 |  | Spectacular natural beauty surrounds you in four distinct seasons that each brings a refreshing new look. Ours is a land of gorgeous scenery, exciting cities, unique villages, attractions, rivers, lakes and streams.
GOLF:
Bella Vista and Northwest Arkansas is a golfing haven. Here you really can golf, golf, golf \'til you drop. All within a 10 to 15 minute drive. In Bella Vista, you can enjoy 8 - 18 hole beautifully manicured golf courses rated among the best in Arkansas.
There are four additional full size golf courses within 15 minutes of your accommodation, outside of Bella Vista Village. Most courses have green fees in the $25 to $35 range and offer twilight specials.
TENNIS:
Bella Vista features 12 tennis courts in three separate complexes, including courts lighted for play on our cool summer evenings. Vacation Rentals guests enjoy complete use of Bella Vista\'s tennis facilities. Guest fees are a modest $5.00 per person per day! |
FISHING:
Bella Vista boasts some of the best fishing in Northwest Arkansas on 8 lakes stocked with bass catfish, crappie and other pan fish.
Beaver Lake and White River are less than 30 minutes away, and provide striper (striped bass) and trout (rainbow and brown) fishing as well.
Joe Farkas Striper Guide Service
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| | DAY TRIPS:
Bella Vista makes a wonderful "base of operations" for seeing may Ozark attractions. Some of our favorite outings that can easily be accomplished in a day include:- Carthage, MO for the Precious Moments Chapel and to see wonderful Victorian homes.
- Branson, MO for music shows, 3 outlet malls and Silver Dollar City.
- Eureka Springs for shops, shows and attractions.
- Train ride from Springdale, AR to Fort Smith and back.
- Picnic and water sports at either Beaver Lake in AR or Grand Lake in OK.
- If you enjoy the outdoors, try a canoe trip down the Elk River in Southwestern Missouri, just north of Bella Vista.
- Pea Ridge National Military Park near Rogers memorializes the largest Union-Confederate clash west of the Mississippi River.
- Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park preserves a site where over 20,000 Confederate and Union soldiers fought in 1862.
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CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT:
Cultural activities are available in each community and Broadway productions, exhibits, etc. are available at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Northwest Arkansas also has galleries, studios and diverse fine arts to please the most discriminating shopper. Shops, festivals, fairs - Northwest Arkansas is into the arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles scene in a big way. Shoppers are treated to quality handmade arts and crafts, antiques and fine arts treasures. Antique malls? Yes, we have them! Visit the galleries and art centers of Eureka Springs, Fayetteville and other cities and browse to your heart\'s content!
Eureka Springs, "America\'s Victorian Village," is resplendent with colorful turn-of-the-century homes, historic buildings and one-of-a-kind shops. The Great Passion Play, Blue Spring Heritage Center and popular country music shows are among the many attractions.
You can also discover towns with old-time squares in Northwest Arkansas\' Ozark Mountains. No, they\'re not movie sets; they\'re the real thing. Browse awhile and enjoy the nostalgia. Why, you might even find a real treasure or unique souvenir at one of those quaint little shops. Be sure to include Rogers, Bentonville, Berryville, Springdale, Fayetteville and Siloam Springs on your "must visit" list of stops.
People from all over the country are discovering Northwest Arkansas and our cultural diversity is expanding to reflect this. Expansive growth is creating an increased demand for land and homes. Yet, today Northwest Arkansas remains the best buy in quality of life now and for the foreseeable future. | |  |
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