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ARKANSAS VISITORS GUIDE

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The Northwest Arkansas Tourism Association (NATA) is the official nonprofit organization established for the purpose of encouraging and stimulating tourism travel and vacation business to and within the Northwest Arkansas region. It is one of 12 regional associations in the state created by the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism and includes Benton, Washington, Carroll and Madison counties. In addition to promoting the Northwest Arkansas region overall, NATA also represents, promotes and markets the four-county areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many attractions, destinations and tourism entities. To learn more, visit NorthwestArkansas.org.

ABOUT NATA

NATA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016-17

NATA is guided by a Board of Directors made up of Northwest Arkansas tourism and hospitality industry leaders.

PRESIDENT J.R. Shaw Visit Rogers

Linda Graves Holiday Island Suburban Improvement District

Tammy Thurow Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce

VICE PRESIDENT Kalene Griffith Visit Bentonville

Ted Johnson Madison Coffee House

Jennifer Irwin Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce

SECRETARY Anne-Ashley Black Springdale Chamber of Commerce TREASURER Sandy Martin Arts Council of Eureka Springs PAST PRESIDENT Kent Butler The Great Passion Play

Nancy Marsh Huntsville Chamber of Commerce Elvis Moya University of Arkansas Main Street Rogers Tanya Smith Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Mayor Darrell Trahan City of Huntsville

Molly Rawn Fayetteville Visitors Bureau Lawrence Blood Holiday Island Suburban Improvement District David Pemberton Huntsville Chamber of Commerce Sandy Luetjen City of Siloam Springs

ELECTED DIRECTORS Darcy Ballew Walton Arts Center

Mark Zaiger Arvest Ballpark

Laura Campbell Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce

Diane Carroll Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVES Cassi Lapp City of Bella Vista

Perry Webb Springdale Chamber of Commerce

Meghan Feyerabend Feyerabend Photoartists Val Gonzalez Terra Studios

Dana Davis Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce Mike Maloney Eureka Springs A&P Commission

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Fayetteville A&P; City of Siloam Springs

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2017 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS VISITORS GUIDE

Table of Contents

REGIONAL MAP

WELCOME TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

16 17 18 20 21 22 22 24 26

Bentonville Snapshot Bella Vista Snapshot Eureka Springs Snapshot Fayetteville Snapshot Holiday Island Snapshot Huntsville Snapshot Rogers Snapshot Siloam Springs Snapshot Springdale Snapshot

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

29 32 38

Museums & Art Galleries Performing Arts Eventful Arts

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

43 Lakes & Rivers 45 State Parks 46 Trails 48 Display Gardens 50 Daredevil Fun 51 Caves & Caverns 52 Go Wild! 52 Scenic Rides

Left to right: photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Fayetteville A&P; Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

SPORTS & RECREATION

54 Go Team! 55 Golf 56 Splish Splash 58 Eventful Sports

HISTORY & HERITAGE

61 65

Historical Sites, Museums & Monuments Heritage Trails

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

67 69 70 73 74

Community Festivals County Fairs Arts & Crafts Fairs Holiday Events Farmers Markets

AT-A-GLANCE INDEX

ADVERTISER INDEX

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BELLA VISTA

Pea Ridge National Military Park

Gateway

Table Rock Lake

HOLIDAY ISLAND

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Farmington Prairie Grove 62 Battlefield State Park Prairie Grove Prairie Grove Battlefield Lincoln State Park Prairie Grove

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Withrow Springs 23 23 State Park Withrow Springs State Park

HUNTSVILLE

Hindsville

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SILOAM Arkansas WelcomeSPRINGS Center

Beaver 62 Rock Lake 23 23 Table Gateway 21 Pea Ridge 62 HOLIDAY ISLAND Pea Ridge National Sulphur Springs 71 Garfield Beaver Gravette Military Park 72 CARROLL Arkansas Welcome Center 62 23 BELLA VISTA 23 62 21 BENTON Pea Ridge 62 COUNTY 71 Garfield Avoca Gravette C O U N T Y Little Flock EUREKA SPRINGS Berryville 72 CARROLL 1 Arkansas Welcome Center 59 62 Beaver Lake BENTON 62 COUNTY Avoca C OBENTONVILLE UNTY 102 Little Flock Prairie Creek EUREKA SPRINGS Berryville 1 59 102 12 Beaver Lake Decatur 21 Kin 62 ROGERS 12 Hobbs State Park 102 BENTONVILLE Prairie Creek 102 XNA Airport 12 Decatur 21 Kin 12 12 ROGERS 12 Hobbs State Park Highfill Gentry XNA Airport Cave Springs Springtown Lowell 12 12 Highfill Gentry Cave Springs Bethel Heights Springtown Lowell 71 Arkansas Welcome Center Elm Springs 23 23

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Huntsville Area Chamber of Commerce HUNTSVILLE 103 E. Main Street Huntsville, 72740 HuntsvilleAR Area Chamber of Commerce 479.738.6000 103 E. Main Street www.HuntsvilleARChamber.com Huntsville, AR 72740 479.738.6000 www.HuntsvilleARChamber.com

Bentonville Welcome Center Siloam Springs Welcome Center ARKANSAS STATE WELCOME CENTERS: 13750 Visitors Center Drive 2000 U.S. 412 Bella Vista, AR 72714 Center Siloam 72761 Center Bentonville Welcome SiloamSprings, SpringsAR Welcome 479.855.3111 479.524.4445 13750 Visitors Center Drive 2000 U.S. 412 Bella Vista, AR 72714 Siloam Springs, AR 72761 479.855.3111 479.524.4445

ARKANSAS STATE WELCOME CENTERS:

Eureka Springs Chamber Visitor EUREKA SPRINGS Information Center 516 Village Circle Chamber Visitor Eureka Springs Pine MountainCenter Village Information Eureka Springs, AR 72632 516 Village Circle 479.253.8737 (local) Pine Mountain Village 800.6EUREKA (toll Eureka Springs, ARfree) 72632 www.EurekaSprings.org 479.253.8737 (local) 800.6EUREKA (toll free) www.EurekaSprings.org

HUNTSVILLE

Holiday Island Suburban HOLIDAY ISLAND Improvement District 110 Woodsdale Holiday IslandDrive Suburban Holiday Island, AR 72631 Improvement District 479.270.1393 110 Woodsdale Drive www.VisitHolidayIsland.com Holiday Island, AR 72631 479.270.1393 www.VisitHolidayIsland.com

Visit Bentonville BENTONVILLE 104 E. Central Avenue Bentonville, AR 72712 Visit Bentonville 479.271.9153 (local) 104 E. Central Avenue 800.410.2535 (toll free) Bentonville, AR 72712 www.VisitBentonville.com 479.271.9153 (local) 800.410.2535 (toll free) www.VisitBentonville.com

EUREKA SPRINGS

HOLIDAY ISLAND

Fayetteville Visitors Bureau FAYETTEVILLE 21 S. Block Avenue Fayetteville, 72701 Bureau FayettevilleAR Visitors 479.521.5776 (local) 21 S. Block Avenue 800.766.4626 (toll free) Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.ExperienceFayetteville.com 479.521.5776 (local) 800.766.4626 (toll free) www.ExperienceFayetteville.com

FAYETTEVILLE

BENTONVILLE

City of Bella Vista BELLA VISTA Bella Vista City Hall 101 Town Center City of Bella Vista Bella 72714 BellaVisa, VistaAR City Hall 479.876.1255 101 Town Center www.BellaVistaAr.gov Bella Visa, AR 72714 479.876.1255 www.BellaVistaAr.gov

BELLA VISTA

NWA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS:

For a listing of area attractions, see the At-A-Glance section, pgs. 76-81.

For more information, please visit our website NorthwestArkansas.org

Springdale Chamber of Commerce SPRINGDALE 202 W. Emma Avenue Springdale, 72765 of Commerce SpringdaleAR Chamber 479.872.2222 202 W. Emma Avenue www.ExploreSpringdale.com Springdale, AR 72765 479.872.2222 www.ExploreSpringdale.com

SPRINGDALE

Siloam Springs SPRINGS Chamber of Commerce SILOAM 108 E. University Street Siloam 72761 of Commerce SiloamSprings, SpringsAR Chamber 479.524.6466 108 E. University Street www.SiloamChamber.com Siloam Springs, AR 72761 479.524.6466 www.SiloamChamber.com

SILOAM SPRINGS

Visit Rogers ROGERS 317 W. Walnut Street Rogers, AR 72756 Visit Rogers 479.636.1240 (local) 317 W. Walnut Street 800.364.1240 (toll free) Rogers, AR 72756 www.VisitRogersArkansas.com 479.636.1240 (local) 800.364.1240 (toll free) www.VisitRogersArkansas.com

ROGERS

Berksdale Golf Course

Razorback Greenway

WELCOME TO

Downtown Eureka Springs

Northwest Arkansas

Devil's Den

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

Arvest Ballpark

Northwest Arkansas is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in America – the perfect blend of urban sophistication and small town charm, and of arts and culture and the great outdoors. But don’t just take our word for it. Ask the national and international media who are heaping praise on Northwest Arkansas and the region’s collection of dynamic and culturally diverse cities and attractions on a regular basis. Artsy, historic, and with unparalleled access to Mother Nature, Lonely Planet called a visit to Northwest Arkansas “a wild ride” when the world’s largest travel guide named our region an "Ultimate U.S. Travel Destination" in 2016.

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Fayetteville Nightlife

White River

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Fayetteville A&P; Mark F. Henning; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Fayetteville A&P; Eureka Springs A&P; Fayetteville A&P; Walmart AMP; Northwest Arkansas Naturals; Eureka Springs A&P

WELCOME TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

Forbes Travel called the worldrenowned Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art a “Top Art Trip” Lake Leatherwood

in 2016, the same year Outdoor Magazine added

our internationally recognized mountain bike trails to its “Best Trips” list. That isn’t all. Yahoo Travel named Bentonville one of

THE

Perfect Blend

ARTS & CULTURE AND THE

Great Outdoors.

its ten “Newest Hipster Neighborhoods” in 2015. While Men’s Journal, USA Today and other media are continuously praising

masterpieces. If you’re looking for something

Northwest Arkansas’ up-and-coming

more hands-on, the neighboring Scott Family

culinary scene for attracting celebrated

Amazeum is a premier interactive museum

chefs from all across the country.

for children and families.

With accolades like these pouring in from all

Indeed, there is no shortage of cultural

over, it’s no wonder more than four million

offerings in Northwest Arkansas.

people visit Northwest Arkansas each year.

Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center,

And, no visit is complete without a stop

celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season

(then another!) to Bentonville’s Crystal

this year, presents international performing

Bridges. This internationally known museum

artists in its newly expanded and renovated

brings traveling exhibitions from renowned

facility. And, national touring musicians

art institutions across the nation and world,

headline shows at the Walmart AMP in

and offers free admission to its impressive

Rogers – the state’s largest outdoor

permanent collection of American art

music amphitheater.

Eureka Springs Dining

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Clockwise from the top: photo courtesy Eureka Springs A&P; Eureka Springs A&P; Visit Rogers; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

Rogers Shopping

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Siloam Springs Farmers Market

LGPA’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, Rogers

Devil's Den State Park

Downtown Fayetteville

Alfresco Dining, Bentonville

The region boasts a huge farmers market

beautiful flagship campus, where the

movement, with markets open regularly in

collegiate sports venues are some of the

just about every community. The culinary

best in the nation. Every summer, Rogers

scene is also gaining national attention as

hosts the LGPA’s Walmart Northwest

a new wave of professional chefs share

Arkansas Championship. Golf, in fact, is

their craft and evolve the area's culinary

played year-round here, especially in the

landscape. Everything from street food to

cities of Bella Vista and Holiday Island,

fine dining, ethnic to mainstream, and locally

which are home to a variety of outstanding

sourced to international is offered. And for

and unique courses.

those who love lagers, ciders and all things ale, our region boasts a burgeoning craft brew scene with more than a dozen local breweries and the state’s only cidery.

Outdoor lovers won’t want to miss the Razorback Regional Greenway, a 37mile paved mixed-use trail network that meanders through six cities, connecting urban cores with nature and providing a transportation alternative. Northwest Arkansas also has a booming mountain bike scene, with 200+ miles of topnotch offroad bike trails. The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) designated Northwest Arkansas and its growing number of trails as an inaugural Regional Ride Center

Donald W. Renyolds Razorback Stadium

in 2015, and went on to host its biennial 2016 World Summit here. The region also has the only off-road bike park in this part of the

Sports fans can enjoy some of those local

country: The Railyard in Rogers.

brews while watching minor league baseball

Set in the foothills of the rolling Ozark

at its finest as the Northwest Arkansas

Mountains, Northwest Arkansas offers easy

Naturals take the field at Springdale’s

access to lakes, rivers and state parks and

state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark. The

just about any kind of outdoor recreation

Arkansas Razorbacks athletic programs at

one can imagine. Paddle the rapids of

the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville

the Illinois River at the Siloam Springs

attract fans from near and far to the state’s

Kayak Park, or float the nearby Buffalo

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy City of Siloam Springs; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Visit Bentonville; Fayetteville A&P; Fayetteville A&P; Octagon

WELCOME TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

As much excitement as there is about the region’s future, our past is just as impressive. During the Civil War, the Battles of Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove took place here. Influential artists and politicians have called Northwest Arkansas home, including poet Miller Williams, architect E. Fay Jones, Downtown Eureka Springs

and former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The

River – America’s first national river. Hike Devil’s Den State Park and rest at a vista overlooking the scenic Boston Mountains. Enjoy the best in fishing, boating and water sports on Beaver Lake. Or, if you prefer

couple married in Fayetteville while they were faculty members at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Visitors can walk through their first home together, which today is home to the Clinton House Museum.

to stay in town, stroll the lush grounds

Our fast growing economy is driven

of Fayetteville’s Botanical Garden of

by Fortune 500 companies including

the Ozarks – one of the region’s many

Walmart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt

display gardens.

Transport Services, as well as more than

Northwest Arkansas is home to the muchloved arts community of Eureka Springs, a

1,400 Walmart suppliers such as Procter & Gamble, Heinz and Coca-Cola.

quirky Victorian-style village with a wide

Northwest Arkansas includes the cities of

array of eclectic shops, galleries and eateries,

Bentonville, Bella Vista, Eureka Springs,

and where the entire downtown is on the

Fayetteville, Holiday Island, Huntsville,

National Register of Historic Places.

Rogers, Siloam Springs and Springdale –

The region also hosts a variety of major festivals and events. Receiving particular national acclaim are the Bentonville Film

communities that continue to grow while maintaining the warmth and hospitality that is characteristic of Arkansas as a whole.

Festival, founded by Oscar-winning actress

In the pages to follow, discover all there is

Geena Davis, and the annual Bikes, Blues

to know about this exciting region and why

& BBQ motorcycle rally – one of the largest

more than a half a million call it home. Enjoy!

in the nation.

Walmart Home Office, Bentonville

Bikes, Blues & BBQ, Fayetteville

Beaver Lake

Clockwise from the top: Eureka Springs A&P; Visit Bentonville; Walmart; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Fayetteville A&P

Mount Kessler Greenways

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Downtown Bentonville

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

BENTONVILLE

A NEW AMERICAN TOWN BENTONVILLE AT-A-GLANCE County / Benton

Population / 40,167 Area / 31.29 sq. miles Founded / 1837

POPULAR ATTRACTIONS Bentonville Film

Festival / pg. 38 Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art / pg. 29 21c Museum Hotel / pg. 30 Amazeum / pg. 31 Arend Arts Center / pg. 36 Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra / pg. 36 Compton Gardens / pg. 48 Lawrence Plaza Ice Rink and Splash Park / pg. 56 Melvin Ford Aquatic Center / pg. 57 Museum of Native American History / pg. 62 Peel Mansion Museum and Heritage Gardens / pg. 62 Slaughter Pen Bike Trail / pg. 47 The Walmart Museum / pg. 63

MORE INFO Visit Bentonville

104 E. Central Ave. (800) 410-2535 VisitBentonville.com

Bentonville’s appeal comes from its ability to retain that humble small-town charm, while being home to the world headquarters of retail giant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and emerging as a new arts, culinary and cultural haven. The opening of the internationally acclaimed Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in 2011 triggered a cultural metamorphosis in Bentonville. Alice Walton, the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, founded the museum, which features a collection of American art masterworks spanning 500 years as well as a shimmering architectural wonder that is the museum itself. Since then, the 21c Museum Hotel has opened with luxury accommodations and a contemporary art museum of its own, and the downtown area boasts an ever-growing roster of festivals and family events. Visitors are filling up new restaurants and shops, and

Bentonville Farmers Market

the atmosphere is trendy and colorful. Restaurants like Crystal Bridges' Eleven, suspended over water, and The Hive at 21c, are some of the culinary venues bringing world-class chefs to the city’s downtown and market districts.

