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104 E. Central • Bentonville, AR 72712
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479-271-9153 • www.bentonville.org
Welcome
Welcome to beautiful Bentonville, Arkansas. It is
our pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you and
your traveling companions as you begin your journey.
Bentonville has been enticing visitors for years with the
Walmart Visitors Center, Peel Mansion Museum and Heritage
Gardens, and the Museum of Native American History, and,
now, we are attracting visitors for so many more reasons.
We are a city in the midst of a great transformation. Long
known as the home of Walmart Stores, Inc., Bentonville has
boomed in population, amenities, and attractions over the
last several years. A cultural revitalization of parks, public
gardens, museums, and restaurants is underway driven by
the opening of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
There is time for work and play here and whether you prefer
indoor or outdoor exploring, Bentonville has something for
everyone. Activities inside include museum and mansion
tours as well as art galleries and a burgeoning culinary
scene. If the sun and fun are what you crave, enjoy the very
best of golfing, boating, biking, fishing, swimming, hiking
and much more in Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas.
You will find that we are a very hospitable community and
enjoy hosting people from all over the world. Should you
need assistance during your visit please do not hesitate to
contact the City of Bentonville or the Bentonville Convention
and Visitors Bureau staff. We are always eager to help.
We welcome you to our city and invite you to discover the
many great things that Bentonville has to offer!
Bob McCaslin
Mayor
City of Bentonville
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Kalene Griffith
President
Bentonville CVB
Table of Contents
3 Bentonville by the Numbers
4 Convention and Visitors Bureau
5 Strong Heritage
6 Bright Future
7 Attractions
11 On the Square
12 Festivals
13 Sports
15 Arvest Ballpark
19 Parks and Trails
21 Camping
23 Bentonville Map
25 Bentonville Downtown Map
27 NWA Regional Map
29 Lodging
31 Meeting Spaces
23 Day Trips/Quick Trips
37 Transportation
41 Relocation Information
39 Regional Media
43 Convenience Stores
by the numbers
Population
35,301
County
Benton
Area Code
(479)
Postal Zip Codes
72712, 72716
Area
21.2 square miles
GPS Coordinates
36 22’0” N,
94 12’48” W
Elevation
1,280 feet
Average Annual
Rainfall
45.7 inches
Average
Temperatures
Frost Dates
Records
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.
January High 43 Low 20
July High 89 Low 66
In
addition
news
October 10-20 (first)
April 15-20 (last)
Bentonville, we also offer
114 High - 14 Low
many other communities
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visitor
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information
about
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throughout Northwest Arkansas.
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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Beyond information and souvenirs, our professional staff
is available to help you plan your meeting, convention,
wedding, reunion, tournament, or group tour. 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
Distance from Bentonville
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Bella Vista, AR
<1 mile north
Rogers, AR
<1 mile east
Springdale, AR
15 miles south
Fayetteville, AR
20 miles south
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Founded in 1836 and named in honor of Senator Thomas
Hart Benton, Bentonville was the first town established in Benton
County, once the leading agricultural region in the state.
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.
Blight devastated the area’s fruit industry in the early 1900’s
and forced the community to concentrate on local business
which continues to thrive. While strolling the Bentonville
Square today, it is easy to imagine a turn of the century
bustling community-everything from an opera house and
movie theaters to doctor’s offices and merchant 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 1908 in memory of Confederate
soldiers 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 Square. It is from that single
location with its simple red and white striped awning – which
is now the official Walmart Visitor 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.
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Briqht 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 Home Office of Walmart or Sam’s Club, there
are many other reasons to mix business with pleasure on
your trip. There is time for work and play here and no matter
you preferences count on finding the very best of arts and
theater, hiking and biking, and a burgeoning culinary scene.
As we enjoy continued growth and prosperity as a
community, one of the most exciting projects to date is the
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. This premier
national art institution dedicated to American art and artist
is founded by Alice Walton, daughter of the late Sam &
Helen Walton. The Museum houses works from American
artists along with galleries dedicated to regional art and
artists and rotating exhibits.
