Things to Do
Enjoy the Outdoors
Savor the warmer spring temperatures and enjoy the blooming flowers and trees from our miles of mountain biking trails or acres of parks. Here are just a few options:
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Stroll our downtown square and enjoy the thousands of tulip blossoms courtesy of our city’s wonderful Parks Department. Tulips start blooming in late March and last about 2-4 weeks.
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Enjoy the peaceful wetlands of Osage Park and Lake Bentonville, and while you’re there, check out The Quiver Archery Range where you can learn the sport of archery! Both venues host events throughout the spring. Check out our Calendar of Events to find and join the next one!
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Spend a morning basking in the beauty of Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, strolling its main path to the Rise, or biking its 19 miles of trails. Bonus: Airship at Applegate is tucked along the trail and makes for a great stop to refuel and refresh.
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Have the perfect picnic soaking in the Bentonville sun alongside our wonderful cuisine. Check out our Picnic Guide to Bentonville for more!
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Starting April 12th, enjoy our outdoor farmers market on the downtown square! Shop for fresh fruits and veggies, savor local treats, sip hot coffee, and take in the beauty of spring in the heart of our community.
Discover more options in our Park Roundup
Attend a Festival
Festival season in Bentonville is afoot! Check the following festivals we look forward to each spring, and plan your trip.
FreshGrass | Bentonville | May 16-17
FreshGrass | Bentonville is a two-day, all-ages festival with the best of today’s bluegrass and progressive roots music filling multiple outdoor stages, courtyards, and galleries at the Momentary.
Knockout performances and world premieres will be accompanied by fun, family-friendly activities, great local food and drink, homegrown retail vendors, artist merchandise, and more.
Get tickets and see the full lineup here.
Bentonville Bike Fest | Fifth Year Anniversary | May 23-25
Bentonville Bike Fest is an annual celebration of cycling that brings together bike races, performances, and brands for a weekend of excitement and community. This year they will be hosting an E-Mobility Day, GraveliciousTM Race, Cross Country Short Track,, and so much more.
Emphasizing community, innovation, and adventure, Bentonville Bike Fest is a dynamic event that offers something for cyclists of all levels and an unforgettable experience for visitors. It’s a festival that’s truly "100% Bentonville."
Where to Eat
Explore our Bentonville Dining Guide, and check out these tips for making the most of the Bentonville culinary scene:
Dining on the Square
Whether you’re craving Italian, Ark-Mex, seafood, or a good ol’ burger, you’ll find something to satisfy any palate on the Bentonville Square. Stop in the original gastro-pub of Bentonville: Tusk and Trotter, enjoy a farm-fresh, gluten-free menu at Conifer, and so much more. Out for dinner? Check ahead to see if reservations are recommended.
Dining at the Market District
Cruise down NW A Street to 8th Street and you’ll find Bentonvile’s bike-tastic restaurants: Pedler’s Pub and The Hub. Then, keep going until you see the darling Crêpes Paulette. But that's not all! Hop over to 8th Street Market to explore delicious award-winning eateries, like Yeyo’s Mexican Street Food, Co-Op Ramen, and several food trucks,.
Dining on Walton Blvd.
Our main drag is nothing to sneeze at either! Delicious restaurants can be found the whole way down. Check out Meld, Crisp & Green, Flavors Indian Cuisine & Lounge, and Table at Hickory Inn.
Places to Stay
Home rentals and hotels alike abound around Bentonville. Trying to decide where to stay? Here are some tips:
- If you’re looking to fly into town and then walk or bike, we recommend 21c Museum hotel or vacation rentals in the Downtown and Market area, as you see here.
- Driving in? Great! Take your pick of hotels throughout Bentonville, and simply park downtown, here’s a map of downtown parking options.
See more places to stay here.
