Bentonville - Fayetteville

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Fayetteville Visitors Bureau

Explore Northwest Arkansas to learn about the nation’s divided history and participate in athletic activities in the fresh air.

Visit the neighboring cities of Bentonville and Fayetteville for museums, nature and Southern hospitality. These two towns provide relaxing getaways and lively entertainment in Northwest Arkansas.

Investigate diverse museums in Bentonville. The Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtOpens in a new window blends art, nature and outstanding architecture, perfect for a full day’s trip. The Museum of Native American History tells the 14,000-year history of the nation’s earliest residents while the Walmart Museum explains how one of the world’s most well-known retailers progressed from a dime store to a global giant. Bring the kids to the Scott Family Amazeum for hours of hands-on fun and learning.

Enjoy authentic Southern food as well as ethnic specialties. The area offers a farmers market, farm-to-table events and food and music festivals. Try some Bentonville apples that have been important in the community’s agricultural history.

Plan a Fayetteville trip to include history, arts, nature and theater. See Southern graves from the Civil War at the Fayetteville Confederate Cemetery. Nearby, the Fayetteville National Cemetery is the final resting site for Union soldiers and more recent veterans. View the modest first home of Bill and Hillary Clinton at the Clinton House Museum.

Explore some of the city’s 70 parks and outdoor spaces. Hike or bike along miles of trails and use the swimming pool, BMX track and skate park. One of the area’s top attractions, the Botanical Garden of the OzarksOpens in a new window, features a butterfly house, a Sunday farmers market, concerts and 12 display gardens. Play golf year-round on five great courses.

Attend live performances at TheatreSquared and the Walton Arts Center. Enjoy live music and art at First Thursday Fayetteville in Downtown Fayetteville Square.

Bentonville is about a 40-minute drive north of Fayetteville. Arrive at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport located between the two towns or drive here from SpringfieldOpens in a new window, Missouri in about 2 hours.

Where to stay in Bentonville - Fayetteville

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art featuring art and interior views

Downtown Bentonville

If you're spending some time in Downtown Bentonville, The Walmart Museum and The Momentary are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Bentonville
Fayetteville featuring flowers and markets

Downtown Fayetteville

While visiting Downtown Fayetteville, you might make a stop by sights like Walton Arts Center and Fayetteville Downtown Square.

Downtown Fayetteville
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Beaver Shores

Beaver Shores might not have many top sights, but Horseshoe Bend Marina and Horseshoe Bend Public Use Area are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beaver Shores
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Fayette Junction

Fayette Junction might not have many top sights, but Baum Stadium and Randal Tyson Track Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fayette Junction
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Walker Park

Though Walker Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fayetteville Downtown Square and Walton Arts Center.

Walker Park
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Dickson Street Historic District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dickson Street Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Walton Arts Center and Fayetteville Downtown Square.

Dickson Street Historic District
Best Western Windsor Suites

Best Western Windsor Suites

2.5 out of 5
1122 S Futrall Drive, Fayetteville, AR
The price is P5,707 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P5,707
P6,492 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fayetteville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
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"The staff was friendly, engaging and very helpful. I definitely recommend this property and would stay here again, without a doubt!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Best Western Windsor Suites
Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville AR

Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville AR

4 out of 5
70 N East Ave, Fayetteville, AR
The price is P6,758 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P6,758
P7,687 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Fayetteville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,091 reviews)
"The pool is too cold to enjoy even during the hottest summer months"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville AR
Aloft Rogers - Bentonville

Aloft Rogers - Bentonville

3 out of 5
1103 South 52nd Street, Rogers, AR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,594 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P5,594
P6,405 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rogers. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Aloft Rogers - Bentonville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Los Lagos at Hot Springs Village a Ramada by Wyndham

Los Lagos at Hot Springs Village a Ramada by Wyndham

3 out of 5
1 Los Lagos Way, Hot Springs Village, AR
Stay at this 3-star condo in Hot Springs Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,536 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay here, and I will stay again"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Los Lagos at Hot Springs Village a Ramada by Wyndham
Tall Pines Inn

Tall Pines Inn

2.5 out of 5
3 Pivot Rock Rd, Eureka Springs, AR
Stay at this cabin in Eureka Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (268 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay for the weekend or even if you have extended stay this would be an awesome place to spend time at."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

Tall Pines Inn
Table Rock Landing Resort

Table Rock Landing Resort

3 out of 5
1 Landing Dr, Eureka Springs, AR
Stay at this 3-star condo in Eureka Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Beaver Bridge - Little Golden Gate and Eagle ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"Me and my family had absolutely no complaints. It was a nice , clean and spacious condo. Renting it , was way better than 4 people setting in a one room hotel room , looking at eachother. Lol. At the end of our days being out in Eureka springs shopping , it was like relaxing at your home, with kids ..."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Table Rock Landing Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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