The entire Crystal Bridges campus sits on 120 acres of lush
forest, and the Museum gets its name from a nearby natural
spring and from the unique bridge construction incorporated
into the building design. The glass and wood design by
world-renowned architect Moshie Safdie features a series of
pavilions divided by two spring-fed ponds. Visitors experience
not only the museum, but also the park-like setting of a series of
urban trails peppered with interactive sculpture and gardens
connecting the campus to beautiful Downtown Bentonville.
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Attractions
WALMART VISITOR CENTER
479.273.1329
www.walmartstores.com
COMPTON GARDENS
479.254.3870
www.comptongardens.org
One of the most popular attractions in Bentonville is the
Walmart Visitor Center located on the Downtown Bentonville
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 recreation of Sam’s personal office to his favorite old Ford
truck as well as many other Walton family treasures. The
center underwent major renovations and expansions
in 2010-2011 to include more interactive exhibits and
displays as well as the Spark Café, a great place to grab
a snack and a cup of coffee or latte. More renovations are
planned for 2012 to include meeting and gallery space.
The Walmart Visitor Center is truly a family friendly museum
that visitors enjoy exploring again and again.
Compton
Gardens
and
Conference Center are named
after Dr. Neil Compton, a
noted Bentonville physician, writer, photographer, founder
of the Ozark Society, and savior of the Buffalo River.
The Conference Center is the re-modeled home of Dr.
Compton and now serves as a rental facility for seminars,
conferences, workshops, retreats, intimate weddings,
and private events. The green oasis that surrounds the
conference center consists of 6.5 acres of native woodland
which serves as a regional destination garden.
PEEL MANSION MUSEUM
& 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.
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MUSEUM OF NATIVE
AMERICAN HISTORY
479.273.2456
www. monah.us
Founder David Bogle invites you
to take a walk through pre-historic
times in one of the areas most
fascinating museums. The facility
is divided into five different time
periods that will guide you through
the constant changing lives of the
Native Americans as seen through their artifacts. Displays
feature relics dating from over 14,000 years ago to more
recent historic times. Large groups are welcome and
encouraged to make reservations. The museum is located
at 202 SW “O” Street in Bentonville.
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BEnTOnvILLE, ARkAnSAS
On the Square
Festivals
Get a real feel for our
Northwest Arkansas is
hometown
known for fantastic arts and
by
visiting
the busy district centered
crafts festivals. With spring
around
and fall festivals, Bentonville
the
Bentonville
Downtown
Square.
In
addition to the original
Walton 5 & 10 – which
now serves as the official
Walmart
Visitor
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.
is a great place to shop for
unique gifts.
• Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Festival (fall only)
• Frisco Station Mall Arts & Crafts Festival
• Jones Center Arts & Crafts Festival (fall only)
• Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Show
The square is also the center of seasonal events and
• Sharp’s Show of War Eagle
activities such as:
• Farmers Market
• Ice Rink
• First Friday
• Splash Park
• Art Walk
• Christmas Parade
• Lighting of the Square
• Pickin’ on the Square
• Spanker Creek Farm Arts & Crafts 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.
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Sports Parks
Sports are such a big part of the culture of Bentonville and
Northwest Arkansas. Bentonville is known for its amazing
sports facilities which are gathering places for enthusiasts
year round. Below are several of our sports facilities and
their amenities. For more details, visit the sports venue
section of our website.
Sports
NCAA FIVE STATE SOFTBALL CLASSIC
February 23-26, 2012 | www.uamsports.com
One of Bentonville newest events, the NCAA Division II Five
State Classic brings in softball teams from Arkansas, Illinois,
Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama. This four day event is
packed full of some of the most exciting women’s division II
softball in the country. Games run from Thursday afternoon
February 23, 2012 through the end of day Sunday, February 26th.
WALMART NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP
PRESENTED BY P & G
June 26-July 1, 2012 | www.pgbeautychampionship.com
2011 marks the 5th Annual P & G Northwest Arkansas
Championship LPGA golf tournament at the Pinnacle Hills
Country Club in Rogers, AR. Golf greats Paula Creamer and
Michelle Wie along with former Razorback Stacy Lewis will
demonstrate their skills as they compete for the title of the
Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by Proctor
& Gamble. Visit the website for ticket information.
