Ashley’s guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
Our favorite restaurants are at the heart of our city and a great place to connect with the local community.
Incredibly fresh ingredients straight from their own Rio's Family Farm!
67 locals recommend
Yeyo's El Alma de Mexico
801 SE 8th StIncredibly fresh ingredients straight from their own Rio's Family Farm!
Sit on the patio on a sunny day and enjoy a wood-fired pizza or grab brunch here on the weekend.
104 locals recommend
Oven & Tap
215 S Main StSit on the patio on a sunny day and enjoy a wood-fired pizza or grab brunch here on the weekend.
A local staple with great latin fare. Tasty sangrias and familiar food latin food with a great twist.
74 locals recommend
Table Mesa Bistro
110 East W Central AveA local staple with great latin fare. Tasty sangrias and familiar food latin food with a great twist.
Decadent and fresh Italian food! Great place for a nice glass of wine with dinner...and dessert that is to die for!
110 locals recommend
Tavola Trattoria
108 SE A StDecadent and fresh Italian food! Great place for a nice glass of wine with dinner...and dessert that is to die for!
Excellent selection of crepes. You'll find this is a local hangout.
100 locals recommend
Crepes Paulette
100 SW 8th StExcellent selection of crepes. You'll find this is a local hangout.
Go for a cheese plate and wine or make a pack to take with you on the trails. They can create anything and you can try every cheese in the case before you buy. Grab all the essentials for a great night in too.
8 locals recommend
Sweet Freedom Cheese
801 SE 8th StGo for a cheese plate and wine or make a pack to take with you on the trails. They can create anything and you can try every cheese in the case before you buy. Grab all the essentials for a great night in too.
Grab a sushi bowl if you're wanting something similar to a poke bowl. Great customer service to eat in or also a great place to take out.
Kobe Sushi & Grill
1702 S Walton BlvdGrab a sushi bowl if you're wanting something similar to a poke bowl. Great customer service to eat in or also a great place to take out.
Louise will not disappoint! Food and drinks are incredible whether going for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. A great place to take kids to watch the planes take off at the airfield.
82 locals recommend
Louise at Thaden Field
2205 SW I StLouise will not disappoint! Food and drinks are incredible whether going for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. A great place to take kids to watch the planes take off at the airfield.
Coffee Shops
We have a diverse range of coffee shops and something to suit every craving.
Hyper local and where community gathers! Calm atmosphere with incredible coffee. They've been roasting for 15 years and you'll find their coffee all about town, but we recommend going for a nice bright spot inside or a chill patio time. Local beer and Kombucha on tap as well.
49 locals recommend
Airship Coffee
1000 SE 5th StHyper local and where community gathers! Calm atmosphere with incredible coffee. They've been roasting for 15 years and you'll find their coffee all about town, but we recommend going for a nice bright spot inside or a chill patio time. Local beer and Kombucha on tap as well.
One of our favorite coffees! We stock this for you in the house, but if you want to make a visit they are close by and have a nice takeout window.
36 locals recommend
Heroes Coffee
124 SW 8th StOne of our favorite coffees! We stock this for you in the house, but if you want to make a visit they are close by and have a nice takeout window.
A hot spot for locals and visitors alike. Onyx is an experience not to be missed. Awarded the Barista and Roaster's cup several times over the years.
215 locals recommend
Onyx Coffee Lab
100 NW 2nd StA hot spot for locals and visitors alike. Onyx is an experience not to be missed. Awarded the Barista and Roaster's cup several times over the years.
To Do
NWA has a wide range of activities that are affordable and offer a unique experience.
Free to the public and sitting on 160 acres, Crystal Bridges is a great way to spend part of a day. Stroll along any of their trails to explore nature and pack a picnic if you'd like! The museum itself is free for entry. There is a coffee bar and restaurant to complete the experience as well.
708 locals recommend
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum WayFree to the public and sitting on 160 acres, Crystal Bridges is a great way to spend part of a day. Stroll along any of their trails to explore nature and pack a picnic if you'd like! The museum itself is free for entry. There is a coffee bar and restaurant to complete the experience as well.
Head out on the trails for a ride and take in the splendor of the Ozarks!
156 locals recommend
Slaughter Pen Trail
203 NE 3rd StHead out on the trails for a ride and take in the splendor of the Ozarks!
A local experience theater in downtown Bentonville. Convenient location and great place for dinner and movie.
