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Bentonville, Arkansas The guide was updated: 2023-03-18

Nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Ozarks, Bentonville is a place filled with culture and a strong sense of community; a place brimming with artistic and natural beauty. Bentonville has experienced a seismic culture shift in the last decade spurred by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, a museum which the Washington Post referred to as "the most talked-about new museum in the United States in a generation."

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Population:	46,000
Currency:	US Dollar
Emergency numbers:	911
Newspapers:	Arkansas Democrat-Gazette — www.arkansasonline.com
Website:	www.visitbentonville.com
Opening hours:	General hours of operation for boutique and specialty shops are 10am–6pm. Restaurants, coffee shops and bars vary from 7am–1am Monday through Saturday. Sundays see restaurants opening up for brunch around 10am and shops around noon Proprietors tend to close a bit early on Sunday between 4pm–6pm.
Tourist information:	Visit Bentonville 104 East Central Avenue Bentonville, AR +1 479 271 9153

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Open Monday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Tuesday Open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.crystalbridges.org for more information.

Scott Family Amazeum

Scott Family Amazeum

Interactive museum for the young or young at heart. Open Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Saturday 10a.m.-5p.m. Sunday 1p.m.-5p.m. Closed Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Admission Members-Free Kids under 2 years-Free Adults & Kids-$9.50 www.amazeum.org

Museum of Native American History

Museum of Native American History

The Museum of Native American History invites you to "Walk Through America's Past," where we will give you a glimpse into what life was like for America's first inhabitants. The museum 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 . Our displays feature relics that date from over 14,000 years old to historic times. Come visit our museum and enjoy seeing some of the finest treasures ever created by early craftsmen.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art welcomes all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. We explore the unfolding story of America by actively collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and preserving outstanding works that illuminate our heritage and artistic possibilities. General admission to Crystal Bridges is sponsored by Walmart. There is no cost to view the Museum’s permanent collection, which is on view year-round.

The Walmart Museum

The Walmart Museum

When Sam Walton opened his 5&10 on the Bentonville town square in 1950, he had no idea he'd planted the seeds for what would become the global leader in retail, saving millions of people money so they could live better. Today, that humble little dime store is the location of the Walmart Museum and offers a family-friendly experience featuring a world-class exhibit gallery, Walton's 5&10, and the Spark Café Soda Fountain.

Peel Mansion & Heritage Gardens

Peel Mansion & Heritage Gardens

The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens were built in 1875 by Colonel Samuel West Peel. Much care was taken in erecting this magnificent house, a wonderful example of the Italianate Villa Style. The interior of the house was furnished with authentic antiquities and artifacts of the era, generously loaned by the Historic Arkansas Museum and the Old State House.

21c Museum Hotel Bentonville

21c Museum Hotel Bentonville

Visit Downtown Bentonville’s Boutique Hotel and Museum Located on the northeast corner of the Bentonville town square and a short walk to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville is a 104-room boutique hotel, contemporary art museum, cultural civic center, and home to The Hive restaurant. Stay with us and the iconic Green Penguins.

Compton Gardens

Compton Gardens

Imagine a green oasis that serves as a public park for the residents of Bentonville and beyond. This 6.5 acre garden has been developed into a native / woodland garden which is quickly becoming a regional destination garden and special events venue. Residents and visitors are able to take advantage of this beautiful and peaceful environment that contains a native plant collection. Home of Dr. Neil Compton, physician and naturalist, who is credited as the savior of the Buffalo National River. The 6.5 acre park features the conference center which is available for meetings, seminars, retreats, weddings, etc. and the native woodland garden is quickly becoming a regional destination and is available for tours and events as well as film and commercial photo shoots.

Bike Bentonville

Bike Bentonville

Bike Bentonville is a subsidiary of the City of Bentonville and the city's tourism bureau, Visit Bentonville, who work to promote, market and increase the number of cycling events, while adding permanent cycling amenities to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Our mission is to promote and enhance a bicycle-friendly culture for residents and tourists. Our vision is a community that supports and encourages an all-inclusive cycling culture with bikes all over the city. We believe that a fun and welcoming place to ride bicycles, for both recreation and transportation, in a safe community for cycling, contributes to a world-class quality of life in Bentonville.

Razorback Greenway

Razorback Greenway

The Northwest Arkansas Razorback Regional Greenway (usually shortened to Razorback Regional Greenway or just Greenway in Northwest Arkansas) is a 36 miles (58 km) primarily off-road shared-use trail in Northwest Arkansas. Dedicated on May 2, 2015, the Greenway connects Walker Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Lake Bella Vista in Bella Vista, Arkansas, while also serving schools, businesses and other cultural amenities along the route. Starts in Bella Vista at the Veterans Wall of Honor 103 Veterans Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714 and ends in Fayetteville at Walker Park, 10 W 15th St, Fayetteville, AR 72701. There are multiple different trail stops along the way.

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