Your Bentonville Must-Do List for Walmart Open Call Week
If you’re in Bentonville for Walmart Open Call, make time to explore everything this community has to offer.
Between meetings, supplier sessions, and networking, here are a few can’t-miss local favorites (plus a few hidden gems) to make the most of your trip:
☕️ Start your morning right
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📍 Ozark Mountain Bagel Co – fresh-baked bagels and breakfast sandwiches
📍 Onyx Coffee Lab or Airship Coffee – craft coffee and conversation
(Bonus: Airship’s @Coler Creek location is tucked in the middle of the trails—worth the stop!)
🎨 Midday inspiration
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📍 Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art – art, architecture, and nature all in one
📍 The Momentary – contemporary art and performance space
📍 Walmart Museum + Spark Café – grab a scoop of ice cream and a bit of retail history
🚲 Get moving
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📍 Coler Mountain Bike Preserve – great for walking, running, or mountain biking, whatever you do outside
📍 Razorback Greenway – scenic trails connecting Northwest Arkansas
📍 Ledger Building – the world’s first bikeable office building (with a great downtown view)
🍽️ Local eats & drinks
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📍 Wright's BBQ – Best BBQ in town and worth the wait
📍 The Preacher’s Son – a historic church turned restaurant
📍 Table Mesa Bistro – Latin-inspired favorite on the square
📍 Crepes Paulette – sweet or savory, quick and casual
📍 Bar Cleeta – perfect for a nightcap or networking dinner
📍 Ruth's Chris Steak House – the largest location to date, steak
🌳 Hidden gems
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📍 Peel Compton Foundation Museum & Botanical Garden – quiet spot with local history
📍 Museum of Native American History – fascinating and free
📍 Downtown Square – local shops, art, and the heart of Bentonville
✨ Pro Tip: Rent a bike, grab a coffee from Airship at Coler, and explore the trails early morning or at sunset. You’ll quickly see why Bentonville is called the mountain biking capital of the world.
What’s your go-to Bentonville spot when you’re in town for Walmart?
If you're looking to meet up give me a shout, I will be in town all week. I know we have more places in town, drop your best in the comments.
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