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104 E. Central • Bentonville, AR 72712
1.800.410.2535 • www.bentonville.org
WELCOME
Welcome to beautiful Bentonville, Arkansas, a city on
the move. The Bentonville City Council and Staff and the
Bentonville Convention and Visitors Bureau welcome you
to our town and to Northwest Arkansas. We hope your
stay is both memorable and enjoyable.
There is truly something for everyone in Bentonville
including historic adventures, arts and culture, and parks
and trails. In the following pages, you will discover exciting
attractions like the Museum of Native American Artifacts,
Walmart’s Visitor Center, the Walton 5 & 10, Peel Mansion
and Heritage Gardens, award winning Slaughter Pen
Hollow Mountain Bike Trail, Crystal Bridges at the Massey,
and much more.
As Bentonville transitions into the next decade, the
city will experience lots of changes and development.
Our downtown district will become an arts and cultural
hub for this area with the opening of Crystal Bridges
Museum of American Art, the premier national art
institution dedicated to American art and artists, learning
and community gatherings. With the opening of Crystal
Bridges, we expect a strong entertainment base that will
cater to every kind of tourist.
We welcome you to our city and invite you to discover
the many great things that Bentonville has to offer you
and your family.
Travel Guide Directory
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Bentonville by the Numbers
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Rich Heritage
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Rich Future
6Attractions
11 Festivals
12 Convention and Visitors Bureau
13Sports
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Great Outdoors
19Camping
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Bentonville Map
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Regional Map
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Lodging & Meeting Spaces
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Day Trips/Quick Trips
33Transportation
35 Convenience Stores
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Arvest Ballpark
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Relocation Information
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Regional Media
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Letter from the Governor
Bob McCaslin
Mayor
City of Bentonville
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www.bentonville.org
Kalene Griffith
President
Bentonville CVB
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BENTONVILLE BY
THE NUMBERS
RICH
HERITAGE
Population33,700
CountyBenton
Area Code(479)
Postal Zip Codes
72712, 72716
Area
21.2 square miles
GPS Coordinates
36 22’0” N,
Founded in 1836 and named in honor of Senator Thomas Hart
Benton, Bentonville was the first town established in Benton
County. Bentonville, and in turn, Benton County, were once
the leading agricultural regions in the state.
94 12’48” W
1,280 feet
July High 89 Low 66
October 10-20 (first)
April 15-20 (last)
114 High - 14 Low
Elevation
Average Annual
45.7 inches
Rainfall
Average Temperatures January High 43 Low 20
Frost Dates
Records
TRAVEL TIME
FROM BENTONVILLE
Eureka Springs, AR
Branson, MO
Tulsa, OK
Little Rock, AR
Kansas City, MO
Memphis, TN
St. Louis, MO
Dallas, TX
New Orleans, LA
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DISTANCE
FROM BENTONVILLE
Bella Vista
<1 mile north
The city’s nickname, “The Fruit City,” was earned in part by
the fact that Benton County was the largest apple-producing
county in the United States – with an unprecedented 300+
varieties originating from Bentonville itself. In 1875 Colonel
Samuel West Peel transformed what was once a working farm
on the edge of Bentonville proper into an Italianate mansion.
Blight devastated the area’s fruit industry in the early 1900s
and forced the community to concentrate on local business
which continues to thrive. Strolling the Bentonville Square
today it is easy to imagine a bustling community – everything
from an opera house and movie theaters to doctors’ offices
and merchants’ shops, all the way to a distillery and more
have found a home in downtown Bentonville over the years.
The statue in the center of the town square was dedicated in
memory of Confederate soldiers in 1908 and is to this day one
of the most photographed vignettes in our community.
On a sunny May morning in 1950, a young man by the name
of Sam Walton opened the doors to the family business on
the west side of the Bentonville Town Square. It is from that
single location with its simple red and white striped awning –
which is now the official Walmart Visitor’s Center – that the
Walton’s breathed life into what would become one of the
world’s largest retail empires. The rest, as they say, is history.
Rogers
<1 mile east
Springdale
15 miles south
Fayetteville
20 miles south
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RICH
FUTURE
As proud as we are of our past, Bentonville is just as excited
about the opportunities for our community that lie ahead.
Whether you arrive by plane, train, bus, bike or car expect to be
energized by all the remarkable signs of growth our community
is experiencing. Although many visitors originally come to
Bentonville for business at the World Trade Center or at the
Home Office of Walmart or Sam’s Club, there are many other
reasons to mix business with pleasure on your trip.
There’s time for work and play here and no matter what your
outdoor preferences are; count on finding the very best of
golfing, boating, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, hiking and
more during your stay with us in Bentonville.
As we enjoy continued growth and prosperity as a community,
one of the most exciting projects that is slated to open soon is
a premier national art institution dedicated to American art and
artists, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Alice Walton,
daughter of the late Sam Walton, personally founded this
venture, and the museum will house works from American artists
along with galleries dedicated to regional art and artists. The
museum will be within walking distance of the Bentonville Town
Square, and we believe it is just one part of what will be a very
rich cultural future for our community.
ON THE
SQUARE
Get a real feel for our
hometown by visiting
the busy district
centered around the
Bentonville Town
Square. In addition
to the original Walton
5 & 10 – which now
serves as the official
Walmart Visitor’s Center
- enjoy shopping with
local retailers that sell
everything from school
and party supplies to
bicycles, jewelry and more. Step inside one of
the eclectic boutiques in the area or satisfy your
craving for scrumptious cuisine.
For your convenience, the city of Bentonville
now provides free wireless Internet service in and
around the downtown square area. So grab your
laptop and a cup of coffee and head downtown!
