Museum Hours

Mon | Wed 11 am – 6 pm

Thu | Fri 11 am – 8 pm

Sat | Sun 10 am – 6 pm

Tue Closed

The Walmart Museum in Bentonville operates during the following hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Bella Vista, Arkansas, offers a rich network of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and running, blending natural beauty with well-maintained infrastructure.

Top Hiking Trails

Tanyard Perimeter Loop – 1.9 mi, easy. Starts at the main parking area, passes a cave, pond, overlook of Tanyard Creek Falls, and historic ruins. Great shade and photo spots AllTrails.

Blowing Springs Park Extended Loop – 3.9 mi, moderate. Combines North Upper, North Lower, and Kingsland Spur trails, with bluff views and creek scenery. Popular for mountain biking AllTrails.

North Upper & South Lower Trails Loop – 3.1 mi, moderate. Features rock formations, natural springs, and wildlife viewing. Starts at Bowling Springs MTB Trailhead AllTrails.

Smuggler’s Run – 1.5 mi, easy. Narrow paved trail with cliff views, benches, and rocky terrain. Shared with bikers AllTrails.

Popular Biking Trails

Blowing Springs Biking Trails – 6.3 mi, natural-surface. Rolling contour trails with 8 bridges and 15 benches, including a 30-ft bridge leading to a “natural air-conditioned cavern.” Suitable for all skill levels, also open for hiking Bella Vista Property Owners Association.

Back 40 Trail System – 40 mi, soft-surface MTB. A long-distance network for experienced riders Bella Vista Property Owners Association.

Little Sugar Trail System – Purpose-built MTB trails with varying difficulty Bella Vista Property Owners Association.

Tunnel Vision, Tweedy Bird, and Landline Loop – 5.6 mi, moderate. Mix of technical climbs, rocky sections, and fast descents through forests AllTrails.

Sally Trail (North) – 411 m, easy–intermediate. Multidirectional, with optional features like bridges and ladders Trailforks.

Other Notable Trails

Branchwood Nature Trail – 1.5 mi paved, scenic bridges and benches Bella Vista Property Owners Association.

Loch Lomond Walking Trail – ~3,300 ft paved, for walking Bella Vista Property Owners Association.

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail – 2 mi, with optional shorter loop Bella Vista Property Owners Association.

Blowing Springs Greenway – 3 mi paved, connects Metfield Park to Blowing Springs Park TrailLink.

Free Admission

Museum of Native American History 202 Southwest O Street, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States 479-273-2456 info@monah.org

Hours Mon CLOSED Tue 11 am - 5 pm Wed 11 am - 5 pm Thu 11 am - 5 pm Fri 11 am - 5 pm Sat 11 am - 5 pm Sun CLOSED

Free Admission

Our Hours

The Gardens: Sunrise to Sunset

The House: Private Rental Space

The Exhibit Room: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday Closed

Compton Gardens & Arboretum is a 7-acre oasis of native gardens and woodlands nestled in the heart of downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. This stunningly peaceful sanctuary celebrates the rich biodiversity of the Ozarks while honoring the legacy of Dr. Neil E. Compton, a local physician, photographer, conservationist, and founder of the Ozark Society who led the fight to protect the Buffalo River.

Discover why Compton Gardens is one of the top free things to do in Bentonville, AR! Visitors can explore vibrant native plantings, tranquil trails, Champion Trees, and public art installations. Whether you’re walking, biking, or attending a community event, Compton Gardens & Arboretum is a living, growing tribute to nature, conservation, and community connection.

Compton Gardens & Arboretum inspires the community to preserve the Ozark landscape through interpretation of native gardens and the legacy of Dr. Neil E. Compton and his family. This space is provided by the Peel Compton Foundation, whose mission is to cultivate experiences that connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation.