5 Free Things to do in Bella Vista That You Shouldn't Miss

July 13, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

Bella Vista is a city in Benton County, Arkansas. First established in 1917 as a summer resort destination, Bella Vista has evolved and redesigned itself over the succeeding years. Bella Vista became a retirement community in 1965, and, after much contention and a 2006 vote of its property owners, became an incorporated city. Following its official incorporation on January 1, 2007, the new city government took over the police department, fire department, streets, trash removal and other city functions, while the Property Owners Association (POA) retained control of the many amenities available to homeowners and their guests. Amenities include numerous parks, clubhouses with workout areas, swimming pools, seven golf courses, seven lakes with fishing and boat docks, a marina, swimming beach, putt putt golf courses and tennis courts, and extensive hiking and biking trails throughout its beautiful Ozark hills.
Restaurants in Bella Vista

1. Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel

504 Memorial Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72714-1842 +1 479-855-6598 http://www.cooperchapel.com/area.html
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5.0 based on 301 reviews

Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel

Reviewed By jijij781 - Baton Rouge, United States

This is a quiet and beautiful place to visit. It is located down a short trail in the wood and was built by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Must see.

2. Veterans Wall of Honor

103 Veterans Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714-9603 http://veteransmonumentbellavistaar.org
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Veterans Wall of Honor

3. Back 40

101 Town Ctr NE Ozark Mountains, Bella Vista, AR 72714-2403 +1 479-876-1255 http://bellavistaar.gov
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Back 40

World-class mountain biking, trail running and hiking trails in the Ozark Mountains. Bella Vista's trails meander through deep woods, featuring waterfalls, bluffs and creeks, and were built by nationally known trail builders to offer a top-notch experience on two wheels or on foot. Trails are free and open to the public, and connect to the NWA Regional Razorback Greenway.

Reviewed By stevehpi

Trail system ten minutes away. Very well marked with many side trails for short or long hikes or biking.

4. Tanyard Creek Nature Trail

Lancashire Blvd, Bella Vista, AR 72715 +1 479-855-5067 http://www.beautifulbellavista.com/tanyardcreek.htm
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail

Off the beaten path in Bella Vista, Arkansas, below the Windsor Lake Dam with the entrance being off Highway 340/Lanshire Blvd less then a mile west of Town Center, is the beautiful Tanyard Creek Trail. Built by the sweat of thousands of Volunteer hours and financed by thousands of donated dollars, the Tanyard Creek Trail is a beautiful walk through the natural world of Northwest Arkansas.

Reviewed By 739Kimc - Stillwater, United States

We stopped by here on vacation with our two boys! The waterfall was amazing! Trails were nice and had lots of shads. Swigging bridge was cool also. The water felt amazing as well! Worth the stop if you want a nice hike or do a little swimming.

5. Bella Vista Museum

1885 Bella Vista Way Corner of Highway 71 and Kingsland, Bella Vista, AR 72714-3810 +1 479-855-2335 http://www.bellavistamuseum.org
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Bella Vista Museum

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