The square is also the center of seasonal events
and activities such as:
• Farmers Market
• Ice Rink
• First Friday
• Splash Park
• Art Walk
• Christmas Parade
• Lighting of the Square
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ATTRACTIONS
ATTRACTIONS
WALTON’S 5 & 10
479.273.1329
in the heart of downtown Bentonville, the Compton
homesite has been remodeled and the upper level is a
Conference Center. The lower level is home to the Benton
County Historical Society and the Benton County Cemetery
Preservation Group.
The most popular attraction in Bentonville
is the Walmart Visitor’s Center located on
the Bentonville Town Square at 105 North
Main Street. It is the original location of
the Walton’s 5 & 10, the retail venture
launched by Sam Walton in 1950. View
everything from the exact re-creation
of Sam’s personal office to his favorite
old Ford truck as well as many other
Walton family treasures. You won’t want
to miss this intimate glimpse into the life
of a man whose modest beginnings and
incredible work ethic would one day create the
world’s most renowned retail empire.
PEEL MANSION & HERITAGE GARDENS
479.273.9664
www.peelmansion.org
Built in 1875 by Colonel Samuel West
Peel on the outskirts of Bentonville,
Peel Mansion is a marvelous example
of Italianate structure surrounded by
historic roses, perennials and native
fauna. Inside, enjoy rare pine graining,
elegant balustrades, Anglo-Japanese
mantles, Greek Revival molded trim
and more. Observe the authentic period
details in the lighting devices ranging
from kerosene lamps to chandeliers.
COMPTON GARDENS
479.254.3870
www.comptongardens.org
Once the home of Dr. Neil Compton, savior of
the Buffalo River, Compton Gardens has been
developed into a native woodland which is
quickly becoming a regional destination garden.
It provides a beautiful and peaceful environment
containing a unique plant collection. Located
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CRYSTAL BRIDGES AT THE MASSEY
479.418.5700 | www.crystalbridges.org www.massey.crystalbridges.org
Crystal Bridges at the Massey is designed to build connections,
both literally and figuratively, with the future museum and
the communities of Northwest Arkansas. Until the facilities
are complete, art programming is in full swing at the Massey –
located just off the town square at 125 West Central Avenue.
Crystal Bridges at the
Massey serves as a
temporary gallery space
that will house a wide
variety of traveling
exhibits. This program
and gallery space
features a scale model of
Crystal Bridges Museum
of American Art along
with recent construction photos. Crystal Bridges at the Massey
also showcases touring exhibitions which are free and open
to the public.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS
479.273.2456
www.museumofnativeamericanartifacts.org
Located at 202 S.W. “O” Street, founder David Bogle
invites you to take a “walk through
pre-historic time” in our area’s newest
attraction. Delve into the lives and
daily activities of ancient Americans –
forefathers to the American Indians —
through an individual audio wand tour
of the facilities.
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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
is envisioned as a premier art institution
dedicated to American art and artists. The
main pavilions will house a permanent
collection of American art masterworks from
the Colonial Era to modern day, and touring
collections from national art institutions.
Where Art and Nature Intersect
From the beginning, natural surroundings
have been as much of a design element of the
Crystal Bridges Museum as the building itself.
A multi-purpose trail for bicyclists and a
pedestrian art trail lined with sculpture, native
plants and foliage will run north through the
property crossing a scenic bridge. A viewing
platform will offer visitors a spectacular view
of the museum and the beautiful Ozark bluffs
that surround the museum.
FESTIVALS
Northwest Arkansas is known for fantastic arts and crafts
festivals. With spring and fall festivals, Bentonville is a great
place to shop for unique gifts.
• FanFair Arts and Crafts Festival (fall only)
• Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Festival (fall only)
• Frisco Station Mall Arts & Crafts Festival
• Jones Center Arts & Crafts Festival (fall only)
• Long’s Old Orchard and Farm Arts & Crafts Festival
• Ole Applegate Place Arts & Crafts Festival at Mulberry
Mountain (fall only)
• Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Show
• Sharp’s Show of War Eagle
• Spanker Creek Farm Arts & Crafts Festival
• Terra Studios Spring Art & Music Festival
• The War Eagle Fair (fall only)
• The War Eagle Mill Antique & Crafts Show
Check our website – www.bentonville.org – for craft fair dates,
event details or to request a craft fair map.
BENTONVILLE CONVENTION
AND VISITORS BUREAU
We invite you to stop by the Bentonville Convention
and Visitors Bureau office, located on the downtown
square. You will find all kinds of resources – maps,
guides, brochures and more – to help make your stay
in our community a memorable one. In addition to
news and information about Bentonville, we also
offer visitor information for many other communities
throughout Northwest Arkansas.
Beyond information
and souvenirs, our
professional
staff
is available to you
to help plan your
meeting, convention,
wedding or reunion
in Bentonville. We
also encourage you
to contact us for
booking your leisure
travel — you can count
on us to connect you
with local vendors to
provide everything
from lodging and dining to venue rentals and
transportation. Our services are complimentary.
We are in the business of promoting our community.
We welcome feedback on how to better serve both
the recreational and the corporate visitors that are
considering a stay in our region.
SPECIAL OFFER: Mention this travel guide when
you stop by our offices and get a free gift!
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SPORTS
SPORTS
USSSA and ASA TOURNAMENTS
We take pride in the great outdoors in our community! Below is a
listing of parks, trails and camping facilities for your use while
you visit.
April-October | www.arasa.org | www.arusssa.com
Bentonville’s Memorial Park and Phillips Park
host numerous baseball and softball tournaments
throughout the year including USSSA, ASA and
Cal Ripkin state, regional and world series events.
