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Things to do in Bentonville

• Peel Mansion and Historic Gardens
  Colonel Samuel West Peel constructed a magnificent villa tower Italianate mansion on 180 acres of apple orchards near Bentonville, Arkansas, in 1875. The colonel was a Confederate soldier, and the first native representative of Arkansas, as well as a businessman and Indian agent. His wife, Mary Emaline Berry Peel and he were able to raise nine children here; while serving his state and tending his orchard. The house was constructed with distinctive materials that were found around his area; the yellow pine timbers, brick for the walls, then stuccoed on the outside. A local stone cutter and mason was employed to create the stone sills and the lintels, which were intricately carved. The balustrade stairway was made of turned walnut, and the front hall used exotic pine grained panels that were hard to find in that area. In other parts of the interior, Greek Revival molded trim was used for the parlor room and a very rare Anglo-Japanese mantle in the library. The house used kerosene for lighting in the lamps and chandeliers, with much of the original wicks, chimneys and globes still visible. The furnishings of this Victorian interior are wonderfully matched and rugs and coverlets accessorize perfectly. Other gorgeous antiquities have been moved here from the Historic Arkansas Museum and Old State House to finish off the details of the home. The beautiful gardens that are entwined with the walkways and grand shade trees have been replicated by use of descendants of the early settlers that created their flower gardens here, and much research has been done by various agencies to make sure that the entire property is representative of that period in Arkansas history. The 1845 Jacob Smith Nursery in Fayetteville was used as a documentary source to make sure that all the shrubs, plants, trees and flowers were originally found in the grounds of the state's gardens. Inside the mansion, other historical agencies have set up offices that include the Benton County Preservation Project, that helps other historical homes in the state, as well as their owners; the Benton County Historical Society and the Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society that helps people from all over the country research their ancestry. Another delight at the historical farm is the addition of an authentic log cabin that was built before the Civil War and moved from Brightwater, Arkansas to this site. Now it is used as the gatehouse and a gift shop; where over the course of the year, people search for authentic quilts, furniture, glass, porcelain and other collectibles that can be brought here to be sold for the continued funding of this grand old farm.

• Beaver Lake
  Finished in 1966, the region known as Beaver Lake covers over 28,000 acres of magnificent and beautiful landscaping with austere woods that ring the lake creating over 487 miles of protected shoreline all sitting in the majestic Ozarks Mountains. With grand limestone bluffs and miles of pristine trails, the area has become famous for its numerous recreational opportunities that include; swimming, boating, canoeing, camping, rental cabins, parks and picnicking areas. The incredible White River begins here on its wayward journey to the mighty Mississippi and ever southward to the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The area is unbelievable in the most gorgeous views and scenery, around the lake and along the river. The roads throughout the park area have been paved, and meander around 12 parks that have been developed. Within this awesome area are 650 campsites sitting on over 2000 acres of perfect camping facilities. They include electricity, fire-rings, showers, water, and of course, the main concern, bathrooms. Everywhere you look or wander are glorious trails that will take you into another world that was once traveled by Native Americans and settlers looking for that perfect place to start life over or to begin it. There are plenty of marinas and outfitters; as well as cabins, lodges and resorts depending upon your idea of roughing it. The fishing has brought the best anglers in the nation to vie for the smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, striper bass, crappie, channel and spoonbill catfish, bream and white bass. Along the White there have been record size trout caught, both brown and rainbow. Beaver Lake has surrendered some 40 pound stripers and they are always around some areas. The White River and War Eagle join and enter the upper area of the Beaver, and this is one of the hottest places to cast your line or fly and pull in some real fish; this is not a place that you will leave with only tales of the big one that got away, you will have it in your hand. In November, both the fall striped and hybrid striped bass will hit those lines like you thought it was a whale, and they have great flat bottomed boats with cushy seats for you to rent and take out into the lake to catch some fantastic monsters. The average depth is about 65 feet in the main channel, but there is some shallow areas in the middle that also will make for sure great fishing. The entire region is growing into one of the best fishing areas in the nation and soon there won't be a lot of room for those of us waiting for a chance to swing over. It is a great place for all kinds of activities and for even just relaxing. The views, the scenery, the opportunities abound and will fill you with such a wonder that you will make this area one of the main vacation spots in the country. The area has some great cabins that will blow you away with all the amenities that accompany the cabins. Many include Jacuzzis, 42 inch HD panel TVs, wifi, private decks, pillow top mattresses, floating picnic and swim deck, even one had an indoor heated fishing room with complimentary bait included; with free paddle boat, boat slips and pontoon rentals if you want to float away on Beaver Lake. The place is superb, the cabins can be lavish and the whole experience will be way more than you could ever have imagined. Hey, you only come this way once and you deserve a fantastic experience at least once in your lifetime, and your family is well worth it too.

