Searching for a destination that offers world-class art, natural beauty, fantastic dining, plenty of attractions, and won’t break the bank? Look no further than Bentonville, Arkansas.
Tucked into the northwest corner of the state, this midsize town offers all of that and more, so put it on your list. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Crystal Bridges offers a collection ranging from Norman Rockwell to Andy Warhol. Visitors will be inspired roaming the halls, and grounds, of this incredible museum which blurs the lines between art and nature. Don’t miss the 4-plus miles of trail that meander throughout the 120-acre campus dotted with art. Admission is free.
The Walmart Museum
Bentonville is home to Walmart headquarters and also the location of Sam Walton’s first 5 & 10. The museum houses Mr. Walton’s original office and plenty of memorabilia showcasing the Walmart story. No trip to the Walmart Museum is complete without a stop at the Sparks Cafe, a working ice cream shop and soda fountain, for a quick treat. Free admission.
Museum of Native American History
Stroll past a teepee while making your way to the entrance, where Tusker, a 12,000-year-old Wooly Mammoth greets visitors with a roar. Journey through 14,000 years of history in this fascinating space. No admission charge.
Scott Family Amazeum
The Amazeum offers 50,000 square feet of hands-on fun for kids and their adults; plus a one-acre outdoor playscape. With a chocolate lab, art studio, water feature, and so much more, the kids will be entertained for hours.
Thaden Field
Watch planes come and go at this 2019 Airport of the Year. Grab a bite at Louise and view the vintage aircraft on display. Beginning spring, 2020, you’ll be able to rent canoes and kayaks to paddle along Lake Bentonville.
Bike Bentonville
With the Razorback Regional Greenway running smack-dab through the town and over 28 miles of award-winning mountain biking trails there’s a ton of cycling options. No bike? No problem. Rentals are available.
Bentonville has over 130 restaurants and 26 food trucks so something delicious is never far away.
Year-round temperate weather along with forty-plus flights per day to 15 destinations from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport make Bentonville, Arkansas a perfect three-day weekend destination. Easy access from I-49 makes for a scenic road trip.
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