Home to a host of recreational opportunities and the international headquarters of Wal-Mart, one of the largest retailers in the world, Bentonville attracts business travelers as well as casual vacationers seeking a convenient locale from which to tour northwest Arkansas. Several public parks, an aquatic center and a recreation center are located in Bentonville, and the many outdoor activities at Ozark National Forest are roughly an hour's drive away. There are also plenty of Bentonville area events dotting the calendar throughout the year, including several arts and crafts happenings and the annual Ozark Balloon Fest held every summer. A milieu of history and beauty, the Peel Mansion Museum & Garden features a 19th-century Victorian mansion displaying many period items, as well as scenic gardens filled with native plants, perennials and roses. Bentonville's eclectic dining options range from family diners to barbeque restaurants and ethnic cuisine.