BENTONVILLE RUNNING FESTIVAL
March 31, 2012 | www.runbentonville.com
Runners from around the nation will embark on the second
annual Bentonville Running Festival produced by the Bentonville
Parks and Recreational Department. The race begins and
ends on the historic downtown square and runners will weave
through tree-covered streets and paved pedestrian nature
trails throughout the downtown area. Event includes a half
marathon, 5K and Fun Run, Expo, and Pasta Party. Visit the
website for more details.
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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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.
Located at the intersection of Moberly Lane and HWY 72.
MELVIN FORD AQUATIC CENTER
We take swimming seriously in Bentonville. The Melvin Ford
Aquatic Center is part of the Memorial Park complex and
features an Olympic-sized pool, diving pool, waterslide,
wading pool, and a raindrop fountain for toddlers. Located
at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and John
DeShields Blvd. in Bentonville.
PHILLIPS PARK
Covering 40 acres off S.E. “J” Street, this park features
a playground, youth baseball, youth softball and multipurpose fields.
DISC GOLF COURSE
18-hole disc golf course located at Lake Bella Vista, adjacent
to Highway 71.
ERNEST G. LAWRENCE PLAZA
Bentonville’s newest sports recreation complex, Lawrence Plaza
features ice skating in the winter months and converts into a
splash park during the summer. In the winter, Bentonville hosts
exhibitions from skating athletes from around the state. The
park also features an amphitheatre where music and movies
are scheduled during festival days.
TIGER ATHLETIC COMPLEX
This state-of-the-art stadium and multi-purpose facility includes
an indoor turf field, work-out facility, and football stadium
that seats 6000 complete with a press box. Included in this
complex is a 1000 seat baseball and softball complex, 500
seat soccer and track facility as well as Tiger Arena which
houses basketball, volleyball, and auxiliary courts totaling
three full courts with the main arena seating 1700.
CHECK THE WEB! For a full listing of city parks, please visit
www.bentonvillear.com
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SILOAM SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB
479.524.4269 | Siloam Springs
(9/70/5,854/38)
Practice Ranqes
Arvest Ballpark
The excitement surrounding the Northwest Arkansas Naturals
begins at the new Arvest Ballpark which opened for its inaugural
season in April 2008. This 2010 Texas League Champion 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.
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!
You can find the most current information on tickets, game
times, promotions and other exciting minor league baseball
news at www.nwanaturals.com.
Golf Courses
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.
Public Golf Facilities
(# of holes/par/yards/miles from Bentonville)
THE CREEKS PUBLIC LINKS
479.248.1000 | Cave Springs (18/71/6,009/10)
THE GREENS ON BLOSSOM WAY
479.631.1811 | Rogers
(9/35/2,900/8)
THE LINKS AT LOWELL (Par 3)
479-770-2100 | Lowell
(9/27/2,372/12)
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ON TARGET GOLF CENTER
479.273.1316 | Bentonville
TANYARD CREEK PRACTICE CENTER
479.855.8133 | Bella Vista
BACK NINE GOLF ACADEMY
479-715-6500 | Bentonville
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)
THE LINKS AT BENTONVILLE
479.271.0163 | Bentonville
(9/32/3,558/0)
THE LINKS AT LOWELL
479.770.6066 | Lowell
(9/27/2,372/12)
LOST SPRINGS GOLF COURSE
479.631.9988 | Rogers
(18/72/6,928/5)
PRAIRIE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
479.925.2414 | Rogers
(18/72/6,574/13)
Private Golf Courses
(# of holes/par/yards/miles from Bentonville)
BELLA VISTA COUNTRY CLUB
479.855.8130 | Bella Vista
(18/72/6,900/10)
BRANCHWOOD GOLF COURSE (Par 3)
479.855.8181 | Bella Vista
(9/27/1,211/16)
HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE
479.855.8150 | Bella Vista
(18/72/6,369/15)
KINGSDALE GOLF COMPLEX:
BERKSDALE GOLF COURSE
479.855.8123 | Bella Vista (18/72/6,394/7)
KINGSWOOD GOLF COURSE
479-855-8123 | Bella Vista
(18/71/6,247/7)
METFIELD GOLF COMPLEX:
DOGWOOD HILLS GOLF COURSE
479.855.8160 | Bella Vista (18/71/5,735/10)
BRITTANY GOLF COURSE
479.855.8160 | Bella Vista (9/31/1,909/10)
SCOTSDALE GOLF COURSE
479-855-8140 | Bella Vista
(18/72/6,745/12)
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Parks & Trails
MASTER TRAIL PLAN The Bentonville Trail System consists
of three looped trails within the parks, seven linear pedestrian
pathways and bikeways along city streets, an all-terrain mountain
bike trail, and on-road bicycle routes, creating a network of over
35 miles of trail. Plans are underway to connect Bentonville
to Fayetteville via the Razorback Regional Greenway. The full
greenway is estimated to be complete by December 2013.
