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 theatre. 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 Centre. 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

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

If you're spending some time in Downtown Fayetteville, Walton Arts Center and Fayetteville Downtown Square are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Fayetteville
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Beaver Shores

When in Beaver Shores, you can plan a visit to Horseshoe Bend Marina and Horseshoe Bend Public Use Area, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Beaver Shores
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Walker Park

While there might not be top attractions in Walker Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fayetteville Downtown Square and Walton Arts Center.

Walker Park
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Fayette Junction

When in Fayette Junction, you can plan a visit to Baum Stadium and Randal Tyson Track Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fayette Junction
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Dickson Street Historic District

When in Dickson Street Historic District, you can plan a visit to Walton Arts Center and Fayetteville Downtown Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dickson Street Historic District
Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville AR

Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville AR

4 out of 5
70 N East Ave, Fayetteville, AR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €115 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€115
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
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Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville AR
Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1500 South 48th Street, Springdale, AR
The price is €83 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€83
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Springdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Springdale/Fayetteville Area by IHG
Best Western Windsor Suites

Best Western Windsor Suites

2.5 out of 5
1122 S Futrall Drive, Fayetteville, AR
The price is €97 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€97
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The bed was so hard and uncomfortable it felt like we were laying on the floor. The room smelt HORRIBLE! A.C did not cool our room below 77* so we were quiet uncomfortable overnight."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Best Western Windsor Suites
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Spectacular 180° Beaver Lakefront Views! Steps to Shoreline+Pool Table+Fire Pit

Spectacular 180° Beaver Lakefront Views! Steps to Shoreline+Pool Table+Fire Pit

Garfield
Stay at this vacation home in Garfield. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Beaver Lake and Lost Bridge South Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (295 reviews)
Could not have been better.
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Cozy Lake Front Family Friendly Cabin, Bunk House, Kayaks and Canoe!

Cozy Lake Front Family Friendly Cabin, Bunk House, Kayaks and Canoe!

Rogers
Stay at this cabin in Rogers. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Beaver Lake and Hobbs State Park are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews)
"It was beautiful, had everything we needed. One night sitting by the fire I turned off the yard light and we got a lot of visitors, deer’s and raccoons close up. Pretty cool!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Cozy Lake Front Family Friendly Cabin, Bunk House, Kayaks and Canoe!
The Rendezvous, 3BR/3BA Retreat on the Trail in Bella Vista

The Rendezvous, 3BR/3BA Retreat on the Trail in Bella Vista

Bella Vista
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Bella Vista. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Lake Avalon ...
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Excellent property located perfectly for our motorcycle adventures. Owner was very friendly and communicative. We hope to stay there again"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

The Rendezvous, 3BR/3BA Retreat on the Trail in Bella Vista
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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