Scott Family Amazeum

The Bentonville Film Festival, launched in 2015 by Academy-Award winning actor Geena Davis to champion women and diversity in film, further supports the city’s new urban attitude. In 2015, the Scott Family Amazeum opened as a new children’s learning museum

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art; Visit Bentonville; Visit Bentonville; Scott Family Amazeum

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with 50,000 square feet of hands-on exhibit and tinkering space. Speaking of museums, there is The Walmart Museum, which tells the American success story of Walmart inside the original 5&10 store that Sam Walton opened on the town square in 1950. There’s also the Museum of Native American History with artifacts dating back 14,000 years and one of the most comprehensive artifact collections in the South.

There are many historic buildings and homes in Bentonville, including the 1875 Peel Mansion Museum, beautiful Compton Gardens, and the 1928 Benton County Courthouse, a three-story neoclassical structure on the historic downtown square. Designated a silver-level ride center by the International Mountain Bicycling Association, Bentonville boasts over 80 miles of soft and hard surface

Slaughter Pen Trail

trails. Slaughter Pen Trail, located just two miles from the city center, has some of the finest single track in the region and attracts trail bike enthusiasts from across the country.

BELLA VISTA

A PLACE TO CALL HOME Big things are happening in Bella Vista! The opening of The Back 40 trail system in 2016 has put the city on the map for worldclass mountain biking. The system offers 40 miles of single track meandering through the east side of the city, boasting challenging features and bringing riders back to the roots of mountain biking. But you don’t have to be on a bike to enjoy the trails. Let the rising bluffs, waterfalls, creeks and rock outcroppings surprise you, located only minutes north of bustling Bentonville. The City of Bella Vista incorporated in 2007, after many years as a retirement destination run by the Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association. The

Tanyard Falls

demographics have now shifted dramatically, and the city has begun to attract young families and working professionals. Outdoor recreation is king, and the POA operates seven lakes ideal for fishing, swimming, boating, photography, wildlife watching and simply enjoying the great outdoors. The POA’s other amenities feature seven golf courses, swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, playgrounds, parks, pavilions, walking trails, pickle ball courts, an RV park, fitness and recreation centers, and a gun range. Bella Vista links to the northern section of the Razorback Regional Greenway.

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Visit Bentonville; Mark F. Henning; Bella Vista POA

Bella Vista Lakes

BELLA VISTA AT-A-GLANCE

County / Benton Population / 27,642 Area / 44.26 sq. miles Founded / 1965

POPULAR ATTRACTIONS

Back 40 Trails / pg. 46 Bella Vista Golf Courses / pg. 55 Bella Vista Historical Museum / pg. 64 Bella Vista POA Trails / pg. 46 Cooper Chapel / pg. 76 Veterans Wall of Honor / pg. 64 Bella Vista Lakes / pg. 43

MORE INFO

Bella Vista City Hall 101 Town Center (479) 876-1255 BellaVistaAr.gov

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Unique Retail Shops

EUREKA SPRINGS

Downtown Eureka Springs

THE EXTRAORDINARY ESCAPE EUREKA SPRINGS AT-A-GLANCE County / Carroll

Lake Leatherwood

Winding mountainside

special events are held

streets that don’t meet at

year-round, spanning the

right angles are the first

gamut from classical music,

Population / 2,095 Area / 6.8 sq. miles Founded: 1879

clue that Eureka Springs

opera, blues and jazz, to

has a flair all its own. The

UFOs, antiques and visual

town’s Victorian architecture

arts. Regular musical shows

POPULAR ATTRACTIONS Aviation Cadet

beckons visitors to enjoy

and The Great Passion Play

World / pg. 64 Blue Spring Heritage Center / pg. 48 Cosmic Cavern / pg. 51 Eureka Springs Downtown District / pg. 31 Eureka Springs Historical Museum / pg. 62 Keels Creek Winery / pg. 76 Lake Leatherwood / pg. 47 Opera in the Ozarks / pg. 36 Ozark Mountain Ziplines / pg. 50 The Great Passion Play / pg. 33 Thorncrown Chapel / pg. 76 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge / pg. 51

MORE INFO Eureka Springs Chamber

Visitor Information Center 516 Village Circle Pine Mountain Village (800) 6-EUREKA EurekaSprings.org

leisurely

draw visitors,

scenic drives

as do other

past historic

attractions

homes of all

such as

shapes, sizes

wineries, the

and colors

E. Fay Jones

hugging the picturesque cliff sides.

architectural Beaver Bridge

Eureka

delight that is Thorncrown Chapel and

Springs’ entire downtown

Turpentine Creek Wildlife

area is on the National

Refuge. Nestled in the heart

of the Ozarks, Eureka is also

More than 150 independent

a great hub for outdoor

and unique retail shops and

activities. Trout fishing is

restaurants fill the town’s

popular on the White River,

many elaborate Victorian

and in Eureka Springs West,

gingerbread storefronts. The

Beaver Lake offers the fun

culinary offerings on tap are

of water sports, camping,

plentiful, including American,

fishing and hiking. Mountain

Bavarian, Chinese, Italian,

biking and zip lining are also

Mexican and Thai.

available, and the city is

The heavy influence of an artist community is

a favorite destination for motorcyclists.

obvious – from the beautiful galleries of fine art and fine jewelry, to creative outdoor art installations and art Basin Spring Park

workshops. Festivals and

Turpentine Creek

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy City of Eureka Springs; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; City of Eureka Springs; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Turpentine Creek; City of Eureka Springs

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Razorback Greenway

FAYETTEVILLE

THE COLLEGE TOWN FAYETTEVILLE AT-A-GLANCE County / Washington

Razorback Sporting Events

The region’s largest city,

during their early years at

home to the University of

the Clinton House Museum.

Arkansas and its beloved

Year-round, Fayetteville

Population / 78,960 Area / 53.85 sq. miles Founded / 1828

Razorback athletic teams,

boasts a wide variety of

Fayetteville has long been at

unique destinations and

the very heart of Northwest

events including Bikes,

POPULAR ATTRACTIONS Arkansas Air and Military

Arkansas. Established

Blues and BBQ – one of the

in 1871, the U of A is the

largest charity motorcycle

state’s flagship educational

rallies in the country.

Museum / pg. 61 Botanical Garden of the Ozarks / pg. 48 Butterfield Overland Trail / pg. 65 Clinton House Museum / pg. 63 Community Creative Center / pg. 31 Fayetteville Ale Trail / pg. 76 Fayetteville Farmers Market / pg. 74 Fayetteville Underground / pg. 30 Headquarters House Museum & Garden / pg. 64 Joy Pratt Markham Gallery / pg. 30 Kessler Mountain Regional Park and Trails / pg. 47 Lake Fayetteville / pg. 47 Northwest Arkansas Mall / pg. 77 Stonebridge Meadows Golf Course / pg. 55 Symphony of Northwest Arkansas / pg. 36 Terra Studios / pg. 31 TheatreSquared / pg. 33 University of Arkansas / pg. 14 Walton Arts Center / pg. 32 Lake Wedington / pg. 43

MORE INFO Fayetteville Visitors Bureau 21 S. Block Ave. (800) 766-4626 ExperienceFayetteville.com

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institution and consistently racks up academic accolades, while its stateof-the art sports facilities are some of the finest in the nation. Friendly, relaxed and upbeat, this college town has a legendary live-music scene, robust performing arts and diverse eateries turning out finely tuned culinary craft.

First Thursday celebrations turn the downtown square into a vibrant arts district, while the Fayetteville Ale Trail lets connoisseurs experience the city’s microbrew culture firsthand at breweries locally and across the region. The square and surrounding area is also known for its beautifully manicured gardens and specialty retail shops. From April through November, the Fayetteville Farmers Market fills the historic downtown square with fresh and organic foods, artisan crafts, music and

Downtown Shopping

fun, all in the quintessential setting of a thriving downtown.

Fayetteville is home to an

Just blocks away, the Dickson

eclectic mix of people who

Street Entertainment District

take care to preserve the old,

is the place for more unique

while embracing the new.

shopping, locally sourced

History buffs can go back to

restaurants and nightlife with

the early days of aviation at

tons of diverse, live music

the Arkansas Air & Military

options. Completing the

Museum, or see the home

scene is Walton Arts Center,

where Bill and Hillary Clinton

the region's powerhouse

were married and lived

for the performing arts,

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Fayetteville A&P; Fayetteville Flyer; Arkansas Razorbacks; Wesley Hitt

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also has an extensive trail system with miles of new multi-use routes being added each year. The 37Fayetteville Farmers Market

Fayetteville Nightlife

mile Razorback Regional Greenway crisscrosses Fayetteville’s parks, lakes

including touring Broadway

lakes and 60 miles of trails.

productions and home

The new Kessler Mountain

to the Symphony of

Regional Park opened in

Northwest Arkansas and

2016, connecting to Mount

TheatreSquared, a nationally

Kessler trails, which mountain

recognized professional

bikers and hikers flock to.

theater company.

The Botanical Garden of

Nature enthusiasts flock to the city’s 4,000 acres of parks, three beautiful

the Ozarks offers themed gardens and the region’s only butterfly house. Fayetteville

and neighborhoods for all to enjoy. Fayetteville’s mountain bike trails have a bronze level designation by the International Mountain Bicycling Association and are a key part of Northwest Arkansas’ designation by the IMBA as a Regional Ride Center.

HOLIDAY ISLAND

AN ISLAND IN THE OZARKS

Nature Hikes

Situated on the shores

launch, fishing piers, boat

of the 53,000-acre Table

rentals, food and fuel.

Rock Lake, Holiday Island

Conveniently located five

features beautiful mountain

miles north of Eureka

and lake vistas and four

Springs and 40 miles

mild seasons that showcase

southwest of Branson,

the natural magnificence of

Mo., Holiday Island

the Ozarks year-round. With

additionally offers two

the lake and its 800 miles

major golf courses, the

of shoreline, Holiday Island

most unique driving range

is a paradise for boaters,

in the state, hiking trails, a

fishermen, and water sports

campground/RV park, and

enthusiasts alike. The marina

a recreation complex with

provides a free boat

two pools, tennis, pickleball, basketball, and rental facilities for weddings, reunions and meetings. Spacious rental homes, condos, cabins, and a motel

Holiday Island Golf Courses

Table Rock Lake

HOLIDAY ISLAND AT-A-GLANCE County / Carroll Population / 2,373 Area / 7.14 sq. miles Founded / 1970

POPULAR ATTRACTIONS Holiday Island Golf

Courses / pg. 55 Holiday Island Marina / pg. 44 Holiday Island Campground / pg. 44 Table Rock Lake / pg. 44

MORE INFO Holiday Island Suburban Improvement District 110 Woodsdale Drive (479) 270-1393 VisitHolidayIsland.com

provide accommodations for visitors.

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Fayetteville A&P; Department of Parks & Tourism; Holiday Island Suburban Improvement District

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HUNTSVILLE

CROSSROADS OF THE OZARKS

HUNTSVILLE AT-A-GLANCE County / Madison

Population / 2,381 Area / 3 sq. miles Founded / 1925

POPULAR ATTRACTIONS Huntsville Farmers

Market / pg. 74 Kings River / pg. 44 Madison County Fair / pg. 69 Ozark Natural Science Center / pg. 76 Western Roundup Days / pg. 68 Movies on the Square / pg. 79 Withrow Springs State Park / pg. 45

MORE INFO Huntsville Area

Chamber of Commerce 103 E. Main St. (479) 738-6000 HuntsvilleARChamber.com

Kings River

Withrow Springs State Park

Huntsville and its surrounding

including handicap swings,

area have plenty to offer in

and amphitheater and picnic

the form of scenic drives,

tables in 2016. These are

rivers to float and fish, nature

great additions to baseball

areas for hiking and camping,

and soccer fields, a walking

and the cozy feel of small-

trail and a pavilion.

town living. Huntsville has two scenic walking trails.

Nearby attractions include the majestic Kings River, one

Polk Square is the center

of the few remaining pristine

of activity in downtown

free-flowing rivers in the

Huntsville, which boasts

country – a beautiful float

special events, a county fair

any time of year. Explore

parade, Western Roundup

the outdoors at nearby War

Days, car shows, and Movies

Eagle Creek, Sweden Creek

on the Square. The Huntsville

Falls and Withrow Springs

Farmers Market is a popular

State Park. Groups can enjoy

place for residents and

the Ozark Natural Science

visitors to mix and mingle.

Center, a residential field

Huntsville's Mitchusson Park added a new disc golf course, playground equipment

science center that offers hands-on activities, guest lodging, and miles of trails.

antique stores and flea markets, nestled among

ROGERS WHERE POSSIBLE LIVES

and brick-lined streets. Beaver Lake

Visitors come to Rogers for

Daisy Airgun Museum, the

any number of reasons, all

Rogers Historical Museum,

of which combine to form a

and the 1895 Hawkins House.

destination that is vibrant,

Culture mavens will want to

classy, urbane, folksy and

catch a performance at the

energetic. All at the same

Arkansas Public Theatre at

time, if you’re lucky.

The Victory (formerly Rogers

Downtown Rogers is loaded with history and hospitality, and with a few surprises that will wow you. Park the car (for free), and stroll the city's very walkable downtown to the

locally owned restaurants

Little Theater), downtown’s entertainment center since 1927. Downtown also offers a unique retail experience featuring quaint boutiques, specialty shops, art galleries,

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; City of Huntsville; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

And oh, the surprises… The new kids downtown are definitely kicking it up a notch. The Railyard Bike Park and Lake Atalanta are brand new and welcoming visitors from near and far. Bike enthusiasts will want to try their skill at the Railyard, then hop on a mountain bike or hard trail down to Lake Atalanta for hiking, fishing, tree-house climbing, and almost any outdoor activity you can imagine.

CITY SNAPSHOTS

War Eagle Mill

The Railyard

Walmart AMP

Looking for a good time?

the location for the annual

Begin your happy hour

Walmart FLW professional

with top-notch beverages

fishing tournament. Hobbs

and bites at one of Rogers’

State Park Conservation

newest restaurants or microbreweries. Then head to the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion, or the AMP as the locals call it, for a diverse lineup of music superstars and up-and-comers, all at Arkansas’ largest outdoor

Rogers Shopping

music venue. On the outskirts of Rogers

Area, War Eagle Cavern, and

is Beaver Lake, featuring

War Eagle Mill — home to

fishing, boating, and all

longstanding arts and crafts

the water sports residents

fairs — round out the nearby

and visitors love. It’s also

outdoor offerings.

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Visit Rogers; Walmart AMP; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

ROGERS AT-A-GLANCE County / Benton Population / 60,112 Area / 37.94 sq. miles Founded / 1881

POPULAR ATTRACTIONS Arkansas Public

Theatre / pg. 34 Beaver Lake / pg. 43 Daisy Airgun Museum / pg. 62 Hobbs State Park Conservation Area / pg. 45 Lake Atalanta / pg. 47 The Railyard Bike Park / pg. 47 Pinnacle Hills Promenade / pg. 77 Rogers Aquatic Center / pg. 56 Rogers Historical Museum / pg. 63 Scenic Hwy. 12 / pg. 52 Walmart AMP / pg. 34 War Eagle Cavern / pg. 51 War Eagle Mill & Bridge / pg. 64

MORE INFO Visit Rogers

317 W. Walnut St. (800) 364-1240 VisitRogersArkansas.com

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SILOAM SPRINGS AT-A-GLANCE County / Benton Population / 15,856 Area / 11.07 sq. miles Founded / 1882

POPULAR ATTRACTIONS Cherokee Casino / pg. 76

Family Aquatic Center / pg. 57 JBU Berry Performing Arts Center / pg. 34 Sager Creek Mountain Bike Trail / pg. 81 Siloam Springs Historic Downtown / pg. 24 Siloam Springs Museum / pg. 62 Siloam Springs Kayak Park / pg. 50 Skydive Skyranch / pg. 50

MORE INFO Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce 108 E. University St. (479) 524-6466 SiloamChamber.com

SILOAM

SPRINGS

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A NATURAL

Downtown Siloam Springs

Siloam Springs is a progressive community with an idyllic mix of history and natural beauty. The entire downtown (listed on the National Historic Register), tells the story of health seekers who came in the late 1800s to sample the therapeutic springs along Sager Creek. Downtown remains the heart of the city, a vibrant gathering place with awardwinning eateries, retail shops, professional businesses and loft living. Cultural offerings include the Siloam Springs

Siloam Springs Kayak Park

Museum, Berry Performing Arts Center and a new public library. The town is also home to John Brown University, consistently rated a top-five Southern regional college by U.S. News & World Report. Outdoor entertainment includes the Family Aquatic Center, the Siloam Springs Kayak Park, three downtown parks, 11 miles of pedestrian trails and the new Sager Creek Mountain Bike Trail, City Lake, Skydive Skyranch and more! Indoor adventure may be found just across the border at the Cherokee Casino in Oklahoma.