BENTONVILLE AREA TRAILS
Trail
Distance
Art Trail
.3
Burns Trail
.75
Crystal Bridges Trail
1.3
Dogwood Trail
1
Downtown Trail
1.1
John DeShields Blvd Trail
.49
Lake Bella Vista Trail
1.75
Memorial Park Fitness Trail
1
Moberly Lane Bike Trail
2
North Bentonville Trail
2.20
Northeast “J” Street Trail
1.1
Orchard Trail
.5
Rock Ledge Trail
.5
Slaughter Pen Trail
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Town Branch Park Trail
2.5
Tiger Blvd Trail
1.5
Tulip Tree Trail
.5
Wishing Springs Trail
1.5
Total miles: 36.0
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 view Crystal Bridges Museum of
American Art from this incredible vantage point. Continue on
the path and connect to the North Bentonville Trail. Great for
leisurely walks, bicycles, dog walkers, strollers and runners. The
trail is ADA accessible.
TANYARD CREEK NATURE TRAIL 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.
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. Located on Hwy 62E in Pea Ridge.
ROCK LEDGE TRAIL This 1/2 miles trail takes it name from
the rock bluffs once carved into the hills to make way for a
19th century railroad that was never completed. This soft
surface, pedestrian-only trail overlooks several sculptures and
the Crystal Bridges Trail.
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Slaughter Pen Hollow Multi-Use
Trail System www.slaughterpen.com
•16 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.
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.
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. Trails 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)
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.
ORCHARD TRAIL Orchard Trail provides access to Crystal
Bridges Museum of American Art’s main entrance from
Orchards Park and NE J Street. This hard surface half mile
trail is great for walking or biking and has a gentle slope.
ART TRAIL The 1/3 mile Art Trail features sculpture, an
amphitheater, and connects the Museum’s south entrance to
the Crystal Bridges Trail. Trail provides access to springs and
features many native plants, including cone flowers, American
basket flowers, and black-eyed susans.
DOGWOOD TRAIL Pedestrian friendly, the 1 mile Dogwood
Trail features over 500 dogwood trees that flower during
spring. In addition to being the longest trail on Crystal Bridges
property, the Dogwood features several natural seating areas
carved out of the forest. Trail connects to the Rock Ledge Trail
and the City of Bentonville’s Enfield Trail.
TULIP TREE TRAIL/CRYSTAL SPRING TRAIL The crushed
granite Tulip Tree Trail features some of the largest trees on the
Crystal Bridges grounds, and includes access to the Tulip Tree
Shelter which was fashioned from a scale mock-up of the Museum’s
pine beamed roof structure that was created during the design
phase. Forming a loop from the Tulip Tree Trail, Crystal Spring
Trail features a natural spring that flows from the ground at a cool
50 degrees and feeds into the Museum’s ponds. This 1/2 mile
trail provides access to the Museum’s Great Hall and South Lobby.
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Campinq
PEA RIDGE GARDEN RV
479.451.8566 | Garfield, AR | http://gardenrv.com
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.
