Northwest Arkansas · City guide

Siloam Springs.

The small college town on the western edge of NWA — 18,500 people, John Brown University, a charming historic downtown wrapped around Sager Creek, and a quieter pace than the I-49 corridor. The Kansas and Oklahoma borders are 15 minutes west. A legitimate destination for day trips from Fayetteville or Bentonville, and an increasingly-serious relocation pick for families who want NWA access without NWA traffic.

Nearby in NWA: Tontitown, Elm Springs, and Cave Springs.