Overview
Springdale is in the Ozarks region of Northwest Arkansas.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Springdale
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
Arts One Presents
The Jones Center for Families
Indoor ice arena, Olympic-size pool, gymnasium with indoor track and fitness center. Outside are mountain bike and skateboard tracks, and a "bicycle playground" for beginners.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the area's minor league baseball team, based in Springdale. Relatively new to Northwest Arkansas, the team moved here in 2008 and play in a brand-new park, Arvest Park, located on the …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Tulsa)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport, Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers — 11 mi away. Directions
- HRO Boone County Airport, Harrison — 56 mi away. Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 97 mi away (major hub). Directions
Springdale straddles a north-south highway with three designations: Interstate 49, US Route 62, and US Route 71. I-49 feeds into I-40 at the town of Alma, about 1 hour south. US-62 and US-71 branch off in neighboring Bentonville. US-71 then continues on over the Missouri border, eventually leading to Joplin.
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, The Jones Center for Families
- Lunch Gusano's Pizzeria
- Afternoon Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Arts One Presents
- Evening The Odd Soul
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
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Springdale straddles a north-south highway with three designations: Interstate 49, US Route 62, and US Route 71. I-49 feeds into I-40 at the town of Alma, about 1 hour south. US-62 and US-71 branch off in neighboring Bentonville. US-71 then continues on over the Missouri border, eventually leading to Joplin.
See
Do
Do Northwest Arkansas Naturals
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the area's minor league baseball team, based in Springdale. Relatively new to Northwest Arkansas, the team moved here in 2008 and play in a brand-new park, Arvest Park, located on the fringes of Springdale.
Eat
Eat Gusano's Pizzeria
Chicago-style pizzeria and sports bar with the self-proclaimed "best Chicago-style pizza in the world". Part of a tiny chain of 8 restaurants in and around Arkansas.
Drink
Drink The Odd Soul
Has an extensive assortment of craft beers.
Sleep
Nearby
Tontitown
City / town · 1 listings · 6 mi away
Fayetteville
City / town · 42 listings · 7 mi away
Rogers
City / town · 15 listings · 10 mi away
War Eagle
City / town · 2 listings · 13 mi away
Bentonville
City / town · 30 listings · 13 mi away
Pea Ridge
City / town · 19 mi away
Bella Vista
City / town · 2 listings · 21 mi away
Siloam Springs
City / town · 3 listings · 22 mi away
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