BEAVER LAKE
479.636.1210
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
BEAVER LAKE HIDE-A-WAY RV PARK
479-925-1333 | Rogers, AR
Full hook-up RV sites, tent sites, fully equipped cabins,
sleeping cottages, swimming pool, playground, hiking
trails, large pavilion, groceries, gifts, bait, showers,
laundry, boat dock with swim deck, fishing guides, open
year round.
BIG ELK CAMPING AND CANOE
www.bigelkcampcanoe.com
more than nine sites on this lake!
417.223.4635 | Pineville, MO
www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/beaver/
A short 15 minute drive north of Bentonville on Highway 71,
Big Elk offers 60 full service sites with a large area for tent
CAMPGROUND
# of sites
camping as well. Showers, pavilion, volleyball court, game
Hickory Creek61 room and more are included.
coordinate site reservations for
479.750.2943
THE CREEKS RV PARK
Horseshoe Bend285 www.nwarvresort.com
479.248.1000 | Cave Springs, AR
479.925.2561
Located on 200 acres in the beautiful Osage Valley, the
Indian Creek33 Creeks RV Resort and Golf Course offers an array of amenities
479.656.3145
and services. New facilities with 60 fully paved deluxe sites,
30/50 AMP services, city water and sewer, cable TV, free
Lost Bridge84
WiFi, 18 hole golf course and club house.
(North and South)
479.359.3312/3755
SHADY BEACH CAMPGROUND
Prairie Creek108www.shadybeach.com
800.745.6481 | Noel, MO
479.925.3957
Shady Beach is situated on the beautiful, clear Elk River with
Rocky Branch50 grassy shaded camping and 1/4 mile beachfront accessible
479.925.2526
for camping, swimming or just relaxing. Shady Beach also
offers 35 full service sites, tent camping, 13 cabins and canoe
Starkey32
rentals are available.
479.253.5866
War Eagle26
RIVER RANCH RESORT
www.riverranchresort.com
479.450.4722
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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Amenities
Best Western Castlerock Inn & Suites
Comfort Suites
Courtyard by Marriott
Fitness Room
Swimming Pool
Bar/Restaurant
Internet Access
Lodqinq
Bentonville Super 8
Business Center
Breakfast
Meeting Room
A/V
Audio/Visual
2301 SE Walton Blvd.
479.273.1818
501 SE Walton Blvd.
479.845.7707
A/V
2011 SE Walton Blvd.
479.254.9099 • 800.4CHOICE
A/V
1001 McClain Road
479.273.3333 • 800.321.2211
A/V
3408 SE Moberly Lane
479.271.7900
A/V
301 SE Walton Blvd.
479.845.7770
A/V
1209 N Walton Blvd.
479.273.2451
3609 Moberly Lane
479.271.9400
1002 S Walton Blvd.
479.273.3444
Hidden Valley Inn
2002 Timber Trail
479.790.4760
Hilton Garden Inn
2204 SE Walton Blvd.
479.464.7300 • 877.782.9444
A/V
Holiday Inn Express
2205 SE Walton Blvd.
479.271.2222 • 800.465.4329
A/V
La Quinta Inn & Suites
1001 SE Walton Blvd.
479.271.7555 • 800.531.5900
A/V
Days Inn & Suites
Doubletree Guest Suites & Convention Ctr.
Economy Lodge
Econo Lodge
Hartland Lodge
102 NW 3rd Street
479.268.6085
2101 SE Hilton Head Dr.
479.271.0205
206 SW 8th Street
479.254.4017
Microtel Inn & Suites
911 SE Walton Blvd.
479.271.6699
Pines Motel
3400 S Walton Blvd.
479.273.5211
3001 NE 11th St.
479.254.7800
A/V
1120 S Walton Blvd.
479.845.4600
A/V
2304 SE Walton Blvd.
479.464.4777
A/V
200 SW Suburban Lane
479.268.4400
Laughlin House Bed and Breakfast
The Links of Bentonville Apts.
