The Buckyball is an amazing art piece near the entrance to Crystal Bridges Museum that is worth a visit all by itself. Make sure you site in the "zero-g" reclining chairs and just enjoy the moving lights!
12 locals recommend
Buckyball At Crystal Bridges
600 Museum WayThe Buckyball is an amazing art piece near the entrance to Crystal Bridges Museum that is worth a visit all by itself. Make sure you site in the "zero-g" reclining chairs and just enjoy the moving lights!
8th Street Market is located within a converted Tyson Chicken factory and is packed with great attractions and food. Food Trucks, Great Coffee, Local Music, and Craft Beer are all located on site. Definitely worth checking out for the murals and art pieces alone!
100 locals recommend
8th Street Market
801 SE 8th St8th Street Market is located within a converted Tyson Chicken factory and is packed with great attractions and food. Food Trucks, Great Coffee, Local Music, and Craft Beer are all located on site. Definitely worth checking out for the murals and art pieces alone!
It sounds clichéd, but this square is a slice of Americana right out of the Andy Griffith show crossed with great modern sites. Excellent restaurants, museums, shops, and more are within a block or two of the square, but even if you just want to relax and people watch, this is a great place to do it!
130 locals recommend
Bentonville City Square
It sounds clichéd, but this square is a slice of Americana right out of the Andy Griffith show crossed with great modern sites. Excellent restaurants, museums, shops, and more are within a block or two of the square, but even if you just want to relax and people watch, this is a great place to do it!
21C (for 21st Century) has free to access galleries that are a great way to spend a few minutes (without paying the prices to stay at the hotel!). This rotating collection is always enjoyable as you never know what you'll find!
59 locals recommend
21c Museum Hotel Bentonville
200 NE A St21C (for 21st Century) has free to access galleries that are a great way to spend a few minutes (without paying the prices to stay at the hotel!). This rotating collection is always enjoyable as you never know what you'll find!
This is a lovingly restored post civil war home that is great for a quick visit to step into history (as well as lovely gardens and grounds). Free admission and worth the visit!
33 locals recommend
The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens
400 S Walton BlvdThis is a lovingly restored post civil war home that is great for a quick visit to step into history (as well as lovely gardens and grounds). Free admission and worth the visit!
Want to catch an amazing concert? The AMP is the place to go! Virtually every major act has performed at the AMP and is a great visit while you are in Northwest Arkansas!
162 locals recommend
Arkansas Music Pavilion
5079 W Northgate RdWant to catch an amazing concert? The AMP is the place to go! Virtually every major act has performed at the AMP and is a great visit while you are in Northwest Arkansas!
Experience a little 80's nostalgia while mixing almost anything you can imagine into your soft serve! My guilty pleasure is the vanilla with Captain Crunch!
24 locals recommend
Trash Creamery
401 SW A StExperience a little 80's nostalgia while mixing almost anything you can imagine into your soft serve! My guilty pleasure is the vanilla with Captain Crunch!
Skylight is an independent movie theater just minutes from our home. 6 screens with super comfortable reclining seats, as well as a full service restaurant and bar you can enjoy while you watch! Make sure to pre-register and reserve your seat, then just show up and enjoy!
49 locals recommend
Skylight Cinema
350 SW A StSkylight is an independent movie theater just minutes from our home. 6 screens with super comfortable reclining seats, as well as a full service restaurant and bar you can enjoy while you watch! Make sure to pre-register and reserve your seat, then just show up and enjoy!
Our Favorite Restaurants
Go in the evenings near sunset to enjoy the amazing stained glass windows and how the whole place changes after nightfall. Grab a drink at the Undercroft Speakeasy in the basement or hit the roof for a great view of downtown Bentonville.
144 locals recommend
Preacher's Son
201 NW A StGo in the evenings near sunset to enjoy the amazing stained glass windows and how the whole place changes after nightfall. Grab a drink at the Undercroft Speakeasy in the basement or hit the roof for a great view of downtown Bentonville.
Sit by the windows if possible to people watch, and the tiramisu is to die for!
110 locals recommend
Tavola Trattoria
108 SE A StSit by the windows if possible to people watch, and the tiramisu is to die for!
Everything we've ever had here is awesome, but get the Charcuterie & Cheese Board to get a great overview of what they have to offer.
107 locals recommend
Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie
110 SE A StEverything we've ever had here is awesome, but get the Charcuterie & Cheese Board to get a great overview of what they have to offer.
Oven & Tap
215 S Main StSeriously fabulous pizza, what more is there to say? Go and enjoy!
Grab lunch while you take a break at Crystal Bridges and just take in the amazing VIEW that Eleven has. You won't regret the time!
