The museum was closed the day we visited so we hiked the Art Trail. Wow! Such a neat way to hike…read moreand take in art! The Art Trail at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art combines art and nature along beautiful wooded walking paths. Scattered throughout the grounds are large outdoor sculptures and creative installations, with forest scenery, bridges, and peaceful trails adding to the experience. Some pieces are playful and surprising, while others make you stop and look a little closer. The best part is discovering the artwork as you wander, with nature becoming part of the gallery!

We really enjoyed our visit! I hope to return soon. It was extremely hot outside so we only did a…read morecouple of the outside trails. The trails we walked would be fine for most people. My understanding is one trail (called The tulip, I believe) is a bit harder. We decided to pass on it this visit due to the heat and we were told there was t as much art and statuary on that trail. But I highly recommend at least walking around a couple. Most are under a mile. We had to split our visit up into two shorter days due to other commitments. On day one which was a Sunday, we drove past the farther parking garage even though it said the main garage was full. Since we missed the turn, we decided to try it and lucked up and got a spot. Cars were pulling in and out a lot so I'd imagine it's impossible for them to know it's full. You could take a chance but then drive back if you don't get one. On day 2, a Monday, we didn't get that lucky and had to park out. We walked the trail in because we weren't sure of the shuttle time and there were some school busses of children waiting on the shuttle. The walk on the trail took us about 15 mins. Not a bad walk especially if it weren't so hot. Inside the museum are some amazing galleries. I really enjoyed them all but my favorite was gallery 4! I loved it! Modern and pop art. Bold colors. Art that makes a statement. Social awareness. I spent at least an hour just in this gallery and they are not that big. I was just so into most of the pieces that I had to look and go back to look just to be sure I hadn't made seed something by rushing. One amazing experience in gallery 4 is the room of mirrors. It's interactive. Another piece was a painting of Andrew Jackson on horseback but he had the US Constitution and the Indian Treaties shredded and nailed to him in the painting. A big, bold statement! A tribute to the Guerrilla Girls. A wall of neon lights. All amazing and all with a lot to say through art! There was a section of amazing glass. Outside between the galleries is a fountain and some individual swings! I haven't been on pa swing in a while so I took advantage of this. Just beautiful and peaceful mixed in with whimsy. We finished up the galleries visiting 4 again on day 2, grabbed a coffee and matcha at the museum coffee bar. Gallery 1 has a life size statue that I swear might be a real person. Then we went to the lovely gift shop where I spent too much money, I got an Andy Warhol sketch book and a few items from their modern Rosie the Riveter painting. Loved it! They had an extra Keith Haring exhibition which I would have liked but it cost an extra $15+ per person. Other than the special exhibits everything is free of charge! We also stopped in one of the community art spaces they have in the building and used colored chalk to sketch out our own drawing of fun experience! You can just take it with you. I can wait to return since it's only about 3-3.5 hours drive from the Kansas City area. A real MidWest gem. And while I'm no fan of WalMart, this is all a contribution from the family. Bentonville is the headquarters of Walmart. I have so many amazing photos, it's going to be difficult to choose them to share. Take a peak but then go visit!

Really enjoyed seeing "The Beginning of Convenience" this July. Such a fun, nostalgic exhibit!…read more The bonus is that it's free.

A great, free, art location. That hosts various artists throughout the year. They also have a large…read moreoutdoor space where they do events as well

We checked into the hotel on Friday, 5/15 and checked out on Sunday, 5/17. We are from Tulsa,…read moreOklahoma, we drove to Bentonville for this hotel and to experience the Bentonville nightlife. Let me tell you, this hotel is located in the absolutely perfect spot if you are there for the nightlife. It is right in the heart of downtown Bentonville. And to our surprise, the farmers market that spans for blocks, every Saturday 7a-1p, is literally right outside the front doors. Okay, lets get down to it. Beautiful hotel with fun and artistic decor. Beautiful, clean, large rooms with all the amenities; even robes and a Nespresso maker. More than most hotels. Nicest staff on earth, even the cleaning crew was delightful. I truly felt like a guest of honor at this hotel. It also has the cutest restaurant and bar inside. They restraurant offers room service too! You just can't go wrong with this hotel. Look it up before you go, they have some great Tik Tok reviews. 10/10 across the board!!!!

