Bella Vista Arkansas is an exciting Northwest Ar hotspot with many outdoor recreational options (mountain bike trails, lakes, golf) and unique vrbo’s and airbnb’s that are surrounded by gorgeous forests at every turn.
Nature lovers will love Bella Vista’s picturesque scenery, mountain bike trails (Little Sugar, Blowing Springs and Back 40 Trails), nature trails, golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, private lakes, kayaking, fishing, parks, campgrounds and other outdoor activities.
Bella Vista AR
Lodging is mostly vrbo, airbnb and other vacation rentals. There are properties to meet every budget including stunning large lakefront homes (perfect for large groups), single family homes, cabins and condos/townhomes.
Places To Eat in Bella Vista
Hungry and looking for a great place to eat? Here are the Top 7 Restaurants in Bella Vista. For those of you who don’t know, to be selected to the NWA Travel Guide, Best of NWA Top 10 list is quite an honor as businesses can’t pay to be on these lists.
Vrbo & Airbnb Vacation Rentals
Wandering where to stay? Here are the Top 10 Bella Vista AR Airbnb Vrbo Lakeside Rentals, Top 10 Bike Friendly Bella Vista Airbnb Vrbo Rentals and the Top 10 Budget Airbnb Vrbo Rentals in Bella Vista AR .
These list of gorgeous places to stay in Bella Vista includes stunning lake front homes, trail side cabins, condos, single family homes. In addition to being a place to sleep, they are great memory makers for groups, families, cycling teams and couples.
Enjoy staying in a place like home while enjoying the wooded beauty of Bella Vista.
Things To Do in Bella Vista Arkansas
Nature lovers will love Bella Vista’s picturesque scenery, mountain bike trails (Little Sugar, Blowing Springs and Back 40 Trails), nature trails, golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, private lakes, kayaking, fishing, parks, campgrounds and other outdoor activities.
Mountain Bike Trails
The Back 40 and Little Sugar trail systems have more than 100 miles of scenic and sometimes challenging mountain bike trails. Trails may also be used for hiking. Forty eight more trails are in the planning, making the area popular for cyclists throughout the world. Here is more info on the Bella Vista – Bentonville Mountain Bike Trails.
Hiking Trails
There are many specific hiking trails, including Blowing Springs Trail, Branchwood Nature Trail,Loch Lomond Walking Trail and Tanyard Creek Nature Trail.
Bella Vista Arkansas Lakes
Loch Lomond – Bella Vista’s largest and newest lake. Large enough for skiing and great fishing including bass.
Lake Ann – Characterized by limestone bluffs and rocky outcrops. Great fishing including largemouth bass.
Lake Avalon – “No wake” lake. Great for fishing including sunfish and largemouth bass.
Lake Brittany – Smaller “no wake” lake with wide access road and excellent redear sunfish and bass fishing.
Lake Norwood – “No wake” scenic lake at Town Center with picnic tables and great bluegill and crappie fishing.
Lake Rayburn – “No wake” lake with great bluegill and largemouth bass fishing. Great for paddling.
Lake Windsor – Large lake with skiing and water sports, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and redear fishing.
RV Park & Campsites
Blowing Springs RV Park – 700 Blowing Spring Rd, Bella Vista, AR 72714, (479) 855-8075.
Has 64 full service sites including 50 or 30 AMP, water, electric, sewer, WiFi. Also has 11 primitive tent campsites. Amenities include facilities building with restrooms, showers and laundry. Pet friendly (your dogs will love getting in the creek). Has grills, picnic tables, gear garden, cave with cold water spring, mountain bikers can connect to downtown Bentonville and Slaughter Pen from this location, hiking and walking trails run throughout. Family-friendly spot where your kiddos will love tripping through the creek.
Golf
Situated along the rolling hills and natural wooded beauty of Bella Vista are 5ive 18-hole and 2 nine-hole golf courses. Beyond their beauty, they are also challenging, boasting multiple sets of tees.
Swimming
Bella Vista has three swimming pools including an indoor pool and two outdoor pools. Lake Avalon also has a nice beach with popular beach activities.
Parks & Waterfalls
Tanyard Creek Waterfall and Nature Trail
1 Nature Trail Lane, Bella Vista 72715
Bella Vista Lake Park
Cold Cave Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712
Lake Bella Vista Playground
53 Lake Bella Vista Trail, Bentonville, AR 72712
Bella Vista Lake Park
Cold Cave Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712
Lake Bella Vista Playground
53 Lake Bella Vista Trail, Bentonville, AR 72712
Wall of Honor
Here, America’s veterans are honored with an incredible circular wall of honor. Managed by the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas, this is a not to be missed attraction.
Mildred B Cooper Chapel
Tucked beneath the trees, this is a gorgeous wedding chapel and a beautiful place to visit.
Note: Image at top of the page is By Natalieshort – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,
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