Springdale Travel Guide

Springdale is located on the scenic foothills of the Ozark Mountains. It is the fourth largest city in the state and boasts an ever-growing population of 80,000 residents. With roots as a small establishment settled in 1840, the city has grown to be more than double its original size and come to be an important industrial city for the United States.

Things to Do in Springdale

Visitors with a fancy for baseball can visit Springdale during the summer months to watch a live baseball game at Arvest Ballpark, to spend the day at J.B. Hunt Park playing sports, hiking, and enjoying the various biking trails, or to get a day pass the Jones Center where they can spend the afternoon indoor ice skating, swimming, playing soccer, and getting fit in the gym. The Shiloh Museum of Ozark history takes visitors through the motions of pioneer life through dozens of exhibits, six historic buildings for exploring, and a research library that is proud to display over 500,000 authentic photographs showcasing life in the old days. For visitors with an uncanny attraction to a well-manicured golf course, Brush Creek Golf Course is the place to be.

Best Places to Stay in Springdale

The northwest Arkansas countryside provides a scenic backdrop for Springdale’s vacation rentals. The city has a diverse pool of rentals, with everything from small and quaint to loud and boisterous available for rent. Many of the rentals, in addition to have great views, are also pet friendly.

Best Time to Visit Springdale

The best time to visit Springdale is June to August when the summer weather is at its peak and the sun shines nearly all day every day.

Food in Springdale

Springdale, in addition to its plethora of outdoor activities and historic sites, also houses a large selection of locally owned restaurants. Fratelli's Italian Grill offers authentic Italian fare and perfectly portioned plate sizes, The Wagon Wheel Country Cafe specializes in serving classic, all-American comfort foods such as nachos, ham and beans with cornbread, and creamy coconut ice cream.

Best Events in Springdale

Springdale is known around Arkansas for its exciting yearly events, which include the Christmas Parade of the Ozarks, the Winter Wonderland Princess Ball, the Tontitown Grape Festival, and the Ozark Regional Arts and Crafts Fair.

Things to Do for Families in Springdale

Families who pay a visit to Springdale can spend a weekend afternoon at Fun City Pizza, where they can engage in a variety of fun family activities such as arcade and video games, mini golf, carousels, and mascots from popular kids TV shows.

Seasonally, September to November, families can instead experience corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and pony rides at Farmland Adventures. The Springdale Aquatic Center is the city’s largest outdoor water park, offering water slides, dive boards, colorful floating devices and surfboards, and a splash area.