Bentonville
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Bentonville is in Arkansas.
Bentonville is located in the Northwest region of the state. Most widely known as the home to the corporate headquarters of retail giant, Walmart, Bentonville was noted by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the "Hottest Travel Destinations of 2012".
Bentonville is a great, central starting place for day trips throughout the region, including Eureka Springs, Tulsa, Branson, the Buffalo River, and the Ozark Mountains. There is plenty to do and see while in Bentonville. Tourism is the area is booming, thanks to the corporate traveler during the week and families on the weekends. If you are looking for things to do while in town, visit the local Chamber of Commerce's website, or stop by the Bentonville Convention & Visitors Bureau, located on the Bentonville square.
Because the majority of the population are "transplants" from other areas of the country (moved here for business), people are open to visitors and very friendly. There is also an air of "southern hospitality."
Get in
By plane
Get around
While there is an abundance of taxi services available in Bentonville, they are expensive. Rent a car if you are going to be in town more than a day. The city is easy to navigate and finding your way around is simple. There is also a bus company, Ozark Regional Transit, that provides very limited transit options around the Bentonville-Rogers area.
See
Museums
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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
phone: +1 479-418-5700address: 600 Museum Way50,000-sq ft museum showcasing works valued in the multi-millions. -
phone: +1 479-273-1329address: 105 N. Main St.
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Museum of Native American History
phone: +1 479 273-2456address: 202 SW "O" St. -
Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens
phone: +1 479 254-3870address: 400 S. Walton Blvd. -
phone: +1 479 696-9280address: 1099 Museum Way
Do
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Compton Gardens and Conference Center
phone: +1 479 254-3870address: 312 N Main St - Bentonville Trails
- Bentonville Parks
Eat
Among the dozens of fast food and national chain restaurants in Bentonville, there are also many excellent local restaurants to try.
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Table Mesa Bistro
address: 108 E Central Ave -
Doe's Eat Place
address: 2806 S Walton Blvd -
The River Grille
address: 2005 Beau Terre Dr -
Fred's Hickory Inn
address: 1502 N Walton Blvd -
Orlando's Place
address: 1100 SE 14th St -
Petit Bistro
address: 2702 N Walton Blvd -
Redbud Cafe
address: 609 SW 8th St -
The Station Cafe
address: 111 N Main St -
address: 108 SE A St
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Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie
address: 110 SE A St
Drink
Bentonville does not have a bar/club scene (due to Bentonville being located in a dry county until November 2012), but there are many great places to have a drink. Here are some suggestions that have consistent good service and pricing:
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Executive Escape Lounge
address: 1120 S Walton Blvd -
The Vendor Club
address: 3001 NE 11th St -
Bentley's Irish Pub
address: 911 Southeast 28th Street
Sleep
There are diverse hotels in Bentonville, depending on the service quality and/or the amount you want to pay. Midweek room rates are on the high end because of the corporate traveler demand. You will be able to find up to 50% or more off Bentonville hotel rooms on the weekends.
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Best Western Castlerock Bentonville Inn
address: 2307 SE Walton Blvd -
phone: +1 479 273-3333Beau Terre Office Park, 1001 McClain Rd.
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
address: 2205 SE Walton Blvd - La Quinta SE Walton Blvd
- Motel 6 SE Walton Blvd
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address: 3001 NE 11th St
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address: 2304 SE Walton Blvd
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address: 200 SW Suburban Ln
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TownePlace Suites Bentonville/ Rogers
address: 3100 SE 14th St -
phone: +1 479-286-6500address: 200 NE A St.