The Visitor's Guide to Bella Vista
Sightseeing
8 min. This hidden gem is an architectural wonder - a glass chapel tucked into the forest. You still feel like you're part of the reverence of nature while standing inside under the towering arched ceiling. The grounds make a lovely place for a brief stroll, and the chapel itself is breathtaking.
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Chapelle-Mémorial Mildred B. Cooper
504 Memorial Dr8 min. This hidden gem is an architectural wonder - a glass chapel tucked into the forest. You still feel like you're part of the reverence of nature while standing inside under the towering arched ceiling. The grounds make a lovely place for a brief stroll, and the chapel itself is breathtaking.
Veterans Wall of Honor
101 Veterans Way12 min. Located inside the Bella Vista Lake Park
Arts and crafts gallery on Bella Vista Way featuring pieces by local artisans.
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Wishing Spring Gallery
8862 W McNelly RdArts and crafts gallery on Bella Vista Way featuring pieces by local artisans.
Food scene
3 min. Looking for a local hole-in-the-wall? Duffer's Cafe is our favorite place for breakfast and brunch. It's American fare served by German staff in a Scottish golf-themed cafe - what's not to love? We heartily recommend the chicken and waffles; they make the caramelized bacon jam in house.
Sunday brunch is by reservation only, so call ahead!
638 W Lancashire Blvd
638 West Lancashire Boulevard3 min. Looking for a local hole-in-the-wall? Duffer's Cafe is our favorite place for breakfast and brunch. It's American fare served by German staff in a Scottish golf-themed cafe - what's not to love? We heartily recommend the chicken and waffles; they make the caramelized bacon jam in house.
Sunday brunch is by reservation only, so call ahead!
4 min. Our favorite spot for authentic Mexican food! We recommend the Steven Special with plenty of margaritas.
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El Pueblito
1707 Forest Hills Blvd4 min. Our favorite spot for authentic Mexican food! We recommend the Steven Special with plenty of margaritas.
11 min. Grill, bar, and live music by talented local musicians - remember, Northwest Arkansas is known for its art scene!
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JJ’s
12 Cunningham Corner11 min. Grill, bar, and live music by talented local musicians - remember, Northwest Arkansas is known for its art scene!
Outdoor Adventures
11 min. A six-mile loop in southern Bella Vista with caves, waterfalls, and springs.
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Blowing Springs MTB Trail Head
651 Blowing Spring Rd11 min. A six-mile loop in southern Bella Vista with caves, waterfalls, and springs.
8 min to trail head at BV Community Church. The 21-mile loop circles the 40 mile range and is interspersed with other trails that form smaller loops within the network.
Pro tip: Look for coolers along the trail filled with water and other beverages from local trail angels.
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Bella Vista Back 40 Trail Head
3 Derwent Lane8 min to trail head at BV Community Church. The 21-mile loop circles the 40 mile range and is interspersed with other trails that form smaller loops within the network.
Pro tip: Look for coolers along the trail filled with water and other beverages from local trail angels.
6 min. You don't have to go very far on this nature trail to see incredibly picturesque scenes and lovely waterfalls. Great for families, couples, and dogwalking.
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Tanyard Creek Nature Trail
Waterfall Trail6 min. You don't have to go very far on this nature trail to see incredibly picturesque scenes and lovely waterfalls. Great for families, couples, and dogwalking.
Lake Bella Vista Trailhead
4900 Lake Bella Vista Trail11 min. Paved walking trail with lakefront views for an easy stroll.
Branchwood Walking Trail
222 Glasgow Rd10 min. A hard surface walking trail that makes about a 1.2 mile loop.
14 min. Skills park for skating and tricks practice, plus more walking and biking trails.
Metfield Skills Park
49 Commonwealth Road14 min. Skills park for skating and tricks practice, plus more walking and biking trails.
10 min. The trail to these falls connects the Back 40 Trail to Lake Brittany. Rainy season turns the falls into white-water, and you'll feel like you're in a fairytale walking here, either as an in-an-out standalone walk, or as part of a larger trek.
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Pinion Creek Falls
Pinion Drive10 min. The trail to these falls connects the Back 40 Trail to Lake Brittany. Rainy season turns the falls into white-water, and you'll feel like you're in a fairytale walking here, either as an in-an-out standalone walk, or as part of a larger trek.
Bella Vista Lake Park
Cold Cave Road11 min. Picnicking, dog park, a playground, and paved trails.
Crystal Cave
16 Estes Dr10 min. Watch the bats take off every evening at dusk!
Blue Hole Bella Vista
13 min. Beautiful cold-water swimming hole tucked out of the way.
1 min. The Tunnel Vision Loop - part of the Little Sugar Trail Network - crosses less than a block away from us. This 25.5 mile intermediate loop includes lots of switchbacks, a few jumps, and a waterfall. Bikers say it's even good in wet weather.
Tunnel Vision
Tunnel Vision1 min. The Tunnel Vision Loop - part of the Little Sugar Trail Network - crosses less than a block away from us. This 25.5 mile intermediate loop includes lots of switchbacks, a few jumps, and a waterfall. Bikers say it's even good in wet weather.
