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.

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 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

Let the road decide.

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

Civil War Cave

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Links At Bentonville Golf & Athletic Club

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Confederate Monument

Located on the Bentonville Square, surrounded by a fountain.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Fusion Fine Arts Gallery

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

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Compton Gardens

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

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