Category: Travel
The Best of Northwest Arkansas Top 10, Jan – Mar 2017 Issue 5
Welcome to the 5th Issue of The Best of Northwest Arkansas, Top 10. We are thrilled with how well this project has been embraced and supported by the Northwest Arkansas community and its visitors. Our print and online magazine attracts more than 50,000 visitors to our website every month.
The number one question from readers is how do we determine who is in the Top 10. Truthfully, it isn’t an easy task to determine the winners each quarter. Listees are determined by a proprietary formula based on thousands of online reviews, select reader polls and the covert experiences of NWATravelGuide.com’s street team. These three entirely different research avenues provide ultimate integrity, and accurately yield the Top 10 in any particular category.
Bottom line, this means a business can’t pay to be on a Top 10 list. Yes, advertising is sold, but that does not buy a listing in the Top 10. The magazine was created to spotlight the Best of Northwest Arkansas, and to share those findings with local residents and visitors. If we let our advertisers be the guide for who makes the Top 10, then, only the businesses with the biggest budgets would make the list. Our principled system leaves plenty of room for the little guy, the mom and pop businesses.
We have the pleasure of playing host to many guests traveling to Northwest Arkansas to get a taste, a glimpse of what we write about. They want to see for themselves if it what we say about NWA is true. They want to know if any place can be this beautiful and yet be so full of world-class restaurants and amazing, breathtaking attractions. When making reservations for our guests and coming up with their tentative itineraries, I realized that the Best of NWA, Top 10 Magazine was doing the job that we work so diligently to accomplish. It’s definitely not something we publish to the public, but in private we turn to other resources. We walk the walk and talk the talk. It is, indeed, a fantastic and useful magazine to keep on your coffee table for planning itineraries, lively discussions, conversation starters, and, ultimately, it’s a terrific resource for finding dining destinations, things to do and hotel accommodations in Northwest Arkansas.
Please let us know if there are places (new or old) that we need to check out.
Last but certainly not least, we at the Best of NWA, Top 10 are thrilled to dedicate this issue to a very special little one, Ellaani Ophelia, who is destined to do Great Things.
Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide
Northwest Arkansas, in the scenic Ozarks, is an emerging world-class destination for outdoor, entrepreneurial, and art enthusiasts. The Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide captures the area’s best outdoor activities–from fishing and water sports to hiking, camping, and biking–while also showcasing its fabulous art, historical, and cultural scene. It covers its bustling business community as well as its vibrant culinary, microbrew, and entertainment districts.
* CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART featuring world-class art and architecture
* THE WALMART MUSEUM a family friendly experience
* CAN’T MISS ATTRACTIONS from Eureka Springs to Fayetteville
* OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATIONS for every budget
* WHAT THE LOCALS SAY about restaurants, things to do, places to stay
* AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANTS to satisfy every taste
* HELPFUL FEATURES on museums, trails, nightlife and live music
* IMPORTANT TIPS on how to save and where to go
* ITINERARIES AND DAY TRIPS to help harried travelers make the most of their stay
THIS EDITION: Restaurant, entertainment, shopping, accommodation, attraction and spa listings are included to help you plan your stay to make the most of your visit.
LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS: The Northwest Travel Guide offers solid recommendations from the people who actually live in the area to help visitors have a successful, pleasurable and memorable trip. Our colorful, “What The Locals Say” sections give travelers time and money-saving tips and useful observations on eateries, lodging, and things to do.
NWA, a place where local visionaries consistently harness their dreams and turn them into world-class realities.
Includes Bentonville, Bella Vista, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Lowell, Rogers, Siloam Springs and Springdale.
Click Here for the Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide available via Kindle or paperback.
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We also have the Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide for Bentonville/Bella Vista available too
Explore energetic and booming Bentonville, the very heart of Northwest Arkansas and the headquarters for the big box giant, Walmart. Bentonville has much to offer its visitors as well as members of the community. As examples, Bentonville’s museums include breathtaking Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and its spectacular grounds and scenic trails; top-rated restaurants with award-winning chefs who daily create some of the best food in the world; accommodations to suit every budget including the new 21c Bentonville Museum Hotel (#1 Rated Hot New Hotel in the U.S.). And yes, here in Bentonville in the scenic Ozark Mountains, you can shop exclusive specialty shops and trend setting boutiques the likes of which are usually only seen in large cities like NYC, Chicago and LA. While visiting, don’t miss:
* The Walmart Visitors Center Museum – housed in an original store front interactive setting. Experience the history of Walmart and its founding family including Sam, Alice and Bud Walton. It’s located right on Bentonville’s historical downtown square where you can visit the Saturday farmer’s market, dine at one of the award winning restaurants, relax amid a scenic atmosphere of yester year and catch one of the many special events offered on the Bentonville Downtown Square.
