Guide · Moving to Northwest Arkansas
New to Northwest Arkansas? The Newcomer's Guide (2026)
Moving here for Walmart, Tyson, J.B. Hunt, the University of Arkansas, or anything else? This guide covers the local businesses you'll need in your first few months, in roughly the order you'll need them. For each one we list the three with the most Google reviews in Northwest Arkansas, and link to the full ranking.
38 categories · rankings last verified September 25, 2026 · how we rank
Before and during the move
Getting yourself and your things here, and finding a place to live.
Moving Companies
- 1.You Move Me Northwest Arkansas · Rogers · 2,039 reviews · 4.9★
- 2.B2 Moving · Rogers · 1,249 reviews · 5.0★
- 3.College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Springdale · Springdale · 803 reviews · 4.9★
Storage Facilities
- 1.Modern Storage® Bentonville · Bentonville · 1,758 reviews · 4.9★
- 2.Modern Storage® Springdale · Springdale · 1,171 reviews · 5.0★
- 3.Superior Storage - Centerton · Centerton · 635 reviews · 4.9★
Apartment Complexes
- 1.Sullivan Square · Bentonville · 398 reviews · 4.4★
- 2.Ashton Heights Apartments · Bentonville · 379 reviews · 4.2★
- 3.Watercolors of Centerton Apartments · Centerton · 333 reviews · 4.5★
Real Estate Agencies
- 1.Limbird Real Estate Group · Rogers · 1,122 reviews · 4.9★
- 2.Curtis Realty Group · Rogers · 551 reviews · 4.9★
- 3.Lindsey & Associates Inc. - Rogers · Rogers · 434 reviews · 4.8★
Home Inspectors
- 1.Marathon Property Inspectors · 725 reviews · 5.0★
- 2.Above All Else Home Inspections, LLC · Rogers · 514 reviews · 5.0★
- 3.Healthy Home and Mold Inspections · 438 reviews · 5.0★
Find your doctors
New-patient appointments can take weeks, so it pays to pick a dentist and a pediatrician early.
Dentists
- 1.Restore Modern Dentistry · Bentonville · 2,585 reviews · 5.0★
- 2.Wisener, Cooper & Fergus, DDS · Rogers · 2,088 reviews · 4.9★
- 3.Bright Ridge Dental · Bentonville · 1,655 reviews · 4.9★
Pediatricians
- 1.Community Clinic Pediatrics - Springdale, AR - Emma Ave Campus · Springdale · 849 reviews · 4.8★
- 2.Community Clinic Primary & Specialty Care - Springdale, AR - Emma Ave Campus · Springdale · 665 reviews · 4.6★
- 3.Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics Fayetteville Walk-In Clinic · Fayetteville · 598 reviews · 4.4★
Eye Doctors
- 1.Boozman-Hof Eye Surgery and Laser Center · Rogers · 3,400 reviews · 4.8★
- 2.Bentonville Eye Care · Bentonville · 1,618 reviews · 4.9★
- 3.Parenti-Morris Eyecare - Rogers · Rogers · 1,454 reviews · 4.9★
Urgent Care Clinics
- 1.Fayetteville Diagnostic Clinic, A MANA Clinic · Fayetteville · 4,328 reviews · 4.8★
- 2.Freeman Health System – Springdale Medical Center · Springdale · 4,066 reviews · 4.5★
- 3.Washington Regional Urgent Care - Bentonville · Bentonville · 1,755 reviews · 4.5★
Dermatologists
- 1.Freeman Health System – Bentonville Medical Center · Bentonville · 3,683 reviews · 4.5★
- 2.Premier Dermatology | Aesthetics & Wellness · Bentonville · 3,558 reviews · 4.9★
- 3.Freeman Health System – Willow Creek Medical Center · Johnson · 2,592 reviews · 4.7★
Orthodontists
- 1.Restore Modern Dentistry · Bentonville · 2,585 reviews · 5.0★
- 2.Wisener, Cooper & Fergus, DDS · Rogers · 2,088 reviews · 4.9★
- 3.Ozark Orthopedics · Bentonville · 1,808 reviews · 4.8★
Kids
Daycare and preschool spots fill up, so these are worth calling before you arrive.
