How Do You Vacation In Northwest Arkansas?
Home to Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, JB Hunt Transportation, Daisy Outdoor Products and several other successful companies, Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the United States. The area’s offerings remained a well-kept secret for years, but now the word is out. Visitors enjoy outdoor recreation, shopping for antiques and handmade crafts, exploring historic places and much more. Read on for more information on where to go to get the full experience of this little-known vacation hot spot. If flying, the code for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is “XNA.” It’s usually listed as a Fayetteville location, but actually exists in Highfill, Arkansas, just outside of Bentonville (see Resources below). Fly in to the Tulsa International Airport (TUL) in Oklahoma and drive approximately 2 hours east to the state line. If driving, use Mapquest (see Resources below) or a good road atlas to plot the best route. Typical arteries into the area are Interstates 30, 40 and 54