Come see these rising star athletes as they compete
for state and national titles.
P&G Beauty Northwest
Arkansas Championship
September 11-13, 2009
www.pgbeautychampionship.com
2009 marks the 3rd Annual P&G Northwest
Arkansas Championship LPGA golf tournament
at the Pinnacle Hills Country Club in Rogers, AR.
Golf greats Seon Hwa Lee, Eun-Hee Ji, Brittany
Lincicome and Anna Nordqvist will demonstrate
their skills as they compete for the title of the P&G
Beauty Northwest Arkansas Championship. Visit the
website for ticket information.
Bentonville 1/2 Marathon
March 12-13, 2010
www.bentonvillehalfmarathon.com
Runners from around the nation will embark on
the USRA’s newest 1/2 marathon series. The race
will begin and end on the historic downtown
square and runners will weave through treecovered streets and paved pedestrian nature trails
throughout the downtown area. Visit the website
for registration information.
MASTER TRAIL PLAN
We are in the process of developing an additional 15 miles of
trails that will link various points of interest and our community
recreational facilities.
MEMORIAL PARK
We consider it 53 acres of fun! You will find tennis, sand volleyball,
soccer fields, and basketball courts as well as baseball and softball
fields. Memorial Park also features two playground areas, walking
trails and a large covered pavilion. We even have a skate park
complete with ramps, rails and jumps! The city’s Olympic-sized
pool, diving pool, water slide, wading pool and a rain drop fountain
pool for toddlers is also part of this facility which is located just off
Highway 72 (Central Ave).
PHILLIPS PARK
Covering 40 acres off S.E. “J” Street, this park features a playground,
youth baseball, youth softball and multi-purpose fields.
DISC GOLF COURSE
18-hole disc golf course located at Lake Bella Vista, adjacent to
Highway 71.
CHECK THE WEB!
For a full listing of city parks, please visit www.bentonvillear.com
TIGER ATHLETIC COMPLEX
This state-of-the-art stadium and multi-purpose facility includes an
indoor turf field, a football stadium that seats 6,000 complete with a
press box, volleyball courts and basketball courts.
RAZORBACK ATHLETICS
Year Round | www.arkansasrazorbacks.com
Razorback Athletics draws huge crowds year
round in Northwest Arkansas. This SEC program
boasts 40 national championship track titles, one
football national title, and one basketball national
championship. Visit the website for ticket and
venue information.
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SPORTS
SPORTS
Rugged natural beauty and the region’s rolling hills combine to
create our challenging public, semi-private and private area golf
courses. Each fall, enjoy the striking jewel tones of the changing
leaves of the Ozark hardwoods or enjoy the beautiful redbuds and
dogwood blooms each spring. Although there is not technically
a “closed” season for our beautiful area courses, they do close
temporarily during snowfall or extended temperatures below
freezing.
THE LINKS AT LOWELL
479.770.6066 | Lowell
(9 / 27 / 2,372 / 12)
LOST SPRINGS GOLF COURSE
479.631.9988 | Rogers
(18 / 72 / 6,334 / 5)
PRAIRIE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
479.925.2414 | Rogers
(18 / 72 / 6,574 / 13)
PRIVATE GOLF COURSES
(# of holes/par/yards/miles from Bentonville)
PUBLIC GOLF FACILITIES:
BELLA VISTA COUNTRY CLUB
(# of holes/par/yards/miles from Bentonville)
479.855.8130 | Bella Vista
THE CREEKS PUBLIC LINKS
BERKSDALE GOLF COURSE
479.248.1000 | Cave Springs
(18 / 71 / 6,009 / 10)
THE GREENS ON BLOSSOM WAY
(18 / 72 / 6,805 / 10)
479.855.8123 | Bella Vista
(18 / 72 / 6,394 / 7)
BRANCHWOOD GOLF COURSE
479.631.1811 | Rogers
(9 / 2,900 / 8)
THE LINKS AT LOWELL
479.855.8181 | Bella Vista
(9 / 27 / 1,211 / 16)
BRITTANY GOLF COURSE
479.770.2100 | Lowell
(18 / 2,372 / 12)
SILOAM SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB
479.855.8160 | Bella Vista
(9 / 31 / 1,909 / 10)
DOGWOOD HILLS GOLF COURSE
479.524.4269 | Siloam Springs
(9 / 5,854 / 38)
479.855.8160 | Bella Vista (18 / 71 / 5,735 / 10)
HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE
PRACTICE RANGES:
479.855.8150 | Bella Vista
(18 / 72 / 6,369 / 15)
(miles from Bentonville)
ON TARGET
479.273.1316 | Bentonville
TANYARD CREEK
479.855.8133 | Bella Vista
(10)
SEMI-PRIVATE GOLF COURSES
(# of holes/par/yards/miles from Bentonville)
BIG SUGAR GOLF CLUB
479.451.9550 | Pea Ridge
(18 / 72 / 7,200 / 10)
DAWN HILL GOLF COURSE
479.524.4838 | Siloam Springs
(18 / 6,522 / 27)
THE LINKS AT BENTONVILLE
479.271.0163 | Bentonville
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(9 / 32 / 1,779 / 5)
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GREAT OUTDOORS
GREAT OUTDOORS
BENTONVILLE AREA TRAILS
TANYARD CREEK NATURE TRAIL
TRAIL
DISTANCE
.75
Burns Trail
1.3
Crystal Bridges Trail
.52
Downtown Trail
.49
John DeShields Blvd Trail
1.75
Lake Bella Vista Trail
.65
Memorial Park Fitness Trail
1.98
Moberly Lane Bike Trail
2.20
North Bentonville Trail
1.23
Northeast “J” Street Trail
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Slaughter Pen Trail
1.60
Town Branch Park Trail
TOTAL MILES: 22.47
LAKE BELLA VISTA TRAIL
This is a marked, paved 1.75 mile trail that features benches, picnic
tables, a playground and a Disc Golf Course. Take in the beauty of
the lake which covers 22 acres and is approximately 8 feet deep.
