When in Rome, right? The Walmart Museum is housed in the original Walton’s 5&10 on the square and there’s a super cute soda fountain inside. There are a ton of bike/outdoor shops and cute boutiques, but don’t miss Once Upon a Time Books! They have a great collection of used and vintage books.
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It’s completely charming, full of restaurants and shops, and usually always landscaped and decorated for the season. The main museum is always free, but you’ll pay extra for special exhibitions (and there are always good ones).Īnd like any good art museum worth its salt, the gift shop here is FABULOUS.īentonville’s “downtown” square is the gathering place for the whole community. One of my favorite features is a Frank Lloyd Wright home that was purchased by the museum and relocated onto the grounds. There are over five miles of walking trails on the property that feature art experiences. The museum is built on 120 acres of wooded land not far from downtown and of course it’s connected to NWA’s extensive trail system. Or it at least holds pulls its own weight ) Yes, the art is amazing, but honestly, the museum itself is almost the main feature here. The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art was opened in 2011 initially with the personal collection of arts patron Alice Walton (yes, that Walton) and it’s now home to one of the most impressive American art collections…anywhere. This is the big attraction in Bentonville and it’s done on such a high level that it’s really made the whole area a destination. Here are some things I’ve found to spend some time: We run over here pretty often for the day (or an overnight trip) because there’s always something going on. It’s the place in NWA that I’ve spent the most time. I’ll use this post as a collection of all the cool places I find out about so I can share them with you: Bentonville
Since I like not terribly far away in Tulsa, OK, I’ve made it a goal to spend a bit more time in the NWA area. This quaint Victorian inspired mountain town has been bringing in visitors for ages. Home of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville has long been the area’s cultural hub.Īnd you can’t forget about Eureka Springs. So what exactly are we talking about? These days, the northwest corner of Arkansas seemingly revolves around the (used to be) tiny town of Bentonville. Throw in the natural beauty of the Ozarks and you’ve got the perfect storm for a region that’s becoming one of the quickest growing areas in the US. Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is getting to be a hopping place! Call it the Walmart effect, but this whole area is a testament to what can happen when a tremendous amount of money funds a master plan.
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