Merchant Flats on 8th
Simmons Suites
South Walton Suites
Springhill Suites by Marriott
Suburban Extended Stay
3100 SE 14th Street
479.621.0202 • 800.257.3000
Travelodge
2307 SE Walton Blvd.
479.273.9727 • 800.937.8376
Value Place
1201 Phyllis Street
Towneplace Suites by Marriott
Wingate by Wyndham
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7400 SW Old Farm Blvd.
A/V
479.254.1002
479.418.5400 • 800.228.1000
A/V
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Amenities
Catering/Kitchen
A/V Audio/Visual
Outdoor Space Available
Meetinq Spaces
Rooms/Capacity
Arend Arts Center
1901 SE “J” Street - Bentonville High School
479.254.5161
1/1190
7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd
479.795.8900
5/5000
501 SE Walton Blvd.
479.845.7707
1/15
A/V
2011 SE Walton Blvd.
479.254.9099
1/12
A/V
312 N Main Street
479.254.3870
2/80
A/V
Courtyard by Marriott
1001 McClain Road
479.273.3333
1/40
A/V
Doubletree Guest Suites & Convention Ctr.
301 SE Walton Blvd.
479.845.7770
6/870
A/V
3408 SE Moberly Lane
479.271.7900
1/12
A/V
Economy Lodge
1209 N Walton Blvd.
479.273.2451
1/300
Executive Center
116 S Walton Blvd.
479.271.7172
4/80
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
A/V
309 S Main Street
479.271.2134
2/50-100
1001 SE Walton Blvd.
479.271.7555
3/115
A/V
911 SE Walton Blvd.
479.271.6699
1/120
A/V
1 College Drive - NWACC Campus
479.936.5172
2/170
A/V
400 S Walton Blvd.
479.273.9664
2/130
A/V
Simmons Suites
3001 NE 11th Street
479.254.7800
1/40
A/V
South Walton Suites
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
A/V
7400 SW Old Farm Blvd.
479.418.5400
2/100
A/V
Benton County Fair Grounds
Best Western Castlerock Inn & Suites
Comfort Suites
Conference Centre at Compton Gardens
Days Inn & Suites
Jackson House
La Quinta Conference Center
Microtel Inn & Suites
NWACC
Peel Mansion & Heritage Gardens
Springhill Suites by Marriott
Towneplace Suites by Marriott
Wingate By Wyndham
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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
Day Trips
DAISY AIR GUN MUSEUM
202 W Walnut Street, Rogers | 479.986.6873
www.daisymuseum.com
Take the road less traveled with day trips to these nearby
attractions:
MALCO PINNACLE HILLS 12 CINEMA
Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Exit 83, Rogers | 479.936.8494 www.
malco.com
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 east 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.
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
621 N 46th Street | 479.631.5865
www.malco.com
VETERANS WALL OF HONOR
Bella Vista
www.veteransmonumentbellavistaar.com
MILDRED B. COOPER MEMORIAL CHAPEL
504 Memorial Drive, Bella Vista | 479.855.6598
Less than 20 miles
BEAVER LAKE LODGE OF THE OZARKS
14733 Dutchman’s Drive, Rogers | 479.925.2313
Canoe and kayak sales and rentals
www.beaverlake.com/beaverlakelodges
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS
4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville | 479.750.2620
www.bgozarks.org
LOST BRIDGE MARINA
12861 Marina Road, Garfield | 479.359.3222
www.lostbridgemarina.com
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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
20923 Safari Road, Gentry | 479.736.8383
Drive-thru zoo with gift shop
www.wildwildernessdrivethroughsafari.com
LOKOMOTION FAMILY PARK
4520 N College Avenue, Fayetteville | 479.582.5656
www.lokomotion.com
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MALL
4201 North Shiloh Dr, Fayetteville | 479.521.6151
www.northwestarkansasmall.com
PRAIRIE GROVE BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK
Highway 62, Prairie Grove | 479.846.2990
www.arkansasstateparks.com/prariegrovebattlefield/
SHILOH MUSEUM OF OZARK HISTORY
118 W Johnson Avenue, Springdale | 479.750.8165
www.shilohmuseum.org
Within 30 Miles
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Fayetteville | 479.575.2000
www.uark.edu
ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM
Drake Field, Highway 71. Fayetteville | 479.521.4947
www.amrailroad.com
WALTON ARTS CENTER
495 W Dickson Street, Fayetteville | 479.443.5600
www.waltonartscenter.org
ARKANSAS – MISSOURI RAILROAD