Located adjacent to Highway 71 and running around Lake Bella
Vista, it’s perfect for bikers, hikers and dog walkers!
Crystal Bridges Trail
This paved bike and pedestrian trail begins at beautiful Compton
Gardens and winds north through lush tree canopy-covered paths.
Stop off at the Crystal Bridges Observation Deck to catch a glimpse
of the progress of the museum construction. Continue on the
path and connect to the North Bentonville Trail. Great for leisurely
walks, bicycles, dog walkers, strollers, runners and the trail is ADA
accessible.
Slaughter Pen Hollow Multi-Use Trail System
www.slaughterpen.com
• 10 miles of progressive multi-use trail
• Optional trail lines to more challenging technical trail features
• Freeride/skills park
• Dirt jumps
• Pumptrack
• Downhill slalom/BMX Track
• Wooden features; wall ride, 1/4 pipe, elevated ladder bridges.
Information: Go to our local bike shop, Phat Tire Bike Shop,
for trail maps. www.phattirebicycles.com
Directions: Take I-540 to exit 93. This will put you on Walton Blvd.
Take first left on to NW “A” St. Take first left into back of medical
center parking lot.
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This trail features a 2 ½ mile loop complete with
swinging bridge and a view from above of the
Lake Windsor waterfall. It is located in Bella Vista,
approximately 1 ½ miles west of Highway 71 on
Highway 340 in Bella Vista.
HOBBS STATE PARK
www.arkansasstateparks.com
Hobbs State park’s new 17,531-square-foot visitor center
features state-of-the-art exhibits and is located just 15
miles east of Bentonville Town Square on State Highway
12. At Hobbs State Park, find long ridges, steep hollows,
indigenous wildlife, wildflowers and more as you explore
live trails which include:
• HIDDEN DIVERSITY MULTI-USE TRAIL
(16 miles, hiking, biking and horseback
riding welcomed)
• PIGEON ROOST TRAIL
(8 ½ miles, moderately strenuous hiking)
• SHADDOX HOLLOW TRAIL (1 ½ miles, hiking)
• VAN WINKLE TRAIL (1/2 mile, interpretive sign
panels describe the historic home and mill sites of
the Peter Van Winkle family during and after the
Civil War)
PEA RIDGE NATIONAL MILITARY PARK TRAILS
479.451.8122 | www.nps.gov/peri
This facility features three separate trails for hiking,
biking and horseback riding. It is located on Hwy 62E
in Pea Ridge.
BENTONVILLE BARK PARK
www.bentonvillear.com/parks_dogpark.html
The Bentonville Bark Park is an off-leash recreation
area for dogs and dog lovers. The primary purpose is to
provide exercise and socialization opportunities for our
four-legged friends while promoting responsible dog
ownership through events and programs.
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CAMPING
CAMPING
BEAVER LAKE
BIG ELK CAMPING AND CANOE
www.beaverlake.com
Enjoy all the beauty the Ozarks have to offer at
Beaver Lake, located just east of Rogers! Enjoy
boating, fishing, camping, hiking, hunting and more
by contacting the Beaver Lake Corps of Engineers
who coordinate site reservations for more than nine
sites on this lake!
www.bigelkcampcanoe.com
417.223.4635 | Pineville, MO
A short 15 minute drive north of Bentonville on Highway 71, Big
Elk offers 60 full service sites with a large area for tent camping as
well. Showers, pavilion, volleyball court, game room and more are
included.
THE CREEKS RV PARK
CAMPGROUND
# of sites
Beaver Creek
107
479.253.9865/5828
Hickory Creek
61
479.750.2943
Horseshoe Bend
103
479.925.2561
Indian Creek
33
479.656.3145
Lost Bridge
84
(North and South)
479.359.3312/3755
Prairie Creek
112
479.925.3957
Rocky Branch
50
479.925.2526
Starkey23
479.253.5866
War Eagle
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479.780.4722
PEA RIDGE GARDEN RV
479.451.8566 | Garfield, AR
Site features 50 full service sites with water, sewer,
electric (both 30 and 50 amp hookups), swimming
pool (summer only), game room and laundry facilities.
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www.nwarvresort.com
479.248.1000 | Cave Springs, AR
Located on 200 acres in the beautiful Osage Valley, the Creeks RV
Resort and Golf Course offers an array of amenities and services.
New facilities with 60 fully paved deluxe sites, 30/50 AMP services,
city water and sewer, cable TV, free WiFi, 18 hole golf course and
club house.
SHADY BEACH CAMPGROUND
www.shadybeach.com
800.745.6481 | Noel, MO
Shady Beach is situated on the beautiful, clear Elk River with grassy
shaded camping and 1/4 mile beachfront accessible for camping,
swimming or just relaxing. Shady Beach also offers 35 full service
sites, tent camping, 13 cabins and canoe rentals are available.
River Ranch Resort
www.riverranchresort.com
800-951-6121 | Noel, MO
River Ranch is located in the four state area and offers 40 A/C cabins
on the water, canoes, rafts, kayaks, tubes, 18 full hookup RV sites,
tent sites, BBQ, ice cream and group packages.
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BENTONVILLE LOCAL MAP
5
Central Ave.
7
“E” A St.
Main St.
SW 2nd St.
TO BELLA VISTA
TO PEA RIDGE
540
6
Exit 88
SE 2nd St
Central Ave
3
4
Town Square
1. Peel Mansion
2. Walton 5 & 10
3. Museum of Native
American Artifacts
4. Compton Gardens and
Crystal Bridges Trailhead
5. Crystal Bridges at the Massey
6. Future site of Crystal Bridges
Museum of American Art
7. Bentonville CVB Tourist Information
E Central Ave
1
Memorial
Park
S.W. 8th St
SW 14th St
NWACC
H W Hudson Rd
Bentonville
Municipal
Airport
BHS
Athletic
Complex
TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
REGIONAL AIRPORT (XNA)
BENTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Exit 86
BENTONVILLE
HIGH
SCHOOL
Phillips
Park
Moberly Ln
2
5
NE 2nd St
TOWN
SQUARE
SQUARE
“J” Street
N
540
S.E. 28th St
H
Walnut St
Exit 85
BR
71
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REGIONAL MAP
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LODGING
2301 SE Walton Blvd.
Bentonville Super 8
501 SE Walton Blvd.
Best Western Castlerock Inn & Suites
211 SE Walton Blvd.
Clarion Hotel & Convention Center
2011 SE Walton Blvd.
Comfort Suites
1001 McClain Road
Courtyard by Marriott
3408 SE Moberly Lane
Days Inn & Suites
Doubletree Guest Suites & Convention Ctr. 301 SE Walton Blvd.
1209 N Walton Blvd.
Economy Lodge
1002 S Walton Blvd.
Hartland Lodge
2204 SE Walton Blvd.
Hilton Garden Inn
2205 SE Walton Blvd.
Holiday Inn Express
1001 SE Walton Blvd.
La Quinta Inn & Suites
2101 SE Hilton Head Dr.
The Links of Bentonville Apts.
th
206 SW 8th Street
Merchant Flats on 8
911 SE Walton Blvd.
Microtel Inn & Suites
3400 S Walton Blvd.
Pines Motel
3609 Moberly Lane
Quality Inn
3001 NE 11th St.
Simmons Suites
215 SE Walton Blvd.
Sleep Inn
479.273.1818
479.845.7707
479.464.4600 • 800.252.7466
479.254.9099 • 800.4CHOICE
479.273.3333 • 800.321.2211
479.271.7900
479.845.7770
479.273.2451
479.273.3444
479.464.7300 • 877.782.9444
479.271.2222 • 800.465.4329
479.271.7555 • 800.531.5900
479.271.0205
479.254.4017
479.271.6699
479.273.5211
479.271.7900
479.254.7800
479.464.4400 • 800.753.3746
South Walton Suites
Springhill Suites by Marriott
Suburban Extended Stay
Towneplace Suites by Marriott
Travelodge
Tudor House Bed & Breakfast
Value Place
Wingate by Wyndham
479.845.4600
479.464.4777
479.268.4400
479.621.0202 • 800.257.3000
479.273.9727 • 800.937.8376
479.273.2200
479.254.1002
479.418.5400 • 800.228.1000
1120 S Walton Blvd.
2304 SE Walton Blvd.
200 SW Suburban Lane
3100 SE 14th Street
2307 SE Walton Blvd.
806 NW “A” Street
1201 Phyllis Street
7400 SW Old Farm Blvd.
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Continental Breakfast
Fitness Room
Bar/Restaurant
Meeting Room
A/V Audio/Visual
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MEETING SPACES
479.254.5161
1/1190
7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd
479.795.8900
5/5000
809 SW “A” Street
479.273.7780
6/30
A/V
Best Western Castlerock Inn & Suites
501 SE Walton Blvd.
479.845.7707
1/15
A/V
Clarion Convention Center
211 SE Walton Blvd.
479.464.4600
6/1000
A/V
2011 SE Walton Blvd.
479.254.9099
1/15
312 N Main Street
479.254.3870
10/60
1001 McClain Road
479.273.3333
1/40
A/V
Doubletree Guest Suites & Convention Ctr. 301 SE Walton Blvd.
