Get Acquainted With Your New Home
Take the time to acquaint yourself with Northwest Arkansas' charming communities. Such attractions as lakes, shops and historic sites await you and your family. Become familiar with the region's towns and neighborhoods.
Below is an introduction to the major cities in NW Arkansas. At right is a menu of other areas of interest to help you make your move when you "Come to Arkansas."
Bella Vista Village
Many people choose Bella Vista Village for the rich quality of life. The Village spans more than 36,000 acres, encompassing 8 lakes, 7 championship-quality golf courses and some of the best scenery in the Ozarks. Bella Vista abounds with such recreational amenities as lighted tennis courts, swimming pools, playgrounds and more.
Bella Vista Village is located close to Branson and Eureka Springs, giving residents access to great attractions and wonderful shopping opportunities involving only light travel. Pea Ridge National Military Park and several historic museums and districts are merely minutes away.
In addition, Bella Vista Village is within close proximity to the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies, making the town an ideal relocation choice for business executives and their families. Although the Village is part of the growing and energetic Northwest Arkansas, it retains its identity as a recreational community.
Bella Vista, which started as a retirement community, is now a wonderful place to live and visit for people of all ages.
Bentonville
The small-town feel of historic Bentonville belies the corporate energy of Wal-Mart's International Headquarters, located near the heart of the city. Bentonville is the county seat of Benton County, established in 1836 as the first county in the state of Arkansas. Within Bentonville's city limits, there are 72 historical buildings and homes, including the Peel House Mansion and Historical Gardens.
Furthermore, Bentonville maintains 9 public parks, an aquatic center, 19 baseball and softball fields, 6 soccer fields and a recreation center with 2 basketball courts and a weight room.
From the quaint Bentonville Square to the new and growing residential subdivisions, the city maintains a refreshing balance between old and new and natural and cosmopolitan.
Fayetteville
The largest and southernmost city in metropolitan Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is also the area's pathfinder to cultural and educational activities. Fayetteville offers many opportunities for shopping, nightlife and sports events. Of course, the natural world, replete with mountains, trails, lakes and rivers, surrounds the area.
Fayetteville's public and private elementary and secondary schools are among the state's best, providing young students a great start in education and extracurricular activities. The University of Arkansas provides the area with an accredited learning institution, offering excellent programs in law, nursing, science and engineering as well as liberal arts. Fayetteville is home to the Razorbacks!
Rely on Fayetteville for high-quality sporting, theatre and music events. From Broadway shows to local talent along historic Dickson Street, Fayetteville offers culture and entertainment for every age, taste and pocketbook.
The city has many large parks offering lakes, hiking trails, sports activities and other fun outdoor activities. Don't forget the Square, where on each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning from April to October, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, plants and native crafts are sold at the Farmers’ Market.
As you can see, an exciting urban lifestyle with hometown character makes Fayetteville a wonderful place to live.
Rogers
Although Northwest Arkansas has grown to epic proportions, Rogers has kept its hometown appeal.
This close-knit community is near everything booming Northwest Arkansas has to offer. Closeby are the natural beauty of Beaver Lake, corporate headquarters for several major companies and premier shopping, dining and entertainment at Scottsdale Development and Village on the Creeks. Rogers is also in close proximity to several institutions for higher learning.
Natural scenic beauty, agricultural and industrial diversity, wonderful schools and churches and great people distinguish Rogers as one of the elite cities in America. Inhabitants are proud to call Rogers their home.
Northwest Arkansas abounds with a combination of natural beauty and bustling metropolitan culture. The economic growth, fueled by the booming industrial community of the region, results in an unexpected mix of old and new, natural and urban, agrarian living and refined culture.
Thirty years ago, Springdale was mainly an agricultural town, supported by a booming chicken industry. Today, Springdale not only continues to lead the country's poultry business but also serves as headquarters to other industry leaders, manufacturing various goods from architectural aluminum to vacuum cleaners.
However, industry is not Springdale's only redeeming quality. Many things make this city of 40,000-plus interesting, including the magnificent 256,000-square-foot Harvey and Bernice Jones Center for Families, 70-acre Randall Tyson Sports Complex and cultural sites like the Arts Center of the Ozarks and Shiloh Museum.
Education is also important to Springdale; its private and public schools are well ahead of national standards in academics, music and sports.
Residents regard Springdale as a great town to raise a family, start a business or actualize retirement dreams.
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