Recently, Texas Monthly's Pam LeBlanc crossed over state borders in search of biking paradise in Northwest Arkansas. As soon as she arrived, LeBlanc quickly realized Bentonville was more than just bike trails.

• Quote: "I’ve found that the whole culture here focuses as much on museums and public art as it does pedaling," LeBlanc said. "Toss in plenty of good coffee shops, a hip hotel, and a respectable dining scene, and it’s easy to understand why adventure travelers as far away as Austin are buzzing about it."

• LeBlanc raved about local hotspots such as Airship Coffee, 21c Museum Hotel, Bike Rack Brewing Company, Pedaler's Pub and more.

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