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Local Favorites

Where the locals actually go.

This is the complete reference list, every category, every option, no personal ranking. Looking for the handful of places I personally love and recommend instead? Check out Waypoints.

Coffee

Onyx Coffee LabBentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville
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Airship CoffeeColer Trail & The Ledger, Bentonville
7BrewDrive-thru, throughout NWA
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HeroesBentonville, Rogers
Summer MoonFayetteville
PuritanFayetteville
BasecampFayetteville
Arsaga'sFayetteville

Casual Dining

Pedaler's PubBentonville
Oven & TapBentonville
Casa AlejoSpringdale
Yeyo'sBentonville, Rogers
Wright's BarbecueBentonville, Rogers, Johnson
Feed & FollyFayetteville
HammontreesFayetteville
Hugo'sFayetteville

Fine Dining

Preacher's SonBentonville
River GrilleBentonville
The HiveBentonville
Theo'sBentonville
Atlas the RestaurantFayetteville
BordinosFayetteville
HeirloomRogers
Wellington'sRogers

Breakfast & Brunch

The Buttered BiscuitBentonville, Springdale
Table MesaBentonville
Tusk & TrotterBentonville
Emilia'sFayetteville
Farmer's TableFayetteville
Prelude Breakfast BarFayetteville
Mirabella's TableRogers
Hail Fellow Well Met CafeSpringdale

Nightlife Districts

Downtown BentonvilleScotch & Soda, Undercroft, Bike Rack Brewing, Lady Slipper
Dickson StreetMaxine's Tap Room, The Vault, George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

Bike Rack BrewingBentonville
Fossil Cove BrewingFayetteville
Ivory Bill BrewingSiloam Springs
Rendezvous Junction BreweryRogers
Core Brewing Co.Springdale
Fox Trail DistilleryRogers
Sassafrass Springs WinerySpringdale
Tontitown WineryTontitown
Black Apple Taproom CiderySpringdale

Museums

Crystal Bridges MuseumBentonville
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AmazeumBentonville
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The MomentaryBentonville
Museum of Native American HistoryBentonville

Performing Arts & Live Music

Walton Arts CenterFayetteville
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Theatre SquaredFayetteville
Arkansas Public TheaterFayetteville
The AMPOutdoor venue, Rogers
JJ's LiveDowntown Fayetteville

Annual Events & Festivals

Farmers' MarketsWeekly, Bentonville & Fayetteville Squares
Downtown Tree LightingChristmas, Bentonville & Fayetteville
Bike FestBentonville
Format FestivalMusic & arts
Ozark Folk FestivalEureka Springs
NWA ChampionshipLPGA Golf, Rogers
Film FestivalBentonville

Parks, Lakes & Rivers

Beaver LakeRogers
Hobbs State ParkRogers
Devil's Den State ParkFayetteville
Buffalo National RiverSoutheast of Fayetteville
King's RiverEureka Springs
Kayak ParkSiloam Springs

Trails

See the full illustrated Trail Map → for Bentonville, Bella Vista, and beyond.

OZ TrailsBentonville
Razorback Regional GreenwayBella Vista to Fayetteville

Sports & Recreation

The NaturalsDouble-A Baseball, Springdale
Razorback Athletics19 NCAA teams, Fayetteville
USL ArkansasSoccer, coming 2026
Top GolfInteractive golf & entertainment
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Hogeye MarathonOldest marathon in Arkansas
Run BentonvilleHalf marathon, 5K & fun run

Co-working Spaces

The LedgerBentonville
479.579.9644
CoFounderRogers
479.464.0660
LikewiseFayetteville
479.601.1821
CenterspaceFayetteville

Hospitals

Washington RegionalFayetteville
479.463.1000Visit site ↗
Arkansas Children'sSpringdale
479.279.2057
Mercy Hospital NWARogers
479.338.8000
Northwest Medical CenterBentonville
479.553.1000
Northwest Medical CenterSpringdale
479.751.5711
SALT HealthBentonville, concierge primary care and wellness clinic
479.715.4645

Shopping

Pinnacle Hills PromenadeRogers
Bentonville SquareBentonville
Downtown RogersRogers
Fayetteville SquareFayetteville

Fitness

Fayetteville Athletic CenterFayetteville
Fitness OneLowell
Matrix Racquet ClubLowell
D1 TrainingRogers
NOOMA Yoga StudioRogers
Orangetheory FitnessMultiple locations
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Planet FitnessMultiple locations
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Want a personal recommendation?

These lists are a great starting point, I'm happy to point you to my actual go-tos based on what you're looking for.

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