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The small town feel of Bentonville belies the corporate energy of Wal-Mart's International Headquarters located near the heart of the city. There's a great diversity of excellent recreation facilities in our region. Bentonville maintains nine public parks, one aquatic center, nineteen baseball and softball fields, six soccer fields and a recreation center.Crystal Bridges at the Massey Central and "A" Street Bentonville, Arkansas You can view artwork, attend classes and learn more about the new facility opening in 2010. (website click here) The new facility features two exhibit spaces and a large meeting room. One exhibit space presents updated information about the construction of Crystal Bridges. With models, renderings and photographs, visitors are able to follow the progress of this major and complicated building project. A second exhibit space incorporates a gallery of approximately 900 square feet that features aspects of anticipated educational programs and the permanent collection of Crystal Bridges. In addition, the facility features a large meeting room for more formal educational activities such as workshops for students, teacher in-service programs, public talks and other programs. SUGAR - University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Student Gallery 114 Central Avenue Just off the Bentonville Town Square across from Crystal Bridges at the Massey Museum of Native American Artifacts Free Admission - Spans 14,000 years of history, including these time periods: Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian, Historic and Pre-Columbian. Housed in a 5,000-square foot facility. Self-guided tourx 202 SW "O" Street -- 0.8 miles from the intersection of Walton Blvd. and W Central Avenue on the left. Look for the Big Tee-Pee. For more information call 479-273-2456, E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web Site Click Here Benton County Fairgrounds - Located at 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd. in Bentonville, accommodates fairs, arts and craft shows, and many special events such as miniature horse shows and the Benton County Fair. Call for an event schedule at 479-795-8900. Other parks and attractions include: Beaver Lake State Park Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Devil's Den State Park Ozark National Forest Withrow Spring State Park Lakes - In addition to hunting, camping, hiking, nature viewing, and bicycling, the area surrounding Bentonville offers plenty of water-filled outdoor fun. With 487 miles of shoreline, Beaver Lake seems to be the most popular destination for Bentonville locals and visitors. Other nearby lakes include: Crystal Lake Lake Elmdale Table Rock Lake Lake Bentonville Lake Wedington Shopping - Bentonville offers many unique shops: The Cottage of Bentonville Me and My House B Larue - adjacent to WalMart Visitors Center Wishing Spring Art and Craft Gallery Art Accents Frame & Gallery Scottsdale Center in Rogers offers many of the newest stores in our area including: Belks, Pier One, The Gap, Old Navy, Kohls Department Store, Lowes, Barnes & Noble Pinnacle Hills Promenade 2203 Promenade Blvd Ste 3200, Rogers, AR (479) 633-6900 Malls & Shopping Center We are only a short drive from the Northwest Arkansas Mall and Ozark Center point Outlet Mall. Tourist Attractions Wal-Mart 5&10-(website click here) 1875 Peel Mansion & Heritage Gardens-(website click here) 400 South Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72712 Museum of Native American Artifacts 501 N. Main Street 479-273-2456 Open 10 am - 3 pm Monday - Saturday Web Site Click Here Compton Gardens-(website click here) 312 N. Main Street, Bentonville, AR 72712 Arend Arts Center-(website click here) 1901 SE J St, Bentonville, AR 72712 Veteran's Wall of Honor-(website click here) Bella Vista, AR 72714 Cooper Chapel-(website click here) P.O. Box 5001, Bella Vista, Arkansas 72714 Wild Wilderness 20923 Safari Road, Gentry, AR 72734 Daisy Airgun Museum-(website click here) 202 W. Walnut, Rogers, Arkansas 72756 War Eagle Mill-(website click here) 11045 War Eagle Road, Rogers, AR 72756 C.B. Craig Fish Hatchery West Fish Hatchery Road, Centerton, AR 72719 Pea Ridge Military Park-(website click here) highway 62 East of Rogers, Pearidge, AR 72751 Old Spanish Treasure Cave-(website click here) 14290 N. Hwy 59, Gravette, AR 72736 Rogers Historical Museum 322 S. 2nd St., Rogers, AR 72756 Rogers Little Theater-(website click here) 116 S. 2nd St., Rogers, AR 72756 Other Area Attractions The Great Passion Play Historic Downtown Eureka Springs University of Arkansas BentonvilleBentonville Advertising & Promotion Commission |
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