Old-world charm in Rogers
From the painted frontispieces of the brick buildings on Walnut Street to the 19th-century emporiums of Arkansas Street, the heart of Rogers is a characterful pocket of history that's nestled in the Ozark Mountains. Visitors feel transported back to the old railroad days of yesteryear in a place like this, hopping between quirky air gun museums and period theater houses and landmarks touting National Register of Historic Places tags. Rogers vacation rentals also put you within striking distance of the acclaimed Crystal Bridges Museum, and the cliff-ringed waters of pretty Beaver Lake to the east.
Enjoy acclaimed art in Rogers
The number 1 attraction on the roster of Rogers is the acclaimed Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Housed in an otherworldly building that mixes almost organically with the Ozark hills that surround it on the north-west side of town, it's packed with great masterworks of American pop art and pop culture, and has other collections that span all the way back to the colonial era. Once that's done, the quirky Daisy Airgun Museum has a different set of relics, while family fun comes thick and fast with the Ozark Natural Science Center behind Beaver Lake to the east.
History and Arkansas outdoors in Rogers
Handsome, historic Rogers is a fine place to simply wander the streets and enjoy the registered landmarks that date back to the late 1800s. You can get guided tours that reveal stories of the town's railroad past, its charming vaudeville theaters, and its unique cultural mix of Ozark Mountain heritage. Alternatively, you could bag yourself Rogers vacation rentals on Beaver Lake, where kayaking and picnicking, camping, hiking, swimming, and fishing tournaments are all on the menu during the summer months.
Reaping the summertime rewards in Rogers
There's no better way to enjoy the historic streets of old Rogers than by strolling them at your own pace, and then – of course – there are the pebble beaches and hiking trails of Beaver Lake to explore. For all that, you really need the Arkansas sun to be shining, which is why most travelers flock to Rogers vacation rentals in the summer months between May and September. That's when you can expect hot, warm, humid days that are perfect for sightseeing, and for hopping between the art galleries and parks.
Exploring the natural features in Rogers
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to take in the scenery, Rogers is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are a few of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Pea Ridge National Military Park (9.7 mi / 15.6 km)
- Bobby Hopper Park (10 mi / 16.1 km)
- Hobbs State Park Conservation Area Visitor Center (10.5 mi / 16.8 km)
- Beaver Lake (10.9 mi / 17.5 km)
- Botanical Garden of the Ozarks (13.5 mi / 21.7 km)
- Roaring River State Park (23.5 mi / 37.8 km)
Traveling to and around Rogers
The nearest airport is in Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA), located 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from the city center.
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