479.845.7700
6/870
A/V
Days Inn & Suites
3408 SE Moberly Lane
479.271.7900
1/12
1209 N Walton Blvd.
479.273.2451
1/300
A/V
116 S Walton Blvd.
479.271.7172
4/50
A/V
Hilton Garden Inn
2204 SE Walton Blvd.
479.464.7300
1/40
A/V
Holiday Inn Express
2205 SE Walton Blvd.
479.271.2222
1/20
309 S Main Street
479.271.2134
2/50-100
1001 SE Walton Blvd.
479.271.7555
3/115
911 SE Walton Blvd.
479.271.6699
1/120
1 College Drive - NWACC Campus
479.936.5172
4/170
Arend Arts Center
1901 SE “J” Street - Bentonville High School
Bentonville Fair Grounds
Bentonville Merchant Services
Comfort Suites
Conference Centre at Compton Gardens
Courtyard by Marriott
Economy Lodge
Executive Center
Jackson House
La Quinta Conference Center
Microtel Inn & Suites
NWACC Shewmaker Center
A/V
A/V
A/V
A/V
A/V
A/V
A/V
A/V
A/V
Peel Mansion & Heritage Gardens
400 S Walton Blvd.
479.273.9664
1/40
Quality Inn
3609 Moberly Lane
479.271.9400
1/50
1120 S Walton Blvd.
479.845.4600
1/12
A/V
2304 SE Walton Blvd.
479.464.4777
1/40
A/V
3100 SE 14th Street
479.621.0202
1/12
7400 SW Old Farm Blvd.
479.418.5400
2/100
South Walton Suites
Springhill Suites by Marriott
Towneplace Suites by Marriott
Wingate By Wyndham
Rooms/Capacity
A/V
A/V
A/V
A/V Audio/Visual
Catering/Kitchen
Outdoor Space Available
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DAY TRIPS
Take the road less traveled with day trips to these nearby attractions:
BOSTON MOUNTAINS SCENIC LOOP
Compare and contrast these two very divergent roads that form this
scenic route – US 71 and I-540. US 71 – the Arkansas Scenic Byway
– forms half the route as it heads south out of Fayetteville. See and
feel firsthand the rugged geography of the region as it twists, turns
and dips through this part of the drive. Contrasting sharply with US
71, enjoy the smooth, modern composition of Scenic Highway 540
as you seemingly glide over all of nature’s offerings – with a single
exception to the rule being a tunnel through a granite ridge near
Winslow. If life truly is a “highway,” you won’t want to miss this one!
EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
Whether you opt to have a soothing mineral bath that has been a
part of the intrigue for those seeking restoration in Eureka Springs
for centuries or if you simply choose to take advantage of a world
class massage at one of the city’s day spas, you will enjoy your short
visit to this destination. Located approximately 40 miles west of
Bentonville, you can also experience the city’s Historic District or
visit local shops and galleries for the day. You can also experience
the city’s most haunted spots or visit one of our many art galleries.
Find out more about this destination at www.eurekasprings.org.
BRANSON, MISSOURI
Consider making the two-hour drive over to Branson, MO and
visit what is heralded as the “live music show capital of the world.”
It’s home to everything from Silver Dollar City to nearly fifty live
performance theaters. Find out more about this destination at www.
explorebranson.com.
QUICK TRIPS
LESS THAN 10 MILES
Carmike Sugar Creek 10 Cinema
Sugar Creek Center & Hwy 71, Bella Vista | 479.855.3456
C.B. CRAIG FISH HATCHERY
W Fish Hatchery Road, Centerton | 877.795.2470
www.agfc.com
DAISY AIR GUN MUSEUM
202 W Walnut Street, Rogers | 479.986.6873
www.daisymuseum.com
Malco Pinnacle Hills 12 cinema
Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Exit 83, Rogers | 479.936.8494
PINNACLE HILLS PROMENADE SHOPPING
Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Exit 83, Rogers | 479.936.2160
www.pinnaclehillspromenade.com
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM
322 S Second Street | 479.621.1154
www.rogersarkansas.com/museum/
ROGERS LITTLE THEATER
116 S Second Street | 479.631.8988
www.rogerslittletheater.org
Rogers Towne Cinema
321 N 46th Street | 479.631.5927
www.malco.com
VETERANS WALL OF HONOR
Bella Vista
www.veteransmonumentbellavistaar.com
LESS THAN 20 MILES
BEAVER LAKE LODGE
Highway 12E, Rogers | 479.925.2313
Canoe and kayak sales and rentals
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS
4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville | 479.750.2620
www.bgozarks.org
LOST BRIDGE MARINA
Highway 127, Garfield | 479.359.3222
www.lostbridgemarina.com
MILDRED B. COOPER MEMORIAL CHAPEL
504 Memorial Drive, Bella Vista | 479.855.6598
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QUICK TRIPS
OLD SPANISH TREASURE CAVE
14290 N Highway 59, Gravette | 479.787.6508
www.spanish-treasure-cave.com
WAR EAGLE CAVERN
Highway 12, Rogers | 479.789.2909
www.wareaglecavern.com
WAR EAGLE MILL
Highway 12, Rogers | 479.789.5343
www.wareaglemill.com
WILD WILDERNESS SAFARI
29023 Safari Road, Gentry | 479.736.8383
Drive-thru zoo with gift shop
WITHIN 30 MILES
ALL-STAR SPORTS ARENA
1906 Cambridge, Springdale | 479.750.2600
www.allstarsportsarena.com
ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM
Drake Field, Highway 71. Fayetteville | 479.521.4947
www.arkairmuseum.org
ARKANSAS – MISSOURI RAILROAD
107 Commercial Street, Springdale | 479.751.8600
www.arkansasmissouri-rr.com
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS
214 South Main Street, Springdale | 479.751.5441
www.artscenteroftheozarks.org
CLINTON HOUSE
QUICK TRIPS
LOKOMOTION FAMILY PARK
4520 N College Avenue, Fayetteville | 479.582.5656
www.lokomotion.com
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MALL
Joyce Boulevard, Fayetteville | 479.521.4267
www.northwestarkansasmall.com
PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK
Highway 62, Prairie Grove | 479.846.2990
www.arkansasstateparks.com
RAZORBACK GAMES
University of Arkansas Campus | 877.436.0013
www.hogwired.com
SHILOH MUSEUM OF OZARK HISTORY
118 W Johnson Avenue, Springdale | 479.750.8165
www.springdaleark.org/shiloh
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Fayetteville | 479.575.2000
www.uark.edu
WALTON ARTS CENTER
495 W Dickson Street, Fayetteville | 479.443.9216
www.waltonartscenter.org
AREA TOURISM INFORMATION
BENTONVILLE Convention and Visitors Bureau
800.410.2535 | www.bentonville.org
ROGERS Convention and Visitors Bureau
479.636.1240 | www.visitrogersarkansas.com
930 California Blvd | Fayetteville, AR 72701
www.clintonhousemuseum.org
SPRINGDALE Chamber of Commerce
DEVIL’S DEN STATE PARK
FAYETTEVILLE Convention and Visitors Bureau
11333 W Highway 74, West Fork | 479.761.3325
www.arkansasstateparks.com
HEADQUARTERS HOUSE
118 E Dickson Street, Fayetteville | 479.521.2970
www.headquartershouse.org
JONES CENTER
922 E Emma Avenue, Springdale | 479.756.8090
www.jonesnet.org
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479.872.2222 | www.springdale.com
800.766.4626 | www.experiencefayetteville.com
SILOAM SPRINGS Chamber
479.524.6466 | www.siloamchamber.info
www.siloamchamber.com
EUREKA SPRINGS Convention and Visitors Bureau
800.6.EUREKA | www.eurekasprings.org
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TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
CAR RENTAL AGENCIES
Whether you are arriving by plane or by car, expect first class
transportation options at your disposal in Bentonville, AR.
