Kid friendly activities in northwest arkansas
Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail
Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail
Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail
Location: Rogers (45-minute drive from lake house)
Highlights: Explore cool caves off the trail.
Tanyard Creek Nature Trail
Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail
Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail
Location: Bentonville (42-minute drive)
Highlights: Ends in a waterfall where kids can play (amount of rainfall does affect this).
Scott Family Amazeum
Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail
Rock Climbing at Climb Bentonville
Location: Bentonville (36-minute drive)
Highlights: Indoor and outdoor exhibits for kids.
Rock Climbing at Climb Bentonville
Rock Climbing at Climb Bentonville
Rock Climbing at Climb Bentonville
Location: Bentonville (36-minute drive)
Highlights: Indoor and outdoor climbing, located across from Bentonville Brewing Company which has food trucks and is kid and dog-friendly. There is also a trail connecting this area to Thaden Field, where small planes take off and land.
Creekside Park
Rock Climbing at Climb Bentonville
Canoeing at Kings River
Location: Bentonville (40-minute drive)
Highlights: Splash pad for kids to enjoy.
Canoeing at Kings River
Rock Climbing at Climb Bentonville
Canoeing at Kings River
Location: Eureka Springs (53-minute drive)
Highlights: Canoe rentals available from various providers.
Eureka Springs Zip Line
Old Spanish Treasure Cave
Eureka Springs Zip Line
Location: Near Eureka Springs (48-minute drive)
Highlights: Suitable for kids ages 4 and up.
Easier Bike Trails
Old Spanish Treasure Cave
Eureka Springs Zip Line
Location: Bentonville (37-minute drive)
Highlights: Rentals available in Bentonville. Popular trails include Slaughter Pen and Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, where you can get a smoothie at the coffee shop at the end of the trail in the woods.
Old Spanish Treasure Cave
Old Spanish Treasure Cave
Old Spanish Treasure Cave
Location: Sulphur Springs (53-minute drive)
Highlights: Adventure of a guided tour through one of Ozark’s biggest mysteries. A fun cave exploration experience for kids.