Daycares
- 1.Casa Castillo - Terra · Bentonville · 117 reviews · 5.0★
- 2.Busy Minds Childcare & Preschool Bella Vista · Bella Vista · 100 reviews · 4.8★
- 3.Casa Castillo Kensington · Bentonville · 98 reviews · 4.9★
Preschools
- 1.Casa Castillo - Terra · Bentonville · 117 reviews · 5.0★
- 2.Busy Minds Childcare & Preschool Bella Vista · Bella Vista · 100 reviews · 4.8★
- 3.Casa Castillo Kensington · Bentonville · 98 reviews · 4.9★
Dance Studios
- 1.Imagine Studios NWA · Rogers · 66 reviews · 4.3★
- 2.FS8 Bentonville · Bentonville · 50 reviews · 5.0★
- 3.Fred Astaire Dance Studios · Bentonville · 40 reviews · 4.8★
Pets
Get your pet's records transferred to a local vet before you need one.
Veterinarians
- 1.Wedington Animal Hospital · Fayetteville · 1,773 reviews · 4.6★
- 2.Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Northwest Arkansas · Springdale · 892 reviews · 3.8★
- 3.Spay Arkansas · Springdale · 874 reviews · 4.7★
Dog Groomers
- 1.Dog Party USA · Springdale · 929 reviews · 4.9★
- 2.Wags To Riches Pet Grooming · Bentonville · 869 reviews · 4.9★
- 3.Hounds Lounge Pet Resort and Spa - Fayetteville · Fayetteville · 757 reviews · 4.8★
Keep the house running
The people you'll want on speed dial when something breaks.
HVAC Companies
- 1.Bud Anderson Home Services · Lowell · 8,070 reviews · 4.8★
- 2.Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric · Springdale · 6,326 reviews · 4.8★
- 3.Allied Plumbing Air & Electric · Springdale · 2,470 reviews · 4.8★
Plumbers
- 1.Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric · Springdale · 6,326 reviews · 4.8★
- 2.Allied Plumbing Air & Electric · Springdale · 2,470 reviews · 4.8★
- 3.Franklin AC, Plumbing, & Electrical · Springdale · 1,348 reviews · 5.0★
Electricians
- 1.Mister Sparky Electrician NWA · Springdale · 2,457 reviews · 4.8★
- 2.Nash Electric · Siloam Springs · 342 reviews · 5.0★
- 3.Buzz Electrical Services Inc · Farmington · 286 reviews · 4.8★
Pest Control
- 1.Natural State Pest Control · Lowell · 3,496 reviews · 4.9★
- 2.Rumble Pest Solutions · Springdale · 2,690 reviews · 4.7★
- 3.Palisade Pest Control · Rogers · 2,149 reviews · 4.9★
House Cleaning Services
- 1.Molly Maid of Northwest Arkansas · Rogers · 477 reviews · 4.7★
- 2.Magnolia Maids NWA · Bentonville · 364 reviews · 5.0★
- 3.A Cleaner Approach · 283 reviews · 5.0★
Lawn Care Services
- 1.Ace of Blades Lawn Care · Springdale · 1,339 reviews · 4.6★
- 2.Fay-Ark Lawn Co. · Farmington · 324 reviews · 4.9★
- 3.EverGreen Lawns & Pest Control · Springdale · 217 reviews · 4.9★
Garage Door Companies
- 1.Precision Door Service of Northwest Arkansas · Rogers · 1,934 reviews · 4.8★
- 2.Garage Doors & More · Bentonville · 1,253 reviews · 5.0★
- 3.Elite Garage Door Services of Northwest Arkansas · Rogers · 787 reviews · 5.0★
Locksmiths
- 1.Pop-A-Lock Locksmith of Fayetteville · Fayetteville · 918 reviews · 4.8★
- 2.Discount Locksmith of NWA · 475 reviews · 4.9★
- 3.C & E Lock & Safe Inc · Fayetteville · 334 reviews · 4.8★
The car
A mechanic you trust, before the check-engine light comes on.
