Have you heard the latest great news about Bella Vista, Arkansas? What’s the world saying about us? Explore the latest feature stories below.
April 2018
Bella Vista Makes Forbes Best Places to Retire List for 2nd Year
We're thrilled to once again be ranked in the top 25 of Forbes Best Places to Retire in 2018. Of course, we've always known what a special place Bella Vista is. And now the rest of the world is discovering it as well!
Land of Oz: Northwest Arkansas Finds its Own Emerald City
Bike Mag article about Northwest Arkansas's new legacy of mountain bike trails
March 2018
Bella Vista Ranked 11th most popular small city for relocation
Bella Vista, Arkansas was recently named the 11th most popular small city in America to relocate according to a recent relocation data analysis by Movebuddha.com.
January 2018
Residential building permits in Bella Vista up 98% in 2017
Although building permits in Northwest Arkansas were down 18% in 2017, Bella Vista closed out a strong year, finishing up 98% from 2016. Bella Vista building permits up 98%
November 2017
Bella Vista Recognized as One of 20 Safest Cities
From small cities like Corning and Pottsville to larger ones such as Bella Vista and Bentonville, each community on our list has something unique to offer.
Razorback Greenway Expands to Bella Vista
The most popular trail system in Northwest Arkansas is about to take the outdoor enthusiast even further. Read more...
August 2017
Lack of hotels in Bella Vista limits tourists’ options
In Bella Vista, you can swim or fish in your choice of nine lakes, bike or hike on 53 miles of trail, play golf on any one of seven golf courses, or even get married in a woodland chapel. But there’s one thing that you can’t do in Bella Vista [...]
May 2017
State highway and elected officials mark completion of $53 million segment of Bella Vista bypass
The Bella Vista bypass is nearly 6.4 miles closer to completion, and the state awaits Missouri on its portion of the bypass before Arkansas moves forward on its final segments of the project. https://talkbusiness.net/2017/05/state-highway-and-elected-officials-mark-completion-of-53-million-segment-of-bella-vista-bypass
August 2016
Bella Vista officials hope trails spur economic development in the city, seek to add more amenities
Nestled in the Ozark foothills Bella Vista is a young city – just 9.5 years old – and still struggling to grow its commercial sector amid a challenging topography and limited financial resources.
Bella Vista Opens Back 40 Mountain Bike Trail
Bella Vista has opened the first section of its new Back 40 mountain bike trail, according to a press release from TravelArkansas. The section is 15 miles and will be part of a planned 40-mile trail system.