Bentonville

The small-town feel of Bentonville belies the corporate energy of Wal-Mart’s International Headquarters located near the heart of the city. Established in 1836 as the first county seat in the state of Arkansas, Bentonville has maintained the historic character of the town. Within the city limits, there are 72 historical buildings and homes, including the Peel House Mansion and Historical Gardens. The Bentonville town square embraces a Civil War statue, benches, fountain, and beautiful gardens surrounded by quaint shops, and the Wal-Mart Visitors Center, Sam Walton’s original variety store which now traces the origin and growth of Wal-Mart.

Nearby Bella Vista has seven championship-quality golf courses featuring 117 holes of golf, and there’s a combination of five more public and private golf courses in Benton County. Water sports and camping are popular at nearby Beaver Lake.

Bentonville is 5 miles from Pea Ridge National Military Park, 19 miles from Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, and 38 miles from Eureka Springs.

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Edith’s Costume Jewelry Museum

Directions: Corner of Moberly and Del White Over 9,000 pieces of costume jewelry are featured in three rooms. They include such brand names as Coro, Sarah Coventry, Monet, Napier, Judy…

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Things to Do in Bentonville

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Confederate Monument

Located on the Bentonville Square, surrounded by a fountain.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Fusion Fine Arts Gallery

Local, regional and national artists' works. Also, art supplies - everything from canvases to kids…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Compton Gardens

Gardens including 6.5 acres of native plants, state champion trees, streams, bridges, and walking trails;…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Peel House Museum & Historical Garden

Directions: U.S. 71B An Italianate villa built in 1875 by Col. Sam Peel, a prominent…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Civil War Cave

Used by Confederate troops during the Civil War; contains 50-year-old rimstone formations over which flow…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Center for the Arts in Northwest Arkansas

Musical performances, theatrical productions, visual arts, additional cultural events; call for hours of operation

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Links At Bentonville Golf & Athletic Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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