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How To Discover Northwest Arkansas, Bentonville, and Fayetteville?

Phillip ShepardBy Phillip Shepard7 Mins Read
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It is always prudent to acquire as much reliable information as possible about a new place before moving. This information is crucial because it enables you to plan amply and prepare psychologically for the move. 

Anyone seeking vital information on Northwest Arkansas can use websites such as AllthingsNWA, Finding NWA, and NWA council to obtain suitable information for making informed decisions about moving to Northwest Arkansas. 

Fortunately, the internet has significantly enhanced access to information, making it easy to research information on any topic online. So what websites should you rely on when researching Northwest Arkansas?

Essential Websites to Search

So, if you are looking to move to Northwest Arkansas but are unsure about where to start looking, check these websites:

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1. All Things NWA

The first place you should start looking when it comes to all Northwest Arkansas things is the website All things Northwest Arkansas. 

The website is geared towards helping anyone interested in discovering Northwest Arkansas. It has helpful information, including itinerary guides and an NWA starter kit. Therefore, if you are an adventurous or sporty person interested in a three-day itinerary guide, you can find a link on the website.

The NWA starter kit contains all information concerning: 

  • Hospitals
  • Schools
  • Trail maps
  • All available trails in Northwest Arkansas

Moreover, it comes with your first free mountain bike. Therefore, consider placing an order and shipping it right to your house in no time.

The website also contains blog content and all sorts of information concerning Northwest Arkansas. It is designed as a tourist destination with all relevant information to help everyone narrow down some of the best and most amazing things about Northwest Arkansas. Consider going through the website as you plan your move to Northwest Arkansas.

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2. Finding NWA

The second place that you should look for all helpful discoveries about Northwest Arkansas is a website called Finding NWA.

Finding NWA is also designed as an online tourist destination to discover all things NWA. 

However, the most impressive feature of this website is that it focuses on and talks about various aspects, including start-up and biking culture.

The website also shows you multiple videos of all the weird things happening in Northwest Arkansas, ensuring you are clued in. The website does well because it really is a love letter to Northwest Arkansas that captures its beauty through print, photos, and videos.

Additionally, Finding NWA is a great place to find a list of events around Northwest Arkansas and tabs dedicated to outdoor life, arts, and culture. It really is an amazing website if you’re just starting that journey of discovering Northwest Arkansas. 

Also, I have a 3-day itinerary that can help you decide what activities to do if you’re overwhelmed by everything Northwest Arkansas has to offer.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a foodie, a sports person, a sightseer, or want to spend quality time with your kids; I have something for you. Check out the link below to learn more:

https://www.allthingsnwa.com/3-day-itinerary-northwest-arkansas

3. NWA Council

The NWA council is the third website you should look at to discover more information about Northwest Arkansas. 

The council comprises a group of people, including some from:

  • Tyson investor groups
  • Walmart
  • JB Hunt
  • AcreTrader

Many large businesses also have council members on the NWA council.

The primary purpose of this council is to help direct and focus various initiatives based in Northwest Arkansas.

For instance, if Northwest Arkansas needs more housing, the council steps in and tries to figure out how to make better housing and more affordable housing. The council also helps if there is a need for infrastructural development, better pathways, and when it comes to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The council works together and meets several times during the year with comprehensive reports on solving issues affecting Northwest Arkansas. I love that all people on the council have a vested interest in the community’s success and thus work through all data sets to figure out what Northwest Arkansas needs for the future. 

The council members live and work in Northwest Arkansas, giving them a better understanding of the issues and the necessary goodwill to get things done.

The website also contains the different initiatives the council is currently pursuing in the top right corner. These initiatives include one on career, another on diversity, and fair flight, ensuring that flights are affordable for everyone leaving and coming through the state.

So, if you plan on moving to Northwest Arkansas, consider going through the initiatives and funding grants listed on the NWA council website.

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4. Visit Bentonville and Experience Fayetteville

The following two places are hard places to visit and part websites.

The first place is Visit Bentonville. Visit Bentonville is a place locally on the square where you can pick out all the information about Bentonville. Information you should expect to find at Visit Bentonville includes:

  • travel guides
  • restaurant guides
  • biking guides
  • trail guides

Therefore, walk into Visit Bentonville, which is right on the square, and pull all information you need about Bentonville. You should also visit their website and obtain helpful information on it because it makes the whole process of moving to Northwest Arkansas a lot easier. 

The second place is Experience Fayetteville.

Experience Fayetteville is another excellent place to visit on the square. In Fayetteville, they have a merch center, which is fantastic. I do admit they have some of the best merch in the game. They also have all the pamphlets for what you can do in Fayetteville during the time.

One great thing about Exp. Fayetteville is that they also get involved in many different events in the local area and promote Fayetteville on the square. These events include:

  • Cyclocross
  • Tourism events
  • Christmas light shows 

They are always in all events in Fayetteville, hence the name ‘Experience Fayetteville.’ You should also visit their website for more information and promotional material about Northwest Arkansas.

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5. Arkansas State Parks

Finally, if you want to start discovering some of the best things about Northwest Arkansas, you should definitely check out the Arkansas State park website.

This website has all sorts of state parks located across Northwest Arkansas and enables you to see the monument trails in great detail. You can also see beautiful and specific trail systems around the area, including trails across the state from Mount Nivo to Pinnacle point.

Therefore, ensure you visit the website to check out state parks in Arkansas and discover a lot of general information about state parks and trail systems in the area. 

So in case you ever get bored of Northwest Arkansas, which will never happen, you can then venture out south or east of Northwest Arkansas and see all the crazy trails that are out there. You can also see all the mountains that are out there that you can discover.

Final Thoughts

If you’re planning a trip to Northwest Arkansas, get in touch with me and I’ll give you a fun 3-day itinerary that will make your trip awesome. Make sure you check out the above websites to get the most out of your visit. 

Sources

  • All Things NWA: Home Page
  • Arkansas State Parks: Home Page
  • Experience Fayetteville: Home Page
  • Finding NWA: Home Page
  • Northwest Arkansas Council: Home Page
  • Visit Bentoville: Home Page
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