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.

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Peel House Museum & Historical Garden

Directions: U.S. 71B An Italianate villa built in 1875 by Col. Sam Peel, a prominent early figure in Bentonville history. Restored mansion and gardens open to the public; on-site preservation…

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Things to Do in Bentonville

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Links At Bentonville Golf & Athletic Club

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

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Civil War Cave

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

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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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Confederate Monument

Located on the Bentonville Square, surrounded by a fountain.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Edith’s Costume Jewelry Museum

Directions: Corner of Moberly and Del White Over 9,000 pieces of costume jewelry are featured…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Compton Gardens

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

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Fusion Fine Arts Gallery

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

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