Experience Siloam Springs YEAR ROUND

April 28, 29 and 30, 2017

Photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

CITY SNAPSHOT

Arkansas & Missouri Railroad

SPRINGDALE

Razorback Greenway

MAKING ADVENTURE HAPPEN

SPRINGDALE AT-A-GLANCE County / Washington Population / 77,859 Area / 41.80 sq. miles Founded / 1838

POPULAR ATTRACTIONS Arkansas & Missouri

Railroad / pg. 52 Arts Center of the Ozarks / pg. 34 Black Apple Crossing Cidery / pg. 76 Northwest Arkansas Naturals / pg. 54 Rodeo of the Ozarks / pg. 58 Saddlebock Brewery / pg. 76 Sassafras Springs Vineyard / pg. 76 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History / pg. 61 Springdale Aquatic Center / pg. 57 The Jones Center / pg. 57 Tontitown Historical Museum (near Springdale) / pg. 64 Tontitown Winery (near Springdale) / pg. 76

MORE INFO Springdale Chamber

of Commerce 202 W. Emma Ave. (479) 872-2222 ExploreSpringdale.com

Springdale Aquatic Park

Arvest Ballpark

Springdale, Arkansas’ fourth

growing mountain bike

largest city, is a center of

trail system.

economic growth and visitor amenities. The city boasts a diverse economy including agriculture, manufacturing, technology and the service sector. Tyson Foods, the world’s largest producer of protein, is headquartered here.

Outstanding entertainment can be found at Springdale’s Arts Center of the Ozarks, with its regularly scheduled regional theater productions and visual arts exhibitions. Nearby, the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, established

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals, a Class AA affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, calls Springdale’s award-winning Arvest Ballpark home from April through Labor Day. The Rodeo

Locally Brewed Craft Beer

of the Ozarks, one of the nation’s top outdoor

in 1965, continues to

rodeos, has been providing

tell essential stories of

great family fun since 1935.

the history and heritage

The Razorback Regional

of Springdale and the

Greenway, a 37-mile paved,

surrounding region. The

shared-use trail cuts through

Arkansas & Missouri Railroad

the heart of a revitalized

offers regular sightseeing

Downtown Springdale

excursions featuring

– home to a variety of

stunning Ozark mountain

eateries and microbreweries,

views. The Jones Center, the

including Arkansas’ only

Midwest's premier family

cidery. If off-road biking is

recreational and meeting

more your style, try Thunder

venue, features the region’s

Chicken, part of Springdale’s

only indoor ice rink.

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Springdale A&P; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Northwest Arkansas Naturals; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

THE BEAUTY I S THAT IT’S

ALL YOURS

Hike to an iconic overlook above Lee Creek Valley, enjoy a peaceful float along War Eagle Creek, walk the grounds of an actual Civil War battlefield, and explore the diverse habitat at Arkansas’s largest state park – all of these places (and 48 others) are free and open to you. Devil’s Den State Park West Fork • 479-761-3325 Withrow Springs State Park Huntsville • 479-559-2593 Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park Prairie Grove • 479-846-2990 Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Rogers • 479-789-5000

ArkansasStateParks.com My park, your park, our parks

Devil’s Den State Park #ARStateParks

Explore

For a complimentary travel guide call 479.872.2222 or go to explorespringdale.com for more information

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas

Arts AND

ENTERTAINMENT TheatreSquared

21c Museum Hotel

Walmart AMP

Scott Family Amazeum

Eureka Springs Shops

Northwest Arkansas has a diverse and sophisticated arts scene that includes an American art museum with international appeal, makers of fine Ozark crafts, acclaimed sculptors and painters, a national film festival, emerging opera stars, traveling Broadway shows, live community theater, arts festivals and more.

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art; Symphony of Northwest Arkansas; Walmart AMP; Eureka Springs A&P; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; 21c Museum Hotel; TheatreSquared

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MUSEUMS & VISUAL ART GALLERIES Explore Northwest Arkansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; art museums and galleries and discover works by local artists as well as those from across the globe. Several cities also host monthly art walks or gallery receptions in their arts districts.

All photos on this page: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

grounds in 2015. New temporary exhibitions for 2017 include Border Cantos: Sight &

600 Museum Way, Bentonville

Sound Explorations from the Mexican-

crystalbridges.org / 479-418-5700

American Border, Feb. 18 thru April 24;

Crystal Bridges welcomes all to celebrate

Chihuly: In the Gallery and In the Forest,

the American spirit in a setting that unites

June 3 thru August 14 and Chihuly: In the

the power of art with the beauty of nature.

Forest, August 16 thru Nov. 13; and Stuart

The museum explores the unfolding story

Davis: In Full Swing, Sept. 16 through Jan.

of America by collecting, exhibiting,

8, 2018. Since opening, Crystal Bridges has

interpreting and preserving works that

welcomed more than two million visitors

illuminate national heritage and artistic

including 89,000 students who participate

possibility. Crystal Bridgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; permanent

in the School Visit Program every year.

collection spans five centuries of American

Walmart sponsors general admission to the

masterworks ranging from the Colonial era

museum and there is no cost to view the

to current day and includes a rare Frank

permanent collection.

Lloyd Wright house that opened on the Photos courtesy Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

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MUSEUMS & VISUAL ART GALLERIES

UA Fine Arts Center Gallery 116 Fine Arts Center, Fayetteville

art.uark.edu/fineartsgallery / 479-575-7987 Part of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, the gallery features student works as well as works of visiting artists and faculty. Parking available 21c Museum Hotel

21c Museum Hotel 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville 21cmuseumhotels.com/bentonville 479-286-6500

in Stadium Drive Parking Facility.

Windgate Visual Arts Galleries at John Brown University

2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs

Curated rotating exhibitions, site-specific

jbu.edu/art/gallery / 479-238-8561

installations and arts programming make

The Windgate west building is a generous

this 104-room boutique hotel a unique

gallery space hosting a variety of shows,

contemporary art museum and cultural civic

including many national and international

center. It has more than 12,000 square feet

offerings as well as the work of John

of exhibition, meeting and event space. The

Brown University's finest local artists,

iconic Green Penguins show up throughout

faculty, and students. The Windgate

the building, including at the popular onsite

east gallery features the solo and

restaurant The Hive.

collaborative work of university students.

Joy Pratt Markham Gallery 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville waltonartscenter.org / 479-443-5600 Located inside Walton Arts Center, the gallery serves to connect patrons to the visual arts. It is used as an exhibition Fayetteville Underground

space for works by both emerging and internationally recognized artists, as well

Fayetteville Underground

as for temporary displays relating to performing arts offerings.

101 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville fayettevilleunderground.com / 479-871-2722 Home to artist studios and galleries, the Underground is a non-profit organization that showcases regional art and hosts national and international exhibitions. In addition, it serves the community as a venue for musical, literary and dramatic performances. Art exhibitions change monthly, and opening night receptions are held on the first Thursday of each month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Joy Pratt Markham Gallery

Top to bottom: photos courtesy 21c Museum Hotel; Fayetteville Underground; Walton Arts Center

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Terra Studios

Scott Family Amazeum

Terra Studios

Scott Family Amazeum

12103 Hazel Valley Road, Fayetteville

1009 Museum Way, Bentonville

terrastudios.com

amazeum.org / 479-696-9280

479-643-3185 or 800-255-8995

The Scott Family Amazeum is a hands-on

This whimsical art park is home to the

museum for children and families, engaging

world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Watch

visitors in exploration, learning and fun. The

the glassblowers, buy unique gifts, enjoy a

50,000-square-foot museum evokes a sense

snack in the cafe, play games, take a class

of curiosity and discovery through hands-on

or meditate at the labyrinth. Open daily.

activities. Interactive exhibits are true to the Northwest Arkansas region and its people

Eureka Springs Downtown District

and culture. Exhibitions include a tinkering hub, a water area, a climbable tree canopy and an art studio.

eurekasprings.org / 866-947-4387 About 400 artists work in Eureka Springs, a friendly Ozark mountain town filled with Victorian architecture and numerous galleries. With its entire downtown district listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Eureka Springs has been named one of the Top 10 Small Market Arts Destinations by American Style and one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation Eureka Springs Downtown District

Community Creative Center 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville communitycreativecenter.org 479-571-2706 Community Creative Center is a non-profit visual arts organization providing highquality clay and ceramics, painting and mixed-media art classes and workshops for children and adults of all ages and skill levels. Clay, painting, drawing, private parties, team building and family workshops are available year-round.

Arts Center of the Ozarks 214 S. Main St., Springdale acozarks.org / 479-751-5441 A regional art institution hosting exhibitions throughout the year with educational programs for children and adults by professional artists and curators. Spacious galleries in the lobby areas and on the elevated upper gallery offer an eye-catching and thought-provoking array of works in every medium from budding student artists to professional local and regional artists.

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Scott Family Amazeum; Eureka Springs A&P

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PERFORMING ARTS Community theater, dinner theater, traveling Broadway shows, symphony orchestras, headliner concerts, summer opera festivals and more make up the flourishing performing arts offerings in Northwest Arkansas. Walton Arts Center Grand Reopening Celebration

Walton Arts Center 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville waltonartscenter.org / 479-443-5600 Walton Arts Center celebrates its 25th year as Arkansas’ premier performing arts center. With a grand reopening in November 2016 following a $23 million renovation and expansion, Walton Arts Center will once again transform Dickson Street and the

Walton Arts Center Walmart AMP

entertainment district. The “Investing in our Future” campaign added 30,000 square feet of space including a newly expanded

Walmart AMP

atrium lobby and Starr Theater. Walton Arts

5079 W. Northgate Road, Rogers

Center proudly presents major Broadway

amptickets.com / 479-443-5600

productions, as well as music, dance and

As the state’s largest outdoor music

theater acts from around the world. In 2017,

amphitheater, this exciting performance venue

the full schedule of exciting live shows and

hosts headlining entertainers from the best

entertainment includes The Book of Mormon,

of every musical genre. With seating for more

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage,

than 9,500 (3,200 covered chairs, plus lawn

Motown the Musical, Art Garfunkel, Wild

seating), the Walmart AMP has great sight

Kratts – Live!, BODYTRAFFIC and more. With

lines, concessions and other facilities, and is

over 300 public events each year, there is

centrally located off Interstate 49 in Rogers’

something for everyone to enjoy!

vibrant commercial district.

3185 E. Van Buren, Eureka Springs | Open Daily

Wine From Locally Grown Grapes FREE WINE TASTING • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Winery & Art Gallery keelscreek.com | 479-253-9463

479-361-8700 www.TontitownWinery.com

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

TheatreSquared

TheatreSquared 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville theatre2.org / 479-443-5600 The region’s only year-round professional The Great Passion Play

theatre company produces 220 annual performances reaching 40,000 patrons.

The Great Passion Play 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs greatpassionplay.org / 800-882-7529 Every year from May through October, experience this play that depicts the last week of Christ’s life on earth with live

It is Arkansas’ home for professional playwrights, developing scripts through the Arkansas New Play Festival and producing new works and world premieres each year. Winner of the National Theatre Company Award from the American Theatre Wing.

animals, a cast of 170, a multi-level set, and special lighting and sound effects on a large outdoor stage. The Institute of Outdoor Drama named it America’s #1 Attended Outdoor Drama. Also on the grounds: year-round tours of the Christ of the Ozarks Statue, the Holy Land Tour, Moses' Tabernacle in the Wilderness, a section of the Berlin Wall, the Church in the Grove, the Bible Museum, the Sacred Arts Museum and a buffet restaurant.

Jim & Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center 453 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville

Faulkner.uark.edu / 479-575-5387 The newly renovated Jim & Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center at the University of Arkansas campus is a 500+ seat performance center that provides an educational, community-centered approach to the performing arts. The mission is to provide a professional environment for

Department of Theatre University of Arkansas, Fayetteville theatre.uark.edu / 479-575-4752

The U of A’s Department of Theatre presents a number of ticketed shows throughout the year. These first-rate productions offer invaluable hands-on experience for student actors, designers and crews. Parking available in Stadium Drive Parking Facility.

students to receive hands-on experience in the administration, production and marketing of performing arts. The venue is also home to the UA music department’s large ensembles and presents professional performances and community programming for all to enjoy. Its mission is to contribute to education and excellence, helping build a new generation of artists and patrons.

Both pages, clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Walton Arts Center; TheatreSquared; The Great Passion Play; Walmart AMP

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

PERFORMING ARTS

Arts Live Theatre 818 N. Sang Ave., Fayetteville artslivetheatre.com / 479-521-4932 This nonprofit theatre company offers programming for children and youth ages 6-18. With eight to nine Broadway-style productions each year, Arts Live offers a series of after school classes, spring break and summer camp programs in musical theatre, comedy improv, reader's theatre, Arts Center of the Ozarks

Create-A-Play and more!

Arts Center of the Ozarks 214 S. Main St., Springdale acozarks.org / 479-751-5441 Located in downtown Springdale, Arts Center of the Ozarks has been providing and making art for the last 50 years, introducing thousands of people to live performance. Many others have been

Trike Theatre

inspired by art classes, performed in plays and shared their art on the gallery walls. This non-profit arts organization

Trike Theatre

offers a diverse range of programming,

209 NE 2nd St., Bentonville

a home to artists and arts organizations

triketheatre.org / 479-464-5084

to showcase their work, and engages

Northwest Arkansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; professional theatre

people of every age and background to

for youth, Trike's mission is to encourage

create a vibrant and cohesive community.

and inspire youth to see, participate in and learn through theater. A resident company

Arkansas Public Theatre

of Walton Arts Center, it offers Theatre Academy classes and camps for PreK4-

116 S. 2nd St., Rogers

12th grades, performance opportunities for

arkansaspublictheatre.org / 479-631-8988

3rd-12th grades, and professional theatre

Located downtown in the historic Victory

for youth productions, enjoyed by all ages.

Theater, this non-profit community theater produces plays and musicals and offers special events throughout the year.

Berry Performing Arts Center

2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs jbu.edu / 479-524-9500 Located at John Brown University and home to the 500-seat Herklotz Auditorium, BPAC has a full orchestra pit and a 1,500-squarefoot performance area for orchestral concerts, choral concerts, theatrical Arkansas Public Theatre

productions, lectures and more.

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Arts Center of the Ozarks; Trike Theatre; Arkansas Public Theatre

Native ingredients. Refined flavors.

479.286.6575

Chef Matthew McClure

TheHiveBentonville.com

James Beard Awards “Best Chef” Semifinalist Nominee

Food & Wine The People’s Best New Chef, Midwest

Located at

BENTONVILLE

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas Paul Haas, Music Director

“A remarkable symphonic experience!” –Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

For concert dates and ticket information visit sonamusic.org

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

PERFORMING ARTS

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas

Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville sonamusic.org / 479-521-4166 Under the musical direction of Maestro Paul Haas, SoNA presents classical and pops Symphony of Northwest Arkansas

performances for symphonic music lovers in Northwest Arkansas. A resident

Arend Arts Center 500 Tiger Blvd., Bentonville district.bentonville12.org / 479-254-5000 A hub for school and community arts, the stage features performances at the elementary through high school levels,

company of Walton Arts Center, the professional orchestra has provided more than 60 years of music and educational opportunities to the community. The performance season typically spans fall through spring.

concerts and drama productions. Other community based performing arts organizations use the center as well.

