Food scene
There are numerous great local restaurants, but these are some close favorites.
Pastafina
1045 East Lowell AvenueTontitown Winery
335 N Barrington RdThey have live music often.
MarketPlace Grill
1636 S 48th StExcellent hospitality and unique, yummy foods
7 Brew Coffee
1195 M.L.K. Jr BlvdPopular drive-thru drink stop
JJ's Grill
324 W Dickson StGreat food in a fun sport bar atmosphere
Pool tables in the back
We love this for a quick smoothie and meal. Our favorite is Chipotle Chicken and Kiwi Quencher.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
3878 N Crossover RdWe love this for a quick smoothie and meal. Our favorite is Chipotle Chicken and Kiwi Quencher.
Wellington’s
5102 West Pauline Whitaker ParkwayFine Dining & Cigar Bar
21+ only
Kyoto hibachi express
1064 East Henri De Tonti BoulevardLocal Favorite Food Truck in Tontitown with multiple other food truck around
20 minutes - Outdoor Mall, Movies, and Entertainment
This is the home to most of the "commercial" and "chain" entertainment, but there are also local restaurants
161 locals recommend
Pinnacle Hills Promenade
2203 S Promenade Blvd20 minutes - Outdoor Mall, Movies, and Entertainment
This is the home to most of the "commercial" and "chain" entertainment, but there are also local restaurants
7 Brew Coffee
1195 M.L.K. Jr BlvdLocal Favorite
Cave Springs Coffee Co.
137 N Main StLocal coffee shop in the next town over
Excellent Mexican Restaurant that feels like a vacation when visiting - about 10 minutes
7 locals recommend
Azul Tequila Mexican Cuisine SPRINGDALE
960 N 45th StExcellent Mexican Restaurant that feels like a vacation when visiting - about 10 minutes
Very popular breakfast/brunch restaurant full of southern favorites and southern hospitality
16 locals recommend
Susan's Restaurant
1440 W Sunset AveVery popular breakfast/brunch restaurant full of southern favorites and southern hospitality
Everything is good, but my favorite is the soups and grilled cheese. Counter service and relaxing cafe atmosphere
Neighbor’s Mill Bakery and Cafe
2090 W Pleasant Grove RdEverything is good, but my favorite is the soups and grilled cheese. Counter service and relaxing cafe atmosphere
Yummy cafe with options to eat outdoors, indoors, or curbside. I love the pizzas and soups. About 20-25 minutes away in the Pinnacle Promenade area of Rogers. There is also one in Fayetteville not far from Lake Fayetteville.
Newk's Eatery
5100 W Pauline Whitaker PkwyYummy cafe with options to eat outdoors, indoors, or curbside. I love the pizzas and soups. About 20-25 minutes away in the Pinnacle Promenade area of Rogers. There is also one in Fayetteville not far from Lake Fayetteville.
Closest fast food restaurant, but McDonald's, Taco Bell, Panada Express, Firehouse Subs, Tropical Smoothie, and Jersey Mike's are all about 10 minutes away
Sonic Drive-In
2113 N Center StClosest fast food restaurant, but McDonald's, Taco Bell, Panada Express, Firehouse Subs, Tropical Smoothie, and Jersey Mike's are all about 10 minutes away
Family Time/Nature
We love to be outdoors with our family.
Larger playground and splash park are at North entrance.
West entrance has smaller playground, ninja playground, tennis, and dog park
Shaw Family Park
7341 W Downum RdLarger playground and splash park are at North entrance.
West entrance has smaller playground, ninja playground, tennis, and dog park
There is a fish dock or shore fishing at the lake. There is an easy walking/biking loop around the lake, which also connects to larger Razorback Greenway and JB Hunt Park
** It is a far walk for kids from lake to playground, so we recommend driving.
Lake Springdale Trail
Lake Springdale TrailThere is a fish dock or shore fishing at the lake. There is an easy walking/biking loop around the lake, which also connects to larger Razorback Greenway and JB Hunt Park
** It is a far walk for kids from lake to playground, so we recommend driving.
Lake Elmdale
This is a smaller lake with ramp for boats. There is also fishing pier.
About 30 minutes from home - There is a large loop trail for walking or biking. There are rentals for boats. Go to the right to see waterfalls under the raised bridge and dam. There is a playground. Check out the food trucks. Ying Chang Hmong Chinese Hot Food is our favorite, but everything is great and choices are numerous.