18 locals recommend
Eleven At Crystal Bridges
600 Museum WayGrab lunch while you take a break at Crystal Bridges and just take in the amazing VIEW that Eleven has. You won't regret the time!
Pressroom offers a little bit of everything in a stylish and fun setting. Odds are you find something to excite you here! Weekend Brunch is especially excellent!
113 locals recommend
Pressroom
100 NW 2nd StPressroom offers a little bit of everything in a stylish and fun setting. Odds are you find something to excite you here! Weekend Brunch is especially excellent!
Hands down the BEST breakfast spot in Bentonville in my opinion. Definitely try the Eureka biscuit and you won't be sorry!
61 locals recommend
The Buttered Biscuit
1001 SW Regional Airport BlvdHands down the BEST breakfast spot in Bentonville in my opinion. Definitely try the Eureka biscuit and you won't be sorry!
Brunch is especially good here, it's always surprising and unique to the Arkansan culture!
84 locals recommend
The Hive
200 NE A StBrunch is especially good here, it's always surprising and unique to the Arkansan culture!
Go for the everything bagel and make it a sandwich for a really filling meal, and don’t forget some Onyx coffee!
31 locals recommend
Ozark Mountain Bagel Co. on the Square
105 W Central AveGo for the everything bagel and make it a sandwich for a really filling meal, and don’t forget some Onyx coffee!
Make sure to sit by the windows to see the planes take off and land! It's quite a site over the lake and the rest of Bentonville.
82 locals recommend
Louise at Thaden Field
2205 SW I StMake sure to sit by the windows to see the planes take off and land! It's quite a site over the lake and the rest of Bentonville.
A local mexican food hangout that is humble and delicious. Very close to our AirBNB and a favorite of our guests. Can't go wrong with the Fajitas!
22 locals recommend
Las Palmas
200 W Poplar StA local mexican food hangout that is humble and delicious. Very close to our AirBNB and a favorite of our guests. Can't go wrong with the Fajitas!
The flying fish is a favorite of Alice Walton, and opened here after her direct request when Crystal Bridges was under construction. Delicious fish and chips here, don't miss it!
46 locals recommend
Flying Fish
109A NW 2nd StThe flying fish is a favorite of Alice Walton, and opened here after her direct request when Crystal Bridges was under construction. Delicious fish and chips here, don't miss it!
Blu specializes in extremely fresh fish delivered daily to Bentonville. The fresh fish of the day is always a good choice, and we definitely suggest you sit outside and people watch the Momentary Museum and the beautiful mural on the side of the building while you eat.
If you are staying in the area for a bit, check out the market area to bring some amazing selections home!
50 locals recommend
Blu Fish House & Raw Bar - Located inside Fresh Fish MarketPlace
607 SE 5th StBlu specializes in extremely fresh fish delivered daily to Bentonville. The fresh fish of the day is always a good choice, and we definitely suggest you sit outside and people watch the Momentary Museum and the beautiful mural on the side of the building while you eat.
If you are staying in the area for a bit, check out the market area to bring some amazing selections home!
You get great atmosphere and a lovely meal here, and it's very close by!
14 locals recommend
Petit Bistro
2702 N Walton BlvdYou get great atmosphere and a lovely meal here, and it's very close by!
Outstanding Vietnamese food and good service, I highly recommend the round steak Pho!
9 locals recommend
Pho Thanh
1204 S Walton BlvdOutstanding Vietnamese food and good service, I highly recommend the round steak Pho!
If you've never tried a gourmet crepe do yourself a favor and head over to 8th Street and try one! I particularly like the Nutella sweet crepe and a chicken pesto hearty crepe!
100 locals recommend
Crepes Paulette
100 SW 8th StIf you've never tried a gourmet crepe do yourself a favor and head over to 8th Street and try one! I particularly like the Nutella sweet crepe and a chicken pesto hearty crepe!
Simply the best Barbecue in Bentonville! The ribs and brisket are especially fabulous along with a great selection of sauces for you to try.
9 locals recommend
Whole Hog Cafe
1400 SE Walton BlvdSimply the best Barbecue in Bentonville! The ribs and brisket are especially fabulous along with a great selection of sauces for you to try.
Trails & Parks
Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas have FABULOUS outdoor activities. Here are a few of our favorites!
The inside is amazing, but don't miss the amazing trails and hiking around the museum grounds. I especially love the large scale sculptures on the North Forest Trail and the fun pieces on the Art Trail.
708 locals recommend
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum WayThe inside is amazing, but don't miss the amazing trails and hiking around the museum grounds. I especially love the large scale sculptures on the North Forest Trail and the fun pieces on the Art Trail.