Opera in the Ozarks 16311 U.S. 62 W., Eureka Springs opera.org / 479-253-8595 Opera in the Ozarks, a nationally acclaimed program for emerging operatic professionals, presents an annual summer music festival featuring three fully staged and costumed operas spotlighting the exceptional voices of tomorrow and an orchestra of professional musicians from across the nation. Audiences enjoy 20+ performances at Opera in the Ozarksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; air-conditioned, mountainside venue â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Inspiration Point Fine Arts Center. Its 67th season will kick off

Opera in the Ozarks

Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra

The Eureka Springs City Auditorium

arphil.org / 479-841-4644

theaud.org / 479-253-7788

Under the baton of Maestro Steven Byess,

With nearly 1,000 seats, this venue provides

this professional symphony offers several

an intimate setting with flawless acoustics.

concerts each year with a mission to

It has a history of attracting stars to its

broaden and deepen the appreciation of the

stage and is used for the headlining acts of

musical arts. Educational initiatives include

the many festivals held in Eureka Springs.

the Arkansas Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Serving the Ozarks since 1928, the City

and the Carnegie Hall Link Up program.

Auditorium is thriving.

Arend Arts Center, Bentonville

June 23 and run through July 21, 2017.

36 S Main St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Symphony of Northwest Arkansas; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

Three Strong Women Three Powerful Operas

2017 SEASON JUNE 23-JULY 21 Mozart

Figaro

d e floy carlisl

THE MARRIAGE OF

VISIT OPERA.ORG FOR TICKETS & SCHEDULE INFORMATION Presenting 25 Performances at Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs and Arend Arts Center in Bentonville

EVENTFUL ARTS

Music, drama, visual and culinary arts meld together for unique art-based events taking place throughout the year in Northwest Arkansas. First Thursdays in Fayetteville

First Thursdays in Fayetteville firstthursdayfayetteville.com 800-766-4626 First Thursday in downtown Fayetteville Geena Davis at the Bentonville Film Festival

is a unique event for the whole family. Browse the work of artists and artisans. Sip local craft beer. Dine at local food

Bentonville Film Festival bentonvillefilmfestival.com

Founded by Academy Award winner Geena Davis and filmmaker Trevor Drinkwater in 2015, BFF is steeped in a mission focusing

trucks. Dance to your favorite band. Take your little ones to the Kid’s Zone. The festivities are free and take place on the first Thursday of the month, April through October, from 6-8:30 pm.

on content that exemplifies the growing diversity of the American landscape. Research and social action are deeply rooted in the objectives of the festival and its leadership. BFF provides a platform to significantly increase the commercial value of content produced by minorities and women. The festival takes place in various locations around town on May 2-7, 2017, and provides ongoing and turnkey distribution opportunities for its content and creators to

First Fridays in Bentonville downtownbentonville.org During the months of April through November, the Bentonville Square is transformed into a themed community block party with live music, outstanding culinary and family friendly activities. Thousands gather to celebrate the community during First Fridays, so don’t miss it!

obtain global reach.

May Festival of the Arts in Eureka Springs eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com

With more than 400 artists working in all mediums in Eureka Springs, the May Festival of the Arts downtown is packed with one-of-a-kind art exhibits, demonstrations, May Festival of the Arts in Eureka Springs

performances, culinary arts, free music in the park, and the wildest street party thrown by artists – The White Street Walk.

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Fayetteville A&P; Bentonville Film Festival; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Artosphere: Arkansas’ Arts and Nature Festival waltonartscenter.org / 479-443-5600 This annual festival celebrates artists, influenced by nature, who inspire us to live more sustainable lives. This year’s festival on May 4-20, 2017, will offer dance, symphony, visual art, live chamber and folk music, family activities, workshops, community conversations and more. The Artosphere Festival Orchestra is a featured experience, too. Events across Northwest

Artosphere

Arkansas are free or low cost to ensure the arts are accessible to the entire community.

Bentonville Art and Culinary Festival downtownbentonville.org

This month-long festival in June celebrates art and food with a wide variety of free and ticketed events downtown. Local museums, restaurants and galleries all collaborate to host outstanding arts programming.

Fayetteville Roots Festival

Fayetteville Roots Festival fayettevilleroots.com This four-day, urban music festival celebrates music, food and culture. Local, regional and national artists play on multiple stages in multiple locations downtown, with the main headliners featured each evening. Food sold during the festival focuses Art of Wine Festival

Art of Wine Festival in Fayetteville

waltonartscenter.org / 479-443-5600 Featuring three days of evening events for

on locally grown produce, locally raised meats, and other locally made products.

Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival eurekasprings.org

wine novices and connoisseurs. Discover

This annual family bluegrass weekend

new vintages with hundreds of wines on

typically held each August includes a

hand for tasting, and sample cuisine from

watermelon social, performances in the

the area’s finest restaurants. The epic toast

City Auditorium, and music in Basin Spring

takes place June 8-10, 2017, at Walton Arts

Park. Bring your instruments and join in

Center on Dickson Street in Fayetteville’s

the pickin’!

entertainment district. Top to bottom: photos courtesy Walton Arts Center; Fayetteville Roots Festival; Walton Arts Center

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

EVENTFUL ARTS

Fayetteville Film Fest

fayettevillefilmfest.org This annual independent film fest takes place over five days at multiple locations Jazz Eureka

around the downtown square. The festival features independent

Fayetteville Film Festival

Jazz Eureka

films in multiple genres

jazzeureka.org

including feature

Typically held in September, Eureka Springs

length films, short films, documentaries,

is hopping each year with free music in

animated films, music videos and

the downtown Basin Spring Park and big

films with an Arkansas connection.

name acts at other venues around town.

Ozark Folk Festival in Eureka Springs

Eureka Springs Indie Film Fest esfilmfest.org This film fest aspires to promote and

ozarkfolkfestival.com

encourage independent filmmakers

One of the longest running folk festivals in

of all ages and celebrates the art of

the U.S., this festival includes free music in

film making in our community and

Basin Spring Park, a parade, contests and

beyond, focusing on independent films

performances in the City Auditorium.

that inspire, enlighten and entertain.

Hillberry: The Harvest Moon Festival

hillberryfestival.com / 888-762-7158 Railroad Earth and Deadhead Productions present Hillberry: The Harvest Moon Festival in Eureka Springs. Held in October, this camping and music festival features live Eureka Springs Blues Weekend

music Thursday through Sunday.

Eureka Springs Blues Weekend eurekaspringsblues.com

Presented by the 1905 Basin Park Hotel and Turpentine Creek, the annual Blues Weekend is June 15-18, 2017. From Grammy Award winners and Blues Hall of Famers, to up-and-coming new artists, the lineups are known to feature the Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Who of the Blues! Shows will be held in various venues around Eureka Springs.

Hillberry: The Harvest Moon Festival

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Eureka Springs A&P; Fayetteville Film Festival; Jeremy Scott Photography; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

Ozark Mountain Ziplines

Siloam Springs Kayak Park

White River

OUTDOOR

Adventures Devil's Den State Park

Exploring the great outdoors in the Northwest Arkansas Ozarks can mean seeing the sun come up over a foggy river as you cast your line for trout, the wind against your face as you zipline through a hardwood forest, or the thrill of speeding across a lake in a bass boat. It can be the exhilaration of a skydive, or hiking and biking challenging trails. It comes in the form of watching eagles soar, paddling through whitewater, or relaxing by a campfire. There are countless ways to renew your spirit and connect with nature.

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Ozark Mountain Ziplines; Photo by Marc F. Henning Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Eureka Springs A&P

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

LAKES & RIVERS Northwest Arkansas is blessed with rich scenery and numerous lakes and rivers that make this area a paradise for a multitude of outdoor activities.

Beaver Lake

recreation.gov / 479-636-1210 Located in the Ozark Mountains with prime access points in or near Rogers, Eureka Springs and Springdale, Beaver Lake is a glistening treasure for boating, water sport lovers, anglers, hikers and birdwatchers. The 28,000 acres of clear water is surrounded by forests, tall bluffs and meadows. Campgrounds, resorts, marinas, restaurants and outfitters are plentiful.

Buffalo National River nps.gov/buff 870-439-2502

Experience towering limestone bluffs, whitewater rapids, inviting gravel bars, the Boxley Valley Historic District, Lost Valley, Indian Rockhouse and more along the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first national river, which

Buffalo National River

begins in neighboring Newton County and meanders through the Ozarks for approximately 135 miles.

Lake Weddington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry, Fayetteville recreation.gov / 479-442-3527 On the National Register of Historic Places,

With over 100 miles of trails for public use, there are also canoe and kayak outfitters, campsites, hiking and horseback riding trails and cabin rentals available.

it is one of Northwest Arkansas' best-kept recreational secrets. Surrounded by a lush hardwood forest and the 424-acre Lake Wedington Recreation Area, this 102-acre lake is regularly stocked with fish. The area is popular with anglers, canoeists, campers, hikers, mountain bikers and wildlife watchers. Amenities include a swim beach, airconditioned cabins, playgrounds, volleyball courts, trails, a boat ramp and horseshoes.

Bella Vista Lakes bellavistaPOA.com 479-855-8000 The northernmost city in Northwest Arkansas, Bella Vista offers seven beautiful lakes for fishing and water sports. Use of the lakes and facilities is available to all Bella Vista Village property owners and their guests.

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Visit Rogers; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

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LAKES & RIVERS

Illinois River arkansas.com This spring-fed river starts in the northwest corner of Arkansas near the town of Hogeye and flows into northeast Oklahoma. Near Siloam Springs, enhancements that are part of the Siloam Springs Kayak Park have made the Illinois

White River

kayakers year-round.

arkansas.com

Holiday Island Marina

The upper reaches of the White River are

124 Woodsdale Dr., Holiday Island

popular for canoeing from late October

himarinafun.com / 479-253-8300

through spring, particularly the 31-mile

This full-service marina offers free boat

stretch from near Fayetteville to below

launch, annual and overnight slip rentals,

Brashears. Below Beaver Dam, near Eureka

boat, kayak and jet-ski rentals, fuel, food,

Springs, the White is a great cold-water

and bait and tackle for those enjoying

trout fishery with numerous guides and

Table Rock Lake. Two fishing piers are

outfitters to serve tourists.

adjacent to the marina.

Kings River

a nice Class II play spot for

Illinois River

White River

Kings River

Holiday Island Campground

arkansas.com

21 North Star Loop, Holiday Island

Popular with canoeists

holidayisland.us

and kayakers, the Kings

479-253-6995 or 479-253-9700

River provides about 50

Surrounded by trees and rock formations,

miles of easy floating

the campground overlooks Table Rock Lake.

water, including popular

The facility hosts 31 camp sites with full

stretches in both Carroll

water, sewer and electric hookups offering

and Madison counties.

both 30 and 50 amp services, restrooms,

Deep pools provide

showers, pavilions and horseshoe pits. It is

great fishing for smallmouth bass, channel

within minutes of the marina, golf courses,

catfish, rock bass and other fish.

and the many amenities of Holiday Island.

Mulberry River

Lake Atalanta

arkansas.com

500 E. Walnut, Rogers / rogersar.gov

Excellent whitewater is found on this 70-mile

The newest place in NWA to paddle, pedal,

river that was designated a National Wild

fish or hike is really an old place made new.

and Scenic River in 1992. With easy access

Lake Atalanta reopened in October 2016

from the nearby Pig Trail Scenic Byway,

with new walking and mountain biking trails,

much of the river is within the 1.2-million-acre

new pavilions, fishing piers, boat ramps, a

Ozark National Forest with several public

raised walkway over the lake, playgrounds,

campgrounds along its course.

and even a tree house.

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; City of Siloam Springs; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

STATE PARKS The State Parks in our region let you experience the best of Mother Nature and the great outdoors.

Devil's Den State Park

Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Den State Park

Withrow Springs State Park

11333 Ark. Hwy 74, West Fork

33424 Ark. Spur 23, Huntsville

arkansasstateparks.com / 479-761-3325 Consisting of 2,500 unspoiled acres adjoining

arkansasstateparks.com / 479-559-2593 Hiking trails offer great views and access to

the Ozark National Forest, this park is a

War Eagle Creek, where fishing for catfish,

favorite for camping, hiking, backpacking,

bream and bass is popular. Park activities

and equestrian and mountain bike trails. A

include camping, swimming, baseball,

swimming pool, nature programs and cabins

softball, tennis and picnicking. Canoeing

add to its rustic appeal.

is another favorite pastime, and shuttle services for canoe rentals are available. The park has a visitor center and gift shop.

Hobbs State Park Conservation Area

Hobbs State Park Conservation Area 20201 Ark. Hwy. 12, Rogers arkansasstateparks.com / 479-789-5000 A natural park with limited development, Hobbs consists of 12,056 acres of diverse Ozark landscape and offers 35 miles of hiking trails, including multi-use and ADA routes. The 17,500-square-foot visitor center has interactive exhibits, a wildlife viewing area and educational programs. Photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

Withrow Springs State Park

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TRAILS With an impressive array of trail systems that continue to evolve, Northwest Arkansas is an emerging international destination for mountain bikers, cyclists and hikers alike. Bella Vista Back 40 Trail System

Bella Vista Back 40 Trail System bellavistaar.gov oztrailsnwa.com / 479-876-1255 The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public Back 40 trails offer 40 miles of natural surface multi-use trails that meander through the east side of the city. These trails were completed in 2016, and are already gaining recognition for world-class Razorback Greenway

mountain biking.

Razorback Regional Greenway nwatrails.org / oztrailsnwa.com

Extending from Lake Bella Vista to near Walker Park in Fayetteville, this 37-mile paved cycling and pedestrian trail links dozens of popular community destinations, Trails at Crystal Bridges

including downtown areas, arts and entertainment venues, historic sites, parks, mountain bike trails, shopping areas and workplaces. It meanders through city

Trails at Crystal Bridges

parks, open fields, urban forests and tourist

600 Museum Way, Bentonville

destinations in a primarily off-street setting.

crystalbridges.org / 479-418-5700 The grounds of Crystal Bridges Museum of

Bella Vista POA Trails

American Art feature more than 3.5 miles of trails winding through the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 120-

bellavistaPOA.com

acre site. Designed to spark the imagination,

Walking and biking trails in Bella Vista range

the trails provide access to the beautiful

from level, looping and paved routes, to

Ozark landscapes and outdoor works of art.

natural surface trails offering rolling contours

More than 240,000 visitors utilize the trails

and a bit more of a challenge.

every year.

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Mark F. Henning; Fayetteville A&P; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Slaughter Pen Bike Park slaughterpentrails.com / oztrailsnwa.com

Trails at Lake Leatherwood City Park

This mountain biking park features more than

U.S. 62 W., Eureka Springs

20 miles of singletrack, a free-ride park for

eurekaparks.com /

tricks, and 16 skinny Northshore log rides.

oztrailsnwa.com

Considered easy to moderate to navigate, the

479-253-7921

trails run through forested and rocky hillsides.

More than 21 miles of hiking

Off U.S. 71B, Bentonville

and biking trails with varying terrains have people flocking to this 1,600-acre municipal

Trails at Lake Leatherwood City Park

park that also includes an 85-acre spring-fed lake. Boat rentals, bait and tackle, and a boat dock with handicapped access are available to take advantage of the great fishing. The park also has cottages, campsites, an RV area and picnic areas.

The Railyard Bike Park

The Railyard Bike Park 299 E. Cherry St., Rogers visitrogersarkansas.com / oztrailsnwa.com This slope-style mountain bike jump course opened in downtown Rogers in fall 2015. The

Mt. Kessler Greenways

bike park connects to the Lake Atalanta trail system and features wall rides, whale tales, concrete lips, and more. It accommodates all

Mt. Kessler Greenways

kinds of bicycles and riders of every skill level.

mtkesslergreenways.com / oztrailsnwa.com 479-957-4069

Trails at Lake Fayetteville Park 1208 E. Lake Fayetteville Road, Fayetteville

Fayettevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first mountain bike trail! With technical, challenging trails winding through massive boulders, Mt. Kessler is not for the faint of heart.

accessfayetteville.org / oztrailsnwa.com This city park boasts 6.9 miles of natural surface and 5.5 miles of paved trails circling

Trails at Lake Atalanta

the lake for runners, walkers, cyclists and

500 E. Walnut, Rogers / nwatrails.org

mountain bikers. The park includes two

Ten miles of easy, intermediate and expert

playgrounds, four volleyball courts, three

mountain biking trails surround the newly

pavilions, a boat dock and marina, a softball

renovated Lake Atalanta, featuring scenic

complex, an 18-hole disc golf course, a bike

and fast single tracks with swooping bridges,

skills park and botanical gardens.

steep short climbs and gravity cavities.

