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Walmart Visitor Center

105 North Main Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 273-1329
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Santa Clarita, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This town was very beautiful, it had a nice old feel to it. The ice cream shop next to the visitor center was fun for the kids, almost like stepping back in time.

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Fayetteville, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The Bentonville square is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS and has a great collection of quality restaurants and shops. The visitor center fits right in. It offers great insights into Sam Walton's vision of turning Walmart into what it has become today.

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Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Great exhibit and story of Sam Walton's success story. The 5&10 store brings back lots of memories. This story of Sam's success is a true story of the American Dream

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Flower Mound, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The Walmart Visitor Center is a little museum created to praise Sam Walton and Walmart. As such, it is totally self-serving, but what else would you expect? I found Sam Walton's modest office, recreated here, interesting and also enjoyed the small display of items that had been accepted for return at Walmart to meet their satisfaction guarantee (such as a... More

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Bentonville, Arkansas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I had gone to this place thinking its a coffee shop! We ordered our mocha's and we found our way into The history of Bentonville and the origin of Walmart stores! Was a learning and fun experience on how Walmart customers returned various items purchased with weird and funny reasons. Sam's office was also part of the visit.

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texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It was a short and sweet visit that allowed for a more informative and intimate insight into the man and his family that started it all!

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Warrensburg MO
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Nice walk thru. Staff was friendly & enthusiastic. Gift shop & ice cream parlor were nostalgic (grape Nehi in bottles!). Can't say I learned much, but left with a good feeling - what more can one ask? Hours are great - opens early & stays open late, in contrast to Crystal Bridges. Nice park in the square across the street,... More

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Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

This is the original 5 & 10 that the Waltons opened and the museum takes one through the growth to modern day.

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Arlington, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Everyone in Arkansas, which I had not visited before, was friendly, including the people in the original 'Walton 5 & 10'.

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See 4 more reviews by Eva121036 for Bentonville
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Not a lot of stuff and it was mostly personal family stuff. We did not know what to expect so we were somewhat disappointed. If you want good food go to Mimi's in Rogerville, which is close and a very upscale area.

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