* Wal-Mart Headquarters – Any company that wants to sell products via Wal-Mart /Sam’s Wholesale must meet with officials in Bentonville at their home office.
* Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art – a world-class, awe-inspiring museum nestled in the stunning natural beauty of the hills, trails and streams of the Ozarks. All are welcome to experience the ongoing story of America as told through the works of her beloved artists. The museum is engaged in collecting and exhibiting outstanding art that spotlights our evolving American heritage. Due to the generosity of Walmart, General Admission is free.
* 21C Museum Hotel – Within a short walk to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and on the northeast corner of the Bentonville downtown square is the beautiful 21c Museum Hotel. Visitors and local citizens alike can enjoy rotating exhibits, participate in ongoing programs and experience culinary creations to tempt your taste buds.
* First Friday – held on the first Friday of the month from March through November. It’s an event the whole community and its visitors can enjoy. On First Friday’s the square turns into a huge block party including gallery openings, terrific food, live music and all sorts of activities for the kids.
* The Museum of Native American History – a family friendly handicap accessible experience which has an enormous collection of historic Native American artifacts including photographs, weapons, headdresses, clothing, pottery, and arrowheads.
* Peel Mansion and Historic Gardens – built in 1875 by Colonel Samuel West Peel for his new bride. He and his wife eventually raised nine children at the farmstead of 180 acres. The home has been painstakingly restored to its original early Victorian condition. Ask the docent about how food was stored. The tour of the home is very interesting and gives an accurate picture of what life would have been like back then.
Start Your Beach Living Adventure Today!
It is that time of year again, the kickoff of summer activities. What says summertime more than the beach? If you can’t be on the beach, the next best thing is reading about it. Today, we are offering our popular Beach Living Book for Free.Author: Anna Seeger
Title: Beach Living: 7 Popular Reasons People Move To The Beach
Format: For use on any device or computer
(This is a Kindle book, but you can access it on any other format using one of the free Amazon reading apps or the free Amazon cloud reader.)
Twitter: @BeachLivingNowGenres: Non-Fiction, Travel, Adventure, Inspirational
Description: Millions plan their summer vacations at sunny beach destinations. However, coastal living is an entirely different matter. I have always dreamed of what beach life would be like for a permanent resident. Approaching the big 50, I decided it was now or never.I started researching beaches. I thought anything is possible. So I started looking at coastal towns primarily in the United States. I was actually looking for the best beach towns to live in. It was so exciting. It was hard to narrow it down, but I finally developed a list of the best coastal cities. I was looking at my computer screen making sounds as if I was eating a box of chocolates. The ooh…awe, oh my, this is my favorite, oh isn’t this beautiful became common sounds.I found there are many reasons for people moving to the coast. It isn’t always just to swim in the water, walk on the beach, snorkel or to simply listen to the waves crashing against the shore. I knew that I had enjoyed many of these activities when I visited the beach, but I never realized that these and other different beachfront activities were some of the primary reasons others wanted to relocate to a beach town.
(This is a Kindle book, but you can access it on any other format using one of the free Amazon reading apps or the free Amazon cloud reader.)
Twitter: @BeachLivingNowGenres: Non-Fiction, Travel, Adventure, Inspirational
Description: Millions plan their summer vacations at sunny beach destinations. However, coastal living is an entirely different matter. I have always dreamed of what beach life would be like for a permanent resident. Approaching the big 50, I decided it was now or never.I started researching beaches. I thought anything is possible. So I started looking at coastal towns primarily in the United States. I was actually looking for the best beach towns to live in. It was so exciting. It was hard to narrow it down, but I finally developed a list of the best coastal cities. I was looking at my computer screen making sounds as if I was eating a box of chocolates. The ooh…awe, oh my, this is my favorite, oh isn’t this beautiful became common sounds.I found there are many reasons for people moving to the coast. It isn’t always just to swim in the water, walk on the beach, snorkel or to simply listen to the waves crashing against the shore. I knew that I had enjoyed many of these activities when I visited the beach, but I never realized that these and other different beachfront activities were some of the primary reasons others wanted to relocate to a beach town.