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Eureka Springs A&P; The Railyard; Fayetteville A&P

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

DISPLAY GARDENS From themed gardens to native woodland plants and historic springs, Northwest Arkansas preserves and adds to the outdoor beauty of the Ozarks.

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

Compton Gardens and Conference Center

bgozarks.org / 479-750-2620

peelcompton.org / 479-254-3870

Showcasing the beautiful plant life of the

This 6.5-acre area was developed into

region, the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

an Ozark native garden and has quickly

draws more than 100,000 visitors to

become a regional destination. Once the

Northwest Arkansas each year. Positioned on

home of Dr. Neil Compton, it includes

42 acres, seven of which are developed, BGO

an exhibit room of chronological events

features 12 themed gardens and the state's

significant to his life. The Conference Center

only butterfly house. Consistently voted "The

also serves as a rental facility for events of

Best Place to Get Married" by CitiScapes

all kinds, private and corporate.

4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville

312 N. Main St., Bentonville

magazine, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a destination for weddings, receptions and corporate events, as well as a regional resource for educational programs.

Blue Spring Heritage Center

Scenic U.S. 62 W., Eureka Springs bluespringheritage.com / 479-253-9244 More than 38 million gallons of cold turquoise water pour into a trout-filled lagoon each day at Blue Spring Heritage Center, Eurekaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier outdoor wedding venue. Explore the bluff shelter listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and experience the beauty of the natural gardens. Walk on grounds where the Cherokee people were encamped during the Blue Spring Heritage Center

Trail of Tears. View the documentary film and visit the museum.

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Stephen Ironside; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

Learn, Play, Grow...

Spend a Day in Wonder

12 themed gardens showcasing the beautiful and unique plant life of the Ozarks

Open Everyday 9am to 5pm

4703 N. Crossover Rd. / Fayetteville, Arkansas / 479.750.2620 / www.bgozarks.org

R OU ED 1-H ID RS

GU OU T

on Beaver Lake On Scenic Hwy 12, 21 miles southwest of Eureka Springs, 15 miles east of Rogers

479-789-2909 â&#x20AC;˘ www.wareaglecavern.com Find the Lost Indian Tribes in our Lost-in-the-Woods Maze and Pan for Gems at the War Eagle Mining Co.

DAREDEVIL FUN Adrenaline junkies find plenty of excitement in Northwest Arkansas with ziplines, skydiving and whitewater rapids.

Siloam Springs Kayak Park

Skydive Skyranch 20610 Smith Field Drive, Siloam Springs skyranch.com / 479-651-6160 Enjoy top-notch sport parachuting fun, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your first jump or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re training for the national championships. Licensed instructors take you on a tandem skydive for those who are ready to find out what skydiving is all about.

Ozark Mountain Ziplines 208 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs ziplineeurekasprings.com / 479-363-6699 Ten zipline cables. One swinging bridge. Two-hour tour. Experience the exhilarating thrill of a zipline canopy tour in the heart of the beautiful, pristine Ozark Mountains. Soar through the air from up to 300+ feet high with cable lengths from up to 2,000 feet long over vast gorgeous, beautiful Ozark hardwood trees and limestone cliffs. The dense forest provides a wonderful setting for a nature filled experience guaranteed to satisfy thrill seekers from all walks of life.

Skydive Skyranch

Siloam Springs Kayak Park 19253 Fisher Ford Road, Siloam Springs siloamspringskayakpark.com 479-524-5779 Positioned along the scenic Illinois River, this engineered river park contains lengths of rapids of about 700 feet with Class I and II difficulty. The designed riverbank allows easy access. The park also has a climbing boulder, a picnic area, accessible walking trails, a family swimming area during low water and a designated changing area. It is family friendly and alcohol free. Users are strongly encouraged to wear life jackets and river shoes.

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Siloam Springs Kayak Park; Skydive Skyranch

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

CAVES & CAVERNS Explore the underground wonders of the Arkansas Ozarks on guided walking tours or on your hands and knees during a wild cave tour.

War Eagle Cavern

Cosmic Cavern 6386 Ark. 21 N., Berryville cosmiccavern.com / 870-749-2298 See one of the longest soda straw formations in the Ozarks, along with two bottomless lakes, stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, helictites, cave bacon, draperies, and many other speleothems. Enjoy a 1.25-hour guided tour. Also available: the Wild Cave Tour, gem panning, a rock shop and motorcycle parking.

Cosmic Cavern

War Eagle Cavern 21494 Cavern Road, Rogers

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

GO WILD! Visit the exotic animals that find refuge in Northwest Arkansas, and take the time to enjoy the flight of our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national symbol amid a natural setting.

wareaglecavern.com / 479-789-2909 This popular private show cave features a spectacular natural entrance on the shores of Beaver Lake. Follow the meandering stream straight into the mountain for an easy, guided tour with wide, level pathways, unique formations, two waterfalls, and an underground lake. Over 100,000 bats call War Eagle Cavern home, and in spring or late fall, hundreds of hibernating bats cling to the walls and ceilings of the cavern. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the unique gift shop, gemstone panning, and the Lost in the Woods maze. Picnic grounds available. Pet friendly.

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs turpentinecreek.org / 479-253-5841 Rescuing and providing lifetime care to victims of the exotic pet trade, this USDA regulated, non-profit organization offers daily tours, animal sponsorship opportunities, and a variety of unique lodging accommodations. Visit their website or follow them on social media for regular updates, photos, videos and more!

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Eureka Springs A&P; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

GO WILD!

Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari

Beaver Lake Eagle Watch and Fall Foliage Tour

wildwildernessdrivethroughsafari.com

estc.net/belle / 479-253-6200

479-736-8383

Aboard the Belle of the Ozarks, see

This 400-acre safari is home to a variety of

dozens of points of interest as you cruise

exotic animals, including Bengal tigers, white-

Beaver Lake, including Beaver Dam, a

faced capuchin monkeys and red kangaroos.

200-acre game preserve island, the

Enjoy the four-mile drive-through park and

prehistoric Ozark Bluff Dwellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s burial

walk-through areas. Pony and camel rides are

ground, and a submerged homestead.

available on a seasonal basis.

Departures take place May through October

20923 Safari Road, Gentry

4024 Mundell Road, Eureka Springs

for 1.25-hour tours on this 50-passenger vessel. October features eagle watching and fall foliage cruises.

SCENIC RIDES

Sightseeing highways are plentiful in Northwest Arkansas.

Beaver Bridge Ark. Hwy. 187

Scenic Byways

306 E. Emma, Springdale

amrailroad.com / 479-725-4017

arkansas.com/places-to-go/scenic-byways

Ride in style on the meticulously restored

Nearby scenic byways include the Pig Trail

antique passenger cars, ranging from

(Ark. Hwy. 23), Ozark Highlands Scenic

the 1920s to the 1950s, while conductors

Byway (Ark. Hwy. 21), Scenic 7 Byway, Scenic

enhance the journey with anecdotes about

71 Loop, and I-49 Scenic Byway. Others are

the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich history. The train travels to the

Scenic Hwy. 12, U.S. 62,, and Ark. Hwys. 123,

top of the scenic Boston Mountains and into

59, 43 and 74.

the historic Arkansas River Basin.

Top Motorcycle Rides

Scenic Highway 12

arkansas.com/outdoors/motorcycling/northwest

scenichwy12.com

Eureka Springs is a hub for great motorcycle

Stretching from historic downtown Rogers

rides, as is Rogers, and Fayetteville is host to

to connect near Eureka Springs on the south

the annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ motorcycle

side of Beaver Lake, this scenic highway

rally. Our bike-friendly region has numerous

offers many stops along the way for hiking,

routes worthy of a ride, including Ark. 21, the

swimming, boating, historic discovery, and

Pig Trail (Ark. Hwy. 23), Beaver Town Bridge

even a visit to a living cavern.

(Ark. Hwy. 187) and more.

Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Scenic Tours

Photo courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

Highlands Golf Course

Arkansas Razorbacks

Sports AND

The Jones Center

RECREATION

Women's Razorback Basketball

Walmart FLW Bass Fishing Tour

Northwest Arkansas Naturals

The excitement of college sports, minor league baseball, pro golf tournaments, rodeos, fishing competitions and more draws huge crowds to Northwest Arkansas. And there is plenty of recreation you can take part in yourself at area golf courses, aquatic centers and special sporting events.

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Marc F. Henning; Razorback Communications; Walmart FLW Bass Fishing Tour; Northwest Arkansas Naturals; Razorback Communications; The Jones Center

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GO TEAM! The U of A Razorbacks sports programs and Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball team fill up area stadiums with excited fans.

Bud Walton Arena

Arkansas Razorbacks 350 N. Razorback Road, Fayetteville arkansasrazorbacks.com / 479-575-6533 Fans go “Hog Wild” to show their support for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks whether rooting for Razorback football, basketball, the baseball Diamond Hogs, women’s basketball, track and field, the Gymbacks, women’s volleyball and soccer,

Donald W. Renyolds Razorback Stadium

or a myriad of other U of A sports programs.

Northwest Arkansas Naturals

3000 S. 56th St., Springdale

nwanaturals.com / 479-927-4900 The Naturals are the Double-A Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, which is centrally located off of I-49. The regular season consists of 70 home games and runs from April until September. Catch a Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, a Premium Giveaway on Saturday, or our Kids Arvest Ballbark

Eat FREE Family Sundays.

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Walt Beazly; Razorback Communications; Northwest Arkansas Naturals

SPORTS & RECREATION

GOLF Scenic beauty, rolling hills, hardwood forests, pristine streams, and a moderate year-round climate make Northwest Arkansas a natural golf destination. Highlands Golf Course Bella Vista

Stonebridge Meadows Golf Course

Bella Vista Golf Courses

3495 E. Goff Farm Road, Fayetteville

bellavistaPOA.com

stonebridgemeadows.com / 479-571-3674

479-855-5079

A premier award-winning course, it features

Bella Vista Village offers members and

Bermuda fairways, bentgrass greens and

guests six 18-hole regulation golf courses

an energetic layout by renowned architect

(Bella Vista Country Club, Berksdale,

Randy Heckenkemper. It has a 13-acre

Dogwood Hills, Highlands, Kingswood and

practice facility and a clubhouse to relax in

Scotsdale) and one nine-hole executive golf

after a round. Stonebridge Meadows has

course (Brittany). Driving ranges and retail

hosted several prestigious golf events and is

golf shops are also available.

on The Natural State Golf Trail.

Holiday Island Golf Courses 1 Country Club Dr. Holiday Island holidayisland.us 479-253-9511 The championship

Holiday Island Golf Course

course features 18 treelined holes of scenic

The Creeks Golf and RV Resort 1499 S. Main St., Cave Springs

nwarvresort.com / 479-248-1000 This 18-hole course is scenic and challenging, set along the Spring and Osage creeks in Osage Valley. Amenities include private and group lessons and a practice range, putting green, chipping and short game area, snack

beauty from atop the ridges of the Ozark Mountains. The ninehole executive course with its rolling terrain is located on the lake and surrounded by a view of high bluffs and thickly wooded areas. The unique, secluded driving range has an unbelievable view for miles. The pro shop and grill and lounge are open seven days a week.

shack, lounge and sports bar. Top to bottom: photos courtesy Marc F. Henning; Holiday Island Suburban Improvement District

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SPLISH SPLASH When the warm, sunny days of summer come calling, Northwest Arkansas has plenty of splash zones to keep you cool. One even transforms into an ice rink in the winter, meaning the fun never ends. Bentonville Community Center

Lawrence Plaza

Bentonville Community Center

Lawrence Plaza Ice Rink and Splash Park

1101 S.W. Citizens Circle, Bentonville

215 S.W. A St., Bentonville

playbentonville.com / 479-696-0200

playbentonville.com / 479-464-7275

This 84,000-square-foot, public recreation

The plaza is a 7,000-square-foot multi-use

facility has an indoor water park, a

facility located just north of the downtown

competition swimming pool, a fitness

square, which is full of restaurants, shops

center, basketball and volleyball courts

and a boutique hotel. In warm months, the

and community halls that are perfect for

facility serves as a splash park with more

a large community event or small

than 80 fountain jets. In mid-November it

business conference.

turns into an ice rink. Catch a free movie on a giant blow up screen, or dress up for a themed night for added fun.

Rogers Aquatic Center 1707 S. 26th St., Rogers rogersar.gov / 479-936-5482 This three-acre water park offers fun for the whole family with leisure, competition and plunge pools, a tot pool, a splash pad and a lazy river, speed slides, a concession stand and more. Groups of up to 1,200 guests may rent the center for exclusive use during Rogers Aquatic Center

evening hours.

This page top to bottom: photos courtesy Bentonville Parks & Recreation; Visit Bentonville; Visit Rogers Opposite page top to bottom: photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; The Jones Center

SPORTS & RECREATION

Springdale Aquatic Center 1100 Watson Ave., Springdale springdalear.gov / 479-750-SWIM Splash pools for young children, and slides, diving boards and deeper pools for big kids make this a great place to play in the summer. Swim lessons, pavilion rentals and private party rentals are also available.

The Jones Center 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale thejonescenter.net / 479-756-8090 This 220,000-square-foot facility houses

Springdale Aquatic Center

the region’s only indoor ice-skating rink, two

Melvin Ford Aquatic Center

indoor swimming pools, a gym, a fitness

2000 N.E. Memorial Park Square, Bentonville

center, a food court, classrooms, conference

playbentonville.com / 479-273-9206

space, a chapel/auditorium, party rooms

From a wading pool with a raindrop

and more.

fountain to a diving well that is 13 feet deep, this aquatic center is for all ages. It also has a one-meter springboard for diving and a 12-foot-tall water slide. The competitive pool, ranging from three- to eight-feet deep, is open for lap and recreational swimming during designated times. Enjoy a shaded picnic area and concession stand.

The Family Aquatic Center 1800 N. Mt. Olive St., Siloam Springs siloamsprings.com / 479-524-2936 Enjoy curvy slides and a large pool to play in at this summer oasis. Zero-depth entry to the The Jones Center

main pool and a 6,000-gallon baby pool.

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EVENTFUL SPORTS

Run, fish, golf or bike! There’s always something competitive going on in Northwest Arkansas.

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship

Natural State Criterium Series

nwachampionship.com

naturalstatecrits.com

Presented by P&G, this official LPGA tour

This three-day, national-caliber road cycling

features 144 of the top female golfers in the

event on July 7-9 brings pro and amateur

world. The 54-hole stroke competition takes

cyclists to downtown Bentonville and

place June 19-25, 2017, at Pinnacle Country

Rogers. Free and fun for all ages, cyclists

Club in Rogers. As part of the event, run

from all over will wow spectators as they

along the championship’s signature 17th

zoom along city streets during this exciting

hole during the 5K@ the LPGA race on

road race competition.

Saturday, June 24, starting and finishing at the Walmart AMP.

Walmart FLW Bass Fishing Tour flwoutdoors.com

Hosted by Visit Rogers, the event takes place April 27-30, 2017 at Prairie Creek Park on Beaver Lake. The FLW Expo is held at the John Q. Hammons Center.

Joe Martin Stage Race

Joe Martin Stage Race joemartinstagerace.com / 479-521-7766 The 2017 event on March 30 – April 2 will mark the 40th anniversary of the amateur races, the 15th anniversary of

Walmart FLW Bass Fishing Tour

Rodeo of the Ozarks rodeooftheozarks.org

the USA Cycling Pro Racing Tour (PRT), and third year to be on the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) America Tour calendar.

A Northwest Arkansas tradition, the 73rd

Rogers Cycling Festival

Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks takes places

RogersCyclingFestival.com

June 21-24, 2017, at Parsons Stadium in

Eight races, three days, one historic festival.

