Springdale

1. Watch a baseball game at Arvest Ballpark

Arvest Ballpark is a baseball stadium in Springdale and home to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals of the Texas League. Located at the corner of Gene George Boulevard and Watkins Avenue, the ballpark was opened in 2008 and is a hub for summertime entertainment in Northwest Arkansas. The ballpark hosts baseball games in the summer, along with several festivals, fairs, and charitable events throughout the year. The stadium has a seating capacity for 7,305 people and a field surface of Patriot Bermuda over-seeded with rye.

Address: 3000 Gene George Blvd, Springdale, AR 72762, Phone: 479-927-4900

2. Learn about the history of the Northwest Arkansas Ozarks at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is a regional history museum in Springdale that is dedicated to the history of the Northwest Arkansas Ozarks. Named after the pioneer community of Shiloh, which became Springdale in the 1870s after applying for a post office, the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History tells the story of the people who shaped the Ozarks through a range of fascinating exhibits and displays, and six historic buildings spread across the museum grounds. The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History also has an extensive research library with a collection of over 500,000 photographs of Ozark life and offers guided docent-led tours of the museum and the historic buildings.

Address: 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, Phone: 479-750-8165

3. Take a scenic train ride with the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad

The Arkansas & Missouri Railroad, also known as the A&M, is a Class III short-line railroad in Springdale that operates a line extending 139.5 miles from Fort Smith in Arkansas to Monett in Missouri. Initially owned by BN predecessor St. Louis-San Francisco Railway, better known as the Frisco, the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad dates back to the 1980s when it took over approximately 140 miles of railroad owned by the Burlington Northern Railroad. The Arkansas and Missouri Railroad runs three different excursion trips, using vintage heavyweight passenger cars and one, lightweight, streamlined parlor car that was built in the 1950s. These trips range in length and boast spectacular views of the Ozark Mountain range and the Arkansas River.

Address: 306 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, Phone: 479-751-8600

4. See a Monster Truck performance at Parsons Stadium

Home of the Rodeo of the Ozarks, Parsons Stadium is a community stadium and recreational space that hosts a variety of events throughout the year from the Ozark Demolition Derby and Monster Truck performances to Buckin' in the Ozarks. The Rodeo of the Ozarks was established in 1944 as a much-needed relief from the stress of World War II and has been entertaining both locals and visitors ever since. Today, the show draws more than 10,000 people each night, who flock to the Parsons Stadium to experience the Wild Wild West in all its glory.

Address: 1423 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, Phone: 479-756-0464

5. Go wine tasting at Tontitown Winery

Tontitown Winery is a family-owned and operated winery that has been making wine for more than 95 years. Passed down through generations, the tradition of Italian wine-making was learned by Nazzareno Ranalli in 1923 and has continued to be one of Tontitown's landmark businesses to this day. Housed in the Taldo House, which was built in 1917, the Tontitown Winery produces finely crafted wines from local Tontitown grown grapes and offers tastings in their modern tasting room, seven days a week. The winery has lovely outdoor seating for tastings in the warmer summer months, and an exciting exhibit on Italian winemaking. Signature wines include reds like Chambourcin, Italian Red, and Ives noir, and whites such as White Muscadine, and Niagara.

Address: 335 N Barrington Rd, Springdale, AR 72762, Phone: 479-361-8700

6. Enjoy spectacular views at Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery

Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery is a beautifully designed winery and tasting room that produces several award-winning wines and provides a stunning venue for romantic weddings and special events. Based in what was once an old dairy barn that was stylishly renovated into the current tasting room, Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery features multiple decks built off the back of the tasting room that boasts spectacular views of the surrounding natural beauty of the property. The winery currently produces around 1000 cases of wine each year, including award-winning Chardonnay, Rosè, Riesling, and Syrah, and as well as serve an excellent selection of wines from around the world that are available for tastings. In addition to the winery’s acclaimed selection of wines, they also offer local Arkansas wines and beers, and are open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

Address: 6461 E Guy Terry Rd, Springdale, AR 72764, Phone: 479-419-4999

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7. Go on a tour with Fly ARH (Arkansas Helicopters)

Founded in 2005, Fly ARH (Arkansas Helicopters) is one of the premier aviation suppliers for the greater Northwest Arkansas region and provides unique experiences to area residents and visitors. The company offers a range of aerial tours, including Uptown and Downtown Fayetteville, Beaver Lake and Crystal Bridges, Eureka Springs, and more, as well as romantic wedding flights, and customized tours and excursions.

Address: 802 Airport Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, Phone: 479-365-3640

8. Have fun at The Jones Center

The Jones Center is a massive indoor recreational facility for both adults and children that features a variety of recreational fields, equipment, and fun-filled activities, including an ice-skating rink, indoor soccer court, swimming pools, and a fully equipped gym. In addition to world-class facilities such as a Runaway Bike Park, Dive-In Movies, Ice Skating, and a state-of-the-art gymnasium, the center also offers a variety of classes, workshops, youth classes, and summer camps throughout the year, as well as hosts several major sporting events such as the Red Bull Track World Championship Final.

Address: 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, Phone: 479-756-8090