While the hustle and bustle of young professionals commuting to work and families carpooling to school depicts a growing city, Bentonville has a charming small town feel.
The town square features benches, fountains, and beautiful gardens surrounded by quaint shops. Residents also enjoy taking in the unique architecture of the surrounding buildings, such as the neo-classical, three-story, Benton County Courthouse, built in 1928. During the Civil War, all but 12 buildings in the downtown neighborhood were burned. Therefore, the main business buildings around the square were constructed between 1875 and 1888. A main attraction on the square is the Walmart Museum.