Area Attractions & Things To Do

Youth & Family Programs

Looking for programs for your child or teen? Perhaps activities for the whole family? There are many options to choose from.

Boys & Girls Club of Benton County

2801 N Walker St, Bentonville bgcbentoncounty.org / (479) 273-7187

The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County offers six locations across Benton County where children can play, learn and socialize. With year-round programming, the Boys & Girls Club is a leader in youth development with programs in sports, health, education, life skills and family support. Club facilities are also available for rental.

Bentonville Parks & Recreation

215 SW A St, Bentonville bentonvillear.com / (479) 464-7275

Bentonville Parks & Recreation amenities offer a wealth of opportunities for family fun. There are more than 20 parks, more than 28 miles of trails, pavilions, a dog park, a bike playground, an ice skating/splash park and swimming pools. Sports include baseball, basketball, disc golf, football, golf, kickball, mountain biking, the annual Run Bentonville runs and races, skateboarding, soccer, swimming, softball, tee ball, tennis and volleyball.

Climb Bentonville

801 SW 14th St, Bentonville climbbentonville.com / (479) 326-8521

Climb Bentonville is a climbing, yoga and fitness gym with bouldering, lead, top rope and kids climbing areas and more than 25 auto-belays. Also offering classes, group events, memberships and beginner routes.

Classical ballet RAD and other methods

Contemporary Classical Modern International Vocational Exams Beginning Adult Beginning

Teen. Ages 2 through Adult Taught by degreed, credentialed, & professional faculty.

Produces the annual production of at Arend Arts Center www.nwaballet.com 479-553-7400

A Registered School of London’s Royal Academy of Dance

Bentonville Community Center

1101 SW Citizens Circle, Bentonville bentonvillear.com / (479) 696-0200

This 80,000-square-foot venue features an aquatic center with a zero-depth-entry leisure pool, and a 25-yard competitive pool. There is also a fitness center, a dance/ aerobics studio hosting dozens of classes each week, a gymnasium, an indoor running track, an arts and craft room, the Kids Center, an adults 50+ lounge, and mini branch of the Bentonville Public Library.

Trike Theatre

902 SW 2nd St, Bentonville triketheatre.org / (479) 464-5084

Northwest Arkansas’ professional theater for youth, Trike’s mission is to encourage and inspire youth to see, participate in and learn through theater. An artistic affiliate of Walton Arts Center, it offers Theatre Academy classes and camps for Pre-K and 4th through 12th grades, performance opportunities for 3rd through 12th graders, and professional youth theater productions, enjoyed by all ages.

Bella Vista Recreation

98 Clubhouse Drive, Bella Vista bellavistapoa.com / (479) 855-5073

Bella Vista offers its members and their guests a myriad of recreational opportunities to enhance quality of life. There are hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, racquetball courts fitness/recreational centers, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a disc golf course, playgrounds, eight parks and pavilions, basketball courts and three pickleball courts. Bella Vista also offers meeting space, an RV park, an auditorium with a stage for performances and countless other activities.

Libraries

The libraries in Bentonville and Bella Vista provide various reading and learning opportunities.

Bentonville Public Library

405 S Main St, Bentonville bentonvillelibrary.org / (479) 271-3192

The Bentonville Public Library offers a growing collection of books, audio, film and video, DVDs, e-books and other digital offerings for all ages and interests. The library campus features a children’s library, study and meeting rooms, a cafe, a used bookstore, story times, workshops and special events.

Bella Vista Library

11 Dickens Pl, Bella Vista bvpl.org / (479) 855-1753

The Bella Vista Library offers a variety of resources for the family including e-books, DVDs, large-print titles, a children’s library, a teen club and story hours. In addition, local artists and photographers display their works at the library.

Lodging

Whether you’re here visiting or looking for a place to recommend to family and friends, the Bentonville/Bella Vista area’s lodging options range from luxury suites to cozy cabins on the lake. With dozens of choices, guests are sure to find just the right place to lay their heads. For more information, please see our Consumer Guide on pages 53-62.

Shopping & Dining

The Greater Bentonville area is thriving when it comes to shopping and dining. Touted as the South's next cultural mecca by Southern Living, Bentonville's vibrant culinary scene is garnering national attention for its next generation of chefs and regional High South cuisine with unique food experiences at restaurants like Tusk and Trotter, Oven and Tap and the award-winning The Hive at 21c Museum Hotel. In need of retail therapy? Downtown Bentonville, including the Arts and Market Districts, boasts some of the best locally owned shopping options around. For more information, please see our Consumer Guide on pages 53-62.

Spectator Sports

Home to the Arkansas Razorbacks and Northwest Arkansas Naturals, this region is the epicenter of team sports in the Natural State.

Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Arvest Ballpark, 3000 Gene George Blvd, Springdale milb.com/northwest-arkansas

(479) 927-4900

The Naturals are the Double-A Baseball Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, which is centrally located just off I-49. The regular season runs from April until September, and includes Fireworks Spectaculars on Fridays, Premium Giveaway Saturdays, and Kids Eat Free Family Sundays.

Arkansas Razorbacks

arkansasrazorbacks.com

Arkansas has a long tradition of supporting its Razorback sports teams, and die-hard fans show up rain or shine to cheer on the Hogs! The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville is home to some of the finest collegiate athletic venues in the Southeastern Conference.

Exotic Animals

Northwest Arkansas is home to a wildlife sanctuary where visitors can learn about exotic animals up-close.

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

239 Turpentine Creek Ln, Eureka Springs turpentinecreek.org / (479) 253-5841

Located near Eureka Springs on 459 acres, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a nonprofit organization that provides lifetime refuge for abandoned, abused and neglected big cats with an emphasis on tigers, lions, leopards and cougars. Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, Turpentine Creek offers guided tours, educational programming and unique treehouse lodging.