Being named one of the 12 Hottest Destinations of 2012 by Travel + Leisure Magazine is just one more feather in the cap of the up and coming Northwest Arkansas town of Bentonville . The only US city on the list, Bentonville shares company with Brazil, Abu Dhabi, China and Germany.
Until recently, this city was known for being home to retail giant Walmart and the hometown of Walmart founder, Sam Walton. However, one of Walton’s children, Alice Walton, has put them on the map for a much different reason; the opening of world-class art museum, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, in November.
Both the museum and the impending opening of a 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Bentonville were listed as reasons for being a hot travel destination. Featuring American art from the Colonial period to current day, Crystal Bridges has been compared to Gugginheim Bilboa for its dynamic architecture by noted architect Moshe Safdie. Oh, by the way, admission is free, thanks to a grant from Walmart.
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