About the Area
Rogers, with a population of 56,000, maintains the heart and soul of a small town and is the perfect place to experience museums and art galleries, shopping and dining amid architectural treasures and brick-lined streets in Rogers’ historic downtown, as well as a variety of recreational activities such as golf, fishing, hiking, camping and boating.
Discover Rogers history at the Rogers Historical Museum or the world’s largest collection of antique airguns at the Daisy Airgun Museum, both located in downtown Rogers.
A must-visit shopping destination in Northwest Arkansas, Rogers is home to everything from sprawling shopping malls to quaint boutiques and one-of-a-kind antiques shops. Stock up on designer labels at the open-air Pinnacle Hills Promenade, or buy local as you stroll the shops along Historic Downtown Rogers’ brick-lined streets. Discover wares by local artisans at a country craft fair or browse handmade treats and fresh produce at a farmers market. Whether you’re shopping for him, her or home, you’re bound to find it here.
Outdoor opportunities abound as well. Climb the mountain biking trails at Lake Atalanta. The Railyard Bike Park, located downtown, features wall rides, whale tales, and concrete lips. The park is designed to accommodate riders of all different skill levels, beginner to expert, and different types of bicycles, striders to full suspension bikes and dirt jumpers to BMX. Set up your campsite to spend a night under the stars at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area on Beaver Lake, located just minutes from downtown Rogers, Arkansas. At 30,000 acres, Beaver Lake offers top-notch fishing, particularly for striped bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish. Popular water sports include boating, water skiing, scuba diving and swimming. Also, the city of Rogers is seven miles from War Eagle, home to one of the finest crafts fairs in the country at War Eagle Mill. Marvel at an underground stream and gorgeous rock formations during a guided cave tour of War Eagle Cavern. The Butterfield Overland trail is part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System, a statewide system of historic trails that not only educate residents and promote state history, but also encourages cultural and heritage tourism.
A golfer’s paradise, Rogers is home to the LPGA Northwest Arkansas Championship and offers an array of golf courses to suit all skill levels, whether you’re looking for a challenging championship golf course, state-of-the-art practice facilities or even a one-on-one golf lesson with a pro. The incredible local golf courses boast lush fairways, manicured greens, luxurious clubhouses and sweeping vistas.
Craft beer enthusiasts will find plenty to love in Rogers’ booming beer scene. From innovative microbreweries to flavor-focused taverns to restaurants offering a lineup of their own brews, take your pick from delicious drinks throughout Northwest Arkansas. Taste your favorite beers right from the source when you visit brewery taprooms at hot spots such as Ozark Beer Company, New Province Brewing Co. and Core Brewing Company.
The Walmart AMP (Arkansas Music Pavilion), a Walton Arts Center venue since February 2011, is Arkansas’ premier outdoor concert venue. The Walmart AMP has presented headlining concerts for the past 14 years. In its permanent home at Pinnacle Hills, the Walmart AMP houses the largest outdoor stage house in Arkansas.
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