A teen concert turned into a full-on adventure when Jo Brown, co-host of Wonderland on Points, who used her points-and-miles playbook to design a Bentonville escape. Jo walks through the meals that set a new bar—Table on Sixth’s craveable BLT, Witching Hour’s shockingly great burger, and the pure joy of Buttered Biscuit sauces—plus why this small city’s culinary scene rivals bigger markets.

It's like a pairing of all of my favorite things, and it blew me away. Like Instagram did it zero justice. —Jo Brown

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Want to experience a visit to Bentonville that exceeds your expectations? Check out the Wonderland on Points itinerary below! 

 

Day One

🛬  Arrive in Bentonville

 

🍽️  Eat lunch at The Witching Hour, a horror-themed food trailer on the corner of SW A Street and 8th Street in Bentonville, serving Northwest Arkansas’ most killer burgers and fries.

Then the other thing that absolutely shocked me was the Witching Hours burger is the best burger I've ever had in my life. — Jo Brown

 

👣  Explore 8th Street Market. A great spot for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. It's fun to explore! Don't miss Two Friends Books and Cafe, Markham & Fits Chocolate, or shopping at Hillfolk.

🇫🇷  Dinner on the Go: Grab delicious crepes from Crepes Paulette to enjoy back at your hotel, and take a moment to explore the charming shops nearby.

Day Two

 

🙆🏽‍♂️  Wake up early to the sunshine in your hotel. View all of our great places to stay. 

 

🧈  Breakfast at The Buttered Biscuit. Serving scratch-made breakfast with Southern hospitality!

 

🚴🏼‍♀️  Rent an e-bike from any of our awesome bike shops, use your bike to explore Bentonville without ever getting in a car. 

 

First Stop: Bentonville Farmers Market

 

Start your ride with a taste of local flavor! The Bentonville Farmers Market is a community favorite and the perfect way to kick off your weekend.

 

  • Outdoor Market: April–October on the Bentonville Square
  • Indoor Market: November–March at The Record

 

Ride the Greenway Loop Route

 

Compton Gardens Razorback Greenway

Make sure to download the map ahead of time. Stop along the route at these awesome destinations.

 

🍽️  Grab lunch at Eleven, inside Crystal Bridges.

 

 

Ride your bikes back to your rental location, many of which are located downtown.

 

🍦 Enjoy an afternoon snack at Trash Creamery, a locally owned ice cream parlor with some of the most creative flavors out there. They've even got dairy-free options!

 

🍴 Get dinner at Table on 6th, American comfort cuisine in the heart of downtown Bentonville.

 The Uptown BLT is the best thing I've ever put in my mouth. I dream about that sandwich. In fact, the saddest part about that is that I accidentally left the other half of my sandwich that I was saving in the mini fridge in the hotel. Oh. And we had gotten part of the way home before I was like, should we go back for it? — Jo Brown

 

🌟 Late night option: Time Loops at Crystal Bridges

Day Three

☕️  Grab some tasty coffee and a delicious breakfast at Homegrown. A breakfast & lunch eatery with a passion for our community and a commitment to locally-sourced food.

 

🐝  Need more caffeine or want to experience the number two coffee shop in the world!? Grab a drink at Onyx Coffee Lab in downtown Bentonville. 

 

🙂  Check out the Walmart Musuem, the award-winning museum that tells the story of Sam Walton and the heritage of Walmart, the company he founded.

 

🎨 Explore the Momentary

 

🦫 On your way out of town, stop by Osage Park and take a walk along the boardwalk, or take aim at The Quiver Archery Range!