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Fall in Full Color: A Street Art Walk through Downtown Bentonville

Here is some guidance on where to begin - Start at the Bentonville Square, or pick any mural and create your own loop. Most stops are pedestrian-friendly and fall foliage makes for spectacular photos.

1. Mantra — “Giant Butterfly” (21c Museum Hotel)

Where: Façade of the 21c Museum Hotel, 200 NE A St
Why visit in fall: The lime-green, hyper-real butterfly wings contrast beautifully with amber leaves and the Square. It’s an easy first stop — grab a coffee at Onyx before you start!

2. Nina Chanel Abney — “Mull It Over” (Razorback Greenway / SE 5th St)

Where: Mural facing the Razorback Greenway near SE 5th St (public art listings give the general SE 5th/Greenway location).
Why visit in fall: Abney’s bold, high-contrast palette pops against a backdrop of fall foliage along the Greenway — a dramatic stop if you plan a loop that includes the Momentary or trail sections of downtown.

3. ARkanvas series & other trail-adjacent murals

Where: Several pieces sited along corridors that cross into downtown and the Greenway (examples and pins appear in the city/OZ Art listings).
Why visit in fall: These works were intentionally placed along bike/ped corridors — a walk or bike ride among changing leaves highlights how art and nature play together in Bentonville’s public spaces.

4. Neon & Alley Murals — Spidertag & local alleyway pieces

Where: Parking structures, alleyways and small side streets such as the one at Walmart Neighborhood Market! (Look for the neon pieces and smaller commissioned alley murals).
Why visit in fall: Neon murals and alley art transform at dusk — the cooler autumn evenings highlight the neon glow and create cozy contrasts with streetlights and leaf-littered alleys. These little gems are ideal for a scavenger-hunt style walk.

5. Stefan Sagmeister - "Lakes and Rivers"

Where: On the south side of Ledger Bentonville, 240 S Main Street
Why visit in fall: With the constant breeze in the air, the wind is what allows this piece to flourish. Thousands of “shine disks” begin to flow with the wind, creating the scale-like feature of a fish that is best illustrated when the light hits just right.

Suggested Loop (2–3 miles round trip)

1. Start at the Square — grab coffee at Onyx Coffee Lab and snap the Trout Crosswalk.
2. Visit the Mantra butterfly mural at 21c Museum Hotel.
3. Head south along the Greenway toward SE 5th St for Mull It Over and ARkanvas pieces.
4. Swing back downtown via A Street, stopping for the Spidertag neon mural at dusk.
5. End with dinner or dessert downtown — try Table Mesa, The Meteor, or Trash Creamery for a perfect fall finish.