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52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year

Sep. 02, 2025

Arkansas: Blaze new trails in Bentonville Body- Thanks in large part to the philanthropic arm of a local company called Walmart, the northwest Arkansas city of Bentonville has become a cultural hub, with such innovative institutions as the Crystal Bridges Museum of Art and its contemporary-focused satellite the Momentary. Now, several Walton scions are flexing their monetary muscles in the direction of outdoor recreation. They’ve pumped millions into the development of a 70-mile mountain-biking trail network that connects to an additional 400 miles of pathways through the Ozark foothills. Visitors can rent gear at Phat Tire, Bentonville Bicycle Co., and Mojo Cycling, and there’s even a roadside hotel aimed at cyclists, the Bike Inn, which has wall-mounted bike racks in each room." —JG

Read the full article: July 2025 AFAR Mention: 52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year