Eric's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Blowing Springs MTB Trail Head
651 Blowing Spring RdMuseum
Beautiful trails all around the campus with outdoor art for you to explore.
Be sure to check out the Bachman-Wilson House that was built and designed by Frank Loyd Wright in 1954. It used to be in New Jersey and was falling into disrepair. It was systematically disassembled, shipped to Bentonville and reassembled along with all the furnishings that FLW designed as well.
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Museo de Arte Americano Crystal Bridges
600 Museum WayBeautiful trails all around the campus with outdoor art for you to explore.
Be sure to check out the Bachman-Wilson House that was built and designed by Frank Loyd Wright in 1954. It used to be in New Jersey and was falling into disrepair. It was systematically disassembled, shipped to Bentonville and reassembled along with all the furnishings that FLW designed as well.
This Walmart-built museum is in the exact location where Sam Walton opened his first store before they became Walmart. This is the epicenter of Walmart.
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Walton's 5 & 10
105 N Main StThis Walmart-built museum is in the exact location where Sam Walton opened his first store before they became Walmart. This is the epicenter of Walmart.
Mountain biking and day hikes
This is the epicenter of the Bentonville MTB scene. This is where it all started back in 2006. If any celeb's come into town, you will most likely bump into them here. Look for the Bush Push trail. It's named after a president that started at the bottom and climbed this challenging trail all the way to the top. See if you can do it. He did it while in office then went to Whole Hog BBQ before a press conference with BBQ sauce on his tie. They proudly display the picture of that behind their registers.
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Slaughter Pen Trail
203 NE 3rd StThis is the epicenter of the Bentonville MTB scene. This is where it all started back in 2006. If any celeb's come into town, you will most likely bump into them here. Look for the Bush Push trail. It's named after a president that started at the bottom and climbed this challenging trail all the way to the top. See if you can do it. He did it while in office then went to Whole Hog BBQ before a press conference with BBQ sauce on his tie. They proudly display the picture of that behind their registers.
If you are here to mountain bike, you have got to hit the newest park in Bentonville. It’s a MTB resort.
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Coler Mountain Bike Preserve South Gateway
Northwest 3rd StreetIf you are here to mountain bike, you have got to hit the newest park in Bentonville. It’s a MTB resort.
About an hour drive from our place. Built in 2018 and features one of the most expensive MTB trails ever created in NWA. There is a spectacular view off the west side of the mountain of Springdale and Rogers. Check out the caves with skilled carved graffiti from the early 1900s.
Fitzgerald Mountain
About an hour drive from our place. Built in 2018 and features one of the most expensive MTB trails ever created in NWA. There is a spectacular view off the west side of the mountain of Springdale and Rogers. Check out the caves with skilled carved graffiti from the early 1900s.
This trail system is a one way specific use trail catering to advanced mountain bikers. There is shuttle service to take you back to the top.
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Lake Leatherwood Downhill Trails South Hub
532 Spring StThis trail system is a one way specific use trail catering to advanced mountain bikers. There is shuttle service to take you back to the top.
Great flow with green and blue trails. Lots of locals park here and start their ride on the Back 40 Loop. This is downhill from our place and and an easy ride back up.
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Blowing Springs MTB Trail Head
651 Blowing Spring RdGreat flow with green and blue trails. Lots of locals park here and start their ride on the Back 40 Loop. This is downhill from our place and and an easy ride back up.
This is a paved 36-mile trail that spans two counties that starts here in Bella Vista at Blowing Springs park and ends in Fayetteville. I ride this when I commute on my bike to work in Bentonville. There are many restaurants and shops along this route as well as Slaughter Pen MTB trails and Crystal Bridges Museum of Art (see elsewhere in this guide)
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Razorback Greenway
Razorback Regional GreenwayThis is a paved 36-mile trail that spans two counties that starts here in Bella Vista at Blowing Springs park and ends in Fayetteville. I ride this when I commute on my bike to work in Bentonville. There are many restaurants and shops along this route as well as Slaughter Pen MTB trails and Crystal Bridges Museum of Art (see elsewhere in this guide)
Probably the best views of any trail system here in the area. You get to ride along the coast of Beaver Lake. There's great trail flow and plenty of nature to view if you want.
This trail system drains incredibly fast. So, if it's been dumping rain, you can almost always ride this trail network immediately afterwards.
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Hobbs State Park Piney Road Trailhead
10330 Piney RdProbably the best views of any trail system here in the area. You get to ride along the coast of Beaver Lake. There's great trail flow and plenty of nature to view if you want.
This trail system drains incredibly fast. So, if it's been dumping rain, you can almost always ride this trail network immediately afterwards.
Food scene
A great place with a great menu. Live music and sports. If an NFL game is playing, you can flip a coin for your burger. If you win, it’s free. Ask about their happy minutes.
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JJ’s
12 Cunningham CornerA great place with a great menu. Live music and sports. If an NFL game is playing, you can flip a coin for your burger. If you win, it’s free. Ask about their happy minutes.
