ADOPTIVE PARENTS
Whether you’re coming to visit for the first time or planning a reunion trip, we hope these resources will help make your trip a little bit easier! We’ve included our favorite places to eat, activities to do while you’re here, and places to visit.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Try local restaurants! Call or check theirwebsites for information about privaterooms, reservations, and outdoor seating.
NWA FAVORITES RESTAURANTS
- Buttered Biscuit: has the best brunch with locations in Springdale and Bentonville
- Gusano’s Pizzeria: has locations in Rogers, Bentonville, and Fayetteville
- Neighbor’s Mill Bakery and Café: in Rogers
- Fayetteville Food Trucks
- Check out the Fayetteville or Bentonville Farmers Market at their Downtown Squares on Saturdays from 7AM-1PM
- Onyx Coffee Lab: has the best coffee
- Arsaga’s at the Depot and Arsaga’s MillDistrict: have great coffee and small bites
QUICK BITES
- Slim Chickens: all over NWA
- Chick-fil-A
- Check out the kids eat free list here too
GET OUTSIDE
NWA is known for it’s beautiful nature trails and parks. You can enjoy hike sand walking trails all over town.
Yellow Rock Overlook at Devil’s Den State Park
If you are looking for an easy, paved trail walk you can try:
- Bentonville locations -Coler
- Mountain bike Preserve, Osage Park, and Lake Bentonville
- Rogers locations- Park Atalanta and Railyard Park
- Springdale locations- Tyson Park and
Willie George Park.
DOBLE DOSE CHALLENGING HIKE
- Tanyard Loop outside of Bella Vista
- Try trails at Devil’s Den State Park
- Kessler Mountain Regional Park has trailsand is nearby in Fayetteville
EXPLORE MUSEUMS
Check out local museums to have funand learn something new for the wholefamily.
Museums with free entry for all ages:
- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville
- The Momentary Art Center in Bentonville
- The Walmart Museum in Bentonville
Museums with free entry for kids:
- The Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville has free entry for kids age 2 and under
- The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks has free entry for kids age 3 and under
Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville
SPORTING EVENTS
Enjoy local sporting events andrecreation. Make sure to check costsand age requirements before you go!
A Northwest Arkansas Naturals Game
If you want to play some games checkout:
- Local bowling alleys like Rogers Bowling Center or Ozark Bowling Lanes
- The Ozark Axe House to throw some axes
- The NWA Escape Room
- Gator Golf for mini golf
- Lokomotion Family Fun Park
- Starlight Skatium Roller Rink
- Fast Lane Entertainment
LIVE SPORTING EVENTS
- Get tickets to watch the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ play minor league baseball. Check the schedule online here. Kids even eat free on Sundays!