Talk about a different hotel experience. I've never stayed in a hotel where the art was the main…read moreattraction. Don't get me wrong the rooms, showers and bar were Greta hut just being able to walk around and explore art, that cycles every few kk that was great. Especially the penguins which are at each location in various colors that the town actually votes on great experience

MJ the owner is a character to meet and chat with, also need to mention he's a talented artist…read morewith an eye for collections. We bought works from him as well as Buddy Whitlock. We are having some shipped home to us. They are lovely and made the experience wanting us to return for more pieces

A bit more impressive than the neighboring "Heavy Handed" because Buckyball is lighted! Yes, the…read morealuminum tubing includes LED lights. From the artist's caption, "Leo Villareal is a sculptor who uses light as his medium. Through the technology of LED bulbs and computer software that Villareal designs, the artist creates ever-changing displays of moving light and color. Named in honor of the theorist and engineer Buckminster Fuller, Buckyball features two nested geometric spheres that take the shape of a Carbon 60 molecule. The structure is covered in LED tubes capable of producing 16 million distinct colors." Buckyball is illuminated from 10 am to 11 pm every day. [Review 2342 of 2024 - 390 in Arkansas - 23356 overall]

Absolutely worth coming here at night. It lights up and the colors change constantly in different…read moreways. It blew my mind when I saw how it looked against the dark night sky. I really loved the fact that they had benches that positions the body so that you're lying down and gazing towards the ball. It's so dang comfortable and makes it absolutely easy to just stare and be mesmerized by the brightly lit fixture. Highly recommend it if you have a chance to stop by the Crystal Bridges museum. Has plenty of parking near the additional parking lot at the Crystal Bridges Museum and right across from the Amazeum.

We stopped at the Walmart Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas, where we got a look at how Sam Walton's…read morelittle five-and-dime store grew into the retail giant we know today. Lots of history, old-school Walmart memorabilia, and a peek at the beginnings of a company that definitely knows a thing or two about saving money! It's a very interactive museum! We even got to make stickers! Best part..... it's free admission!

While visiting Bentonville, Arkansas, we stopped by the Walmart Museum, and it turned out to be a…read morereally interesting look at how one small-town store grew into one of the world's most recognizable retailers. Located in downtown Bentonville, the museum takes you through Walmart's history and the story of founder Sam Walton. One of the coolest parts is seeing a recreation/preservation of Sam Walton's office, filled with the everyday items and paperwork that make it feel like you've stepped back in time. There are plenty of nostalgic displays throughout the museum, including old Walmart merchandise, advertising, household products from decades past, VHS tapes and electronics. I especially enjoyed seeing the old Walmart pickup truck and all the little pieces of retail history that show how much shopping has changed over the years. The museum does a nice job of combining Walmart history, American retail nostalgia, and interactive exhibits. There's also a gift-shop area with Walmart-themed souvenirs and retro-style merchandise. If you're visiting Bentonville, this is definitely an interesting stop to add to your itinerary, especially if you enjoy American history, business history, or nostalgic memorabilia.

Cute little shop in 8th Street Market with books, aprons, yarn, knitting needles, and other craft…read moresupplies. The two workers behind the counter were masked, which I appreciate during the pandemic. Like someone else mentioned, they seemed a bit too busy with themselves to really help us or show us anything in the store, even though we were the only customers. One never even lifted her head up to acknowledge us. There's a big snow storm about to blow in, and I was going to pick up some knitting supplies. I'm a newb and wasn't sure what to get, and the workers seemed too preoccupied to help. I did happen to find a candle I love. It was a bit pricey for the small size, but hey, it's Valentine's weekend so I treated myself.

Fun store to check out when you're at 8th Street Market! I enjoyed the shopping experience, bought…read morea candle, and got some local travel tips while in town.

Great selection, it was a fun place to browse around and check things out. There were some upper…read morescale items and some reasonably priced too.

I visited a few antique stores in Rogers looking for glassware. The stalls in this store didn't…read morehave a huge variety of options for me, but I found several pieces I liked and made a purchase. The pricing was reasonable. The stalls had some cool quilts and afghans, some vintage clothing and jewelry, a large stall full of clocks, and lots of the usual vintage objects. Lots of interesting stuff to look through here!