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12 WHAT'S UP! JULY 28-AUGUST 3, 2019 Coast On In LARA JO HIGHTOWER NWA Democrat-Gazette T he Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville, which celebrated its fourth anniversary on July 15, now finds itself right in the middle of several of the area's bike trails, and the organization takes that responsibility seriously. "I think [bike friendly features] were always a priority," says Amazeum marketing manager Paul Stolt. "When we were starting construction five or six years ago, the [Razorback Regional] Greenway was ramping up construction at the same time. It became a natural thing to put the two together and have as many places people would like to travel connected to the Greenway as much as possible." Stolt says that, while it may be difficult for some families to travel to the Amazeum by bicycle — the gear necessary when traveling with babies and toddlers can be cumbersome — the popular children's museum does see some families arriving via the Greenway. For those families, as well as other bicyclists who may be just passing through, the Amazeum offers several valuable resources. "We have ample parking for bicycles here on campus," says Stolt. "We have a water bottle refilling station and a repair station. People can also come in and spend some time in the cafe without paying admission." The Amazeum's Zing Cafe offers a selection of sandwiches, snacks and drinks. While the Amazeum is a premier destination for families with children, Stolt encourages adults — with or without children — to add it to their lists of bicycle-friendly locations. "We're not just a children's museum," he points out. "We even have adult evenings, and we definitely encourage people to ride their bikes to Amazeum offers family friendly stop for cyclists Courtesy Photo Bicyclists Abbey and Grayson Vernon pause beside the water bottle refilling station at the Scott Family Amazeum. BENTONVILLE FAQ Scott Family Amazeum WHEN — Weekdays and Satur- days, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed on Tues- days. WHERE — 1009 Museum Way in Bentonville COST — $9.50; free for members and kids younger than 2 INFO — 696-9280 those. We have great facilities for people to come in and do a little bit of exploring and spend some time learning something new." And, adds Stolt, with the upcoming street construction planned for J Street, Museum Way and John Deshields Boulevard, biking will become an increasingly easy way to access both the Amazeum and Crystal Bridges. "It's a downhill ride from here to Crystal Bridges — you can coast all the way there," he points out. "I suggest you come here first and then coast to Crystal Bridges!" We are ExpErts in a growing field. CBD American Shaman CBD • KAVA • YOGA Come in for FREE samples & receive 20% OFF your 1st purchase with coupon 509 W. Spring St. • Fayetteville Just off Dickson near the Walton Arts Center 479•387•5484 • www.cbdaskavayoga.com • FREE parking 109A NW 2ND ST, BENTONVILLE, AR FLYINGFISHINTHE.NET 479-657-6300 FREE MEAL FLYING FISH BUY ONE ENTREE GET ONE FREE OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE WITH PURCHASE OF TWO BEVERAGES WITH THIS COUPON ONLY, LIMIT ONE PER PERSON NOT VALID WITH OTHER OFFERS AND EXCLUDES SOME ITEMS OFFER EXPIRES 08/10/19