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Northwest Arkansas

From the heavily-forested Ozarks to bustling bike trails, Northwest Arkansas is quickly becoming the place to be. It’s located in Arkansas’ transportation corridor, a key area for business coming in and out of our state, a place where more and more corporations are planting their flag. The area is also committed to its communities, driving more opportunity for students, families, individuals and everyone in between. Start your next adventure Here, in Northwest Arkansas.

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Attractions

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

The Walmart AMP

The Buffalo National River

Ozark Highlands National Recreation Trail

U.S. Marshals Museum

1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa

Ozark Mountain Region

Sup Outfitters

Twin Falls

Devil’s Den State Park

Cities & Communities

Fayetteville

Washington County

pop. 103,979

Fort Smith

Sebastian County

pop. 89,975

Springdale

Washington County

pop. 88,524

Rogers

Benton County

pop. 75,264

Bentonville

Benton County

pop. 61,020

Bella Vista

Benton County

pop. 33,087

Russellville

Pope County

pop. 29,466

University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

Higher Education

University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
Arkansas Tech University
University of the Ozarks
John Brown University
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Northwest Technical Institute
Ecclesia College
North Arkansas College


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Major Employers

Healthcare

Fayetteville

Washington Regional Medical Center

Northwest Health Physicians’ Specialty Hospital

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks


Rogers

Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas

Springdale

Arkansas Children’s Northwest

Northwest Medical Center–Springdale

Northwest Medical Center–Willow Creek Women’s Hospital


Bentonville

Northwest Medical Center–Bentonville


Siloam Springs

Siloam Springs Regional Hospital

Gravette

Ozarks Community Hospital of Gravette


Berryville

Mercy Hospital


Eureka Springs

Eureka Springs Hospital


Harrison

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center

Average Housing Prices

Fayetteville

$359,350

Fort Smith

$177,699

Springdale

$314,892

Rogers

$351,665

Bentonville

$458,251

Bella Vista

$332,002

Russellville

$200,360

Source – Pricing based on 2024 Averages.

Fort Smith Streetcar

Transportation

Eureka Springs Transit System
Ozark Regional Transport
North Arkansas Transportation Service
Razorback Transit
Fort Smith Public Transit
Fort Smith Streetcar
Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas
Arkansas Rail*
Amtrak*
Greyhound Lines*
Jefferson Lines*


*These transportation services will be reflected across the other regions of the state.

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Notable Events & Festivities

Eureka Springs Fall Diversity Weekend

Frisco Fall Festival

Lights of the Ozarks

Bentonville Christmas Parade

Bentonville Film Festival

Annual Ozark Mountain UFO Conference

Rockin’ Eureka Elvis & Friends Festival

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