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NWA: The Places You'll Go
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items NWA (Northwest Arkansas) home of the Razorbacks and Walmart swarms with good food, shopping, & entertainment. Much to the surprise of out of towners, we have a little gold mine here with the AMP in Rogers, Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, UofA...
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Foodies to Find
Coffee & Chocolate that Started in NWA
Food Trucks & Hole in the Wall
Education in NWA
Sights to See & Museums
Foodies to Find
NWA has so many food options. In this list you will find our very favorite locally owned restaurants. Places we go regularly.
Dare you to find a margarita flavor you do not like. Jose's has been a go place for us for many many years. They are active in the community, and serve up great food & drinks.
Jose's Bar & Grill: Bar & Classic Mexican restaurant in Springdale, AR
Show up for their great southern breakfast and DO NOT LEAVE without one of their giant yummy Cinnamon Rolls to go! Mama Z's is a family restaurant in the heart of Tontitown Arkansas, a small town where Italians settled. They serve southern style brea...
Mama Z's Cafe
Long standing BBQ in Fayetteville, home of the Razorbacks. The location in South Fayetteville on S E Ave has the best battered fries that I crave and have to have my fix.
HOME - Penguin Ed's BBQ & More
4 generations of our family have eaten at Catfish Hole. Def our go to place when family comes to visit. They can serve a large group without batting an eye.
Catfish Hole
On a Friday night or over the weekend you may need reservations. Yes, it is that good. Served with plenty on your plate. I always take some home.
Pastafina Italian Restaurant
Menu with a wide variety. Everyone will find something they like. Casual and in the Bentonville square area where a lot of action happens. Food is fresh, cooked to order and served hot. We have many options in Bentonville and end up here a lot.
Flying Fish
Coffee & Chocolate that Started in NWA
So many coffee places. Here is “the” list of the best that had their start in NWA.
This is our go to coffee place when we are out and about or leaving town on a trip. Be sure and join their rewards program. 7 Brew is a quickly growing company that all started in NWA. They have expanded to many states now. Many locations to choose f...
7 Brew Drive-thru Coffee
Award winning Coffee right here in NWA! World's #1 Coffee. The only way to explain it is, GO EXPERIENCE IT. The Coffee Lab in Bentonville is surrounded by Walmart Corporate Compound.
Onyx Coffee Lab - Coffee Roasters • Café • Barista Training
Known for their chocolate this company started as a non profit working in Uganda. Now they are a flourishing coffee shop in Bentonville and source from around the world.
Single Origin Coffee & Artisanal Beans
We run on coffee around here. There is def no shortage of high end coffee in NWA. We are very excited for this company to land a permanent place in Fayetteville. If you can't get there they offer online sales.
Dodo Coffee Co.
Food Trucks & Hole in the Wall
The smallest of local business here. They are out of the way places that show up everyday and make our area great.
This place has won awards for best BBQ. Their daily specials won't break the bank. The smoked meat is so tender and has a wonderful flavor. Many choices of meat and sides. Call ahead and take home. Or eat at the food truck and visit with the owners. ...
Rub Me Raw BBQ
Off the beaten path but worth the time. In Siloam Springs Arkansas. A town that is full of charm.
Mellow Moose Burgers | Siloam Springs AR - Facebook
Not so little out of the way Mexican Restaurant on the square in Lincoln Arkansas. Best salsa around with a great variety on the menu. Try the fajitas.
La Villa
Education in NWA
We may not have a pro team in Arkansas but we have our HOGS at UofA in Fayetteville. There are many higher education opportunities.
A gorgeous campus in the heart of the Ozarks. Home of the Razorbacks. Even if y.ou are not attending you must visit the campus and Old Main
University of Arkansas
Staying with the small feel of a Community College they have expanded into several counties in NWA. Benton County residents get discounted tuition.
NWACC | NorthWest Arkansas Community College
JBU lives in the small town of Siloam Springs in western Benton County. A private Christian University with a diverse and notable list of alumni.
John Brown University: A Christian College in Northwest Arkansas
Sights to See & Museums
Northwest Arkansas has it's own beauty and unique places to sight see and visit. Both outdoors and inside. You will find someplace for all ages.
In the heart of Walmart country funded in part by one of the Waltons this sweet art museum hosts special events year round. We take out of town guests every chance we get. The main museum is free. Some of the special events have a fee.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Home
Got kids? Take them. Features hands on activities. Many exhibits are supported by Arkansas businesses. We took all ages together and they all found something that interested them. It is rather amuzing at the Amazeum!
Scott Family Amazeum
A magnificent chapel. Go sit in the peace and quiet with a beautiful view. Several friends have married here. Designed by Fay Jones and won awards.
Thorncrown Chapel