Interstate 540 - which runs north and south - connects every
major NWA city. Public transportation linking Bentonville, Rogers,
Lowell, Springdale and Fayetteville is provided by the Ozark
Regional Transit Authority. The following transportation services
are available in the region:
Avis888.897.8448/479.205.0227
www.avis.com
Budget800.527.0700/479.205.0100
www.budget.com
Enterprise 800.736.8222/479.205.0900
www.enterprise.com
Hertz 800.654.3131/479.205.0388
www.hertz.com
National800.227.7368/479.205.1125
www.nationalcar.com
Thrifty800.847.4389/479.205.1130
www.thrifty.com
AIRLINES
Allegiant American Eagle
Continental Express
Delta Airlines
Northwest Airlink
United US Airways Express
702.505.8888 www.allegiantair.com
800.433.7300
www.aa.com
800.525.0280 www.continental.com
800.282.3424
www.delta.com
800.225.2525 www.northwest.com
800.864.8331
www.united.com
800.428.4322 www.usairways.com
AIRPORTS
Bentonville Municipal
479.254.0817
500-7 Airport Road
NW Arkansas Regional 479.205.1000
1 Airport Blvd, #100
www.nwara.com
Rogers Municipal
479.636.9400
Highway 62
www.beaverlakeaviation.com
MINNEAPOLIS
LAS VEGAS
BUSES / SHUTTLES / TAXIS / LIMOUSINES
AAA Car Service 479.644.8469
www.aaacarservice.com
Bus Depot Station
479.636.4646
Clarion & Sleep Inn Shuttle 479.464.4600
CTS Executive Trans.
479.866.0264 (Rogers)
www.ctsexpress.com
Dynasty Transportation
800.521.0098
479.446.5466
479.841.9813 (Fayetteville)
Jim’s Express Shuttle
866.535.0127
479.205.0011
Pinnacle Car Services
479.205.0505
pinnlimo.samsbiz.com
NWA Taxi
479.640.1430
479.636.taxi
479.756.taxi
Wingate by Wyndham 479.418.5400
Doubletree Guest
Suites Shuttle
479.845.7700
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Ozark Regional Transit
www.ozark.org
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800.865.5901
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CONVENIENCE STORES
ARVEST BALLPARK
Whether you’re in need of gas or food to fuel your
day, convenience stores are literally just around the
corner here in Bentonville!
The excitement surrounding the Northwest Arkansas Naturals
begins at the new Arvest Ballpark which opened for its
inaugural season in April 2008. The team is part of the Double-A
Texas League and is an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
As per the Professional Baseball
Agreement, every Major League
team uses a Minor League System
to meet their developmental
needs and that development is
happening right down the road
from Bentonville.
Al’s BP
2410 SW 14th Street | 479.254.3811
BENTONVILLE TIGER STOP
1301 North Walton Boulevard | 479.271.6250
CASSIDY’S BREAKTIME
1108 South Walton Boulevard | 479.273.5565
EZ MART
715 SW “A” Street | 479.273.0369
230 North Walton Boulevard | 479.273.1633
1009 SE 14th Street | 479.273.1660
2401 SE 14th Street | 479.273.1562
FASTRIP
307 South Walton Boulevard | 479.273.1354
3209 NE 11th Street | 479.273.1294
FLASH MARKET
3601 Moberly Lane | 479.273.7476
1401 Phyllis Street | 479.271.8881
GRAND CENTRAL STATION
Look for the hairy, loveable
sasquatch, the team mascot “found
right here in the mountainous
terrain of the Ozarks,” complete
with a big smile on his face and
proudly wearing the number “08”
on the back of his Naturals home
jersey out in the community and on
game days at the Arvest Ballpark!
200 SW Regional Airport Blvd | 479.273.2677
KUM & GO
610 SW Regional Airport Blvd | 479.254.3759
2710 SE Moberly Lane
You can find the most current
information on tickets, game times, promotions and other
exciting minor league baseball news at www.naturals.com.
SUPERSTOP
1311 South Walton Boulevard | 479.464.0575
WHITE OAK STATION
1140 E Centerton Blvd | 479.795.1096
2501 East Central Avenue | 479.254.6775
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RELOCATION INFORMATION
To help you make the transition to Northwest Arkansas, below
we have listed contact information to assist you in your move
to Bentonville!
