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9:30 a.m. MORNING IN NWA
Saturday Farmers’ Market has coffee, sweet rolls, every sort of organic produce you might want, live music and a lively, fun atmosphere. Or you could start your morning off with a short bike ride, run, walk or jog through nearby Compton Gardens, a 6.5acre stunningly beautiful nature/woodland. If you’ve worked up an appetite, the Pressroom is the place to go for breakfast. Just want a coffee? Onyx Coffee, just off the square, delights in creating the coffee of your dreams.
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11:00 a.m. ART MECCA
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the 1.2 billion dollar museum founded by Alice Walton, youngest of Sam Walton’s children, is the crown jewel of art in NWA. Save time to visit this breathtaking museum and its beautiful surrounding grounds with its many lovely landscaped trails and amazing sculptures. 21C Museum Hotel also displays awesome art on a rotating basis.
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8:30 p.m. MODERN LATIN CUISINE
Foodies, treat yourself to some of the most amazing food to be found in Northwest Arkansas. Table Mesa Bistro, a boutique style restaurant, features multicultural offerings that include the perfect blend of delicious seasonal ingredients. Regardless of which dish you order, your tastebuds will rejoice and thank you for it. Table Mesa is a great place to relax with friends after enjoying a fabulous meal. The drinks are out-of-this-world, and the service is friendly and efficient.
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10:30 p.m. HANGING COOL
The Undercroft, the speakeasy-like bar in the basement of the Preacher’s Son or Scotch & Soda are the places to finish off your evening. Both are lively local favorites.
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1:00 p.m. LUNCH FOR FOODIES
While you’re at Crystal Bridges, enjoy a farm-to-table fresh lunch at Eleven, or wait until you get back to the square and stop by Crepes Paulette, a food truck across the street from 21c, and sample the best crepe you’ve ever put in your mouth. Yeyo’s, a new brick and mortar restaurant in the 8th Street Market, has delicious authentic Mexican flavors made from only farm fresh ingredients.
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3:00 p.m. CHICEST SHOPPING
Shop the wonderful art galleries and specialty stores and boutiques on the square and up and down the adjoining side streets. Remedy Road specializes in gifts that give back. You’ll find clothing, purses, exoitic gifts and more at this delightful boutique located just off the square. The Cannery at 2606 E Central has a delightful selection of unique vintage and vintage-style furniture and gifts.
photo courtesy of Pressroom
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