Date: October 18, 2017 | Story: Stephanie Maxwell |
Bentonville and Rogers are two of Arkansas’s fastest growing communities with some of the state’s most well-kept secrets. From the excellence of internationally renowned art collections to the simplicity of a perfectly brewed cup of joe, this corner of the state seems to have it all.
The Coca-Cola mural on Bentonville City Square’s Tate & Haney Building is a 2016 re-creation of a similar ad once found there. This spot is one of the many photo ops along the Razorback Regional Greenway, a 36-mile shared-use trail stretching from Fayetteville to Lake Bella Vista. Photo by Stephanie Maxwell.
CYCLE OF LIFE
While much of The Natural State is bike-able, Bentonville and Rogers are particularly cycle-friendly communities. To wit: Multiple local bike shops, cycling events, a bicycling-themed brewery (see the next page), and more are keeping cyclists busy in the area. With several of those shops offering rentals and daily group rides, it’s never been easier to go for a spin while you’re in town. See the below listings for bike sales, service, tours, and rentals.
THE HIGHROLLER CYCLERY: Rogers and Fayetteville
Offers rentals, service, and sales. highrollercyclery.com
GPP CYCLING AND MULTISPORT SHOP: Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville, and Bella Vista
Offers rentals, service, and sales. gppcycling.com
MOJO CYCLING: Bentonville
Offers service and sales. mojocycling.com
PHAT TIRE BIKE SHOP: Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale Fayetteville, and Fort Smith
Offers rentals, guided tours, service, and sales. phattirebikeshop.com
Photo courtesy of Big Orange
Chug & Chow-Down Checklist
As Bentonville and Rogers continue to grow, the food and beverage scene is keeping pace. Here are some of our favorite go-tos for a full meal or a pick-me-up.
☑ GRAB A PINT
BENTONVILLE BREWING CO., temporarily located in Rogers
Fill your glass with: Naked Porter
BIKE RACK BREWING, Bentonville
Fill your glass with: Urban Trail Golden Ale
CORE BREWING CO., Bentonville and Rogers
Fill your glass with: Arkansas Red Ale
NEW PROVINCE BREWING, Rogers
Fill your glass with: Philosopher India Pale Ale
OZARK BEER CO., Rogers
Fill your glass with: American Pale Ale
☑ TAKE A TASTE
FORK & CRUST PIE COMPANY, Rogers
Try this: Apple Crumb Pie
LEVI’S GASTROLOUNGE & LOW BAR, Rogers
Try this: Duck Wings and Pickles in a Blanket
OVEN & TAP, Bentonville
Try this: Pizza—any of them!
PREACHER’S SON, Bentonville
Try this: Gnocchi with Honeycomb and Carrots
TUSK & TROTTER AMERICAN BRASSERIE, Bentonville
Try this: Charcuterie and cheese board
☑ SAVOR A COCKTAIL
FOSTER’S PINT & PLATE, Rogers
Sip this: Arkansas Old Fashioned
THE HIVE, Bentonville
Sip this: Kentucky Daisey
PRESSROOM, Bentonville
Sip this: Lovely and Becoming
TABLE MESA, Bentonville
Sip this: The House Mojito
BIG ORANGE, Rogers (opens this month!)
Sip this: Velvet Orange
☑ STAY CAFFEINATED
KENNEDY COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY, Bentonville
Brew rec: Spicy Chai Latte
IRON HORSE COFFEE CO., Rogers
Brew rec: Berserker
ONYX COFFEE LAB, Bentonville (Rogers location coming in 2018)
Brew rec: Kyoto-tower cold brew
SAVOY TEA CO., Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers
Brew rec: Vanilla Almond Matcha tea latte
SEVEN BREW, Bentonville and Rogers
Brew rec: Smooth 7 Hot or Iced
A Day at the Museum
Make time to visit the area’s collections of fine art, local history, and creative learning opportunities.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
600 Museum Way, Bentonville
You’ll never see the same Crystal Bridges twice: With thousands of pieces in the permanent collection, the museum staff is constantly rotating works from the vaults to the galleries. There’s about to be even more to experience at Crystal Bridges: The Momentary, a new visual and performing arts venue that will feature an artist-in-residency program is scheduled to open in 2020. The center will be housed in a decommissioned plant located south of the museum. crystalbridges.org
THE DAISY AIRGUN MUSEUM
202 West Walnut, Rogers
Whether you have childhood memories of shooting cans off the fence with your own Daisy or, like Ralphie in A Christmas Story, simply pined after an airgun of your own, you’ll enjoy this collection that explores Daisy Airgun history through displays of antique airguns, packaging, and advertising. daisymuseum.com
ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM
322 South Second Street, Rogers
Rogers Historical Museum is committed to preserving and promoting the town’s history through five permanent exhibits, which include a re-creation of the town’s First Street and Hawkins House, a Victorian-era home restored to its early 1900s décor and furnishings. rogershistoricalmuseum.org
THE SCOTT FAMILY AMAZEUM
1009 Museum Way, Bentonville
This interactive museum creates hands-on educational experiences in the arts and sciences for kids. Don’t miss the Hershey’s Chocolate Lab, the Canopy Climber indoor climbing platform, and, if the weather allows it, some time in the Outdoor Playscape. amazeum.org
THE WALMART MUSEUM
105 North Main Street, Bentonville
One of Bentonville’s claims to fame is the fact that it is the birthplace of Walmart. This museum, built at the site of the very first Walmart, commemorates the history of one of the world’s largest retailers. walmartmuseum.com
Areas of Interest
This section is brought to you by:
BIG ORANGE
2203 South Promenade Boulevard, #3100
Rogers // (501) 258-7744
bigorangeburger.com
LOLA
110 Northwest Second Street, #108
Bentonville // (479) 544-9123
shoplola.com
FORK & CRUST PIE COMPANY
5208 West Village Parkway #11
Rogers // (479) 268-6634
forkandcrust.com
AVENUE DESIGN COMPANY
124 West Walnut Street
Rogers // (479) 366-8776
