Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide is a locally owned, independent trusted resourche that helps visitors and residents discover the best of Northwest Arkansas. For more than 14 years, the creators have researched, published, and shared helfpul recommendations on food, recreation, places to stay, events, and things to do across the region.
Today, Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide reaches more than 1.5 million people each month through its website, books, newsletter, social media, app, and digital concierge ecosystem. It has also grown to more than 100,000 followers across its channels.
Cities We Cover
Bentonville, Bella Vista, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale, Siloam Springs, Lowell, and the surrounding towns across Northwest Arkansas.
Who Is Behind It?
Lynn West is a Northwest Arkansas native and the Director and Co-Founder of the Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide and The Best of NWA Top 10. With deep roots in the region, Lynn has spent years building an editorial platform grounded in firsthand experience, local knowledge, and clear standards.
Lynn West
Lynn’s work has positioned Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide as the most recognized and trusted food, travel, and lifestyle authorities in the region, often influencing where people eat, stay, explore, and spend their time.
What Makes It So Useful
Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide brings together the most practical local information in one place. Instead of searching across multiple sites, readers can find recommendations, event updates, restaurant ideas, and trip planning tools in a single trusted resource.
It is designed for both visitors and locals who want quick, reliable answers about where to go, what to do, and what is worth their time. The guide saves people time by turning years of local research into easy-to-use recommendations.
What It Includes
What began as a local publication has grown into a full digital concierge for Northwest Arkansas. Today, that ecosystem includes:
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Top 10 lists across dozens of categories. (Best Restaurants, Burgers, Pizza, Breakfast, Coffee, etc)
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A website with in-depth local guides and articles.
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Newsletters that keep readers updated on what is happening.
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Event calendars and live music coverage.
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A dedicated app that helps you experience the best of Northwest Arkansas.
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Print publications, books, and magazines.
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Interactive apps like the NWA New Restaurant Tracker.
Why Readers Trust It
Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide is built on real local experience and years of ongoing research. Its recommendations are created to be useful, independent, and grounded in firsthand knowledge of the region.
The publication is not a tourism office or a paid placement platform. That independence helps readers trust that the recommendations are focused on quality and value, not outside influence.
How To Use The NWA Travel Guide
Looking for a great burger, weekend stay, or event happening now?Start with our Top 10 lists — each one built to save time and remove guesswork. Top 10 Restaurants Top 10 Things To Do, Top 10 Hotels, Airbnbs & Resorts
Advisory Board
We’re proud to collaborate with an incredible advisory board of community leaders, creatives, and tourism experts:
Mike Abb – Creative Director, Ropeswing Hospitality Group
Karen Wagaman – VP of Downtown Development, Rogers-Lowell Chamber
Amy Lindsey – General Manager, XNA Airport Services
Amber Perrodin – Co-Founder, Team Springdale & Little Craft Show
Scott Schroen – Owner, Timbernak | Former Director, OZ Trails
Roger Thomas – President, Thomas Investments Inc. | Founder, TeleComp
Kat Wilson – Artist, KatWilsonArtist.com
Sherry Thomas – President, Sea Ya LLC | VP, Retail Discover
We’re proud to be a trusted local resource for more than a million NWA visitors and residents each month — through our website, books, newsletter, and social media channels.
Want to explore Northwest Arkansas like a local? You’re in the right place.
Editorial Policy
As a publishing company, we occasionally accept hosted meals or media invitations. However, coverage in our books, website, newsletters, or social platforms is never promised or guaranteed. All features are determined solely by our editorial team at our discretion.