A New American Town - Bentonville, Arkansas

Visit Bentonville
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Tune into Visit Bentonville’s podcast series for a weekly update on all things Bentonville, Arkansas. You’ll hear captivating stories and updates from our city—connecting you with the locals that make this town worth visiting.  

  1. 3d ago

    A Family-Friendly Guide To Visiting Bentonville from a Visitor

    We recently sat down with a 5x returning visitor, Hat! Hat's first mountain bike ride in Vail, CO became a new hobby and eventually led to a family tradition of visiting Bentonville, Arkansas. We talk about what makes Bentonville stand out, from the way Slaughter Pen and Coler fit into daily life to the small moments of local hospitality, like a stranger guiding Hat when he was lost on his first visit.  Hat also shared a family-friendly itinerary: kid-friendly loops, pump tracks, Airship Coffee, Wright’s Barbecue, Crystal Bridges, the Amazeum, and a quick Rogers day with Beaver Lake fishing and the Rail Yard. Subscribe to A New American Town and share this with a friend planning a trip to Bentonville!  A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.   You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

  2. Oct 23

    Solving for "Yes": How Bentonville Welcomes the World with Chief Marketing Officer, Alison Nation

    Alison Nation, Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Bentonville, joins us for a candid look at destination marketing in Bentonville, AR. We talk about Bentonville's "more is more" moment, from Crystal Bridges and the Momentary to parks, trails, restaurants, and a year-round calendar that turns a quick weekend into a repeat habit. We break down how Visit Bentonville operates: leadership advocacy, a sales team that recruits conferences and sports events, and a communications team running the website, email, social media, and PR. Alison explains that visitors plan 30 to 80 days out and why seasonal campaigns matter. Then we get into funding. The Advertising and Promotion Commission tax supports Visit Bentonville, and a 50/50 split sends tourism dollars back into the city for parks and facilities like Lawrence Plaza. The same visitor economy that fills hotels also improves life for locals and strengthens small businesses. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend!  A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.   You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

  3. Oct 9

    Bubbly, Burgers and Celebrating 1 year of Muselet Champagne Bar

    Champagne has a reputation for being pricey, precious, and a little intimidating, so we invited someone who loves it enough to build a whole place around fixing that. Chef Aaron Walters joins us from Muselat in Bentonville, Arkansas, a Champagne bar and kitchen designed to make sparkling wine feel welcoming, easy to explore, and genuinely fun, whether you’re a die-hard bubbles fan or someone who usually orders Prosecco. Aaron shares the logic behind some of his favorite food pairings, including the unbeatable Champagne and fried chicken combo, plus rotating menu creativity like truffle-forward dishes, gluten-free breading that stays crispy, and even Korean-style rabbit “wings.” We also discuss Muselet favorites like their smash Burger Mondays with global inspiration, and the origin story behind the name “Muselet."  Subscribe, share this with a friend who “doesn’t get Champagne,” and leave us a review with your favorite unexpected pairing. A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.   You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

  4. Oct 2

    How Written By the Seasons Utilizes the Farmers Market to Build their Menu

    We sat down with Executive chef, Dennis Kelley to discuss how Written By the Seasons utilizes the local Farmers Market to create a seasonal menu.  We discuss how they build relationships with local farmers and how they get to taste what is growing to make sure it’s something that they actually want to use. A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.   You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

  5. Sep 25

    BikeTober In Bentonville

    Mountain Bike Hall of Famer and longtime event voice Nat Ross joins us to explain what sets Northwest Arkansas apart from other cycling destinations, from its trail network and easy access points to a welcoming community that makes it simple for first-timers, families, and seasoned riders to jump in. We also dig into fall travel and BikeTober, including the Square To Square ride on the Razorback Greenway, the Arkansas High Country Race, and Big Sugar Week, plus junior development and the growing economic impact of cycling in Bentonville. Curious about mountain biking or gravel cycling in Northwest Arkansas? Hit play, then subscribe, share, and leave a review. A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.   You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

  6. Sep 18

    Arkansas High Country Race with Chuck Campbell

    We met with Arkansas High Country's race director, Chuck Campbell, to discuss the upcoming race. We talked about what the race is and what it entails.   Beyond the race, we discussed how more women are participating than ever. Through Women to the Finish Line, they are providing mentorship and making positive changes to the race this year.  A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.   You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

  7. Sep 11

    How Two NWA Cities Are Making Accessibility a Priority for Travelers

    We sat down with the CEOs of Experience Fayetteville, Ryan Hauck, and Visit Bentonville, Kalene Griffith, to talk about their most recent partnership with Wheel the World to become more accessible, friendly cities.  Wheel the World does not just focus on being ADA-compliant but also highlights what local hotels and restaurants are doing well in accommodating not just travelers with physical disabilities, but also sensory needs as well.  A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.   You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

  8. Sep 4

    How Ari Bikes Makes the Bike-Buying Experience Personalized with Marcus Wirsig

    We sat down with Marcus Wirsig of Ari Bikes and talked about how Ari Bikes focuses on making the bike-buying experience personalized and customized. Not only does Ari have a customer-first model, but they are also focused on being involved in the local biking community.  A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.   You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

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Tune into Visit Bentonville’s podcast series for a weekly update on all things Bentonville, Arkansas. You’ll hear captivating stories and updates from our city—connecting you with the locals that make this town worth visiting.  

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