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Getting Here. Located in the northwest corner of Arkansas, Bentonville is easily accessible via car and plane. Add it as a stop on your road trip through the Heartland, or fly straight into our regional airport. Just a hop and a skip from Downtown Bentonville, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport offers direct flights to 20 destinations.
- Walmart
- Growth
- Cost of Living
- Mountain Biking
- The Bentonville Film Festival
- The Airport
- The Arts
- Make Bentonville Your Home
The first thing you need to know is that Bentonville is the home of Walmart. While I don’t have an exact statistic, I would guess that over 90% of the residents of Bentonville either work for Walmart’s home office or one of the 1,100 plus companies that support Walmart operations. If you move to Bentonville, your neighbors and new friends are more ...
Bentonville is the fastest-growing city in Arkansas. Because of that, the traffic here is the worst of all of Northwest Arkansas. Since 2010, Bentonville’s population has increased by a whopping 77%. Add that to the fact that tens of thousands of people commute to Bentonville for work from other cities in Northwest Arkansas, and you get more cars t...
The fourth thing you’ll need to know is that Bentonville is one of the most expensive cities to live in Northwest Arkansas, especially from a housing perspective. The average three-bedroom, two-bath 1,700 square foot house in Bentonville increased in value by over 20% from 2020 to 2021. The average sale in Bentonville is now around $275,000, which ...
Coming in at number four, Bentonville was recently named the Mountain Biking Capital of the World. If you’re not from here, this will likely sound unbelievable to you. But Tom Walton, who is the grandson of Sam Walton, is an avid mountain biker and has contributed millions of dollars to developing the trail systems all over Northwest Arkansas. Bent...
Every year during the first week of May, more than 85,000 people attend the Bentonville Film Festival. Started by Actress Gina Davis, this festival supports the efforts of diversity in entertainment media. Each year, multiple celebrities are spotted around Northwest Arkansas during Film Festival week. It’s pretty cool.
The sixth thing you need to know is that Northwest Arkansas National Airport is located 12 miles southwest of the heart of Bentonville. However, this can get a little bit confusing when you’re booking flights to Northwest Arkansas; most of the booking websites will say that the airport is located in Fayetteville when it’s actually much closer to Be...
Coming in at number 7, Bentonville loves the arts. Bentonville is home to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, with a permanent collection valued at over $450 million. Crystal Bridges is a must-see for residents and visitors alike. In 2020, a new contemporary art venue called The Momentary opened in Bentonville. It has quickly become a favor...
Naturally, there are plenty of other things to know about living in Bentonville that I didn’t cover. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to reach out to me and I’d be happy to connect with you. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel for more in-depth content about Bentonville and the other cities that m...
Dec 22, 2022 · Cons of Living in Bentonville. 1. Traffic is a nightmare. There are a little more than 56,000 people living in Bentonville, but many of Walmart’s vendors and suppliers also have offices in town because of Walmart’s head office. Monday through Friday, between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm, traffic is at a standstill.
Directions to Bentonville, Arkansas. Little Rock: From I-40, take I-49 north to exit 85. Turn Left at the first stoplight. 216 miles. Tulsa: Take Highway 412 east to I-49 north. Take I-49 north to exit 85. Turn Left at the first stoplight. 110 miles . Kansas City: Take Highway 71 south into Arkansas to exit 88. Turn right on Route 72. 235 miles
- The Walmart Museum. Little did Sam Walton know that his entrepreneurial spirit would pave the way for a retail empire that would shape the global industry.
- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. I had the chance of immersing myself in the world of American art at the esteemed Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
- Pea Ridge National Military Park. In the midst of my historical exploration, I had the opportunity to visit the Pea Ridge National Military Park, where a significant Civil War battle unfolded on March 7th and 8th, 1862.
- Museum of Native American History. Long before settlers arrived, this land was home to a vibrant tapestry of indigenous cultures spanning thousands of years.
Mountain biking and world-class museums in northwest Arkansas. Venture to the northwest corner of Arkansas to reach Bentonville, a vibrant and growing city that packs a lot of fun into its downtown and the surrounding foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Mountain biking is its main claim to fame, with a vast network of bike trails for all ...
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Aug 1, 2024 · Bentonville is a very friendly place for sure! Yes, Mam! I soon learned that “mam” is a Southern expression of respect, not necessarily age. Not Easy to Reach. If you’re thinking of going to Bentonville, there aren’t very many direct flights to northern Arkansas.