77 locals recommend
Lake Fayetteville
1153 Lake Fayetteville RdAbout 30 minutes from home - There is a large loop trail for walking or biking. There are rentals for boats. Go to the right to see waterfalls under the raised bridge and dam. There is a playground. Check out the food trucks. Ying Chang Hmong Chinese Hot Food is our favorite, but everything is great and choices are numerous.
About 40 mins from home - Beautiful park with paved trails and additional natural trails. Unique playground areas with tree house. There are streams to play in. Make a day of it and eat in Downtown Rogers and explore the shops. Havana Tropical Grill is our favorite.
61 locals recommend
Lake Atalanta
About 40 mins from home - Beautiful park with paved trails and additional natural trails. Unique playground areas with tree house. There are streams to play in. Make a day of it and eat in Downtown Rogers and explore the shops. Havana Tropical Grill is our favorite.
AGFC J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center
3400 N 40th StNew
http://www.nwatrails.org/map/
Closest Access is Monroe Avenue in Lowell/Cave Springs (Exit 78) or Lake Springdale Trailhead down (Exit 76)
119 locals recommend
Razorback Greenway
Razorback Regional Greenwayhttp://www.nwatrails.org/map/
Closest Access is Monroe Avenue in Lowell/Cave Springs (Exit 78) or Lake Springdale Trailhead down (Exit 76)
Sightseeing
Affordable baseball games with numerous firework games.
https://www.milb.com/northwest-arkansas
*** Clear bag policy is strict. Bring some cash for parking
27 locals recommend
Arvest Ballpark
3000 Gene George BlvdAffordable baseball games with numerous firework games.
https://www.milb.com/northwest-arkansas
*** Clear bag policy is strict. Bring some cash for parking
Thunder Chicken Trailhead
2474 West Pump Station Roadhttps://www.trailforks.com/trails/thunder-chicken/
Slaughter Pen Trail
203 NE 3rd St30 mins: Mountain Biking
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
118 W Johnson Avein Downtown Springdale
Food, music, and games in August (check dates)
https://tontitowngrapefestival.com/
Tontitown Grape Festival
154 E Henri De Tonti BlvdFood, music, and games in August (check dates)
https://tontitowngrapefestival.com/
Fayetteville Farmer's Market & Historic Square
Amazing Farmer's Market
30 mins and just over the Oklahoma border
14 locals recommend
Cherokee Hotel & Casino West Siloam Springs
2416 US-41230 mins and just over the Oklahoma border
John Brown University
2000 W University St28 minutes - Visiting schools or a student
30 minutes - Easy access using Hwy 112 or I-49 allows you to have multiple routes on game day
69 locals recommend
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
350 N Razorback Rd30 minutes - Easy access using Hwy 112 or I-49 allows you to have multiple routes on game day
Scott Family Amazeum
1009 Museum WayASTC Travel Passport Program member
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum Way30 minutes
The Momentary
507 SE E St30 minutes
25 minutes - Train Excursions - https://amtrainrides.com/
13 locals recommend
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
306 E Emma Ave25 minutes - Train Excursions - https://amtrainrides.com/
Don't miss the Farmer's Market, Lights of the Ozarks during the holidays, or just shopping, dining, and viewing beautiful homes. Note - it is very hilly and paid parking
62 locals recommend
Fayetteville
Don't miss the Farmer's Market, Lights of the Ozarks during the holidays, or just shopping, dining, and viewing beautiful homes. Note - it is very hilly and paid parking
City/town information
About 20 minutes - Do an authentic Taco Tour around Downtown Springdale
https://teamspringdale.com/tacotour/
17 locals recommend
Springdale
About 20 minutes - Do an authentic Taco Tour around Downtown Springdale
https://teamspringdale.com/tacotour/
5 minutes down the road in Historic Downtown Elm Springs should you need something quickly
16 General Store
121 S Elm St5 minutes down the road in Historic Downtown Elm Springs should you need something quickly
Casey's
1791 Forest Hills BlvdAbout 8 minutes down the road should you need something
Shopping
Beyond Urban
694 E Henri De Tonti BlvdTrendy and Unique clothing, gifts, and household item
Logo N Stitch LLC
5320 West Sunset AvenueBeautiful clothing, gifts, and home items about 10-15 minutes from the cottage