I found 7 main reasons people love about living at the beach. They are as follows:
(1) Beachcombers – Includes those laid back people that just want to walk along the beach, smell the ocean air and pick up the sea shells. For these folks, there are many beach towns that would do the do the trick.
(2) Water Lovers – Kayakers, kiteboarders, snorkelers, scuba divers – active water enthusiasts. Not every beach town lends itself to these particular activities, but you could get a good list from researching for best Florida beach towns or maybe even best California beach towns.
(3) Boating Group – Like to ride the ocean waves by sail, paddle, or motor, Where is the best beach town to live for this group of enthusiasts?
(4) Fishing Enthusiasts – People that love to fish the seas and shorelines. This list could include best coastal cities and small coastal towns.
(5) Nature Lovers – Folks that enjoy seaside birds, animals and critters that emerge from the sand. When you move to the beach, you should know that some towns have beaches that really lend themselves to enjoying mother nature.
(6) Lovers of Culture – Sophisticates that enjoy the arts with an ocean view. If you are lover of culture, then you probably won’t be looking at the most affordable beach towns, but will rather be compiling your list from some of the best coastal cities that have ample opportunity to enjoy the arts.
(7) Golfing Addicts – Golfers that crave the ultimate golfing experience of Scottish style links against a backdrop of vast blue water. Fortunately, there are many beach communities from small coastal towns to large beach cities that offer beautiful golf courses where you can play with the ocean as part of the permanent scenery.
Spring Break 2014 (Top High School & College Destinations)
Top Beaches!! Hot Bikini Bodies!! Best Places To Stay!! Where To Party !!There is nothing quite as exciting as looking forward to spring break every year. In fact, millions of students, weary of classes and exams, head to spring break destinations for the total spring break experience, which typically means wicked beach and pool parties, gorgeous bodies, ramped-up DJ music, and non-stop fun.
Discover the 10 top National and International hot party spring break destinations. Learn where the best party spots are, where to stay, things to do, little known ways to save a bundle on hotels and restaurants, and also check out the tips on how to best stay out of trouble.
This book is guaranteed to put you on the fast track to the best and most unforgettable spring break you could have ever imagined. It is jam packed with so much insider information that your friends will turn to you for expert spring break advice.
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Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide : Insider Secrets: Insider Secrets (Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville & Eureka Springs)
Haven’t you ever wondered when using a travel guide what the people who actually live in the area think of it? What restaurants do they frequent, where do they shop, and what are some of their favorite things to do in the place they call home? Where are the places to go that are off the beaten path.
Most visitors would really like to know what is worth seeing and which things to skip, and every single visitor would like to be spared a bad meal at a highly advertised restaurant.
What are the things about NWA that make it special to the people who live there day in and day out? That’s what our section on “What The Locals Say”, tells you.
Many travel guides are as dry as dust, but to give them credit, almost all of them do contain a certain amount of helpful information. Our Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide gives you all the helpful information that any typical guide would give, but, in addition, it gives you that information and so much more in a friendly simple-to-use format.
As examples, if you are looking for hotels in Bentonville, AR., Eureka Springs restaurants, hotels in Fayettville, AR., hotels in Rogers, AR., or something more specific like Aloft in Rogers, AR. or even something more specific like Eureka Springs treehouses, you will find it all in this terrific little traveling companion.
When you see something that looks inviting, just click on the name and the link will take you right to a page where you can get tons of additional helpful information like hours of operation, specialties and prices if it is a restaurant, amenities and prices if it is a hotel, and so on.
The Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide was put together by people who actually grew up in this wonderful Northwest corner of the state. We’ve included the insider’s scoop so that you can really experience what it means to visit this beautiful part of the Ozarks. You don’t have to make do with breakfast at the hotel, when you can eat in one of the really unusual restaurants that only the locals know about.
Everyone will want to visit The Crystal Bridges American Art Museum and probably the Wal-Mart visitors center, but by using the information in this guide, now you can visit and take advantage of the many other wonderful and sometimes colorful experiences unique to NWA.
Use our lively little guide to create a fun experience for yourself and your entire family.
Available via Kindle and Paperback
