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---- Welcome ---- Welcome to the 7th issue of the Best of Northwest back, and they’re also likely to shout to the roof Arkansas Top 10, the list you can’t pay to be on. tops about the awesome merits of our wonderful The magazine is growing by leaps and bounds and part of the country. currently reaches more than 250,000 each month in print, online and across all our social media This issue showcases restaurants, seasonal things outlets. We are so thankful to all our readers andto do and terrific places to stay. If you are a visitor, social media followers for your continued support. newcomer or resident you can use this magazine Fans tell us that they can’t wait for each new issueas a handy reference guide to help you pick the so they can find out about all the great places tobest places throughout Northwest Arkansas. Many eat, play and stay in NWA. readers keep a copy in their cars so they can spot at a glance where to go for a good experience. The number one question we are asked is, how are the winners chosen for your Top 10 lists? We We’ve updated all categories in this issue, and use a proprietary algorithm, which is based on we’ve also added some new ones: thousands of online reviews, select reader polls Bakeries and the undercover experiences of members of Gluten Free the NWATravelGuide.com’s street team. You Wings could liken members of the street team to mystery Consignment Clothing Stores shoppers. Based on these three different research Experience Dickson Street methods, we are able to select, with great accuracy, Sports Bars the Top 10 in any given category. Hidden Treasures The Top 10 magazine is a free to the consumer Once again, thank you for your continued support. publication, however, while we do sell advertising, If you have a category suggestion, we’d like to hear no business can pay to be on one of our lists. This from you. After all, this magazine was created for practice keeps the lists pure and integras, and your use and enjoyment. allows us to spotlight the truly deserving businesses whether they are small independents or members of a large chain. Being recognized on one of our Top 10 lists is an honor that cannot be purchased,All Good Things, and one to be proud of. Showcasing only the best in this way lets our residents, newcomers and visitors to the area be assured of good experiences when they frequent the Top 10 businesses on our lists. When people have good experiences, they are likely to come Cover: Amazeum photo courtesy of Arkansas Dept. of Parks and Tourism; Chihuly photo credit to Becky Welty; Brisket photo credit to Wright’s Barbecue. DISCLAIMER: The editorial content presented in the Top 10 guide is not provided by our ad- press time. Changes occur all the time in the hospitality industry. The Best of Northwest vertisers. 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IMPORTANT NOTE: Details in this publication are based on information supplied to us at NWA Travel Guide l TOP TEN 1 BEST OF NORTHWEST ARkANSAS TOP 10 ISSUE #7 JULY - SEPTEMBER 2017 EDITION ________________________________________________________ Lynn West - Director and Co-founder Lanie Dills - Publisher and Co-founder Board of Advisors Mike Abb - Creative director for the Bentonville based hospitality group “RopeSwing” kris Ashmore - Director of Business Operations for J. B. Hunt karen Wagaman – VP Downtown Development Rogers-Lowell Area C of C Alan Dranow - Senior Director of the Walmart Heritage Group Debi Arend Havner - Downtown Bentonville, City Planning Commission, Endeavor Care Foundation, Governor’s Mansion Commission, Arkansas Arts Center, AREND LLC Amy Lindsey - General Manager of XNA Airport Services Amber Perrodin – Springdale Downtown Alliance and Co-Founder Team Springdale Doug Bachman - President of Village Insurance Roger Thomas - TeleComp CEO, Founding Board of the Amazeum Children’s Museum Lanie Dills – Lanie Dills Publishing Terry Coberly – Former Mayor of Bentonville ________________________________________________________ Graphic Artist, Cheryl Goldman Street Team who, for obvious reasons must remain anonymous. And a very special thanks to Tyler Vanden Heuvel, Ryan West, Adam West, Becky Welty, Bonnie Vanden Heuvel, Shea Newport, Steve Gunter, Linda Boothe, Nancee Helms, Sherry Thomas, Luanne Bachman, Priscilla Rudd, Charles Rudd, Jamei Hopper, Chryl Hoyt, Del Groh, Valerie West, John Miles, Connie Welty, Jane Miles, Vincent West, Liz B. Parker, kathy Briggs, Jennifer Terry, JC Cross, Rod Welty, Joan White, Jeremy Scott, Allen Maronay and Debbie Alsup. For advertising, please contact us at [email protected] Contact us via our Website www.NWATravelguide.com Copyright © 2017 PUBLISHED BY Lanie Dills Publishing Printed in USA 2 NWA Travel Guide l TOP TEN Title ------ Table of conTenTs ------ copy KIDS 29. Springdale Restaurants ......................................... 44 45 6 30. Steak ................................................................... copykids Eat FREE Bentonville ................................................. 31. Sushi ................................................................... 46 kids Eat FREE Fayetteville ................................................. 7 32. Tacos .................................................................. 47 kids Eat FREE Rogers ....................................................... 8 33. Wings.................................................................. 48 kids Eat FREE Springdale ................................................. 9 Indoor kids Things to Do .......................................... 10-11 Outdoor kids Things to Do ....................................... 12-13 THINGS TO DO 34. Consignment Clothing Stores ............................... 49 RESTAURANTS 35. Creative Things To Do ..................................... 50-51 1. Bakeries .................................................................. 14 36. Experience Dickson Street ..................................... 52 2. BBQ ........................................................................ 15 37. Experience Rogers ................................................ 53 3. Bentonville Restaurants ............................................. 16 38. Farmers Markets .................................................. 54 4. Breakfast ................................................................. 17 39. Flea Markets – North ............................................ 56 5. Brunch ............................................................... 18-19 40. Flea Markets – South ............................................ 55 6. Burgers ................................................................... 20 41. Golf .................................................................... 58 7. Catfish .................................................................... 21 42. Live Music – Small Venues .................................... 59 8. Chicken ................................................................... 22 43. Microbreweries ............................................... 60-61 9. Coffee ..................................................................... 23 44. Mountain Bike Trails ............................................. 62 10. Eureka Springs Restaurants ..................................... 24 45. Multi-Use Trails .................................................... 63 12. Farm To Table ....................................................... 25 46. Museums ........................................................ 64-65 13. Fayetteville Restaurants ........................................... 26 47. Sports Bars .......................................................... 68 14. Food Trucks – North .............................................. 27 48. Swimming ...................................................... 66-67 15. Food Trucks – South ............................................... 28 49. Things To Do in Northwest Arkansas ..................... 69 11. Gluten Free ........................................................... 29 50. Thrift Stores ......................................................... 70 16. Hidden Treasures ..................................................