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• Crystal Bridges Museum of Art
  The museum's name comes from the fantastic designs of world famous architect Moshe Safdie, and the glass and wood building is a gigantic marvel of a man's vivid imagination of what could be accomplished in the woods of Bentonville. Going hand in hand with the museum's mission/vision; that of becoming a predominant national art institution that is devoted to the art and artists of this great country and the people within the community. The magnificent complex will include a 100,000 feet of galleries, office space, meeting rooms and library; plus a Great Hall and areas around the wooded enclave that will be used for public events, outdoor concerts, sculpture and trails. Besides all this increase in the realm of artistic endeavors, the museum will help the development of the northwest regions of Arkansas. The museum itself will hold the wonderful permanent collection of masterpieces by American artisans with galleries of Native Americans, regional arts and artists on 35,000 square feet of gallery. Their continuously growing collection contains sculpture and paintings that were created in the Colonial period and going all the way to the modern times. The entire complex will be fitted with state-of-the-art techniques and technologies as to enhance and embolden the museum. Many visiting collections will come to complement the galleries, that sits within walking distance of the main town square of Bentonville. The future and present will involve the community in the growth of the museum, as it uses its persona to increase the growth and development of the northwest part of the state. Working hand in hand with the various groups in the area, more citizens will come to enjoy the solitude and serenity of the grounds that encompass the museum and its complex; with 75 full time employees dedicated to the improvement of the town, region and country.

•  Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel
  Rising out of the magnificent green forests in northwest Arkansas is a mysterious wonder that will amaze you as you wander down the trail from the parking lot. It is a most unusual sight that was created and designed by Euine Fay Jones, celebrated architect and student of famed Frank Lloyd Wright; where they were shown the principles of organic architecture; which is the design of fitting a creation made by man into the realm of the environment seamlessly. In 1991, Fay was awarded the American Institute of Architects Gold Medal; and since Fay was born and raised in Arkansas, she was the perfect choice to honor Mildred Borum Cooper, wife of John; who started Cooper Communities, Inc. Mildred loved the Lord and that spilled over into His creations so she naturally loved her surroundings. Her family had the chapel built to honor her life long dedication to God and His creations. The chapel has larger than life sized doors entering into a world of arches, colors, and light streaming in through the special construction of the archways. Entwined and beautiful, the chapel creates a wonder of love and God and brings a peace that few can find in this violent world today. You transcend the hard materials that make up the chapel and are transformed into a spiritual being, your true self that is at last and at least for a time one with the world and nature that you are part of and live in.

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Local Restaurants in Bentonville