CABLE TELEVISION 479.751.2000 | 800.822.4433
www.cox-internet.com CITY HALL
www.bentonvillear.com
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.bbvchamber.com 479.271.3112
117 West Central Avenue 479.273.2841
202 East Central Avenue
www.nwacc.edu
1 College Drive
Northwest Arkansas Community College is a fast-growing two
year college providing a quality education for students, many
of whom continue their quest for a degree at the University
of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
www.co.benton.ar.us
479.271.1000
215 East Central Avenue
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT479.271.1055
www.co.benton.ar.us
1202 SW 14th Street
DOWNTOWN BENTONVILLE, INC479.254.0254
www.downtownbentonville.org
www.bentonvillear.com
908 SE 14th Street
POST OFFICE479.273.2722
www.usps.gov
1706 S Walton Boulevard
PUBLIC LIBRARY479.271.3192
www.youseemore.com/Bentonville405 S Main Street
PUBLIC SCHOOLS479.254.5000
www.bentonville.k12.ar.us
500 Tiger Boulevard
STATE OF ARKANSAS877.727.3468
www.arkansas.gov/www.arkansas.com800.NAT.URAL
TELEPHONE COMPANY
AT&T Cox Digital Telephone
Southwestern Bell
800.222.0300
888.GET.MORE
800.464.7928
TOURIST INFORMATION800.410.2535
www.bentonville.org
104 E Central
412 S Main
VOTER REGISTRATION479.271.5704
ELECTRIC COMPANIES
Bentonville City Utilities
Carroll Electric Cooperative Mercy Health Ctr.
479.338.8000
www.mercy4u.com
2170 Rife Medical Lane
NW Medical Ctr. of Benton Co.
479.553.1000
www.northwesthealth.com3000 SE Medical Parkway
POLICE DEPARTMENT479.271.3170
COMMUNITY COLLEGE479.636.9222
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
HOSPITALS
215 E Central
479.271.3100
479.273.2421
FIRE DEPARTMENT479.271.3151
www.bentonvillear.com
800 SW “A” Street
GAS COMPANY479.636.1750
Arkansas Western Gas
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219 N Third Street, Rogers
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REGIONAL MEDIA
REGIONAL MEDIA
Newspapers & Magazines
Television Stations
NW Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Benton County Daily Record
104 W “A” Street • 479.271.3700
www.nwanews.com
CBS • Channel 5
www.kfsm.com • 479.521.1330
4201 N Shiloh Dr. • Fayetteville
The Morning News
2201 E Central, Suite 15 • Bentonville
479.273.7600 • www.nwaonline.net
ABC • Channel 29 • Cable Channel 7
www.4029tv.com • 479.521.1010
2809 Ajax Ave, Ste 200 • Rogers
Celebrate Arkansas Magazine
3333 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy. Suite 100
Rogers • 479.273.3700
www.celebratenwa.com
FOX Channel 24 Cable Channel 8
www.nwahomepage.com • 479.571.5100
15 S Block Suite 101 • Fayetteville
Citiscapes Metro • Monthly Magazine
115 N Locust • Fayetteville
479.582.1061 • www.citiscapes.com
NBC Channel 51 Cable Channel 9
www.nwahomepage.com • 479.571.5100
15 S Block Suite 101 • Fayetteville
Kid’s Directory
100 N Dixieland Road Suite D2 • Rogers
1.866.563.0167 • www.kidsdirectory.com
Radio Stations : FM
KAPG 88.1 Religious
KXUA 88.3 Alternative Jazz,
R&B, Country
KBNV 90.1 Religious
KUAF 91.3 Classical, News
KQSM 92.1 Sports Talk
KIGL 93.3 Classic Rock
FM
88
AM 530
90
550
600
KAMO 94.3 Classic Country
KYNF 94.9 Adult Contemp.
KSEC 95.7 Oldies
KTPV 96.9 Variety
KQMO 97.7 Jazz
KKEG 98.3 Quality Rock
KWTO 98.7 Sports
92
650
94
700
750
96
800
KREB 99.5 Regional Hispanic
KURM100.3 Country, Talk
KLRC 101.1 Religious
KMXF 101.9 Contemp. Hits
KHOZ 102.9 Country
KKIX 103.9 Country
KXNA 104.9 Modern Rock
98
900
10 0
1000
1100
1 02
1200
KMCK105.7 Contemp. Hits
KBVA 106.5 Standards
KTHA 107.1 Country
KEZA 107.9 Adult Contemp.
10 4
130 0
1400
1 06
1500
10 8
160 0
Radio Stations : AM
KURM 790 News, Talk
KFAY 1030 News, Talk
KREB 1190 Sports
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KOFC 1250 Religious
KUOA 1290 Talk
KZRA 1590 Spanish
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Letter from the Governor
Arkansas is known as “The Natural State”
for a good reason. Our spectacular vistas
and bountiful wildlife have made the state a
popular destination for visitors from around
the world. Northwest Arkansas provides
an abundance of opportunity for outdoor
recreation, including Devil’s Den State Park
and the newly developed Hobbs State Park
Conservation Area. At 12,045 acres along the southern shore of
Beaver Lake, it is Arkansas largest state park.
One of the best ways to see the region is from the window of a
train car. You can enjoy the leisurely elegance of real train travel
through the mountains and valleys of Northwest Arkansas along
the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad, riding back to the Golden
Age in beautifully restored turn-of-the-century passenger cars
with elegant inlaid mahogany interiors or a 1950s-era parlor
car.
If Civil War history is your interest, plan a visit to Pea Ridge
National Military Park, site of the 1862 battle that decided the
fate of Missouri, or tour the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park,
recognized nationally as one of America’s most intact Civil War
Battlefields.
Your visit to Bentonville provides a look at one of America’s
fastest-growing communities, driven by the explosive growth
of Arkansas companies such as Walmart, and no stay in the
area would be complete without a visit to the Walmart Visitors
Center on the square in historic Downtown. It’s the birthplace
of the world’s largest retailer and a real Arkansas success story.
Our quality of life is second to none. Bentonville and Northwest
Arkansas offer first-class art galleries, museums, theater, music,
and fine dining. While you’re here, you will find warm hospitality
and excellent accommodations for meetings. Enjoy your visit
and come back often.
Sincerely,
Mike Beebe