The Slaughter Pen Trail and Mountain Bike Park is the absolute best in Urban mountain biking. Take the time to enjoy this area on your bike, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned rider.
156 locals recommend
Slaughter Pen Trail
203 NE 3rd StThe Slaughter Pen Trail and Mountain Bike Park is the absolute best in Urban mountain biking. Take the time to enjoy this area on your bike, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned rider.
Coler Creek Preserve is the latest Bentonville mountain biking and hiking area. There's something for everyone here, so make some time to explore!
7 locals recommend
Coler Creek Park North Gateway
Coler Creek Preserve is the latest Bentonville mountain biking and hiking area. There's something for everyone here, so make some time to explore!
Varied and beautiful Singletrack trails with views worth the pedal!
22 locals recommend
Bella Vista Back 40 Trail Head
3 Derwent LaneVaried and beautiful Singletrack trails with views worth the pedal!
Lawrence Plaza is one block from the town square and is used for concerts and events as well as an ice skating rink in the winter and a splash pad in the summer. A great place to relax or grab a bite at one of the local food trucks often parked nearby.
32 locals recommend
Lawrence Plaza
214 NE A StLawrence Plaza is one block from the town square and is used for concerts and events as well as an ice skating rink in the winter and a splash pad in the summer. A great place to relax or grab a bite at one of the local food trucks often parked nearby.
This is the trail to end all trails in Northwest Arkansas! You can ride from Bentonville to Fayetteville and back without ever getting onto a road. Along the route there is plenty of scenic beauty and well timed stops for food, drinks, downtown areas and entertainment options.
119 locals recommend
Razorback Greenway
Razorback Regional GreenwayThis is the trail to end all trails in Northwest Arkansas! You can ride from Bentonville to Fayetteville and back without ever getting onto a road. Along the route there is plenty of scenic beauty and well timed stops for food, drinks, downtown areas and entertainment options.
Park Springs is a hidden gem in Bentonville. It's got a lovely creek that is fun for kids to play in, as well as beautiful nature trails. This also is a great place to jump onto the Slaughter Pen mountain bike network, go and enjoy it!
21 locals recommend
Park Springs
300 NW 10th StPark Springs is a hidden gem in Bentonville. It's got a lovely creek that is fun for kids to play in, as well as beautiful nature trails. This also is a great place to jump onto the Slaughter Pen mountain bike network, go and enjoy it!
Memorial Park is a large area with a lot of options for outdoor activities. The paved bike trails connect directly to Crystal Bridges and the Amazeum, and we especially enjoy the top notch tennis courts here that are near our AirBNB. In nice weather this is a GREAT way to spend some quality outdoor time!
10 locals recommend
Memorial Park
401 NE Martin Luther King Jr PkwyMemorial Park is a large area with a lot of options for outdoor activities. The paved bike trails connect directly to Crystal Bridges and the Amazeum, and we especially enjoy the top notch tennis courts here that are near our AirBNB. In nice weather this is a GREAT way to spend some quality outdoor time!
This super fun bike playground is perfect for your little rider to enjoy and explore along the North Walton Trail. Great setting and super close to the AirBNB.
8 locals recommend
Bentonville Bike Playground
This super fun bike playground is perfect for your little rider to enjoy and explore along the North Walton Trail. Great setting and super close to the AirBNB.
One of Bentonville's newest parks has amazing nature trails, pickleball, fishing at Lake Bentonville, food trucks and more!
29 locals recommend
Osage Park
700 SW 16th StOne of Bentonville's newest parks has amazing nature trails, pickleball, fishing at Lake Bentonville, food trucks and more!
Useful Services
If you need some laundry done, this is our preferred local option! They have a fabulous drop off laundry service that is convenient and reasonably priced.
Big Ben Cleaners - Sugar Creek Laundry
1029 Northwest 11th StreetIf you need some laundry done, this is our preferred local option! They have a fabulous drop off laundry service that is convenient and reasonably priced.
The community center is fabulous for day pass access to the indoor heated pools or gym areas. We have been members for many years and it's convenient and well appointed!
10 locals recommend
Bentonville Community Center
1101 SW Citizens CirThe community center is fabulous for day pass access to the indoor heated pools or gym areas. We have been members for many years and it's convenient and well appointed!
Excellent printing and laminating services available here! If you need something for a meeting or presentation this is the place to get it done quickly and easily!
Bentonville Copy & Ship
902A S Walton BlvdExcellent printing and laminating services available here! If you need something for a meeting or presentation this is the place to get it done quickly and easily!