Fred's Hickory Inn Fred's is a traditional restaurant that was started many years ago by Lou and Fred Gaye, without any prior experience in the dining arena, they did however have the opportunity to travel to many parts of the world where dining is important, with ingredients, staff and cooking experience gained from those wonderful travels. He imparted this knowledge into a great family style eating establishment that was passed on to a great friend when he passed away in 2005. His tradition lives on in the attention to details, great food, friendly staff and a welcome ambiance that makes his place stand above the rest. The appetizers start with; Fred's signature ribs, which are well trimmed ribs smoked to perfection; seafood stuffed mushrooms are jumbo mushroom caps filled with seafood and topped off with melted mozzarella cheese; or spinach & artichoke dip is served with parmesan encrusted toasted bread crumbs; Fred's combo appetizer plate is with a quarter pound sliced smoke beef, quarter pound sliced smoke pork, quarter pound smoked sausage; seasoned peel and eat shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce. Fred's special dinner salads; steak salad is 7 ounces of grilled strips of steak on crisp lettuce and choice of homemade salad dressing; grilled chicken & artichoke heart salad is on a bed of mixed greens, tomatoes, cheese, onions and artichoke hearts with choice of homemade dressing; shrimp parmesan salad is green lettuce and half pound of fresh peeled shrimp tossed together with homemade creamy parmesan dressing and parmesan cheese; smoke house salad is fresh crisp lettuce with strips of smoked beef sirloin, smoked chicken, cheeses and more with choice of homemade dressing. Grilled specialties; smoked sirloin is 11 ounce thick sliced and with au jus; Fred's steak is 12 ounce USDA choice KC strip; filet is 7 ounce choice beef tenderloin, well trimmed and hand cut when ordered; ground steak is 16 ounces of strip, filet and sirloin ground fresh daily with onions mixed in on request; boneless pork chop is 11 ounce sliced thick grilled center cut loin; grilled boneless chicken breast served with green salad and choice of baked potato, sweet potato, vegetables or spaghetti. Pasta selections are; Lou's Spaghetti is sauce and meatball recipe handed down thru generations of Pulvirenti family; basil chicken pasta is cut chicken, mushrooms and diced tomato in pesto pasta with bacon and parmesan cheese; spaghetti parmesan is tossed freshly cooked spaghetti, garlic butter sauce, parmesan cheese and parsley. From the ocean parmesan encrusted tilapia is a large filet encrusted with special parmesan cheese and pan sautéed served on a bed of wild rice with grilled asparagus and tossed green salad; peel and eat shrimp dinner is seasoned shrimp served chilled in the shell and with homemade cocktail sauce and choice of sides with green salad. Pit smoked meats are hickory smoked and cooked slowly and Fred's vinegar based BBQ sauce is served on the side to enhance the meat's flavor; beef dinner is whole choice inside round smoked and sliced; Just ribs, a piece, half rack or full rack; pork dinner is whole center cut pork loin, pit smoked and sliced; A taste of Fred's is a combo plate with homemade andouille sausage; rib dinner is premium pork ribs with small cages, well trimmed and chosen for meatiness; chicken dinner is half a grade A fresh Benton County chicken basted and slow smoked. River Grille Restaurant With exposed beams, sparkling china, hanging The River Grille is a great favorite of the locals and has been opened for over 10 years. The steak & chops offered; River Grille Delmonico is a bone in rib eye 22 ounce well marbled; prime rib is a 14 ounce slow roasted prime rib served with au jus; ribeye is 12 ounces of grilled; beef tenderloin filet is 7 or 10 ounces; NY strip is 14 ounces; steak & lobster is 7 ounce tenderloin with 7 ounce whole roasted lobster; grilled pork tenderloin is drizzled with blueberry demi glaze and garnished wit red onion marmalade; elk tenderloin is served with burgundy herb butter sauce; smoked baby back ribs is full rack with homemade BBQ sauce. Seafood & poultry offered; fresh catch is flown in daily; Alaskan king crab legs is 1 and half pounds of steamed crab legs served with drawn butter and lemon; seafood Lorenzo is sautéed gulf shrimp, fresh fish and lump crab on fettuccine tossed with a Chablis cream sauce; fresh ahi tuna is ginger crusted and seared, served with roasted garlic risotto and grilled tomatoes drizzled with Anco chili cream sauce; fresh salmon Oscar is pan roasted fresh Atlantic salmon on steamed asparagus topped with blue crab and Béarnaise sauce; chicken Parma is seared chicken breast topped with imported Parma prosciutto, mozzarella, and fresh sage finished with Kahlua reduction sauce; champagne shrimp pasta is gulf shrimp sautéed with bacon, tomatoes, capers and champagne butter sauce tossed with linguine.

• Old Spanish Treasure Cave
  Hidden within the deep dark mysterious confines of the Ozark Mountains, a legend has been evolving for the past 130 years, about an old Spanish treasure that had been hidden in a cave somewhere in the northwest region of Arkansas. It is said that over 350 years ago, some Spanish Conquistadors had wandered way off their original course, all the while carrying a treasure that in today's terms would be worth over $40 million. In this particular cave, called the Old Spanish Treasure cave because of the artifacts that have been found here, Spanish helmets, armor, weapons and even a few gold coins have been discovered over the last century. The cave had been sealed until an old Spaniard from Madrid came here to search for the cave and its legendary treasure. That was in 1885, and since his health was failing, the old Spaniard left without any further evidence; or at least he didn't tell anyone what or if he had found anything worth while. A picture or lithograph was found showing a man named George Dunbar in a suit with two other men with a mule, all in front of a cave, and it has been added to the legend that old George and his friends had searched for that treasure until his health also began to fail. Sometime in the 1930s, the cave was opened for tours, and others tried finding this incredible treasure; but to no avail. The owners of the cave today continue to hunt and explore any area or opening that they can find in the old cavern, but up to the present; no one has found any treasure or anything that may lead to a treasure. The cave offers tours and information as to why they continue to look for the treasure and also why they are sure that a treasure exists here. Inside the cave, the temperature is always 56 degrees, so you can go anytime during the year. They offer gem stone panning, as well as fossil and crystal panning, a gift shop that sells complete fossils, dinosaur eggs, bones, amethysts, jewelry and unusual gifts.

