Northwest Arkansas

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Whether you want to jumpstart a career, start a new family or enjoy retirement, Northwest Arkansas is the place to be. More than 420,000, including Wal-Mart -- the world's largest corporation -- make this stunningly beautiful region their home.

A diverse collection of cities deliver metropolitan amenities with the natural beauty of the Ozark Mountains in one perfect package. You'll find award-winning schools, safe neighborhoods, comprehensive healthcare, impressive cultural and shopping opportunities, places for people of all faiths to worship, some of the best outdoor recreation available anywhere, and the University of Arkansas.

One of the fastest growing regions in the country, Northwest Arkansas is perennially ranked in the Top 10 metropolitan areas in the United States by the prestigious Milken Institute and Forbes calls our region one of the nation's best 10 places for business and careers. And, we're incredibly connected - by interstate or our regional airport (XNA) that offers daily non-stop jet service to more than 15 U.S. cities.

Among the exciting new amenities that are enriching life here are the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals minor league baseball team, and the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Every day, it seems, something new and intriguing is being planned for the region that is the state's economic engine.

Learn more about some of the amenities that make Northwest Arkansas a great place to live, work and raise families...

Amenities



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