Auto Mechanics
- 1.Christian Brothers Automotive · Fayetteville · 1,342 reviews · 4.8★
- 2.HCS Auto Repair · Springdale · 1,266 reviews · 4.7★
- 3.The KAR Shop · Rogers · 848 reviews · 4.8★
Tire Shops
- 1.Tire Tracks · Fayetteville · 3,633 reviews · 4.8★
- 2.Tire Tracks · Rogers · 3,520 reviews · 4.8★
- 3.RNR Tire Express · Rogers · 2,761 reviews · 4.8★
Car Washes
- 1.Splash Car Wash & 10-Minute Oil Change · Rogers · 1,184 reviews · 4.4★
- 2.Glide Xpress Car Wash · Fayetteville · 879 reviews · 4.8★
- 3.Zips Car Wash · Rogers · 876 reviews · 4.1★
Your new regulars
Haircuts, workouts and coffee: the places that become routine.
Hair Salons
- 1.The Capital Salon & Suites · Rogers · 784 reviews · 4.9★
- 2.Salon Fix · Fayetteville · 742 reviews · 4.8★
- 3.Accents Salon · Bentonville · 504 reviews · 4.7★
Barbershops
- 1.V's Barbershop - Rogers · Rogers · 1,336 reviews · 4.9★
- 2.V's Barbershop Bentonville · Bentonville · 813 reviews · 4.9★
- 3.The Gents Place · Bentonville · 779 reviews · 4.9★
Gyms
- 1.Bentonville Community Center · Bentonville · 1,108 reviews · 4.5★
- 2.Planet Fitness · Bentonville · 1,091 reviews · 4.5★
- 3.Planet Fitness · Fayetteville · 905 reviews · 4.6★
Yoga Studios
- 1.Radiant Elements Medical Spa · Fayetteville · 321 reviews · 4.9★
- 2.YogaSix · Bentonville · 167 reviews · 5.0★
- 3.Arkansas Yoga and Therapy Center · Fayetteville · 151 reviews · 5.0★
Coffee Shops
- 1.Onyx Coffee Lab · Bentonville · 2,143 reviews · 4.6★
- 2.Onyx Coffee Lab · Fayetteville · 1,337 reviews · 4.6★
- 3.Iron Horse Coffee Company · Rogers · 816 reviews · 4.5★
Your first weekends
Where NWA eats, drinks and gets outside.
Restaurants
- 1.The Buttered Biscuit · Bentonville · 3,780 reviews · 4.5★
- 2.Catfish Hole Fayetteville · Fayetteville · 3,587 reviews · 4.6★
- 3.The Buttered Biscuit at I Street · Bentonville · 3,066 reviews · 4.7★
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 1.The Big Biscuit · Fayetteville · 5,601 reviews · 4.9★
- 2.The Buttered Biscuit · Bentonville · 3,780 reviews · 4.5★
- 3.Village Inn · Bentonville · 3,223 reviews · 4.5★
Breweries
- 1.Bentonville Brewing Company · Bentonville · 1,164 reviews · 4.8★
- 2.Uptown Kitchen + Taphouse · Rogers · 1,046 reviews · 4.5★
- 3.Maxine's Tap Room · Fayetteville · 469 reviews · 4.6★
Hiking Trails
- 1.Tanyard Creek Nature Trail · Bella Vista · 3,017 reviews · 4.8★
- 2.Devil's Den State Park · West Fork · 1,764 reviews · 4.8★
- 3.Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area · Rogers · 1,375 reviews · 4.8★
Outdoor Stores
- 1.Bass Pro Shops · Rogers · 3,520 reviews · 4.3★
- 2.Academy Sports + Outdoors · Rogers · 2,446 reviews · 4.2★
- 3.Academy Sports + Outdoors · Fayetteville · 1,975 reviews · 4.3★
Golf Courses
- 1.Topgolf Rogers · Rogers · 1,440 reviews · 4.5★
- 2.Golf Mountain Mini Golf · Lowell · 599 reviews · 4.7★
- 3.Gator Golf Miniature Golf Course · Fayetteville · 587 reviews · 4.6★
Where to live: the cities of NWA
Each city has its own rankings, so once you know where you're landing you can find the best-reviewed businesses nearby.
