Bentonville is an incredible destination for bikers, hikers, and outdoor adventure enthusiasts. However, there aren’t many detailed guides about vacationing or moving here.
Bentonville, Arkansas, features incredible hiking and biking trails, outdoor adventure sports like kayaking and swimming, and excellent local attractions. Not only is it a great place to vacation, but it’s also an amazing, friendly place to live.
In this article, I’ll explain the perfect on-day itinerary for Bentonville and talk about local attractions. This detailed guide includes everything you need to know if you plan to move to Bentonville, like schooling, real estate, etc.
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Is Bentonville the Place for You? Everything Bentonville
If you’re looking to browse through a bunch of articles on Bentonville, you can check out my Everything NWA blog. It contains updated, thoroughly researched information on everything you need to know about Northwest Arkansas.
Bentonville is a friendly, fun place to live and work, with genuine, welcoming people. It’s got great outdoor activities and fantastic restaurants, and it’s growing rapidly. Bentonville is the perfect place for holidays, and it’s also a great place to live.
The Perfect Day In Bentonville, NWA
I’m more of a long-distance runner, so the first thing I would do is use the trails for biking or running. There are over 450 miles (724 kilometers) of trails just north of Arkansas alone. Wild, right?
I’d also visit all the different restaurants I’ve become familiar with because Bentonville really has some amazing food.
The video below provides a brilliant tour of how I would (and do) live my life in Bentonville every day.
Why Do People Love Bentonville?
Everything about this place, from the trail system to the family-centric community of Bentonville, plays a huge part in its appeal.
Bentonville is also home to many new tech startups and other companies. The best part is that there’s a perfect work-life balance that’s crucial to Bentonville culture.
You can watch a more expanded guide of the reasons people love Bentonville in the video below.
Also, check out my article discussing the various projects happening in Bentonville to get an idea of how the future is shaping up for the area and its residents. In short, it looks promising! [3 Projects In Bentonville No One Is Talking About!]
The Best Places To Eat in Bentonville, Arkansas
Now we’re going to be getting very specific about some Bentonville stuff. This is where I shine. We’re going to be talking about restaurants and food! The first article I’d recommend is What are my favorite restaurants in Bentonville, Arkansas?
We’ve got anything from Mexican cuisine to very high-end places to ramen restaurants. One of my favorite places to eat is Yeyo’s. Fun fact, Yeyo’s just made the top 50 best restaurants in the New York Times in America. Not just in Arkansas but in all of America.
The Preacher’s Son, which is more of a higher-class restaurant, is located on the square. It’s really cool because it’s in an old church! It’s got stained glass, high walls, and a classy atmosphere. Very relaxed vibe, an excellent restaurant, and delicious food. Another high-end restaurant is Conifer.
If you’re into ramen, The CO-OP might be exactly the kind of scene you’ll like. Breakfast is best at Ozark Mountain Bagel. Regardless of your budget or tastes, there’s definitely a place for you.
What To Expect When Moving to Bentonville
Bentonville is growing rapidly. There’s a lot of construction happening, many new companies setting up, more people moving here, etc.
The downside is the increase in traffic. Walmart HQ is in the process of being installed, attracting many people, which naturally increases the traffic. However, that’s a pretty mild issue.
Due to the new influx of people moving here, many new parks and hotels are coming up. So, if you’re moving here in the next year or two, you might have to deal with the construction and traffic. However, these issues shouldn’t last long, and you’ll have brand-new attractions to visit.
You can also check out my article on moving to Bentonville for more information. [Moving to Bentonville, Arkansas?]
How To Move to Bentonville
This last video draws on my personal experience in moving here. I’ve done my research and created a detailed guide for everyone considering moving to Bentonville. I’ve also outlined some tips to help you get here faster and with less stress:
Moving To Bentonville With Instant Home Updates
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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
Tips on How To Move to Bentonville
Here are some tips I have for moving to Bentonville.
- If you’re leaving California and want to drive yourself cross-country with a truck, go to Las Vegas, rent a truck, and drive it back. This tip will save you thousands of dollars on transportation.
- If you’re coming from a high exit state like Illinois, California, and some other parts of America to Northwest Arkansas, set your reservation way ahead.
The Five Best Things To Do Outside in North of Arkansas
Arkansas has a massive population interested in outdoor sports. I’ll cover things like Fly OZ because there’s such a huge aviation community based in Northwest Arkansas and a fervent passion for aviation here. So, if you’re into aviation, definitely check out Fly OZ.
My video on the same topic also covers these activities.
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
We have Beaver Lake here too, which is great for picnics and walks. One of the things that I will eventually add to the updated video and article coming out next year is how we have a growing climbing scene here.
Not only indoor climbing but outdoor climbing on the sheer cliffs of Northwest Arkansas. If you’re in the climbing scene or looking for new spots, keep an eye on my videos and blog to learn more about the climbing spots here in Arkansas.
You can check out my video on outdoor activities in Arkansas for a more detailed look:
Schooling in Northwest Arkansas
There’s a difference if you look at the overarching Arkansas school system and then Northwest Arkansas specifically.
There are better options if you talk about the Arkansas school system. But the Northwest Arkansas school system is really good.
There’s a new movement in the political system that will dump a lot of money into the school system, not technically in all of Northwest Arkansas, but in the outer area of NWA.
NWA Has a Range of School Systems
You have a lot of school choices here.
- Charter schools
- Private schools
- Public schools
A cool thing about Northwest Arkansas is that you can shuffle your kid anywhere in the school system.
You don’t always get bus routes, but you can have that opportunity. Plus, many charter schools here are centered around a specific topic, usually one of the three below.
- Technology
- Engineering
- Math
There is one highly-rated school called Haas Hall. It’s rated the 13th-best school in America, and it produces a lot of Ivy League candidates. Plus, they actually prepare their students for college.
If you want to learn more about the school system in Northwest Arkansas, you can check out the video below:
Final Thoughts
That’s all I have for you guys today! Again, if you are considering moving down here, check out my free NWA Starter Pack.
It comes with:
- A free mountain bike
- My three-day itinerary
- Information on hospitals and schools
You can also try out my $10 tour. Plus, we can check out some homes for sale or rent and see how far your dollar will go in North Arkansas compared to where you’re coming from.