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Art in the Ozarks

When Sam Walton made Walmart a household name, the retail mogul put his sleepy hometown in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains on the map. Bentonville, Arkansas, has long been synonymous with one of the most recognized American big-box stores, but over the past decade, the city has blossomed into a world-class hub of art, culture, and outdoor wonder.

In a sense, all roads lead to the prominent Walton family—whether you’re strolling along Main Street, where Sam’s original

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