fascinating history, sadly the corps of enineers tore down the old hotel tower a couple years ago…read more the amphitheater can be seen. moreso when the water is down, and a few foundations. nice to imagine, sad to actually see..

This is most certainly a local gem. Seeing a sunset here is truly magical - the gritty, spray…read morepainted building contrasts with the light reflecting off the water. The building itself is gated and locked off, so you can't explore inside, but it's still a very unique view from afar.

The Walmart Museum is free and like most museums has a gift store and an added bonus of an ice…read morecream shop. There is plenty of parking around the square if you can find a spot. The exhibit has been updated since my last visit. It is very interesting to see Sam Walton's vision and progressive ideas and how that has evolved and changed to the company it is today. It is worth your time to check out.

I had no idea the Walmart Museum was in Arkansas. I was visiting my daughter and we decided to go…read morevisit after finding out it was near the shopping area we were going to. The museum is very informative about how Walmart started and about the family that made it into the business it is today. We had a great time checking it out.

This fancy marker just off the Bentonville Square harkens back to the days of the Civil War, which…read moresurprisingly came this far west. No I-40 back in those days. Not even a paved road. Can you imagine? Now the Massey Hotel (though not actually a hotel today), the building is listed on the Register of Historic Places. The marker denotes this little tidbit of Arkansas history: Prior to the construction of the Massey Hotel, the ca. 1840 wood-frame Eagle Hotel was located on this site. Union General Franz Sigel and some of his men were staying at the Eagle Hotel and had just ordered breakfast on March 6, 1862, when staff reported that the Confederate Army was approaching town. Sigel had to leave his meal unfinished. The armies met the following day at the Battle of Pea Ridge. General Sigel returned to Bentonville about 25 years later and remarked that he had come back to finish his breakfast.

Easy parking in the gravel lot. Came late on a Friday night and it wasn't very busy. Cute gift…read moreshop. We came during the rock and roll exhibit and saw lots of great art. Would come more often if we lived in the area. Great free experience but didn't last us a long time as they have limited space.

the sign says drinks with lids allowed, but apparently that doesn't apply to sealed water bottles…read moreand that warrants yelling at a kid. When asked about the sign, it was stated that only applies to drinks bought in their cafe. Ruined the experience.

Had fun! Free guided and self guided tours. The grounds are beautiful. I really enjoyed my time.read more

It is a beautiful 1800 house for sharing the History in the USA. Mr. Peel was a prominent Attorney…read morewho fight Ed for Natives Indians. The collection is not totally original, however, everything is from the same time of the period. The new owner got some objects from directly of the family had in the house. It is free!!!! Should you go!

I was very impressed with this well kept memorial park honoring our veterans! Has history plaques…read moreof war recaps and photos from 1776 to current along with all the presidents who served. Beautiful fountain display in the center. Very nice military Blue Star Memorial.

What a wonderful way to honor those who have served our wonderful country. This was created by the…read moreVeterans Council of Northwest Arkansas, which was formed by a group of seven veterans. Their mission was to honor all veterans from any conflict or war from 1776 to the present. This monument is not dedicated to any particular service or conflict, but all. There is a directory available at the wall, listing all veterans names and the location of their plaques. It is inside the memorial on the podium. Beautifully constructed memorial for a great place to honor those who have served and reflect on our thoughts!

The Amazeum is an interactive children's museum that can provide fun and learning for any age!…read moreAdmission is $14 for adults but children under 2 get in for free. We had 3 children under 2 in our group and were so pleased to find things they could enjoy at this age. They have two specific toddler play areas that are for children ages 2 and below, plus another section for children ages 6 and below. It was so nice having them play in these areas without getting overrun by bigger kids! You could easily spend all day in this museum because there are endless activities and things to see. The museum is very clean, well organized, and spacious. I can't wait to bring my daughter back in future years so she can enjoy even more aspects of the museum!

BUT, The lower rating is because you won't notice until…read moreyou've already purchased tickets that the museum is geared towards younger children. My 10-year-old girl got bored pretty fast. The museum is maintained very well, nothing looks old worn or faded, everything is kept clean and bright.

Actually made a road trip just to come back to this amazing museum. Opened in 2011, following an…read more$800 million endowment from the Walton (Walmart) Family this American art museum is truly world class with representations from every major art name in America (Stuart - Washington Painting, Chihuly glass, Frank Lloyd Wright house, etc). Designed by famed architect Moshe Safdie (anyone remember the sky park buildings used as the backdrop in the film crazy rich Asians in Singapore? same architect.). The building blends naturally into the hillsides that were the wooded areas the Walton children played in growing up. I can't say enough about this fabulous museum. Constantly in change, and a new addition that will double exhibit space opening this summer admission is free, as are guided tours that cover architect, art, and everything in between. This is an absolute must see/must stop for everyone.

Why don't they ever answer the phone? The hours on the website say 10 AM, but in many places…read moreonline, it says 11 AM. I called to simply find out when they open. No one ever answers. Generally, no one answers emails. For such a world class museum, is it too much to ask that someone answer the phone? There was a famous speaker there recently, and I had some questions about parking. I am a paid member, and I also paid to hear the speaker. I simply had some questions about parking, and could not find the answer anywhere online. Once again, I called... and no one answered. This is a major blemish on this museum, in my opinion. I sent an email asking for a refund of my membership, but of course never heard back about that, either.

While visiting family in Bentonville, we ventured around town on our last day in the area. First…read morestop was @monah_nwa which is a small but very well curated museum of Native American history- much was from tribes and people of this area of North America, but it also included beautiful and well-preserved artifacts from indigenous people of North and South America. Admission is whatever you choose to donate. My teens participated in the arrowhead "dig" in the area around the teepee out front...they got to keep one of the arrowheads they "discovered" and then purchased the rest with some mad cash from their grandma! You need about 2-3 hours to make your way through the entire museum and get the gist, and a bit more than 3 hours if you want to listen about each numbered artifact with the provided sound wand. I'm so glad we stopped for the morning!

The place had a ton of cool historical artifacts to check out, although the building itself was…read morefairly small. I enjoyed learning about the intersection of Native American and European cultures especially. I was there for around an hour and a half, and entry was free.