Springdale. Nearly 500 professional athletes

Set for July 28-30, this unique cycling

will compete in seven PRCA and WPRA

festival features competitive USA Cycling

sanctioned events. The best cowboys and

sanctioned road cycling events, competitive

stock come together for four nights of

mountain bike events and casual, family-

rodeo action!

friendly rides.

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Octagon; Walmart FLW Bass Fishing Tour; Fayetteville A&P

SPORTS & RECREATION

The Eurekan Eureka Springs Multisport Festival eurekasportsfestival.com / 479-521-7766 A three-day multisport festival in and around Eureka Springs on August 11-13, 2017, consisting of a triathlon on Friday, the Gran

Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival

Fondo bike rides on Saturday, and running races on Sunday. Participants can enter individual events or challenge themselves with The Eurekan or the Half Eurekan.

Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival chilepepperfestival.org

Created in 1988 to support area cross country teams in Northwest Arkansas, the Chile Pepper is now one of the premier running events in the nation. Thousands of runners participate including college and high school teams and individuals. Held at the University of Arkansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; incredible off-road course, all runners can enjoy a hot Mexican food feast after the race â&#x20AC;&#x201C; set for Oct. 7, 2017. Slaughter Pen Jam Mountain Bike Festival

Slaughter Pen Jam Mountain Bike Festival slaughterpenjam.com

Typically held in September or October, this three-day festival for riders of all ages kicks

Run Bentonville Half Marathon

off with First Friday and bike related events on the downtown Bentonville square. The second day features a mini downhill, archery biathlon, music, food, vendors, giveaways, guided rides, kids events, stunt riders and

Run Bentonville Half Marathon runbentonville.com

more. The final day gets serious with the

Run the half marathon, the 5K or the Fun Run

Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship

on April 1, 2017. The festival includes an expo

Series Race.

and a post race celebration with tons of food, music, vendors and fun for the entire family.

Hogeye Marathon hogeyemarathon.com The 41st Annual Hogeye Marathon & Relays is April 8-9, 2017 in beautiful Northwest

Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival fattirefestival.com

Arkansas. Races include a marathon, half

Typically held in July and based at Lake

marathon, 5K run/walk, and four-person

Leatherwood, this spirited three-day

relay. A pasta dinner and expo round out the

mountain biking festival has plenty of races,

fun weekend.

fun and music the whole family can enjoy.

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Chile Pepper Cross Country Fesitval; Visit Bentonville; Visit Bentonville

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Museum of Native American History

The Walmart Museum

HISTORY Prarie Grove Battlefield State Park

Clinton House Museum

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

AND

Heritage

Headquarters House

Arkansas Air and Military Museum

Veterans Wall of Honor

From Ice Age artifacts to the first home of a U.S. President and former Secretary of State, Northwest Arkansas offers a variety of historical museums, Civil War battlefields and heritage trails. Whether for historical research, education or simply an interesting outing, visitors will find a number of ways to relive defining moments in time.

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Visit Bentonville; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Fayetteville Photo A&P; by Marc F. Henning Visit Bentonville; Shiloh Museum of Ozark History; Fayetteville A&P; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

HISTORY & HERITAGE

HISTORICAL SITES, MUSEUMS & MONUMENTS Trace our intriguing past and visit the places where history happened. Explore the museums, exhibits and landmarks that are a testament to our region’s rich cultural heritage.

Arkansas Air and Military Museum

4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Pea Ridge National Military Park

Pea Ridge National Military Park

arkansasairandmilitary.com / 479-521-4947 Follow the colorful history of aviation in Arkansas and during American military conflicts. Visit numerous displays of original military artifacts and aviation memorabilia,

15930 E. Hwy 62, Garfield / nps.gov/peri

including historic aircraft many of which still

A decisive Civil War battle took place here

fly. Static displays at the museum range from

on March 7-8, 1862. Some 26,000 soldiers

the Golden Age of Aviation to the jet age,

fought to decide the fate of Missouri, just

including Vietnam-era Army helicopters and

over the state line. The only national military

a Navy carrier fighter.

park in Arkansas, this 4,300-acre historically significant site includes a visitors center with educational interactive exhibits, historic buildings, picnic areas, a driving tour, and trails for horses, biking and hiking.

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale shilohmuseum.org / 479-750-8165

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

This is a regional history museum focusing on the Northwest

506 E. Douglas St., Prairie Grove

Arkansas Ozarks. It

arkansasstateparks.com / 479-846-2990

takes its name from the

This 837-acre park was the site of the

pioneer community of

last major Civil War battle in Northwest

Shiloh, which became

Arkansas. Fought on December 7, 1862, the

Springdale in the 1870s.

Confederate defeat here paved the way for

Most of what you'll see

control of the region by the Union Army. The

highlights the real shapers of Ozark history – the

park features a museum, a visitors center,

everyday men, women and children who lived in

walking and driving tours, and guided tours

area towns and rural communities. Along with

of the historic homes onsite. Reenactments

exhibits, you can explore six historic buildings

take place biennially in December of even

on the museum grounds. Open Monday –

numbered years.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free.

Photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

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HISTORY SITES, MUSEUMS & MONUMENTS

Eureka Springs Historical Museum

95 South Main St., Eureka Springs eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org 479-253-9417 The Eureka Springs Historical Museum is located in the heart of the historic district in the Calif House, built in 1889. Its mission is to collect, preserve and exhibit the documents, photographs and artifacts pertaining to the history of Eureka Springs. See the colorful past of this unique town and the people who lived here through a fascinating collection

Museum of Native American History

Museum of Native American History 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville

of papers, photographs, mementos, official

monah.us / 479-273-2456

documents, home furnishings and other

Take a 14,000-year journey. Five different

artifacts on display.

periods of Native American history from all the Americas are laid out in chronological

The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens

order starting with the first Americans through the early European influence. View some of the finest ancient artifacts of early

400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

man: brilliant headdresses, artistic effigy

peelcompton.org / 479-254-3870

vessels, the famous Sweetwater Biface, and an

Built by Colonel Samuel West Peel, this

Ice Age Wooly Mammoth. Audio wands are

Italianate mansion has been preserved as

available for self guided tours.

a museum of authentic interior design. Its outdoor museum of historic roses, perennials and native plants was once surrounded by 180

Siloam Springs Museum

acres of apple trees.

112 N. Maxwell, Siloam Springs siloamspringsmuseum.com / 479-524-4011 The Siloam Springs Museum preserves, interprets and celebrates the heritage of an area with a rich past. At this museum you can explore permanent exhibits highlighting Indian culture, pioneer life, medicine and

The Peel Mansion

many other facets of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

Daisy Airgun Museum 202 W. Walnut St., Rogers daisymuseum.com / 479-986-6873 Enjoy a chronological presentation of Daisyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and view the extensive collection of antique airguns, packaging and vintage advertisements. Baby Boomers can reminisce about their first Daisy BB gun and view the prototype of the family BB gun from the movie A Christmas Story.

Daisy Airgun Museum

Both pages clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Visit Bentonville; Fayetteville A&P; Fayetteville A&P; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Visit Bentonville

HISTORY & HERITAGE

Clinton House Museum 930 W. Clinton Dr., Fayetteville

clintonhousemuseum.org / 479-444-0066 The first home of Bill and Hillary Clinton, this museum offers memorabilia of the Clintons' early life in Northwest Arkansas and chronicles their political lives on the local and national stage. The museum includes the gorgeous First Ladies Garden and a The Walmart Museum

store featuring items related to the Clintons as well as Arkansas history and politics.

The Walmart Museum 105 N. Main St., Bentonville walmartmuseum.com / 479-273-1329 The story of Walmart comes alive at The Walmart Museum housed in the original Walton’s 5&10 store on the Bentonville Square. Visitors can experience a piece of Sam Walton’s history in a real, functional storefront,

Clinton House Museum

along with a replica of Sam’s office, his trusty old Ford truck and other memorabilia. Also enjoy hot and cold beverages as well as ice cream at The Spark Cafe.

University of Arkansas Sports Museums

Razorback Road at Maple Drive, Fayetteville arkansasrazorbacks.com / 479-575-6533

Rogers Historical Museum 322 S. 2nd St., Rogers rogershistoricalmuseum.org / 479-621-1154 You can discover Rogers’ and Northwest Arkansas’ colorful history at this museum through family friendly exhibits and handson activities. In addition, the museum broadens its offerings through hosting special events, family programming and tours of the historic Hawkins House.

The Tommy Boyer Hall of Champions Museum (Razorback Basketball and all other sports) is located inside the south entrance of Bud Walton Arena and the Razorback Women's Sports Museum is located inside Barnhill Arena. Visit the official store of Razorback Athletics, Hog Heaven, located inside Bud Walton Arena for all your Razorback apparel needs. Visitor parking is located in Lot 60, across from the entry into the store.

OPEN Monday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm FREE ADMISSION 118 W. Johnson Ave. Springdale 479-750-8165 shilohmuseum.org On the Razorback Regional Greenway

HISTORY SITES, MUSEUMS & MONUMENTS

Headquarters House Museum and Garden

Aviation Cadet World

118 E. Dickson St., Fayetteville

aviationcadet.org / 479-253-5008

heaquartershouse.org / 479-521-2970

This attraction features aviation cadet related

Headquarters House was built by Judge Jonas

simulators and exhibits and includes Silver

Tebbetts in 1853 and miraculously survived

Wings Field, an airport for private aircraft.

the Civil War. The Battle of Fayetteville was

Experience an interactive environment that

fought on its front lawn and a doorway bears

ignites your imagination with the wonder of

the scar of a Minié ball bullet, preserving in

flight and travel back in time to the world of

testament the hard-fought battle that earned

the aviation cadets, the men who built the air

the intersection of College Avenue and Dickson

arm of this nation.

542 CR 2073, Eureka Springs

Street the title "Bloody Corner." Open Tuesday through Thursday from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $5.

Bella Vista Historical Museum

1885 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista bellavistamuseum.org / 479-855-2335 This museum features the history, photos and displays interpreting the 100-year history of Bella Vista. Open year-round from noon to 4 p.m.

War Eagle Mil

Tontitown Historical Museum 251 E. Henri de Tonti Blvd., Tontitown

War Eagle Mill and Bridge 11045 War Eagle Road, Rogers wareaglemill.com / 866-492-7324 A visit to the state’s only operating mill provides a taste of the pioneering spirit of the 1800’s. The mill is home to a restaurant, an 18-foot waterwheel and beautiful scenery. The War Eagle Bridge, a one-lane steel bridge

tontitown.com / 479-361-9800 Reflecting the town’s rich Italian history, the museum includes artifacts from original pioneers and town founders, a pictorial history and information on the town’s annual Grape Festival, now over 100 years old – all housed in the former home of Mary and Zelinda Bastianelli, sisters and original settlers.

built in 1907, adjoins the mill and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Veterans Wall of Honor 103 Veterans Way, Bella Vista veteransmonumentbellavistaar.com The Veterans Wall of Honor was established in 2004 and is situated on a site connecting to the Lake Bella Vista walking trail. The monument features 28 walls containing 5,000 granite honoree tablets inscribed with the names of service people from 23 states who served in the military from 1776 to 2006.

Veterans Wall of Honor

Both pages left to right: photos courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Visit Bentonville; Fayetteville A&P

HISTORY & HERITAGE

HERITAGE TRAILS As you drive around Northwest Arkansas you will notice signs designating historic Heritage Trails that not only changed the region, but the country as a whole. Visit heritagetrailpartners.com for more info.

The Trail of Tears The federal Indian Removal Act of 1830 allowed the forcible removal of five tribes — Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw and Seminole — to new lands in the Indian Territory (modern-day Oklahoma). All five tribes passed through Arkansas and many groups traveled through the northwest corner of the state.

Civil War Trails Several key battles were

Butterfield Overland Mail Trail Route

fought in Northwest Arkansas. Following the

John Butterfield, a former

Civil War Trails, you can

stagecoach driver from New

explore these routes

York, established the Butterfield

and battle locations:

Overland Mail Route in 1858

Cabell’s Route to

with the goal of connecting the

Fayetteville, the Pea

Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean, delivering mail far faster than by sea.

Ridge Campaign,

Butterfield Overland Mail Trail Route

and the Prairie Grove Campaign.

Compton Gardens and Conference Center

This 6.5 acre area has been developed into an Ozark native garden which is quickly becoming a regional destination. Once the home of Dr. Neil Compton, it includes an Exhibit Room of chronological events significant to his life. The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens

In 1875, Colonel Samuel West Peel built a marvelous villa tower Italianate mansion which serves as a historical museum with regularly scheduled and group tours. Tours available March-December; 10am-3pm / Tues. - Sat.

$5 plus tax, adults; $2 plus tax, children Free admission for children under age 6 Also, visit the Museum Store at The Peel Mansion.

Our venues oﬀer a variety of rental options for your corporate or special event! Compton Gardens 312 N. Main St. Bentonville, AR 72712

The Peel Mansion 400 S. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712

www.peelcompton.org | 479.254.3870

FESTIVALS AND

Events

Block Street Block Party

Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival

Dog Day of Summer

Fayetteville Farmers Market

Light Up Siloam Celebration and Christmas Parade

Bikes, Blues and BBQ

Northwest Arkansas comes together for fun and festivity in a variety of ways â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to sample chocolate, taste a foamy brew, fly a kite, or celebrate spring. All of these events add to the region's colorful and vibrant culture.

Clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Fayetteville Flyer; City of Siloam Springs; Fayetteville A&P; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; City of Siloam Springs; Eureka Springs A&P

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

COMMUNITY FESTIVALS

From lively festivals and vibrant arts and crafts fairs, to farmers markets, holiday light displays and more, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a festival or event for everyone!

27th Annual Kite Festival Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs turpentinecreek.org / 479-253-5841 It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the kite festival! This family/pet friendly event is free and open to kite flyers of all skill levels. Themed "Art with an Altitude," this year's festival is on March 25, 2017, with food, vendors, games, giveaways and more.

Firefly Fling

Fayetteville Foam Fest

4703 N. Crossover

Downtown Fayetteville

Road, Fayetteville

fayettevillefoamfest.com

bgozarks.org

This festival for those 21 and older includes

479-750-2620 Held July 15, 2017,

local, regional, national and international Firefly Fling

brews, live music for your listening pleasure,

this family event at

and food trucks selling their tastiest eats. It

the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks features

happens on May 13, 2017, at the Fayetteville

nature play activities for all ages. At dark, the

Town Center.

Great Lawn comes alive with aerialists, fire twirlers and glow-in-the-dark visuals. Enjoy spectacular performances on the Great Lawn and watch for Shaky Bugs and Fairy Willow to make their appearances. Food, drink and

43rd Annual Dogwood Festival

Historic Downtown Siloam Springs

The Firefly Shoppe add to the festivities.

siloamchamber.com / 479-524-6466

BGO also hosts a free summer concert series,

Held on the last weekend in April, this

Chefs in the Garden, Cocktails in the Garden

award-winning event draws exhibitors from

and various educational programs.

all over the U.S. and features hundreds of booths filled with handmade, assembled and

Bikes, Blues and BBQ

resale items. Food vendors provide a variety of good eats, local and regional performers

Downtown Fayetteville & NWA Region

provide music and other entertainment, and

bikesbluesandbbq.org / 479-527-9993

the KidZone keeps the young ones happy

One of the largest charitable motorcycle

and engaged. Also includes the Dogwood

rallies in the U.S., hundreds of thousands

5K Run also includes the Dogwood 5K Run

of motorcycles can be seen throughout

and the Bed Races on Broadway! The 2017

Fayetteville and the surrounding area during

festival is April 28-30.

this event set for Sept. 20-23, 2017. Activities for bikers include a Poker Run, a parade and bike show, scenic rides, demo rides and plenty of vendors. Festival-goers get a close-up view of motorcycles in all makes and models, from stock bikes straight off the lot to individually customized choppers. Also enjoy live regional music and award-winning barbecue. Top to bottom: photos courtesy Amber Secrest Photography; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

Bikes, Blues and BBQ

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COMMUNITY FESTIVALS

Western Roundup Days

Frisco Festival

Downtown Huntsville / huntsvillear.org

Downtown Rogers

Held in July in conjunction with the Madison

mainstreetrogers.com / 479-936-5487

County Rodeo, Huntsville celebrates its

This family friendly, end-of-summer festival

heritage for a full week during Western

celebrated every year in beautiful downtown

Roundup Days. Activities include gospel

Rogers has a lot to offer, including a BBQ

singing, a Kids Night with free games and

contest, a chicken cook-off, a car show,

activities, and a rodeo parade downtown.

vendor booths, the Kid Zone, helicopter rides, and non-stop live entertainment! The 2017

Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match

Frisco Festival is scheduled for August 25-26.

