• Crystal Bridges: Crown Jewel

    Crystal Bridges: Crown Jewel

    Naturally, fine art is the central attraction — and theme — at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. However, mental images of insolent patrons milling about a musty exhibit hall should be put away when considering a visit to Northwest Arkansas’ newest crown jewel, scheduled to open Nov. 11 in Bentonville. From conception to completion, [...]

     
     
  • Budget Entertainment

    Rambling Roads Boston Mountain Scenic Loop arkansas.com/things-to-do/scenic-drives/ boston-loop.aspx From Fayetteville, take U.S. 71 over Mount Gayler to Alma. From Alma, take Interstate 540 through the rolling hills of a pastoral countryside, through a mountain tunnel and back to Fayetteville in an 80-mile loop. Pig Trail Scenic Byway arkansas.com/things-to-do/scenic-drives/ pig-trail.asp Known as “The Pig Trail” to [...]

     
     
  • Fairs, Festivals and Events

    Fairs, Festivals and Events

      Northwest Arkansas is home to festivals that celebrate the region’s heritage, provide entertainment and simply offer plain ol’ fun. From Civil War buffs to naturalists, music lovers to craft makers, virtually anyone can find some annual event that tickles a fancy. At Tontitown’s Grape Festival, founded in 1899, about 7,000 spaghetti dinners are served. [...]