In the Ozark foothills of northwest Arkansas, the Best Western Plus Castlerock Inn & Suites makes a comfortable base in Bentonville, Arkansas, a small town turned world-class arts and cycling destination.
Bentonville surprises first-time visitors. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, set in a wooded ravine with works from Colonial portraits to modern masters, anchors the town, and a celebrated network of mountain-bike trails has earned the area a reputation as a riding capital. Compton Gardens, the Peel Museum, and the shores of Beaver Lake add more to explore, with the University of Arkansas and the rest of northwest Arkansas a short drive south.
Well-appointed rooms include free Wi-Fi, a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a roomy workspace, and a complimentary full breakfast opens the day. An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a business center round out the stay. Between the art and the trails, Bentonville rewards a longer visit.