The Seven Lakes of Bella Vista
8 min. The largest of Bella Vista's 7 lakes. Includes a marina where you can rent boats, bait, and fuel. Lakepoint Restaurant is located on the banks for a prime Ozark dining experience.
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Loch Lomond
8 min. The largest of Bella Vista's 7 lakes. Includes a marina where you can rent boats, bait, and fuel. Lakepoint Restaurant is located on the banks for a prime Ozark dining experience.
11 min. 220 acres of water for water sports and trophy fishing. Some of the best bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie fishing in the area.
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Lake Windsor
11 min. 220 acres of water for water sports and trophy fishing. Some of the best bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie fishing in the area.
13 min. One of the smaller lakes, with the most interesting shoreline, featuring gorgeous limestone bluffs and rock outcroppings. Lake Ann offers recreational excitement as well with boat access, a pavilion (available for renting) and plenty of amenities, including nighttime fishing lights.
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Lake Ann Dam
134 Leicester Dr13 min. One of the smaller lakes, with the most interesting shoreline, featuring gorgeous limestone bluffs and rock outcroppings. Lake Ann offers recreational excitement as well with boat access, a pavilion (available for renting) and plenty of amenities, including nighttime fishing lights.
6 min. Bella Vista's largest no-wake lake, perfect for swimming, paddling, and fishing. It features a heated indoor fishing dock, horseshoe pits, and a dense population of sunfish and largemouth bass.
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Lake Avalon
6 min. Bella Vista's largest no-wake lake, perfect for swimming, paddling, and fishing. It features a heated indoor fishing dock, horseshoe pits, and a dense population of sunfish and largemouth bass.
Lake Brittany
18 min. One of the two smallest lakes, best for cold-weather fishing and trout.
9 min. The most accessible lake, as it's located in Town Center. This no wake lake is peaceful and picturesque, and the Cooper glass chapel overlooks it.
Lake Norwood
9 min. The most accessible lake, as it's located in Town Center. This no wake lake is peaceful and picturesque, and the Cooper glass chapel overlooks it.
Lake Rayburn Boat Ramp
Lakeside Drive10 min. No-wake lake ideal for catfish and bass fishing, and paddling.
For Pet Parents
5 min. Dr. Gillespie is the closest vet to us, open 8-4:30 Monday-Friday.
Bella Vista Animal Hospital
622 West Lancashire Boulevard5 min. Dr. Gillespie is the closest vet to us, open 8-4:30 Monday-Friday.
Village Pet Hospital
100 Lambeth Drive11 min. 24/7 emergency vet. (479) 855-3057
5 min. We trust our (very-dramatic-about-baths) Corgi to these guys, so if Fido gets into some heavy-duty brambles on your adventure, take him here for detangling.
Lovely Pets Grooming, LLC
640 West Lancashire Boulevard5 min. We trust our (very-dramatic-about-baths) Corgi to these guys, so if Fido gets into some heavy-duty brambles on your adventure, take him here for detangling.
5 min. Large and small dog enclosures in a park very close to us so you and your buddy can blow off steam! Normally pretty quiet, not a lot of people there at one time if at all. Plenty of green space to walk and run, right up against one of the lake dams - a quick hike will reward you with a stunning view.
Bella Vista K9 Corral Dog Park
59 Glasgow Road5 min. Large and small dog enclosures in a park very close to us so you and your buddy can blow off steam! Normally pretty quiet, not a lot of people there at one time if at all. Plenty of green space to walk and run, right up against one of the lake dams - a quick hike will reward you with a stunning view.
14 min. Ideal for dogs who love to socialize, as there are normally several dogs in all enclosures.
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Bark Park
2400 N Walton Blvd14 min. Ideal for dogs who love to socialize, as there are normally several dogs in all enclosures.
10 min. Local pet supply store for all of your needs, plus a self-service dog wash.
Highland Pet Company
34 Sugar Creek Center10 min. Local pet supply store for all of your needs, plus a self-service dog wash.
Conseils aux voyageurs
Coutumes et culture
Dry Sundays
Arkansas is a dry state on Sundays, so you won't be able to purchase alcohol that day. However, in a pinch, we are just a few minutes from the Missouri state line, and just the other side is our personal favorite spirits shop, Macadoodle's. They have a great selection of, well, everything!
Please enjoy responsibly. Drunken unruly behavior will not be tolerated on our property.
Manières d'économiser
For Last-Minute Pet Boarding, Use Rover.com/Rover App
Google will bring up a lot of results in our area if you need to put your dog or cat in kennels temporarily, but they are often booked up weeks in advance, and require temperament tests before allowing new dogs to join the pack.
If you're strapped for time and need a quick solution, the Rover app has several highly-rated sitters in our area who can watch your pet at their place overnight.
*Rover sitters often offer both Boarding at their own home, and Drop-In Visits where they come to you. Do not book Drop-In visits for your pet in our home.*