Explore Benton County
Downtown Historic District
Features brick-paved streets, unique shops and restaurants; incorporated in 1881 when the first passenger train rolled in on the Frisco railroad; soda fountain at Poor Richard's Gift &
Rogers, AR Historic DistrictsWar Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake
Credit Cards Accepted: MasterCard, Other cards accepted, Visa Food Service/Picnic Area Available Directions: Located on Scenic Ark. 12 halfway between Rogers and Eureka Springs War Eagle Cavern has spectacular natural entrance that is breathtaking. Following the easy, wide pathways (
Rogers, AR RecreationWild Wilderness Safari
Directions: Taking Ark. 59 South to Gentry.Turn right on Ark. 12 and cross the viaduct. Turn at the first road on the right (Collins Street). Follow it to refuge. Five-mile drive through provides viewing of about 200 species of animals; petting zoo; areas for walking and driving
Gentry, AR Wildlife AreasHobbs State Park-Conservation Area
A limited development of 11,964 acres of natural park along the southern shore of Beaver Lake. Two hiking trails, one with primitive campsites near Beaver Lake; 100-yard all-weather public firing range; regulated seasonal hunting; Van Winkle historical site;
Rogers, AR State ParksPeel 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 library.
Bentonville, AR MuseumsCompton Gardens
Gardens including 6.5 acres of native plants, state champion trees, streams, bridges, and walking trails;
Bentonville, AR GardensRogers Historical Museum
Guided tours of the historic 1895 Hawkins House, plus exhibits on local history. "The Attic"
Rogers, AR MuseumsFusion Fine Arts Gallery
Local, regional and national artists' works. Also, art supplies - everything from canvases to kids crayons;
Bentonville, AR ArtsCivil War Cave
Used by Confederate troops during the Civil War; contains 50-year-old rimstone formations over which flow 60,000 gallons of water. The cave is 58 degrees year-round, lighted;
Bentonville, AR Historical MarkersConfederate Monument
Located on the Bentonville Square, surrounded by a fountain.
Bentonville, AR MonumentsSiloam Springs Museum
Directions: Follow signs from Broadway or Mt. Olive. Pioneer artifacts, documents, vintage clothing
Siloam Springs, AR MuseumsEdith'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 Lee, and more.
Bentonville, AR Museums