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 21 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 in April, 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
Listen to Live Music
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.
Live on the Green | May - October
The Momentary’s Live on the Green series brings big sounds to a laid-back setting. Think warm evenings on the lawn, incredible performances from Grammy winners and up-and-coming artists, and a mix of sounds that keep things fresh—from indie and pop to reggae, country, and Latin. Grab a lawn chair, sip something from on site vendors, and let the music roll under the open sky.
See the full lineup here.
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.