Great pizza and a full bar
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Gusano's Chicago-Style Pizzeria
19 Cunningham CornerGreat pizza and a full bar
Las Fajitas Bella Vista - Mexican Restaurant
42 Sugar Creek CenterTranslated it's "Table table". It's a good South American restaurant.
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Table Mesa Bistro
110 East W Central AveTranslated it's "Table table". It's a good South American restaurant.
Tavola Trattoria
108 SE A StEclectic menu with unique drinks
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Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie
110 SE A StEclectic menu with unique drinks
Pedaler's Pub
410 SW A StGreat pizza, local beers, wine on tap.
If you are planning on riding the All American trail that connects to the Bentonville Square, you might like to stop if for some beers and catfish.
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Flying Fish
109A NW 2nd StIf you are planning on riding the All American trail that connects to the Bentonville Square, you might like to stop if for some beers and catfish.
So good. Closest place to eat once you have climbed the All American trail. Nice food truck area. Long line of people waiting to order? Plan on 5 minutes per person in front of you before you receive your crepe. 5 people in front of you = 25 minute wait once you've ordered. Need it faster, they have a restaurant location in middle Bentonville.
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Foodtruck Crepes Paulette
213 NE A StSo good. Closest place to eat once you have climbed the All American trail. Nice food truck area. Long line of people waiting to order? Plan on 5 minutes per person in front of you before you receive your crepe. 5 people in front of you = 25 minute wait once you've ordered. Need it faster, they have a restaurant location in middle Bentonville.
Like seafood? They have live and fresh seafood flown in all the time. You can pick your live seafood or already packaged or eat in the restaurant. However, I insist: DO NOT BRING HOME SEAFOOD AND NUKE IT IN THE MICROWAVE. (thank you) ;)
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Blu Fish House & Raw Bar - Located inside Fresh Fish MarketPlace
607 SE 5th StLike seafood? They have live and fresh seafood flown in all the time. You can pick your live seafood or already packaged or eat in the restaurant. However, I insist: DO NOT BRING HOME SEAFOOD AND NUKE IT IN THE MICROWAVE. (thank you) ;)
Pulled pork is great! Not my favorite for sliced brisket though.
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Whole Hog Cafe
1400 SE Walton BlvdPulled pork is great! Not my favorite for sliced brisket though.
Thai Kitchen
707 SW A StNo atmosphere but great pho and bubble tea. I hear the sandwiches are great too but I go fo da pho.
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Pho Thanh
1204 S Walton BlvdNo atmosphere but great pho and bubble tea. I hear the sandwiches are great too but I go fo da pho.
Local breweries
Bike Rack Brewing Co. - Market District
801 SE 8th StOzark Beer Company
109 N Arkansas StI love their chocolate stout.
Right next to the Springdale Phat Tire bike shop and located on the Razorback Greenway.
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Core Brewing & Distilling Co.
2470 Lowell RdRight next to the Springdale Phat Tire bike shop and located on the Razorback Greenway.
Bike Shops
These are the bike shops I have bought bikes and had service from personally. All of them I would recommend. If you want to support the expertly trained, passionate underdog, go to Mojo's and tell Dave that Eric Liberatore sent you. He and his dog live on the Back 40.
The owner, Dave, is almost always there with his dog, Zim. This guy has been a hardcore mountain biker for decades and actually lives one street over from our place.
Offers bike rentals.
Full suspension mountain bikes: Same Day $60, 24 hour $75. Hardtail mountain bikes: Same Day $40, 24 hour $55
Shockwiz: Same Day $50, Weekend $65
MON-FRI: 11am - 6:30pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
www.mojocycling.com
Orbea, Jamis
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Mojo Cycling
1100 North Walton BoulevardThe owner, Dave, is almost always there with his dog, Zim. This guy has been a hardcore mountain biker for decades and actually lives one street over from our place.
Offers bike rentals.
Full suspension mountain bikes: Same Day $60, 24 hour $75. Hardtail mountain bikes: Same Day $40, 24 hour $55
Shockwiz: Same Day $50, Weekend $65
MON-FRI: 11am - 6:30pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
www.mojocycling.com
Orbea, Jamis
Our largest bike shop in the area with many locations throughout NWA. They offer rentals on E-bikes of all formats as well as hardtails and full suspension carbon or aluminium bikes. Primarily a Trek and Bontrager house but they do offer Some Salsa and Yeti bikes for sale. Lots of accessory and clothing options here.
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Phat Tire Bike Shop
318 S 1st StOur largest bike shop in the area with many locations throughout NWA. They offer rentals on E-bikes of all formats as well as hardtails and full suspension carbon or aluminium bikes. Primarily a Trek and Bontrager house but they do offer Some Salsa and Yeti bikes for sale. Lots of accessory and clothing options here.
This is the Springdale location which is about 40 minutes away. They have a Rogers location which is about 20 minutes away but for some reason I am unable to add that location to my AirBnB guide book. The Springdale location has a better assortment of clothing and accessories. Both have great bike shops.
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Lewis & Clark Outfitters
2530 S Pinnacle Hills PkwyThis is the Springdale location which is about 40 minutes away. They have a Rogers location which is about 20 minutes away but for some reason I am unable to add that location to my AirBnB guide book. The Springdale location has a better assortment of clothing and accessories. Both have great bike shops.
Highroller Cyclery Rogers
402 S Metro PkwySpecialized dealer. I take my MTB there.