Bentonville - Fayetteville

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Fayetteville Visitors Bureau

Explore Northwest Arkansas to learn about the nation’s divided history and participate in athletic activities in the fresh air.

Visit the neighboring cities of Bentonville and Fayetteville for museums, nature and Southern hospitality. These two towns provide relaxing getaways and lively entertainment in Northwest Arkansas.

Investigate diverse museums in Bentonville. The Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtOpens in a new window blends art, nature and outstanding architecture, perfect for a full day’s trip. The Museum of Native American History tells the 14,000-year history of the nation’s earliest residents while the Walmart Museum explains how one of the world’s most well-known retailers progressed from a dime store to a global giant. Bring the kids to the Scott Family Amazeum for hours of hands-on fun and learning.

Enjoy authentic Southern food as well as ethnic specialties. The area offers a farmers market, farm-to-table events and food and music festivals. Try some Bentonville apples that have been important in the community’s agricultural history.

Plan a Fayetteville trip to include history, arts, nature and theater. See Southern graves from the Civil War at the Fayetteville Confederate Cemetery. Nearby, the Fayetteville National Cemetery is the final resting site for Union soldiers and more recent veterans. View the modest first home of Bill and Hillary Clinton at the Clinton House Museum.

Explore some of the city’s 70 parks and outdoor spaces. Hike or bike along miles of trails and use the swimming pool, BMX track and skate park. One of the area’s top attractions, the Botanical Garden of the OzarksOpens in a new window, features a butterfly house, a Sunday farmers market, concerts and 12 display gardens. Play golf year-round on five great courses.

Attend live performances at TheatreSquared and the Walton Arts Center. Enjoy live music and art at First Thursday Fayetteville in Downtown Fayetteville Square.

Bentonville is about a 40-minute drive north of Fayetteville. Arrive at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport located between the two towns or drive here from SpringfieldOpens in a new window, Missouri in about 2 hours.

Where to stay in Bentonville - Fayetteville

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Downtown Bentonville

If you're spending some time in Downtown Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The Walmart Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Bentonville
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Beaver Shores

When in Beaver Shores, you can plan a visit to Horseshoe Bend Public Use Area and Horseshoe Bend Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Beaver Shores
Fayetteville which includes markets and flowers

Downtown Fayetteville

If you're spending some time in Downtown Fayetteville, Walton Arts Center and Fayetteville Downtown Square are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Fayetteville
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Fayette Junction

When in Fayette Junction, you can plan a visit to Baum Stadium and Randal Tyson Track Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fayette Junction
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Walker Park

While there might not be top attractions in Walker Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fayetteville Downtown Square and Walton Arts Center.

Walker Park
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Dickson Street Historic District

When in Dickson Street Historic District, you can plan a visit to Walton Arts Center and Fayetteville Downtown Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dickson Street Historic District
Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area by IHG
3 out of 5
1500 South 48th Street, Springdale, AR
The price is S$113 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$113
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville AR
Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville AR
4 out of 5
70 N East Ave, Fayetteville, AR
The price is S$161 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$161
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Fayetteville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
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Stonebreaker Hotel
Stonebreaker Hotel
3 out of 5
2231 W Markham Rd, Fayetteville, AR
The price is S$189 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
S$189
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fayetteville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and Bud ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
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Los Lagos at Hot Springs Village a Ramada by Wyndham
Los Lagos at Hot Springs Village a Ramada by Wyndham
3 out of 5
1 Los Lagos Way, Hot Springs Village, AR
Stay at this 3-star condo in Hot Springs Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,528 reviews)
"I liked everything about the property."

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

Los Lagos at Hot Springs Village a Ramada by Wyndham
Tall Pines Inn
Tall Pines Inn
2.5 out of 5
3 Pivot Rock Rd, Eureka Springs, AR
Stay at this cabin in Eureka Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (263 reviews)
Great stay!
"Great location, and courteous owner."

Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2025

Tall Pines Inn
Table Rock Landing Resort
Table Rock Landing Resort
3 out of 5
1 Landing Dr, Eureka Springs, AR
Stay at this 3-star condo in Eureka Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Beaver Bridge - Little Golden Gate and Eagle ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Relaxing, comfortable stay
"Our stay was great! The staff was friendly and provided all the information we may need. The views of the lake were beautiful. It was a quiet and relaxing stay perfect for our babymoon!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Table Rock Landing Resort
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