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Rural Little Italy of Northwest Arkansas known for its grape production
Hidden away in the Ozark Mountains is a little slice of Italy. Tontitown is a small rural city in Northwest Arkansas with a long history. "It was originally founded over 120 years ago and was a primarily Italian community, so it's still steeped in Italian tradition," says Paula Prince, an executive broker with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey. "It's on the outskirts of Northwest Arkansas and has a lot of industry around it. Several news organizations have rated The Northwest Arkansas metroplex as one of the top 10 places to live in the US." Italian immigrants originally came to Arkansas in the 1890s, settling in the state's southeast corner. Catholic priest Father Pietro Bandido bought a plot of land in the state's northwest corner and brought 40 families with him in 1898. After a harsh winter, the settlers had a successful harvest in the fall of 1899 and celebrated with the first Tontitown Grape Festival, a tradition that continues to this day. Modern Tontitown is a fast-growing rural area with convenient access to local major employers, highways and the city amenities of nearby Springdale.
Ranch-style houses with elbow room and new construction homes nestled together
Much of Tontitown is rural, with ranch-style homes and farmhouses dotting the countryside roads, often with large lots spread out from each other. There are several newer subdivisions with new traditional homes being built. These homes typically have brick exteriors and built-in garages. They are closer together than the homes in the countryside. Sidewalks line the streets, connecting the front yards and offering walkability through these neighborhoods. Three-bedroom homes typically cost around $300,000. Four-bedroom homes in the subdivisions cost around $500,000. Houses with more acreage can cost between $600,000 and $900,000.
Some ranches in Tontitown have quaint covered front porches.
Newer subdivisions are being built in Tontitown were the homes sit closer together.
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Highly rated Springdale Schools offer many ways to engage students
Students in Tontitown might attend Bernice Young Elementary School, Hellstern Middle School, Central Junior High School and Har-Ber High School. Young Elementary is rated a B by Niche, Central is rated an A-minus, and Hellstern and Har-Ber each receive an A. Har-Ber High School serves approximately 2,200 students in 10th through 12th grades. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Students can participate in several clubs at the school, including an aviation club, cycling club and fencing club.
Bernice Young Elementary School is a public pre-k & elementary school in Springdale, Arkansas.
Har-Ber High School is a public high school located in Springdale, Arkansas.
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Less than 5 miles east of Springdale
Tontitown residents are conveniently located near the larger city of Springdale, just 4.5 miles west on Henri De Tonti Boulevard. Tyson Foods is based in Springdale and is a major employer in the area, with several locations throughout the city, all within 5 to 7 miles from Tontitown. Interstate 49 is just 2.5 miles west of the city and gives residents a route north and south through Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas National Airport is about 10 miles northwest of Tontitown, giving residents a hub for travel throughout the country. Arkansas Northwest Children's Hospital is a highly-ranked hospital just east of the neighborhood on Gene George Boulevard.
Jump on the bus and enjoy downtown Fayetteville just 10 miles from Tontitown.
Hidden away in the Ozark Mountains there is a little slice of Italy called Tontitown.
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Authentic Italian cuisine reigns supreme
Due to the city's Italian heritage, residents have several local Italian restaurants to choose from for a meal. Mama Z's Café on Henri De Tonti Boulevard is one of the most popular restaurants in the city. Locals enjoy dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs, which they say taste like a home-cooked meal. Guido's Pizza next door is another popular spot, famous for piling the pizzas high with plenty of toppings, including Canadian bacon. Residents can also choose from chain and fast-food options like 7 Brew Coffee, The Buttered Biscuit, Chick-fil-A and Cracker Barrel. Residents can pick up groceries at Harps Food Store on Jones Road or Sam's Club on Gene George Boulevard, both on the city's eastern side.
Stop in for pizza and a salad at Guido's in Tontitown.
Residents of Tontitown love Mama Z's food and spending time and money in their community.
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Catch a ballgame or hit the courts at Harry Sbanotto Park
Tontitown residents can spend some time outdoors at Harry Sbanotto Park. This 13-acre city park is located behind City Hall and has several athletic facilities, including a baseball field, tennis courts, basketball courts and volleyball nets. Park visitors can stroll around the 1/3-mile Father Joe Walking Trail, which is lighted at night for security. The park also has a playground and picnic pavilion available for rent. Baseball fans can enjoy a game at Arvest Ballpark, home of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. This minor league affiliate of the Kansas City Royals has been around since 2008 and has won two league championships.
The two playsets at Harry Sbanotto Park excite kids of all ages.
Baseball fans can enjoy a game at Arvest Ballpark, home of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
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Tonitown Grape Festival is a longstanding annual tradition
The highlight of the year in Tontitown is the annual Grape Festival, which takes place every August. "They do the grape stomp, which is an old tradition. They bottle wines. It's really about the wine, but they also have fried chicken and homemade spaghetti," says Prince. The festival also includes carnival rides, a 5K run, live music and the coronation of Queen Concordia.
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