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Beaver, Arkansas - Dinosaur World
We stumbled across Dinosaur World on one of our many "Sunday drives" and, like a kid, I instantly commanded to turn around and go back. We went back, only to find it closed...man that sucked! The only enjoyment I got from the park was the view of the giant dinos from the road that ran beside it. There was a chain up so that you couldn't drive through and on the door a sign posted of prices but no dates. I would for sure return just to take the drive through Dinosaur World if it was to open back up.
[Stephanie, 03/11/2007]Dinosaur World:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Directions:
- Eight miles west of town on AR 187.
- Hours:
- Reported closed by several visitors.
- Status:
- Closed
- Beaver, Arkansas - Dinosaur World
Dinosaurs, Giant Insects, and Cavemen. Who couldn't love a place like this? Sadly, the snack bar is no longer in operation, and the pavilion in the center of the lake is now roped off (perhaps because of the giant scowling octopus that lurks along the edge), but Kong is just as imposing, the dinosaurs just as brilliantly colored, and the cavemen....., well, ok, the cavemen are getting a little decrepit looking as they guard the entrance to the park, but what can you expect after a few hundred thousand years.
If you're a serious student of paleontology, go to the Smithsonian; if you're someone who gets a kick out of gaudily painted handmade monsters (including a giant spider that glares threateningly at all who dare turn into the gravel parking lot) then take the side trip away from Eureka Springs' tourist row, across the senic Beaver Dam on Rt. 187, and visit this entertaining holderover from the 1960's. The same sculptor, Emmett Sullivan, who sculpted the Christ of the Ozarks Statue in neighboring Eureka Springs, did the work on the prehistoric denizens of Dinosaur World. Which was our favorite? We're not telling, but we think Dinosaur World is a must-see for any Arkansas traveler.
[Forest Hazel, 10/21/2004]
Bentonville, Arkansas - Birthplace of Walmart
Pose outside in front of the "Walton's 5-10" storefront.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
Walmart Museum
- Address:
- 240 S. Main St., Bentonville, AR
- Directions:
- Walmart Museum. At Main St. and Central Ave. facing the town square park.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 9-7, Su 12-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 479-273-1329
Bentonville, Arkansas - Giant Silver Tree
Amazing silver tree in front of the museum of art. Also has an outdoor exhibit with a bunch of statues. The tree is really cool.
[Ashley Craig, 04/25/2014]Giant Dead Silver Tree:- Address:
- 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR
- Directions:
- In the car turnaround in front of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. From NE J St. turn west onto Museum Way and drive to the end.
- Admission:
- Free
Bentonville, Arkansas - Giant Hatchet
A giant hatchet is at the entrance of the forest preserves at Hand Cut Hollow.
[Kelly Soprych, 01/18/2024]Giant Hatchet:- Address:
- NE J St., Bentonville, AR
- Directions:
- From Bentonville drive north, out of town, on NE J St. Immediately after you cross over the interstate you'll see a red sign on the left for a trail head parking area. The hatchet is there.
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Bentonville's new art museum is the pet project of a Wal-Mart heiress, so the tree might be made of real silver.