306 East Emma, Springdale | 479.751.8600
www.arkansasmissouri-rr.com
Area Tourism Information
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS
214 South Main Street, Springdale | 479.751.5441
www.artscenteroftheozarks.org
ARVEST BALLPARK
3000 S. 56th Street, Springdale| 479.927.4900
www.nwanaturals.com
CLINTON HOUSE
930 W. Clinton Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701 | 479-444-0066
www.clintonhousemuseum.org
DEVIL’S DEN STATE PARK
11333 W Highway 74, West Fork | 479.761.3325
www.arkansasstateparks.com/devilsden
HEADQUARTERS HOUSE
118 E Dickson Street, Fayetteville | 479.521.2970
www.headquartershouse.org
BENTONVILLE CONVENTION &
VISITORS BUREAU
800.410.2535 | www.bentonville.org
ROGERS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
479.636.1240 | www.visitrogersarkansas.com
SPRINGDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
479.872.2222 | www.springdale.com
FAYETTEVILLE VISITORS BUREAU
800.766.4626 | www.experiencefayetteville.com
SILOAM SPRINGS CHAMBER
479.524.6466 | www.siloamchamber.com
EUREKA SPRINGS ADVERTISING &
PROMOTION COMMISSION
800.638.7352 | www.eurekasprings.org
JONES CENTER
922 E Emma Avenue, Springdale | 479.756.8090
www.thejonescenter.org
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CAR RENTAL AGENCIES
Avis888.897.8448/479.205.0227
www.avis.com
Transportation
Budget800.527.0700/479.205.0100
www.budget.com
Dollar800.810.4000/479.205.1130
TRANSPORTATION
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
AIRLINES
Allegiant 702.505.8888
www.allegiantair.com
American Eagle
800.433.7300
www.aa.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
BUSES / SHUTTLES / TAXIS / LIMOUSINES
AAA Car/Taxi Service
479.644.8469
Continental Express
800.523.3273
www.continental.com
Jim’s Express
479.205.0011
NWA Taxi
479.636.8294
Delta Airlines
800.221.1212
www.delta.com
Dynasty Transportation
800.521.0097
Pinnacle Limousine
& Car Service
479.205.0505
Down Under Taxi
479.856.2888
US Airways Express
800.428.4322
www.usairways.com
Abundant Transportation
479.553.8294
AIRPORTS
Bentonville Municipal
Comfort Suites
479.254.9099
Doubletree Guest Suites
479.845.7770
Wingate by Wyndham
479.418.5400
United 800.864.8331
www.united.com
479.254.0817
2500 SW Aviation St.
www.bentonvillear.com
NW Arkansas Regional
479.205.1000
1 Airport Blvd, #100
www.nwara.com
Rogers Municipal
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www.bentonville.org
479.631.1400
HWY 62 East #3 Airport Dr.
www.rogersarkansas.com
LODGING FACILITIES WITH SHUTTLES
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Ozark Regional Transit
800.865.5901
www.ozark.org
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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.com CITY HALL
479.271.3112
117 West Central Avenue
www.bentonvillear.com
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
479.273.2841
200 East Central Avenue
www.bbvchamber.com COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
479.271.1000
215 East Central Avenue
www.co.benton.ar.us
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
479.986.1300
1200 West Walnut Suite #2200
www.co.benton.ar.us
DOWNTOWN BENTONVILLE, INC
479.254.0254
301 NE Blake
www.downtownbentonville.org
Northwest Medical Center Of Benton County
479.553.1000
3000 SE Medical Parkway
www.northwesthealth.com
POLICE DEPARTMENT
479.271.3170
908 SE 14th Street
www.bentonvillear.com
POST OFFICE
479.273.2722
1706 S Walton Boulevard
www.usps.gov
PUBLIC LIBRARY
479.271.3192
405 S Main Street, Bentonville
www.youseemore.com
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
479.254.5000
500 Tiger Boulevard
www.bentonville.k12.ar.us
STATE OF ARKANSAS
877.727.3468
800.NAT.URAL
www.arkansas.gov/www.arkansas.com
ELECTRIC COMPANIES
Bentonville City Utilities
479.271.3100
TELEPHONE COMPANIES
AT&T 800.222.0300
Cox Digital Telephone888.GET.MORE
Carroll Electric Cooperative
479.273.2421
TOURIST INFORMATION
800.410.2535
104 E Central
www.bentonville.org
FIRE DEPARTMENT
479.271.3151
800 SW “A” Street
www.bentonvillear.com
GAS COMPANY
SourceGas
800.563.0012
219 N Third Street, Rogers
www.sourcegasarkansas.com
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HOSPITALS
Mercy Health Ctr.
