Bentonville, Arkansas
Art on the walls, dirt under the tires
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Why Folks Love Bentonville Arkansas
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Mountain Bike Capital of the World. Over 150 miles of trails start right in town, so riders roll from coffee to single‑track in minutes. Bentonville Travel Guide
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Crystal Bridges Museum welcomes nearly 800 k visitors a year and sits inside a 134‑acre forest park. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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Downtown Square buzzes with music, food trucks, and the Saturday farmers market from April to October. Downtown Bentonville Inc. | Home
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Family fun everywhere—hands‑on Amazeum, kids bike zones, and pop‑up art shows. amazeum.orgoztrails.com
Outdoor Playground
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
Just one mile west of Main Street. Flow jumps, rock gardens, and “The Hub,” a giant steel chute where riders drop in and fly. oztrails.com
Slaughter Pen Trails
40 plus miles of single‑track weave past Crystal Bridges and along the Greenway, dotted with public art you can see from your handlebars. oztrails.com
Lake Bentonville & Osage Park
Flat walking paths, bird‑watch decks, and a free archery range make an easy nature break.
Must‑See Spots
| Stop | What You’ll Find |
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| Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art | Free galleries, forest trails, and a huge expansion opening in 2026. Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtAxios |
| The Momentary | A 70‑foot Tower Bar, rotating modern art, and live shows in a converted cheese plant. The Momentary |
| Scott Family Amazeum | 50,000 sq ft of splash, tinker, and climb zones for kids. amazeum.org |
| Walmart Museum | Sam Walton’s first store, now freshly reopened on the Square. Bentonville Travel Guide |
| Downtown Farmers Market | April–Oct, Saturday mornings brimming with berries, bread, and bluegrass. Downtown Bentonville Inc. | Home |
Year‑Round Fun
| Season | Big Event | Feel |
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| Spring | Bentonville Film Festival (June 16‑22, 2025) | Movies, panels, celeb sightings BFFoundation |
| Summer | Square to Square Bike Ride | Family pedal fest from Bentonville to Fayetteville |
| Fall | First Friday Street Fair | Food trucks, live bands, art booths |
| Winter | Lighting of the Square | 35,000 twinkling lights and hot cocoa |
Bentonville Restaurant
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Onyx Coffee Lab – ranked #2 coffee shop in the world; try a Lavender Bergamot Latte. Southern Living
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Airship at Coler – tree‑top café only reachable by trail; swings instead of Wi‑Fi. Axios
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The Preacher’s Son – farm‑to‑table dishes inside a 1904 church with stained glass glow. The Preacher’s Son
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8th Street Market – food hall + food trucks + Brightwater culinary school under one roof. 8stmarket.com
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Bike Rack Brewing Co. – small‑batch beers perfect after‑ride. bikerackbrewing.com
Downtown Bentonville, Inc.
Downtown Bentonville Inc. works to promote community and enhance the Downtown Bentonville experience for everyone!
One Easy Day
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Morning: Coffee at Airship, then drop the Coler jump line. Axiosoztrails.com
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Mid‑day: Walk Crystal Bridges trails, lunch at the Eleven café overlooking the ponds. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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Afternoon: Play at the Amazeum or browse art in The Momentary tower. amazeum.orgThe Momentary
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Evening: Dine at The Preacher’s Son, finish with a stroll around the lit‑up Square. The Preacher’s Son
Getting Here & Getting Around
Bentonville sits on I‑49, 15 minutes from Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). Free parking circles the Square. The Razorback Regional Greenway, e‑scooters, and rentable bikes make car‑free days simple. Visual cue: small map showing highway, airport, and trail web.