49 locals recommend
Skylight Cinema
350 SW A StA local experience theater in downtown Bentonville. Convenient location and great place for dinner and movie.
A local hangout and definitely a must see! Book a Food Tour with The Local Table if you're interested in experiencing all that the Market has to offer! This is where community gathers.
100 locals recommend
8th Street Market
801 SE 8th StA local hangout and definitely a must see! Book a Food Tour with The Local Table if you're interested in experiencing all that the Market has to offer! This is where community gathers.
Go for a Drink
Grab a glass of wine, stop by the brewery after a ride, have an evening cocktail.
The heart of community! Go hear for an incredible patio and a great selection of craft brews. Well rounded selections with some unique options as well. Not in the mood to drink? Grab a local root beer on tap here! They also have a selection of local ciders. No food served here, but you're welcome to bring in food from any of the 8th St Market vendors.
63 locals recommend
Bike Rack Brewing Co. - Market District
801 SE 8th StThe heart of community! Go hear for an incredible patio and a great selection of craft brews. Well rounded selections with some unique options as well. Not in the mood to drink? Grab a local root beer on tap here! They also have a selection of local ciders. No food served here, but you're welcome to bring in food from any of the 8th St Market vendors.
Grab a glass of wine at this wine bar and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere! Snack plates served (and spaghetti on Monday night).
20 locals recommend
Ramo d'Olivo
104 S Main StGrab a glass of wine at this wine bar and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere! Snack plates served (and spaghetti on Monday night).
Scotch & Soda
121 W Central AveJust like it sounds! A great atmosphere for a cocktail.
A swanky underground bar below the Preacher's Son. Cocktails are great.
35 locals recommend
Undercroft
201 NW A StA swanky underground bar below the Preacher's Son. Cocktails are great.
Order a glass of wine and a cheese plate for a wonderful experience. Sample any cheese in their cheese case and visit with a down to earth cheese Monger about their current selections.
8 locals recommend
Sweet Freedom Cheese
801 SE 8th StOrder a glass of wine and a cheese plate for a wonderful experience. Sample any cheese in their cheese case and visit with a down to earth cheese Monger about their current selections.
Visit the bar and restaurant inside 21C hotel. A great selection of cocktails.
84 locals recommend
The Hive
200 NE A StVisit the bar and restaurant inside 21C hotel. A great selection of cocktails.
For Families
Fun places for the whole family!
Explore creativity with hands-on activities with the kiddos!
237 locals recommend
Scott Family Amazeum
1009 Museum WayExplore creativity with hands-on activities with the kiddos!
Go for ice cream! A family experience to be had on the downtown square.
176 locals recommend
The Walmart Museum
240 N Main StGo for ice cream! A family experience to be had on the downtown square.
Old Tiger Track
517 Tiger BlvdOpen play spaces for the kids to run, bike or go wild!
A splash park in summertime and skating rink in winter! A fun spot to gather in downtown Bentonville.
32 locals recommend
Lawrence Plaza
214 NE A StA splash park in summertime and skating rink in winter! A fun spot to gather in downtown Bentonville.
A paved part of the trail and a beautiful place to explore nature!
51 locals recommend
Compton Gardens and Conference Center
312 N Main StA paved part of the trail and a beautiful place to explore nature!
Mountain Biking
World-renowned trail situated in the heart of Bentonville. Enjoy the Glow in the Dark Trail at dusk. Trails are perfect for all weather types and skill levels.
156 locals recommend
Slaughter Pen Trail
203 NE 3rd StWorld-renowned trail situated in the heart of Bentonville. Enjoy the Glow in the Dark Trail at dusk. Trails are perfect for all weather types and skill levels.
An incredible trail for Mountain Biking or trail running/hiking.
57 locals recommend
Coler Mtb Preserve
2500 Northwest 3rd StreetAn incredible trail for Mountain Biking or trail running/hiking.
Strolling
A lovely botanical park just a short walk from downtown. Quiet and meditative space for enjoying the beauty of nature.
6 locals recommend
Bogle Park
708 Jefferson StA lovely botanical park just a short walk from downtown. Quiet and meditative space for enjoying the beauty of nature.
Enjoy the 5 miles of trails on the grounds. Take a nice walk around the North Forest or begin your stroll at Compton Gardens. The sculptures and installments along the trail are fantastic!
708 locals recommend
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum WayEnjoy the 5 miles of trails on the grounds. Take a nice walk around the North Forest or begin your stroll at Compton Gardens. The sculptures and installments along the trail are fantastic!