Bentonville
- For other places with the same name, see Bentonville (disambiguation).
Bentonville is a city of 51,000 people (2018) in the Northwest region of Arkansas. Widely known as the home to the corporate headquarters of retail giant Walmart, the city was noted by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the "Hottest Travel Destinations of 2012".
Understand
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, which is 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
There is excellent highway connections to Bentonville from Kansas City, Tulsa, or Little Rock. If driving in is not an option, fly directly into the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA). If airline ticket cost is a factor, consider flying into one of the international airports within a short driving distance, such as Tulsa or Kansas City.
By plane
- 1 Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) (Located about 12 miles soutwest of Bentonville.). The closest airport with regular commercial flights.
- 2 Bentonville Municipal Airport (VBT). A small General aviation airport. Its other name, Louise Thaden Field, comes from a local aviation pioneer.
By bicycle
- 3 Razorback Regional Greenway. Bike trail that connects Bentonville with other major Arkansas destinations.
Get around
By car
The city is easy to navigate and finding your way around is simple. 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.
By bus
- Ozark Regional Transit. Provides very limited transit options around the Bentonville-Rogers area.
See
- 1 Compton Gardens and Conference Center, 312 N Main St, ☏ +1 479 254-3870.
Museums
- 2 Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, ☏ +1 479 418-5700. 50,000-sq-ft museum showcasing works valued in many millions of dollars. Free.
- The Momentary, 507 Se E St, ☏ +1 479 367-7500. Su Tu W 10AM-7PM; Th F Sa 10AM-10PM. A contemporary art museum, and Satellite campus of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Free.
- The Momentary, 507 Se E St, ☏ +1 479 367-7500. Su Tu W 10AM-7PM; Th F Sa 10AM-10PM. A contemporary art museum, and Satellite campus of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Free.
- 3 The Walmart Museum (Walton's 5 & 10 Museum/Walmart Visitor Center), 105 N Main St, ☏ +1 479 273-1329. M-Th 8AM-9PM, F Sa 8AM-10PM, Su noon-9PM. Free.
- 4 Museum of Native American History (MONAH), 202 SW "O" St, ☏ +1 479 273-2456. M-Sa 9AM-5PM. Free.
- 5 Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens, 400 S Walton Blvd, ☏ +1 479 254-3870. Tu-Sa 10AM-3PM (tours start every hour on the hour). Adults $5 plus tax, children (6-12) $2 plus tax, Under 6 free.
- 6 Scott Family Amazeum, 1099 Museum Way, ☏ +1 479 696-9280. Adults & kids $9.50, under 2 free.
Do
Websites include details about Bentonville trails and Bentonville parks.
Eat
Among the dozens of fast food and national chain restaurants in Bentonville, there are also many excellent local restaurants to try.
- Table Mesa Bistro, 108 E Central Ave, ☏ +1 479 715-6706.
- Doe's Eat Place, 2806 S Walton Blvd, ☏ +1 479 254-8081.
- The River Grille, 2005 Beau Terre Dr, ☏ +1 479 271-4141.
- Fred's Hickory Inn, 1502 N Walton Blvd, ☏ +1 479 273-3303.
- Orlando's Place, 1100 SE 14th St, ☏ +1 479 271-0042.
- Petit Bistro, 2702 N Walton Blvd, ☏ +1 479 464-9278.
- Redbud Cafe, 609 SW 8th St, ☏ +1 479 876-8670.
- The Station Cafe, 111 N Main St, ☏ +1 479 273-0553.
- Tavola, 108 SE A St.
- Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie, 110 SE A St, ☏ +1 479 268-4494, info@tuskandtrotter.com.
Drink
Bentonville does not have a bar/club scene (Bentonville was 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:
- Executive Escape Lounge, 1120 S Walton Blvd (in South Walton Suites on first floor), ☏ +1 479 845-4600.
- The Vendor Club, 3001 NE 11th St (in Simmons Suites on first floor), ☏ +1 479 254-7800.
- Bentley's Irish Pub (formerly the Celtic Grill), 911 Southeast 28th Street, ☏ +1 479 876-8060.
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.
- Best Western Castlerock Bentonville Inn, 2307 SE Walton Blvd, ☏ +1 479 273-9727, fax: +1 479 273-1763.
- Courtyard Bentonville, Beau Terre Office Park, 1001 McClain Rd., ☏ +1 479 273-3333, fax: +1 479 273-3877.
- 1 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2205 SE Walton Blvd, ☏ +1 479 271-2222.
- 2 La Quinta, SE Walton Blvd.
- Motel 6, SE Walton Blvd.
- Simmons Suites, 3001 NE 11th St, ☏ +1 479 254-7800, fax: +1 479 418-8108.
- 3 SpringHill Suites Bentonville, 2304 SE Walton Blvd, ☏ +1 479 464-4777, fax: +1 479 464-4477.
- Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, 200 SW Suburban Ln, ☏ +1 479 268-4400, fax: +1 479 715-6912.
- TownePlace Suites Bentonville/ Rogers, 3100 SE 14th St, ☏ +1 479 621-0202, fax: +1 479 621-0212.
- 4 21c Museum Hotel, 200 NE A St, ☏ +1 479 286-6500. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM.
Connect
- 1 Bentonville Public Library, 405 S Main St, ☏ +1 479 271-3192, library@bentonvillear.com. M-Th 9AM-8PM, F Sa 9AM-5PM.
Go next
It is a great central starting place for day trips throughout the region, including Eureka Springs, Tulsa, Branson, the Buffalo River, and the Ozark Mountains.
| Routes through Bentonville |
Joplin ← Bella Vista ←  ends ← |
N   S |
→ Rogers → Fayetteville |