479.338.8000 2170 Rife Medical Lane
www.mercy4u.com
www.bentonville.org
VOTER REGISTRATION
479.271.5704
215 E Central
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NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
NW Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Benton County Daily Record
104 W “A” Street • 479.271.3700
www.nwanews.com
Celebrate Arkansas Magazine
3333 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy. Suite
100 Rogers • 479.273.3700
www.celebratearkansas.com
Citiscapes Metro Monthly Magazine
231 W. Mountain St. • Fayetteville
479.582.1061 • www.citiscapes.com
Kid’s Directory
100 N Dixieland Road Suite D2
Rogers
479.640.2469 • www.nwakd.com
Visit www.bentonville.org for a complete list
of local and regional publications
TELEVISION STATIONS
CBS • Channel 5
4201 N Shiloh Dr. • Fayetteville
www.kfsm.com • 479.521.1330
ABC • Channel 29 • Cable Channel 7
479.521.1010
2809 Ajax Ave, Ste 200 • Rogers
www.4029tv.com
FOX Channel 24 Cable Channel 8
479.571.5100
15 S Block Suite 101 • Fayetteville
www.nwahomepage.com
RADIO STATIONS : FM
KAPG KXUA KBNV KUAF KQSM KIGL KAMO
KYNF KSEC KTPV KQMO KKEG KWTO KREB KURM
KLRC KMXF KHOZ KKIX KXNA KMCK
KBVA KTHA KEZA 88.1 88.3 90.1 91.3 92.1 93.3 94.3 94.9
95.7 96.9 97.7 98.3 98.7 99.5 100.3
101.1 101.9 102.9 104 104.9 105.7 106.5 100.5 107.9 Religious
Alternative Jazz, R&B, Country
Religious
Classical, News
Sports Talk
Classic Rock
Classic Country
Adult Contemp.
Oldies
Variety
Jazz
Quality Rock
Sports
Regional Hispanic
Country, Talk
Religious
Contemp. Hits
Country
Country
Modern Rock
Contemp. Hits
Standards
Country
Adult Contemp.
RADIO STATIONS : AM
KURM KFAY KREB KOFC KUOA KZRA 790
1030
1190
1250
1290 1590
News, Talk
News, Talk
Sports
Religious
Talk
Spanish
NBC Channel 51 Cable Channel 9
479.571.5100
15 S Block Suite 101 • Fayetteville
www.nwahomepage.com
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Convenience Stores
Whether you’re in need of gas or food to fuel your day,
convenience stores are literally just around the corner here
in Bentonville!
AIRPORT PLAZA CONOCO
7402 SW Regional Airport Blvd 479-224-6444
AL’S BP
2410 SW 14th Street | 479.254.3811
BENTONVILLE TIGER STOP
1301 North Walton Boulevard | 479.271.6250
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE
900 SW 14th Street | 479.464.9849
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
1108 S. Walton Blvd. | 479-273-5565
KUM & GO
3601 SW Regional Airport Blvd | 479.254.3759
2710 SE Moberly Lane | 479.254.0646
2811 E. Central Ave. | 479.254.0646
WHITE OAK STATION
1140 E Centerton Blvd | 479.795.1096
2501 East Central Avenue | 479.254.6775
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