3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy.

Dog Day of Summer Festival

John Q. Hammons Center, Rogers

Downtown Siloam Springs

dnbbgcm.com / 479-636-1200

mainstreetsiloam.org / 479-524-4556

Set for July 1-5 this year, teams that

Join in the fun on the first Saturday of

compete in a state match are eligible to

August at the Dog Day of Summer Festival,

compete in the Daisy Championship, which

which celebrates pets and their people with

started in 1965. More than 400 young

a dog parade, dog contests, dog training

people ages 8 to 15 qualify annually for the

demonstrations and pet-themed vendors in

5-meter team BB gun competition. They

Twin Springs Park.

shoot a muzzle-loaded, single-shot BB gun named the Daisy AVANTI Champion Model 499 in four positions.

Block Street Block Party

BITE NW Arkansas Food Festival Walmart AMP, Rogers

nwachampionship.com

Block Street, Fayetteville

BITE NW Arkansas kicks off on Thursday,

blockstreetbusinesses.com

June 22, 2017, with Taste of NW Arkansas, a

Waitersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; races, beer gardens, live music,

grand tasting event as part of LPGA week

vendors and funky characters help rock

in Northwest Arkansas. Mix, mingle and

Block Street each spring, usually in May.

enjoy signature menu items from the best

Plus, you get to visit all the great shops and

restaurants and chefs across the region. On

restaurants along the street leading to the

Friday, June 23, taste your way through the

Downtown Square.

craft beer and burger selection at the NWA at Beer & Burger Fest.

Springfest Dickson Street, Fayetteville fayettevillespringfest.com Typically held each April, this event began in 1983 by merchants on Dickson Street as a way to celebrate the history, culture and flavor of Fayetteville. Festivities include vendors of local arts and crafts, a pancake breakfast, lots Springfest

of live music, kid friendly activities, bed races, street food and a 5K run.

Photo courtesy Fayetteville A&P

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Annual VW Festival Weekend 207 W. Van Buren Ave., Eureka Springs

eurekaspringsvwshow.com / 479-435-1133 This three-day festival includes an awards show, a swap meet and a tourcade. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the parade of every style and color of VW that you can imagine. Typically held in August, this is one of the biggest Volkswagen Eureka Springs Mardi Gras

events in the Midwest.

Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival 516 Village Circle, Eureka Springs

eurekasprings.org / 479-253-8737 Hundreds of antique cars are based at Pine Mountain Village and seen all over the town of Eureka Springs. Typically held in early September, the festival includes a parade through downtown followed by a 1922 bank

Eureka Springs Mardi Gras Downtown Eureka Springs eurekaspringsmardigras.org Arkansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; largest Mardi Gras festival features jazz music, lively parades, masquerade balls, costume contests, authentic New Orleans style food and more during this monthlong celebration!

robbery re-enactment.

Eureka Springs Diversity Weekends

Downtown Eureka Springs / outineureka.com Two weekends of celebrating diversity in the Ozarks! Held in spring and summer, stroll hand-in-hand exploring art galleries, gourmet food shops, boutiques, sidewalk cafes, turn-of-the-century neighborhoods and urban trails.

Carroll County Fair

COUNTY FAIRS

Summer just wouldn't be summer without the county fair. With all the funnel cakes, cotton candy, midway rides, country music and juried livestock shows, you're sure to have a great time!

Washington County Fair

Carroll County Fair

mywashcofair.com

carrollcountyfairgrounds.com

Benton County Fair

Madison County Fair

bentoncountyfairar.org

huntsvillearchamber.com

Top to bottom: photos courtesy Chip Ford; Eureka Springs A&P

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS

ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRS

The hills are alive with hundreds of thousands of crafts fairgoers each spring and fall in Northwest Arkansas. Spring dates for 2017 are in May, and fall dates are in October. Check with individual shows for exact times and dates.

The Homegrown Festival

War Eagle Mill Arts and Crafts Fair

War Eagle Mill Fall Arts and Crafts Fair

11045 War Eagle Road, Rogers wareaglemill.com / 479-789-5343 War Eagle Mill vendors are set up along the mill parking lot grounds. Professional craftspeople offer original handmade work ranging from country decorative items to antique broken china jewelry. These juried artists come from across the country to sell their wares. You can also explore the old mill and eat at the Bean Palace restaurant.

Twin Springs Park & Downtown Siloam Springs mainstreetsiloam.org / 479-524-4556 This festival showcases local handmade goods, curated vintage items and food from across the region. Vendors offer an array of original, one-of-a-kind and limited-run items including illustrations, printmaking, music, jewelry and accessories, pottery and more! The festival is typically held in October.

Bella Vista Art on the Creek 8862 W. McNelly Road, Bentonville bellavistafestival.org / 479-855-2064 Takes place at Wishing Spring Gallery in booths set up along McKisic Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walkway, inside the studio building and throughout the grounds. Artisans showcase their works, spanning many mediums. Typically held in early May.

War Eagle Fair 11037 High Sky Inn Road, Hindsville wareaglefair.com / 479-789-5398 Located on the west side of the War Eagle River, the War Eagle Fair is the original arts and crafts fair founded in 1954. Here you can find more than 250 booths of handcrafted products on display by local artisans.

Pine Mountain Village Craft Fair Hwy. 62 East, Eureka Springs eurekaspringschamber.com Stained glass, leather, basket makers, woodworkers, oil and acrylic painting, sculpture and lots of other handmade arts and crafts are available at this fall craft fair typically held in October.

Sharpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Show of War Eagle War Eagle, Rogers nwacraftfairs.com / 479-789-5683 This spring and fall show takes place on the fields adjacent to the War Eagle Mill. The fair has more than 250 booths offering visitors a wide array of handmade crafts from skilled artisans from across the country.

Frisco Station Mall Arts and Crafts Festival

100 N. Dixieland Road, Rogers nwacraftfairs.com / 479-631-0006 Located indoors at the Frisco Station Mall, it features hundreds of crafters at its spring and fall shows.

Left to right: photos courtesy Visit Rogers; City of Siloam Springs

ARTS & CRAFT FAIRS

Spanker Creek Farm Arts and Crafts Fair

Ozark Regional Arts and Crafts Festivals

spankercreekfarm.com / 479-685-5655

craftfairsnwa.com / 479-756-6954

Returning and new exhibitors from all

The premier craft shows in Northwest

over the nation can be found at this show,

Arkansas! The 2017 spring show is at the

located on a farm setting with a great Ozark

Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in

atmosphere. Spanker Creek runs along the

Springdale on May 5-6. The fall shows will

entire south side of the fair grounds and

be at the Springdale Convention Center

flows into Sugar Creek on the west side.

and the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers

8464 W. McNelly Road, Bentonville

Springdale, Rogers and Fayetteville

on Oct. 20-21, and the Washington County

Bella Vista Arts and Crafts Festival

Fairgrounds in Fayetteville on Oct. 19-21.

1991 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista

HeART of Rogers Craft Fair

bellavistafestival.org / 479-855-2064

Historic Downtown Rogers

This fall show on Oct. 19-21, 2017, has high

godowntownrogers.com

quality arts and crafts, always hand-made.

On Oct. 20-21, enjoy a leisurely stroll

Since beginning in 1969, the festival has steadily

through the arts and crafts displays, and

grown in size and reputation. All proceeds

discover interesting shops and a variety of

benefit the Village Art Club scholarship

downtown dining spots to rest and refuel.

program, children's art programs, continuing

For the little ones, check out Kids' Rock, a

education for artists/artisans and festival partners.

free rock-painting session for children!

Come see what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been up to!

40 brand new miles of soft-surface trails for you to ride, run or hike!

www.bellavistaar.gov 479-876-1255 info@bellavistaar.gov City of Bella Vista, Arkansas

@CityBellaVista

cityofbellavista

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

HOLIDAY EVENTS

From Thanksgiving through the New Year, enjoy colorful holiday light displays throughout Northwest Arkansas. Cities also host lighting ceremonies, parades and open houses in shopping districts, while Santa makes his first appearance of the season.

Lights of the Ozarks

Bentonville Christmas Parade and Winter Wonderland

thelightsoftheozarks.com

www.downtownbentonville.org

This breathtaking

One of the largest daytime parades in the

holiday display of a half

state, the fun takes place in the vibrant

a million lights extends

downtown area of Bentonville. During the

from around the historic

holiday season you can also enjoy horse-

downtown square all the

drawn carriage rides and ice skating at

way to Dickson Street in

Lawrence Plaza.

Downtown Fayetteville

Lights of the Ozarks

Bentonville Winter Wonderland

Downtown Bentonville

Fayetteville. The lighting ceremony includes a parade and Santa. Nightly

Eureka Springs Christmas

activities feature pony, camel and carriage

Downtown Eureka Springs

rides, and caroling.

eurekasprings.org The Victorian town of Eureka Springs has

Rogers Christmas Parade

numerous events during the holidays,

Eureka Springs Christmas

Downtown Rogers

including a Candlelight

mainstreetrogers.com / 479-936-5487

Tour of Homes, the

Bundle up and join us for the 32nd Annual

annual Silver Tea, a

Rogers Christmas Parade, a Main Street Rogers

Christmas parade, and

event. The Christmas themed parade includes

a holiday decorating

nearly 100 floats, marching bands, cars, kids

contest for both

and animals, too! The 2017 Christmas parade

commercial and

will be Dec. 1.

residential properties.

Light Up Siloam Celebration and Christmas Parade

Christmas Parade of the Ozarks

Downtown Siloam Springs

rodeooftheozarks.org

siloamspringsheritageleague.com

The 21st Annual Christmas Parade of the

With the wave of a magic candy cane,

Ozarks on Nov. 25, 2017, in Springdale

thousands of Christmas lights illuminate

begins at the rodeo grounds and makes its

Siloam Springs. The downtown parade has

way down Emma Avenue through the heart

lighted floats, bands, dance troupes, fire

of downtown.

Downtown Springdale

trucks and antique cars. Both pages clockwise from the top: photos courtesy Spanker Creek Farm; Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism; Eureka Springs A&P; Fayetteville A&P

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Rogers

FARMERS MARKETS The outdoor Farmers Markets in Northwest Arkansas are pleasing to the palate, eyes and ears. They open in April with most serving customers into November.

Historic Downtown Rogers mainstreetrogers.com/farmers-market Open Saturdays, April through October, and with select dates through the winter, the downtown Rogers Farmers Market features fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, meats, honey, jams and jellies, eggs, herbs and flowers. Non-food items include handcrafted hardwood items, knit-ware, home and garden decor and more.

Bella Vista

Bentonville

Mercy Bella Vista, 1 Mercy Way bellavistaar.gov Bella Vista and Mercy Health come together with this Sunday market featuring locally grown products and handcrafted items in a fun, family friendly environment. Come enjoy the sunshine and fresh air while mingling with neighbors and friends!

Fayetteville

Historic Downtown Square fayettevillefarmersmarket.org The award-winning Fayetteville Farmers Market offers the finest in locally produced fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, baked goods, eggs, meats, juried artisan crafts and more from the four-county Fayetteville area. The market is open Farmers Market on Saturdays from April to November, and also on Tuesdays and Thursdays from April to October. An indoor winter market at the Jefferson Center is open December to March.

Springdale

The Jones Center Memorial Walk Emma Ave. & Hwy. 265 springdalefarmersmarket.org All of the products you’ll find at the Springdale Farmers Market are grown or made by farmers and craft vendors in the four-county area. There’s an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, raw honey, nuts, farm fresh eggs, grass fed/free range meats and more.

Photo courtesy Fayetteville A&P

Historic Downtown Square downtownbentonville.org From April to October, this Wednesday and Saturday market offers the highest in quality of produce, meats, arts and crafts and more. Woven into the market experience are special activities and events, including chef demonstrations and the Kids Art Park.

Siloam Springs

Downtown City Park siloamsprings.locallygrown.net This market is open Tuesday evenings and Saturdays until noon, April through October, with fresh produce, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, handmade wares by local artisans and more. You can even pre-order local goods each week at siloamsprings.locallygrown.net, and pick up your order on Saturday.

Eureka Springs

Pine Mountain Village, Van Buren St. eurekaspringsfarmersmarket.com The first solar powered market in Arkansas, this market is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, April to November. Established in 2004, it’s the source for organic, naturally grown food in Carroll County.

Madison County/Huntsville

Historic Downtown Huntsville Square fb.com/HunstvilleFarmersMarketInMadisonCounty Held each Tuesday and Saturday, this farmers market for local growers and craftsmen is a great place to find fresh produce and unique crafts, and to visit with your neighbors.

Find Your Sweet Spot

When you move to Bella Vista, you’re not just buying a home – you’re joining a community. Bella Vista truly is one of the most beautiful places to live and play in Arkansas. When you’re a member of the Bella Vista POA, you have access to the area’s recreational best – everything from golf and tennis to kayaking and fishing – every day. With seven stocked lakes, 39 miles of walking trails, swimming facilities and a tennis program, there is never a lack of activity in Bella Vista. In addition, visitors are welcome to enjoy our six beautiful 18-hole golf courses – some of the most unique and challenging in all of Arkansas. Bella Vista was rated as one of the top 25 best places for affordable homes in the United States by CNNmoney.com and Money Magazine, the third safest American city to live in by SafeWise. com and one of the top 10 best healthy places to retire by U.S. News & World Report.

To learn more about Bella Vista, visit bellavistapoa.com or call (866) 242-1361. Find your sweet spot in Bella Vista.

$44

ALL GOLFERS NOW WELCOME!

Sweet Spot Anytime Special*

Valid Monday-Sunday, anytime. *Coupon must be presented upon check-in.

Non-members can play as our guest at any of Bella Vista’s six 18-hole courses to receive this rate. Green fee and cart are included. Book your tee time online at bellavistapoa.com or call (479) 855-5079.

Name_________________________________________ Phone _____________________ Email _______________________________________________________________________ Does not apply to tournaments or group play. Please book your tee time seven days in advance. Offer valid until Dec.31, 2017.

DESTINATION: NORTHWEST ARKANSAS ATTRACTIONS

BUSINESS Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Bentonville Film Festival Black Apple Crossing Cidery Blue Spring Heritage Center Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Cherokee Casino & Hotel Compton Gardens Cooper Chapel Cosmic Cavern Fayetteville Ale Trail Keels Creek Winery Ozark Mountain Ziplines Ozark Natural Science Center Sassafras Springs Vineyard Scott Family Amazeum Thorncrown Chapel Tontitown Winery Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake Wild Wilderness Drive Through Safari

ADDRESS 306 E. Emma Ave. Various Locations 321 E. Emma Ave. Scenic U.S. 62 W. 4703 N. Crossover Rd. 2416 U.S. 412 312 N. Main St. 504 Memorial Drive 6386 Hwy. 21 North Various Locations 3185 E. Van Buren St. 208 W. Van Buren St. 1905 Madison 1305 6461 Guy Terry Rd. 1009 Museum Way 12968 Hwy. 62 West 335 N. Barrington Rd. 239 Turpentine Creek Ln. 21494 Cavern Rd.

