COMMUNITY
We invite you to wander and play. Lumen is located in the heart of downtown Bentonville, with walkable access to world-class art, an inspired dining and cocktail scene, and the unparalleled mountain biking capital just minutes from your door in every direction.
Lumen might be home, but Bentonville is your playground. Explore a spectrum of experiences suited for any enthusiast – all nestled in the center of a thriving, vivid community.
Downtown Bentonville Square
Experience unequivocal charm year-round at the heart of historic Downtown Bentonville. Connect with community at local events like First Friday, the Farmers Market, or Art Markets. Gather for magical seasonal celebrations boasting blooming tulips, fall foliage, or twinkling lights. Amble through the surrounding restaurants and shops at your leisure. Or simply embrace a quiet moment observing the bustling downtown life. You can always find what you need on the Square.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Feed your creative spirit with 217,000 square feet of world-class art galleries, touring exhibits, and winding garden trails. Witness breathtaking architecture, linger over centuries of artworks, or stroll the 120 acre museum park – imploring you to stay a little longer. Just blocks away from Lumen, that’s a luxury you can afford.
Eat & Sip
Gratify your senses, and discover a hub of southern hospitality and innovation. Hidden gems, charming eateries, farm-to-table… Contemporary dining, metropolitan libations, locally brewed coffee… Traditional flavors from around the world and those reimagined… Whatever your taste, you’ll find it here. Or maybe, experience something entirely new.
Get Outside
Looking to reconnect and recharge, seek adventure and explore, or something in between? Discover a world of limitless outdoor experiences. Find your escape, or get lost in the right direction.
Cycling
Living in the Mountain Bike Capital of the World has its perks. But there’s countless opportunities for every two-wheel enthusiast just moments away from Lumen. Pick your path – there’s a whole world to enjoy from the comfort of your bike seat.
- North Walton Blvd. Trail
- Downtown Trail
- Razorback Greenway
- Applegate Trail Head
- Slaughter Pen Trail
- Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
- Park Springs Park
City Parks
Nature, in your very own neighborhood. Enjoy expertly maintained parks and trails, afternoon picnics, picturesque strolls, cloud watching… whatever you need to unplug and recharge.
Bentonville now has the funding to implement the “Quilt of Parks.” Threading together multiple downtown spaces, including Dave Peel Park. Another way to explore and enjoy Bentonville.
- Bogle Park
- Park Springs Park
- Bentonville Bike Playground
- Orchards Park
- Gilmore Park
- Creekside Park
- Memorial Park
- Bentonville Lake Park
- 8th Street Gateway Park (coming soon)
Ozark Mountains
Find your home at Lumen, and immerse yourself in the magic of the Ozark Mountains. Get happily lost in wonder and delight, close to home.
- Hobbs State Park – Arkansas’ largest state park with over 12,054 acres of the Ozark Mountains makes it an ideal getaway for hiking, camping, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
- Beaver Lake – a man-made reservoir formed by the White River boasting near 487 miles of shoreline featuring towering limestone bluffs, natural caves, and exciting opportunities to swim, boat, and fish.
- Kings River Falls – a 3 mi. natural area characterized by clear water streams, sandstone bluffs, and hardwood forest. A short hike into the swimming hole + falls makes for a perfect sunny Saturday afternoon.
- The Buffalo River – Arkansas’ first national river and a true Ozark Mountains treasure. Spanning 153 mi. in 3 distinct sections, you’ll find top tier camping, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and hiking in one of the state’s most beautiful settings.
- Ozark-St. Francis National Forest – experience 1.2 million acres of lush hardwood and pine forests, crystal clear mountain streams and scenic drives. This one really puts “natural” in The Natural State.