Rogers City Guide

Comfort food, BBQ, Southern dishes, and growing international options. Vegetarian and vegan options available.

Developing scene with breweries, bars, and live music in downtown Rogers.

A mixed coffee scene with local specialty shops and national chains building community spots.

Tipping is expected in most service industries: 15-20% in restaurants, 10-15% for rideshares, 15-20% for other services.

Buy SIM cards at AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile stores or Best Buy. eSIMs are available. Post-paid plans require ID; pre-paid less strict.

Generally clean streets and regular waste services, especially downtown.

Convenience stores open 24/7 but pharmacies and clinics rarely do. ERs operate round-the-clock.

Good international products at major supermarkets like Walmart, Harps, Aldi, and seasonal farmers markets.

Most places accept cards, so you rarely need cash for daily spending.

ATMs are easy to find at banks, grocery stores, and convenience stores. Out-of-network machines usually charge $2.50 to $5.00 per use.

Mainly English-speaking public schools under Rogers Public Schools. Some private schools, no international schools.

Small but growing community with informal meetups and networking in local co-working spaces.

Many parks and trails with shaded walking and running spots around Lake Atalanta and Veterans Park.

Good running routes on trails like Lake Atalanta and Razorback Greenway, generally safe and scenic.

Gym options include local clubs and national chains.

Public tennis courts in parks and some private clubs.

Padel courts are not common in Rogers.

Several studios offer various yoga styles and meditation classes, mostly with drop-in options.

Several dojos offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, and boxing. English-speaking instructors.

No ski resorts near Rogers.

Beaver Lake offers kayaking, paddleboarding, and boat rentals, mainly spring to fall.

No ocean or surfing spots in the area.

Limited freshwater diving possible in Beaver Lake but not a major spot.

Hospitals like Mercy Hospital Rogers have English-speaking staff. Healthcare is mostly private and high quality.

Tap water meets EPA standards and is safe to drink.

Lots of parks with playgrounds, kid-friendly cafes, and family attractions nearby.

Generally accepting and supportive with some safe spaces and community groups nearby.

Pet-friendly city with dog parks, veterinary clinics, and many pet-welcoming businesses.