HI FRUCTOSE Visits Bentonville

Annie Owens, co-founder of HI FRUCTOSE, recently visited Bentonville and had a chance to be immersed in the art and nature offerings of our city.

"Frankly, I have never seen a town achieve the vibe that includes world-class art virtually everywhere you look, within a natural environment without becoming overrun with harsh urbanity.” - HI FRUCTOSE 21c Musuem Hotel in Bentonville Opens Eyes in the Ozarks

"It’s hard not to feel like a kid in a candy store inside the Crystal Bridges museum.” - HI FRUCTOSE Inside Crystal Bridges Museum

Want to experience the weekend itinerary we created for Owens? Explore below:

21c Museum Hotel

Located on the northeast corner of the town square - 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville is more than just a place to rest your head for the night – it's a 104-room boutique hotel, contemporary art museum…

Thursday

5:00 pm Arrive in Bentonville: Check in at 21c Museum Hotel, pick up a cocktail in the Hive, and explore the museum’s galleries.

6:30 pm Dinner at Conifer, by Chef Matthew Cooper, semi-finalist Best Chef South in the 2024 James Beard Awards (reservations recommended.)

Friday

7:00 am-9:00 am Breakfast at The Hive. Don’t miss out on trying the War Eagle Grits, which are milled locally in War Eagle, Arkansas!

9:00 am Self-guided art walk around downtown Bentonville, discover artworks by a range of artists, courtesy of Oz Art NWA and the city. Here’s a map to learn more about the art on view.

11:00 am Walk from downtown via the Razorback Greenway to visit Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

12:00 pm Take a break for lunch at Eleven, the restaurant inside Crystal Bridges

1:00 pm Visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Bachman-Wilson House at Crystal Bridges. Tickets are required with two options: Free self-guided entry or a $12 guided tour ticket.)

1:30 pm Explore Crystal Bridges outdoor trails and art

2:30 pm Visit The Momentary, a decommissioned cheese factory turned creative hub and extension of Crystal Bridges, featuring immersive exhibitions by Awol Erizku and Kristine Potter. And don’t miss the pink Onyx Coffee Lab inside!

4:00 pm Return to 21c Bentonville to refresh

5:15 pm Do a pre-dinner cocktail at Lady Slipper

6:30 pm Dinner at The Preacher’s Son

Conifer

Award winning Chef Matthew Cooper prepares a unique, farm fresh & purposeful menu at his restaurant CONIFER in Bentonville, AR. The menu at…

The Hive

Under the direction of executive chef Micah Klasky, The Hive pays tribute to the High South while articulating Klasky's approach to refined…

Eleven Restaurant

We specialize in modern American comfort food with an emphasis on traditions that hail from the “High South” region…the Ozarks. The robust…

Onyx Coffee Lab at the Momentary

Lady Slipper

Lady Slipper is at once exuberant and elegant and approachable. A speakeasy lounge and restaurant situated in the basement of Bentonville’s…

The Preacher's Son

The Preacher’s Son is led by Executive Chef Neal Gray and offers unique and sustainably sourced dinner service in a thoughtfully restored…

Saturday

7:00 am-9:00 am Breakfast at Ozark Mountain Bagel Co or Prelude Breakfast Bar.

At leisure Enjoy the Farmer’s Market in Bentonville Town Square

9:30 am Visit the Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, a 15-minute e-bike ride from 21c and grab coffee at Airship.

11:00 am Return to 21c Bentonville to refresh

12:00 pm Lunch at Yeyo’s by Chef Rafael Rios a four-time semi-finalist for Best Chef South with James Beard Foundation. Dessert at Markham + Fitz Explore additional shops at 8th Street Market

6:30 pm Choose your own dinner. Explore our dining guide.