Welcome to Bentonville, Congress for the New Urbanism!

Welcome to Bentonville!

If you’re heading to Bentonville for this year’s CNU 34 Northwest Arkansas, plan to arrive early and stay a little longer. With sessions spread across downtown, evenings at some of the city’s favorite gathering spaces, and plenty to explore between programming, the week offers more than just conference time.

Many attendees will be staying at 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville and Motto by Hilton, both within walking distance of downtown restaurants, coffee shops, trails, and cultural attractions. 

Near 21C

Near The Motto by Hilton

Get Caffeinated 

Before morning sessions, grab coffee and breakfast at Onyx Coffee Lab or stop into Heroes Coffee for a quieter workspace between meetings. For lunch or dinner, attendees staying near 21c can easily walk to The Hive inside the hotel, known for its seasonal Ozark-inspired menu!

For the Quick Breaks

Between sessions, downtown Bentonville is easy to explore on foot. Spend an afternoon wandering through the galleries at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art or take the trails connecting the museum campus to downtown. Visitors can also explore local shops around the square, with plenty of public art installations and neighborhood cocktail bars to enjoy.

Architectural Gems

Thursday evening’s awards ceremony will take place at the Heartland Whole Health Institute, located on the Crystal Bridges campus. The newly opened space blends architecture, wellness, and art into one experience and offers access to trails and green spaces surrounding the museum grounds. Explore more about the award-winning architecture.

Where the Locals Go

Friday night keeps the momentum going with a VIP reception at Tower Bar overlooking the city skyline and a closing celebration at RØDE House. Before heading to the evening events, attendees can gather for cocktails at spots like Hardwater Cocktail Room or Muselet Champagne Bar.

Thanks for Visiting Bentonville!

Bentonville offers plenty of ways to make conference downtime memorable. If you have questions or want to pick up trail maps, Bentonville swag, or local recommendations, stop by our visitor center and chat with a local expert.