Welcome aboard! The adventure officially begins! Breakfast snacks & water will be waiting on the coach. Departing with multiple pick-ups and rest stops along the way, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. Lunch stop (on your own) with plenty of choices. Evening arrival at Hyatt Place, Rogers, AR. Enjoy dinner (Pre-paid) at the fan-favorite Catfish John’s. Then back to the hotel for a relaxing night. Day One vibes: travel, laughs, & memories in the making!

Start with a deluxe hot breakfast at the hotel, fuel up for the day! Guided Tour of Bentonville – discover the city’s history and charm. Visit Walmart Museum – see Sam Walton’s original store, 1950 “Walton’s 5&10” on the town square. It features a museum, a vintage-themed gift shop, and the Spark Café. Reopened in 2025, the exhibit space includes interactive displays, a holographic Sam Walton, his original office, and his famous 1979 Ford pickup truck. Lunch (on own) & Bentonville Town Square Browsing – enjoy local eats and quaint shops. Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, a stunning glass chapel in the woods, perfect for photos. Down a meandering path, surrounded by the flora and fauna of Bella Vista, the Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel towers 50 feet into the tree line. This profound structure consists of 15 repetitive Gothic arches made from 31 tons of steel. It is encased by field stone walls and 4,400 square feet of cut sheet glass. As the natural light enters the Chapel, it dances in leaf shaped patterns across a stone floor comprised of native limestone and flagstone, just as intended by architect E. Fay Jones. Dinner at Simple Pleasures, Bella Vista – a cozy, (pre-paid) local favorite. Stroll through beautiful gardens, enjoy the soothing sounds of waterfalls, or step back in time at our classic soda fountain. Simple Pleasures provides a delightful experience that is perfect for guests—engaging and entertaining without overwhelming or exhausting.

Start with a deluxe hot breakfast at the hotel—fuel up for a big day! Enjoy an Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Excursion – step aboard vintage railcars for a scenic ride through the Boston Mountains, cross towering trestles, and pass through the historic Winslow Tunnel. End in charming downtown Van Buren. Our coach will pick us up there and continue our tour. Visit United States Marshals Museum – explore history and heroics of America’s Marshals. (Lunch pre-paid here!) Fort Smith National Historic Site – step back in time and discover this historic frontier post. Chaffee Barbershop & Military Museum – see where Elvis got his iconic G.I. haircut in 1958 and explore 70 years of military history. Dinner at Calico County Restaurant, Fort Smith (pre-paid), local favorite, and the perfect way to end an epic day. Return to the hotel for a relaxing evening and memories to treasure!

Deluxe hot breakfast at the hotel, then we’re off to the storybook town of Eureka Springs! Christ of the Ozarks – a towering, inspiring landmark overlooking the Victorian village. Sacred Arts Museum – an extraordinary collection of Christ-centered art spanning centuries. Bible Museum & VR Experience – explore thousands of Bibles from around the world and step into the life of Jesus through immersive virtual reality. Historic Tram Tour – ride through Eureka Springs’ winding streets, iconic churches, and natural springs with entertaining local guides. Free time for lunch (On Own) & shopping – browse charming shops and cafés (go light… dinner is coming!). Dinner (Pre-Paid) at the historic Crescent Hotel – unforgettable dining with stunning mountain views. Return to the hotel after a full day of beauty, history, and wow moments

Enjoy a deluxe hot breakfast at the hotel, then it’s time to load up and head home—bringing back lots of laughs, new friendships, and unforgettable memories. Relaxing ride north with rest stops along the way. Lunch on your own before our final stretch with comfort stops before drop-offs in Altoona, Newton, Marshalltown, and Waterloo. Thank you for traveling with DJ Country Tours—until the next adventure!