• Walton's Five and Ten Cent Store
  At least that's what the sign over the entrance to this building says, although once inside you will notice that is actually a Wal-Mart Visitors center and museum about the humble beginnings of the biggest retail giant in America. This is where Sam Walton began creating his huge empire, way back in the 1960s, although the first store is in Rogers, nearby. Inside you can visualize and see the office that Sam first had, and the last; with incredible amounts of video, photos and some merchandise. There is also a gift shop for you to partake in some of the early items that got Sam on his way.

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• Pea Ridge National Military Park
  Set on 4300 acres in the far northwest of Arkansas, near the Missouri border, the Battle of Pea Ridge was fought on March 7 and 8 in 1862, between the Union Army and the Confederate Army. The site became a protected area during the Civil War Centennial of 1963, by an act of Congress. It was a decisive victory for the Union which helped to get control of the state of Missouri which was a borderline state that could have been Confederate or Union. In 1956, the state's congressional delegation pushed forth a bill to make the park a national military park and although at that time only a one acre site could be classified as a national park, it enacted a new bill that increased the size of national military parks to cover up to 5000 acres and the site was protected. To acquire the land, that state had to buy or use eminent domain papers to get the many farms and residences that included the Winton Springs estate. Almost all of the houses were moved or razed, with the exception of the Elkhorn Tavern and a few buildings that are still found on Pea Ridge. The Union troops were led by Brigadier General Samuel R. Curtis, and the Confederate troops led by Major General Earl Van Dorn; with the Union troops defeating the Confederates and thus getting control of the state of Missouri, St. Louis, the Missouri River area and the Upper Mississippi River area for the Union. It was one of the few times that the Confederates outnumbered the Union troops. In the latter part of 1861 and early 1862, the Union forces had pushed the Confederate troops under the leadership of Major General Sterling Price, out of Missouri. By the spring, Curtis used his Army of the Southwest to go after the rebels and clear them out of Arkansas. Curtis moved his 10,250 troops and 50 artillery pieces into Benton County, Arkansas to a stream called Sugar Creek. Over half his troops were German immigrants, with the remainder coming from Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Indiana. The immigrants were under the command of Brigadier General Franz Sigel, who was also an immigrant from Germany and had almost resigned when he learned that Curtis would head the regiment and not himself. Curtis found a great defensive spot on the north side of the creek and began to fortify it with artillery, in case the rebels attacked from the south. Major General Van Dorn was placed in command of the Trans-Mississippi district to stem a growing conflict between Sterling Price of Missouri and Benjamin McCulloch of Texas. His Army of the West had 16,000 men including 800 Cherokee Indians, troops from the Missouri state guard and other Missouri units that were transferred to his command. Van Dorn was aware of the Union's presence in the northwest Arkansas area and wanted desperately to destroy them; thus opening the way into Missouri and gaining that state's forces for the southern cause. Van Dorn decided to attack Curtis' flank and cause him to retreat or become encircled; either way destroying the Army of the Southwest. Van Dorn knew that it would be treacherous to attack the Union troops straight on, so he split his troops between Price and McCulloch and had them to head north hoping to have them get behind Curtis and stop his communication lines. He left his supply trains behind and took off as fast as his troops could go. The Confederate troops marched hard for three days during a terrible storm, with many without shoes, or equipment. The troops arrived at their appointed destination bone tired, hungry and strung out along the road. McCulloch and his troops arrived late, which forced Van Dorn to split his troops in two, with McCulloch going around the west side of Pea Ridge, then going east along the south side to meet up with Price at Elkhorn Tavern. Van Dorn and Price would go along the east side of the north ridge, get control of the tavern and wait for McCulloch. This unfortunate delay let Curtis move part of his troops so that they could stop the flanking attack and use the rest of his troops to get in between the two wings of Van Dorn. Curtis learned of his danger by scouts and union sympathizers, so that he was able to move his outlaying troops behind the creek. On the 6th of March, William Vandever moved his 700 men brigade 42 miles in 16 hours so that he could arrive at the Little Sugar Creek from Huntsville. Curtis had Gen. Sigel on his right flank which caused him problems, as Sigel sent 360 men to the west and they would miss the fighting. He also had a cavalry patrol leave the main road that the Confederates were marching down and Colonel Schaefer of the 2nd Missouri Infantry had his patrols cover the gap. When Van Dorn's advance guard came into contact with this patrol, and the Union was awoken. However, Sigel was so slow in getting his troops out of Bentonville that he almost lost them to Van Dorn on the 6th. Sigel was still moving slow when the advance guard was almost on him, so that he was forced to move 600 men and six guns back going towards the northeast position of Curtis. Elijah Gates led his 1st Missouri Cavalry into attacking the southern part of Sigel's forces hoping to cut off his retreat; but managed to surprise and capture a company of the 36th Illinois; but many got away when Sigel's retreating troops bumped into the fracas. Sigel led his men the best he could and was able to fight his way through Gates' troops; although he did receive some help by Gen James M McIntosh's mistake. The general had hoped to surround most of Sigel's troops from the northwest as Gates was coming from the south. McIntosh and his 3000 troops went to far north up the road and by the time they got back to where they thought that they should meet Sigel, his troops had already passed by. The 3rd Texas Cavalry thought to force the retreating men when he ran headlong into Sigel's main front line. They lost about 10 men and another 20 were wounded from the artillery and rifle fire. Curtis had gotten his four small divisions up on a bluff above the Wire Road just north of Sugar Creek. Van Dorn wanted to get to the rear of the Union forces by the Bentonville detour. Colonel Grenville Dodge had convinced Curtis to let him put obstructions on the detour road just below their positions and they did it on the evening of the 6th. As Van Dorn's troops came along, the downed trees and other obstructions slowed him down and since he didn't have an engineer corps or good staff, the troops became more tired. The battle began on the 7th of March and the rest is history.