FayettevilleWashington County · about 101,000 peopleFayetteville is the largest city in NWA and home to the University of Arkansas, so the market skews toward students, faculty, and the Dickson Street and Mill District neighborhoods.SpringdaleWashington County · about 90,000 peopleSpringdale is NWA's second-largest city and its most diverse, with a large Marshallese and Hispanic community and a business corridor along Thompson Street and Sunset Avenue.RogersBenton County · about 73,000 peopleRogers is the retail and dining center of Benton County, anchored by Pinnacle Hills, the Walmart AMP, and a fast-growing downtown on Walnut Street.BentonvilleBenton County · about 60,000 peopleBentonville is Walmart's headquarters city and NWA's tourism hub, with Crystal Bridges, the downtown square, and the Slaughter Pen and Coler trail systems drawing visitors year-round.Bella VistaBenton County · about 32,000 peopleBella Vista is a lake-and-golf community in the far north of NWA that has shifted from a retirement destination to a fast-growing family suburb, so home-service demand is high.CentertonBenton County · about 20,000 peopleCenterton is one of the fastest-growing cities in Arkansas, made up largely of new subdivisions west of Bentonville, which means constant demand for inspectors, builders, and family services.Siloam SpringsBenton County · about 18,000 peopleSiloam Springs sits on the Oklahoma line, 30 minutes west of the I-49 corridor, with its own downtown, John Brown University, and a business base that serves both states.LowellBenton County · about 10,000 peopleLowell is the small city between Springdale and Rogers, best known as J.B. Hunt's headquarters and for its concentration of trade and service businesses along I-49.FarmingtonWashington County · about 8,000 peopleFarmington is the bedroom community just west of Fayetteville on Highway 62, with a strong local-business core serving Prairie Grove and the western edge of Washington County.
Frequently Asked
- Who is the most-reviewed moving company in Northwest Arkansas?
- You Move Me Northwest Arkansas in Rogers has the most Google reviews of any moving company in NWA, with 2,039 reviews and a 4.9-star average. See all 30 ranked moving companies at https://www.nwapublic.com/best/movers/.
- Who is the most-reviewed dentist in Northwest Arkansas?
- Restore Modern Dentistry in Bentonville has the most Google reviews of any dentist in NWA, with 2,585 reviews and a 5.0-star average. See all 30 ranked dentists at https://www.nwapublic.com/best/dentists/.
- Who is the most-reviewed pediatrician in Northwest Arkansas?
- Community Clinic Pediatrics - Springdale, AR - Emma Ave Campus in Springdale has the most Google reviews of any pediatrician in NWA, with 849 reviews and a 4.8-star average. See all 30 ranked pediatricians at https://www.nwapublic.com/best/pediatricians/.
- Who is the most-reviewed veterinarian in Northwest Arkansas?
- Wedington Animal Hospital in Fayetteville has the most Google reviews of any veterinarian in NWA, with 1,773 reviews and a 4.6-star average. See all 30 ranked veterinarians at https://www.nwapublic.com/best/veterinarians/.
- Who is the most-reviewed daycare in Northwest Arkansas?
- Casa Castillo - Terra in Bentonville has the most Google reviews of any daycare in NWA, with 117 reviews and a 5.0-star average. See all 30 ranked daycares at https://www.nwapublic.com/best/daycare/.
- Who is the most-reviewed HVAC company in Northwest Arkansas?
- Bud Anderson Home Services in Lowell has the most Google reviews of any HVAC company in NWA, with 8,070 reviews and a 4.8-star average. See all 30 ranked HVAC companies at https://www.nwapublic.com/best/hvac/.
- Which cities are in Northwest Arkansas?
- Northwest Arkansas usually means Benton and Washington counties. The largest cities are Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, followed by Bella Vista, Centerton, Siloam Springs, Lowell, Farmington. Most are connected by I-49, so many businesses serve the whole region.
- How were these businesses picked?
- Every business in this guide is ranked by its total number of Google reviews, with average rating as the tiebreaker. Rankings are rebuilt from Google data every month, and no business can pay to be listed.
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