You might not know it, but the Bentonville area actually includes several locations that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. When the weather gets nicer and spring and summer finally arrive, there’s no better way to get active than to visit some of Bentonville’s most historic locations. Here are some of our favorites. 
Downtown Square
Downtown Bentonville is perhaps one of the most eventful locations in the Bentonville area. In addition to providing the typical downtown feel, the downtown area also includes entertainment for all members of your family no matter what time of year you plan to visit.
That means plenty of restaurants and food trucks and a wide variety of unique shops and stores that you can try out as a family. The downtown also holds several events throughout the year including a farmer’s market, parades, and art exhibits, so there’s no shortage of entertainment.
Peel Mansion
If you’re more into historical locations, Peel Mansion may be a more appropriate destination for you and your family. When you visit Peel Mansion, you’ll be experiencing Bentonville as it was hundreds of years ago. Peel Mansion was once home to Samuel W. Peel, a local Congressman and businessman in the late 1800s.
You can schedule a family tour of the museum or just pop in during normal museum hours, visit the property’s Heritage Gardens and explore the mansion’s outdoor grounds, and spend some time in the log cabin looking for the perfect Bentonville souvenir.
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Pea Ridge National Military Park is actually a part of the National Park system. When you visit Pea Ridge, you’ll be exposing yourself to the history of the Bentonville area in the late 1800s, specifically the Civil War era. There’s plenty that your family can do on your next visit to this national park.
You can hike the grounds and discover some of the local plant and animal species, directly experience the local history of the Civil War Era, or simply hop onto the park’s 7-mile hiking trail to view the historic and natural sections of this park.
Old Spanish Treasure Cave
The Old Spanish Treasure Cave is one of the most unique historical locations in the Bentonville area. The cave is supposedly linked to the Spanish Conquistadors that trekked through the Bentonville area seeking treasure over 350 years ago.
When you visit the cave, you’ll be taken on a tour throughout the cavern and can put yourself in the shoes of the explorers from centuries ago. If you’ve never been to a cave system before, this is a great location to experience caves for the first time.
Final Thoughts
The Bentonville area has tons of historic locations that you can explore with your family this coming spring and summer. If the locations we introduced above don’t necessarily interest your family, don’t worry! By checking out the official Bentonville website, you can view the many other historic locations that Bentonville, Arkansas, has to offer.
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