• Museum of Native American Artifacts
  We all know that Native Americans or Indians as they were once called in my youth, lived, hunted, fished, farmed and was part of the new land or world as the first European explorers and settlers arrived here and found out. No one knows for sure how they came to be here, how many there were, or how many different tribes occupied the lands of North and South America. The Museum of Native American artifacts was opened to help us all understand some of their history through the tools, weapons, trinkets and other items that were part of their lives. The museum opened recently in Bentonville, Arkansas to showcase many beautiful examples of what these magnificent people created and many still do. Dividing up the history of Native Americans, the museum has classified them or categorized them into groups based on the period that they existed, or rather the visible remains that have been discovered or uncovered by many archaeological scientists. The first period is the Paleo era dating from the years 12,000 B.C. up to 8,000 B.C. which is considered the oldest American period found. The next is the Archaic which went from the 8,000 B.C. to 1,000 B. C. with the tribes starting to settle into certain areas, since the larger animals had become extinct. Here the people would hunt and gather roots, berries and nuts to supplement their diet of meat and game. The Woodland period is from 1000 B.C. to 900 A. D. and it is during this period that mound builders developed and the tribes settled into more routine types of farming and hunting, rather than traveling hundreds of miles carrying their trappings along. Fishing became important to the survival of many tribes since the animals would often leave an area because of the harsh winters. The Mississippian period went from 900 A. D. to 1450 A. D. and we see the modernization and colonization of the tribes beginning to happen all across the continents. The Historic period is where the Native Americans have come into contact with the white man and tried to live alongside them peacefully. It was from the 1450 A.D. years up to the 1900 A. D. The museum has many artifacts that will help you understand all that has happened to the Native American population over the millennia with many authentic relics to help you visualize it all. It is a great place to learn about our great ancestors and how they lived on the land with peace and harmony.

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• University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
  Welcome to the land of the Razorbacks, one of the best schools in the country where you can watch, play or root for the home team and get the most exciting results in college. The Razorbacks teams include; baseball, women's and men's basketball, women's and men's cross country, football, women's and men's golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, women's and men's tennis, women's and men's track & field and volleyball. In fact, there really isn't any major sport that this school doesn't play in and the results are not only phenomenal, but nationally known. According to Forbes.com, the land of the Razorbacks is considered one of the top ten places to go to school because of a multitude of reasons; not the least being because of the fantastic sports venues there. It took into account many criteria and based upon the various teams' results, the crime rate, incomes, homes, schools and etc. it placed number 6 in the entire country. That is great for a city of 75,000, and a state that has one of the smallest number of residents. The baseball team won the championship for 2009, and the football season got under way a month ago, with wins and losses equal so far this year. It is going to be a very exciting year for the Hogs team this year, the second for new coach Bobby Petrino. The team has been scoring great, except for the loss at Alabama, but what would you expect from the number 3 team in the country. This Saturday the game is at home and the visiting team is Auburn, another good school. Next weekend is the real kicker though when the Razorbacks face the national champs at Gainesville.

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October 9, 2009