CITY Springdale Bentonville Springdale Eureka Springs Fayetteville West Siloam Springs Bentonville Bella Vista Berryville Fayetteville Eureka Springs Eureka Springs Huntsville Springdale Bentonville Eureka Springs Springdale Eureka Springs Rogers

INFO PG. # amrailroad.com 26, 40, 52 bentonvillefilmfestival.com 15-16, 38 facebook.com/black-apple-crossing 26 bluespringheritage.com 18, 48-49 bgozarks.org 12, 15, 20-21, 48-49, 67 cherokeecasino.com 24, 48, 83 comptongardens.org 16-17, 48, 65 cooperchapel.com 17 cosmiccavern.com 18, 51, 80 fayettevillealetrail.com 3, 20 keelscreek.com 18, 32 ziplineeurekasprings.com 18, 42, 50 onsc.us 22 sassafrasspringsvineyard.com 26, 80 amazeum.org 13, 16, 28, 31, 41 thorncrown.com 18 tontitownwinery.com 26, 32 turpentinecreek.org 18, 51, 67, 84 wareaglecavern.com 23, 49, 51

20923 Safari Rd.

Gentry

wildwildernessdrivethroughsafari.com

ART MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

BUSINESS 21c Museum Hotel Galleries Arts Center of the Ozarks Community Creative Center Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Eureka Springs Downtown District Fayetteville Underground Joy Pratt Markham Gallery Terra Studios UA Fine Arts Center Gallery Windgate Visual Arts Galleries

ADDRESS 200 N.E. A St. 214 S. Main St. 505 W. Spring St. 600 Museum Way

CITY Bentonville Springdale Fayetteville Bentonville

INFO 21cmuseumhotels.com/bentonville acozarks.org communitycreativecenter.org crystalbridges.org

44 S. Main St. 101 W. Mountain St. Walton Arts Center 12103 Hazel Valley Rd. University of Arkansas John Brown University

Eureka Springs Fayetteville Fayetteville Fayetteville Fayetteville Siloam Springs

eurekasprings.org fayettevilleunderground.com waltonartscenter.org terrastudios.com art.uark.edu jbu.edu/art

CITY Siloam Springs Eureka Springs Bentonville Huntsville Siloam Springs Springdale

INFO 28springs.com ermilios.com 21cmuseumhotels.com/bentonville lorismainstreetcafe.com purejoyicecream.com saddlebock.com

DINING

BUSINESS ADDRESS 28 Springs 100 E University St. Ermilioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Home Cooking 26 White St. The Hive at 21c Museum Hotel 200 N.E. A St. Lori's Main Street Cafe & Coffee House 105 W. Main St. Pure Joy Ice Cream 108 N. Broadway Saddlebock Brewery 18244 Habberton Rd.

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PG. # 16, 28, 30 26, 31, 34 20, 31 8, 13, 16, 28-29, 46 18, 31 20, 30 20, 30 20, 31, 41 30 30

PG. # 25 35 57 25 26

AT-A-GLANCE INDEX

PERFORMING ARTS BUSINESS Arend Arts Center Arkansas Public Theatre Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra Arts Center of the Ozarks Arts Live Theatre Berry Performing Arts Center The Eureka Springs City Auditorium Faulkner Performing Arts Center Opera in the Ozarks Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) The Great Passion Play TheatreSquared Trike Theatre Department of Theatre Walton Arts Center

ADDRESS 500 Tiger Blvd. 116 S. 2nd St. Just off I-49

CITY Bentonville Rogers Rogers

INFO district.bentonville12.org arkansaspublictheatre.org amptickets.com

PG. # 16, 36-37 22-23, 34 5, 12-13, 23, 28, 32, 58, 68

Arend Arts Center 214 S. Main St. 818 N. Sang Ave. 2000 W. University St. 36 S. Main St 453 N. Garland Ave. 16311 Hwy. 62 West Walton Arts Center

Bentonville Springdale Fayetteville Siloam Springs Eureka Springs Fayetteville Eureka Springs Fayetteville

arkansasphilharmonic.org acozarks.org artslivetheatre.com jbu.edu theaud.org faulkner.uark.edu opera.org sonamusic.org

16, 36 26, 31, 34 34 24, 34 36 33 18, 36-37 20-21, 28, 35-36

935 Passion Play Rd. 550 W. Spring St. 107 N.W. 2nd St. University of Arkansas 495 W. Dickson St.

Eureka Springs Fayetteville Bentonville Fayetteville Fayetteville

greatpassionplay.org theatre2.org triketheatre.org drama.uark.edu waltonartscenter.org

18-19, 33 20-21, 28, 33 34 33 4, 13, 20, 30, 32, 34, 36, 39

When a Perfect Vacation becomes a Great Place to live Vacation Rentals, Boating, Golf, Hiking and much more. Visit us on vacation and come back for a lifetime. Homes and building lots available in our safe, beautiful, affordable community.

Discover the possibilities at visitholidayisland.com 479-270-1393 â&#x20AC;˘ info@visitholidayisland.com

AT-A-GLANCE INDEX

HISTORY & HERITAGE BUSINESS

ADDRESS

CITY

Arkansas Air & Military Museum 4290 S. School Ave. Fayetteville Arkansas State Parks Aviation Cadet World 542 C.R. 2073 Eureka Springs Silver Wings Field Bella Vista Historical Museum 1885 Bella Vista Way Bella Vista Butterfield Overland Trail Northwest Arkansas Clinton House Museum 930 W. Clinton Dr. Fayetteville Civil War Trails Northwest Arkansas Daisy Airgun Museum 202 W. Walnut St. Rogers Eureka Springs Historical Museum 95 S. Main St. Eureka Springs Headquarters House Museum & Garden 118 E. Dickson St. Fayetteville Museum of Native American History 202 S.W. O St. Bentonville Pea Ridge National Military Park 15930 Hwy. 62 East Garfield The Peel Mansion Museum 400 S. Walton Blvd. Bentonville & Heritage Gardens Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park 506 E. Douglas St. Prairie Grove Rogers Historical Museum 322 S. 2nd St. Rogers Shiloh Museum of Ozark History 118 W. Johnson Ave. Springdale Siloam Springs Museum 112 N. Maxwell St. Siloam Springs Tontitown Historical Museum 251 E. Henri de Tonti Blvd. Tontitown The Trail of Tears Northwest Arkansas Veterans Wall of Honor Dartmoor Road Bella Vista The Walmart Museum 105 N. Main St. Bentonville War Eagle Mill and Bridge 11045 War Eagle Rd. Rogers University of Arkansas Sports Museums Razorback Road at Maple Drive Fayetteville

SHOPPING & SERVICES

INFO

PG. #

arkansasairandmilitary.com arkansasstateparks.com aviationcadet.com

20, 60-61 27, 45 18, 64

bellavistamuseum.org heritagetrailpartners.com clintonhousemuseum.org heritagetrailpartners.com daisymuseum.com eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org washcohistoricalsociety.org monah.us nps.gov/peri peelcompton.org

17, 64 20, 65 15, 20, 60 65 22-23, 62, 82 18, 62 20, 60, 64 16-17, 60, 62 15, 61, 65 16-17, 62, 65

arkansasstateparks.com rogersar.gov/220/historical-museum shilohmuseum.org siloamspringsmuseum.com tontitown.com heritagetrailpartners.com veteransmonumentbellavistaar.com walmartmuseum.com wareaglemill.com arkansasrazorbacks.com

15, 27, 45, 61, 65 22-23, 32, 63 26, 32, 60-61, 63 24, 25, 62 26, 64 17, 60, 65 48, 65 16-17, 60, 63, 79 23, 64, 70 63

BUSINESS 2 Galsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Junk

ADDRESS 120 S. Broadway

CITY Siloam Springs

INFO facebook.com/2galsjunk

PG. # 25

BÂŻathe Handcrafted Bath and Body

116 N. Broadway Suite E

Siloam Springs

facebook.com/bathesiloamspgsAR

Bella Vista Farmers Market

1 Mercy Way

Bella Vista

bellavistaar.gov

Bentonville Farmers Market

Downtown

Bentonville

downtownbentonville.org

Downtown Rogers Farmers Market

Downtown

Rogers

mainstreetrogers.com/farmers-market

Eureka Springs Farmers Market

Pine Mountain Village

Eureka Springs

eurekaspringsfarmersmarket.com

Eureka Massage Center

117 Wall St.

Eureka Springs

eurekamassagecenter.net

Fayetteville Farmers Market

Downtown

25 74 16, 74

Fayetteville

fayettevillefarmersmarket.org

20, 74

Madison County/Huntsville Farmers Market Downtown

Huntsville

facebook.com/huntsvillefarmersmarket

22, 74

Northwest Arkansas Mall

4201 N. Shiloh Dr.

Fayetteville

northwestarkansasmall.com

Pinnacle Hills Promenade

2203 Pinnacle Hills Blvd.

Rogers

pinnaclehillspromenade.com

Siloam Springs Farmers Market

Downtown City Park

Siloam Springs

mainstreetsiloam.org

Springdale Farmers Market

The Jones Center

Springdale

springdalefarmersmarket.org

Suchness Spa

63 Spring St.

Eureka Springs

suchnesspa.com

Vacation Rentals

430 Towncenter

Bella Vista

vacationrentalsinc.net

20 23 14, 25, 74 74 57

Come see what’s in store for you at The Walmart Museum. FREE ADMISSION Hours of operation: Monday-Thursday: 8am-9pm Friday-Saturday: 8am-10pm Sunday: 12pm-9pm 105 North Main Street, Bentonville, Arkansas | (479) 273-1329 | www.WalmartMuseum.com

“Crossroads to the Ozarks”

Enjoy these many hometown activities in 2017

Farmers Market every Tuesday and Saturday, May thru October Madison County IPRA Rodeo – July 28-29 Movies on the Square – First Saturday, May thru September Madison County Fair – August 12th-19th Chamber of Commerce Ice Cream Social – Saturday June 3rd Charity Car Show – Saturday, October 7th Friendship Club Fall Home Tour, Sunday October 1st Lighting of town Christmas Lights – November 17th Christmas Parade, Saturday December 2nd, 6pm First Friday Shopping – Stores open Late For more information about these events and other activities please contact Huntsville Area Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 950 Huntsville, AR 72740 479-738-6000 chamber@madisoncounty.net

SPORTS & RECREATION

BUSINESS

ADDRESS

CITY

INFO

Bella Vista Golf Courses

Multiple Locations

Bella Vista

bellavistapoa.com

The Creeks Golf and RV Resort

1499 S. Main St.

Cave Springs

creekgolf.com

The Family Aquatic Center

1800 N. Mt. Olive St.

Siloam Springs

siloamsprings.com

Holiday Island Golf Courses

1 Country Club Dr.

Holiday Island

holidayisland.us

21, 55, 72

The Jones Center

922 E. Emma Ave.

Springdale

jonescenter.net

26, 53, 57

Lawrence Plaza Ice Rink & Splash Park

215 S.W. A St.

Bentonville

bentonvillear.com

16, 56, 73

Melvin Ford Aquatic Center

2000 N.E. Memorial Park Square

Bentonville

bentonvillear.com

Northwest Arkansas Naturals

3000 S. 56th St.

Springdale

nwanaturals.com

Rogers Aquatic Center

1707 S. 26th St.

Rogers

rogersar.gov

Springdale Aquatic Center

1100 Watson Ave.

Springdale

springdalear.gov

26, 57

Stonebridge Meadows Golf Course

3495 E. Goff Farm Rd.

Fayetteville

stonebridgemeadows.com

20, 55

University of Arkansas Razorbacks

Fayetteville

arkansasrazorbacks.com

LODGING

PG. # 17, 55 55 24, 57

16, 56 6, 12, 14, 26, 53-54 23, 56

14, 20, 53-54, 63

BUSINESS

ADDRESS

CITY

INFO

21c Museum Hotel

200 N.E. A St.

Bentonville

21cmuseumhotels.com/ bentonville

PG. #

1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa

75 Prospect Ave.

Eureka Springs

crescent-hotel.com

1905 Basin Park Hotel

12 Spring St.

Eureka Springs

basinpark.com

16, 28, 30, 35

Cedar Lodge

18 Mason Ln.

Bella Vista

cedarlodgearkansas.com

Colonial Inn

154 Hunstville Rd.

Eureka Springs

colonialinneureka.com

EVENTFUL ARTS

SPORTING EVENTS

See pages 38-40 for a listing of art related events.

See pages 58-59 for a listing of sports related special events.

Sassafras Springs Vineyard Winery • Wedding Venue • Event Center

Arkansas’ Largest

Cosmic Cavern Private Show Cave Motorcycle Parking • 2 Lakes • Rock Shop • Wild Tours Available

479-419-4999 SSVWinery.com

6386 Highway 21 N, Berryville, AR 870.749.2298 • CosmicCavern.com info@cosmiccavern.com

AT-A-GLANCE INDEX

NATURE & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE BUSINESS

ADDRESS

CITY

INFO

Arkansas State Parks

arkansasstateparks.com

Back 40 Trails

bellavistaark.gov

Beaver Lake

Bella Vista

Northwest Arkansas

arkansas.com

Beaver Lake Eagle Watch & Fall Foliage Tour 4024 Mundell Rd.

Eureka Springs

estc.net/belle

Bella Vista Lakes

Bella Vista

bellavistapoa.com

Bella Vista POA Trails

Bella Vista

PG. # 27, 61 17, 46, 77 15, 18, 22-23, 43, 51, 52 52 17, 46

bellavistapoa.com

17, 46

Buffalo National River

nps.gov/buff

14, 43

Crystal Bridges Trails

600 Museum Way

Bentonville

crystalbridges.org

Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Den State Park

11333 W. Hwy. 74

West Fork

arkansasstateparks.com

12, 14-15, 27, 42, 45

Hobbs State Park

20201 E. Hwy. 12

Rogers

arkansasstateparks.com

23, 27, 45

Holiday Island Marina

124 Woodsdale Dr.

Holiday Island

himarinafun.com

Holiday Island Campground

21 N. Star Loop

Holiday Island

holidayisland.us

Illinois River

Northwest Arkansas

arkansas.com

Kings River

Northwest Arkansas

arkansas.com

Lake Atalanta

500 E. Walnut St.

Rogers

rogersar.gov

Lake Fayetteville Park

1208 E. Lake Fayetteville Rd.

Fayetteville

accessfayetteville.org

Lake Leatherwood City Park

U.S. 62 West

Eureka Springs

eurekaparks.com

Lake Wedington

15689 Lake Wedington Entry

Fayetteville

recreation.gov

Fayetteville

mtkesslergreenways.com

Mt. Kessler Greenways

Mulberry River

arkansas.com

Razorback Regional Greenway

Northwest Arkansas

oztrailsnwa.com

Pea Ridge National Military Park

15930 Hwy. 62 East

Garfield

nps.gov/peri

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

506 E. Douglas St.

Prairie Grove

arkansasstateparks.com

21, 44 21, 44 14, 44, 50 22, 44 22-23, 44, 47 20, 47 13, 18, 47, 59 20, 43 20-21, 47 40, 44 12, 14, 17, 20-21, 26, 46 15, 61, 65 15, 27, 45, 61, 65

Scenic Byways arkansas.com/places-to-go/scenic-byways 52 Siloam Springs Kayak Park

19253 Fisher Ford Rd.

Siloam Springs

siloamspringskayakpark.com

Skydive Skyranch

20610 Smith Field Dr. Siloam Springs Municipal Airport

Siloam Springs

skyranch.com

Bentonville

slaughterpentrails.com

Slaughter Pen Bike Trail

14, 24, 42, 44, 50 24, 50 15-17, 47

Top Motorcycle Rides arkansas.com/motorcycling 52 White River

Northwest Arkansas

arkansas.com

Withrow Springs State Park

33424 Ark. Spur 23

arkansasstateparks.com

Huntsville

12, 18, 42, 44 22, 27, 45

FESTIVALS & EVENTS See pages 66-74 for a listing of community festivals and special events taking place throughout Northwest Arkansas.

NWA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS See page 11 for a listing of NWA Visitor Information Centers.

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ADVERTISER INDEX

1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1905 Basin Park Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 28 Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2 Gals’ Junk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Arkansas State Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Bathe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Bella Vista POA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Blue Spring Heritage Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Cedar Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Cherokee Casino and Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 City of Bella Vista. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 City of Huntsville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 City of Siloam Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Colonial Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cosmic Cavern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Daisy Airgun Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Eureka Springs CAPC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Explore Springdale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fayetteville Ale Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Four States Event Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 The Great Passion Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 The Hive at 21c Museum Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Holiday Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Keels Creek Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Lori's Main Street Café and Coffee House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Main Street Siloam Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Northwest Arkansas Naturals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Opera in the Ozarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 The Peel Mansion & Compton Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Pure Joy Ice Cream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rogers Historical Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Sassafras Springs Vineyards and Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Scott Family Amazeum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Siloam Springs Chamber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Siloam Springs Farmers Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Siloam Springs Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Terra Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Tonitown Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Vacation Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Visit Bentonville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Visit Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Walmart AMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Walmart Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Walton Arts Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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