Things to do

If all that creativity is feeding your imagination, it’s time for some hands-on fun at the Scott Family Amazeum. There’s around 50,000 square feet of exhibition and learning spaces. This is a fun museum for all ages as you get up close and personal with the people and industries who built the great Arkansas culture.

The award-winning The Hive restaurant is in the hotel. This is a grand place to sample the very best culinary delights of Arkansas. Think hickory smoked hams, peaches, and cornmeal and you’re on the right track.

The Walmart Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas, is dedicated to the history of Walmart and its founder, Sam Walton. It showcases Walmart’s evolution from a small-town five-and-dime to a global retail giant, with exhibits featuring artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays. Visitors can also see a replica of Sam Walton’s original office.

Step further back in time by exploring what life was like 14,000 years ago at the fascinating Museum of Native American History. The Museum of Native American History is a non-profit, handicapped-accessible museum of Native American history, art, and culture located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The museum was founded in 2006 by David Bogle, a local businessman and registered member of the Cherokee Nation.

Visit Bentonville for its festivals such as the Bentonville Film Festival founded by Academy Award winner Geena Davis; the Bentonville Running Festival; and the intriguing World Champion Squirrel Cook-off. The Bentonville Film Festival is an American film festival held annually in Bentonville, Arkansas that focuses on diversity.

See why Bentonville is a top-class cycling destination with more than 140 miles of trails to explore.

It’s also about a three-hour drive from the capital of Arkansas, Little Rock. You can go to MacArthur Park and visit the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum with loads of presidential artifacts and a replica of the Oval Office.

Bentonville is only two hours’ drive from Tulsa (who’s singing 24 Hours from Tulsa right now?) renowned for its incredible Art Deco buildings.

Bentonville has grown from a small town in Arkansas to a thriving commercial center. As well as Walmart, the  University of Arkansas has a campus here, making it a booming area for business as well as leisure visitors. 

It’s also easy to get to with the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport on the edge of the city as well as great road connections with bigger neighboring cities.

Our house  and garage apartment is in downtown Bentonville between Crystal Bridges and the Momentary museums.  You can walk to local cafes, bars or restaurants or hop on your bike and hit the trails. It holds a special place in our heart too. We stayed at the house and rode to the Walmart Amp to see a concert. That’s pretty neat!.