Fayetteville (Arkansas)

Fayetteville is a city of 87,000 people (2018) in the Ozarks and the Ozarks Region of Arkansas.

It is home for the main campus of the University of Arkansas, and has many characteristics of a college town, including many bars, restaurants and specialty stores. It serves as a regional hub for live music and performances, with several venues. Fayetteville is also part of the booming Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers-Bentonville metropolitan area in Northwest Arkansas, and has experienced dramatic growth since the 1990s.

Fayetteville's core area of interest centers around the historic downtown square and Dickson Street, which runs between Highway 71B (also known as College Avenue) and the University of Arkansas campus, and is the "main drag" for restaurants and bars. This area can be flooded with people during the very popular Razorbacks college sports games, or during a number of festivals, the biggest of which is the Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Festival. This downtown area, along with the UofA campus and a few historic neighborhoods on either side, is quite walkable. The rest of town, including several strip-mall shopping districts that extend along the highway and residential neighborhoods, is less accessible except by car; bus service is available, but is limited.

By plane

 * Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA), One Airport Blvd. Suite 100, Bentonville,, Fax: +1 479 205-1001. The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport provides commercial flights by a variety of carriers.  This is the main commercial airport for this area, including Fayetteville; its location allows it to serve the Northwest Arkansas Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers area.
 * Fayetteville Municipal Airport, 4500 South School Avenue. Airport Administration:, FBO Desk: , Fax: +1 479 718-7646. Drake Field/Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FYV) is owned and operated by the City of Fayetteville. Drake Field is a general aviation facility serving private, corporate, and chartered flights.

By train
For passenger service, the nearest Amtrak stops are on the Texas Eagle line in Little Rock, Arkansas, which is about a 3-hour drive away.

By car
Interstate 49 is the main highway coming from Fort Smith and traveling north into Missouri. Many state highways exist for more scenic entrance (namely US 71), but I-49 is the fastest route from the north or south. If coming from Tulsa, US Highway 412 is the best bet.

By bus

 * Greyhound Bus Lines (Jefferson Bus Lines), 1041 South School Avenue Highway 71B. Main:, hours of operation (please call to verify hours before making travel arrangements), M-F 7:30AM-1:30PM, 2:30-5:30PM, Sa 7:30AM-1:30PM, Su closed, holidays closed.

By limousine

 * Dynasty Limousines, 1125 Jefferson St. Springdale.
 * Four Star Limousine Service,.

By bus

 * Jefferson Bus Lines, 3075 W Wedington Dr,.
 * Razorback Transit  (RIDE). Provides free transit around the campus area, to local apartment complexes, and out to the mall.

See

 * The Statue of Liberty In front of Washington Regional Medical Center. A spectacular replica of the original Statue of Liberty in New York City.
 * The University of Arkansas The main campus of the University of Arkansas, home of the Razorbacks, is located at the west end of Dickson Street. "Track Capital of the World" and renowned center of SEC sports, the campus is situated atop one of the many hills in the town. Check out the many stadiums (football, baseball, track, gymnastics, basketball, soccer, etc.) and the many, varied academic buildings on campus. "Old Main" is the feature, the oldest and first building. It is situated in the 'arboretum' - which features one or more of every tree found in Arkansas. Also the Arkansas Union has a coffee shop and a movie theater, and Mullins library has free internet access, just ask the circulation desk.
 * Fayetteville Public Library Voted best library in the country several times.
 * The Confederate Cemetery Northeast of Fayetteville, east of the UofA campus. Located at the junction of Rock and Willow Streets. Started in 1872 by the Southern Memorial Association of Washington County, which paid to have the remains of Confederate casualties at Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove, as well as from less-storied combats, removed and reinterred in what remains a picturesque and moving site.
 * Headquarters House Museum Located at 118 E. Dickson, built in 1853 the house served as headquarters for both Confederate and Federal troops at various times during the civil war. The Battle of Fayetteville was fought on the grounds and across the street on April 18, 1863. office and bookstore, M 10AM-noon, Th 10AM-4PM, Sa 10AM-noon, Living history tours by appointment. Battle of Fayetteville reenactment/Ice cream social third Saturday in August.
 * The Confederate Cemetery Northeast of Fayetteville, east of the UofA campus. Located at the junction of Rock and Willow Streets. Started in 1872 by the Southern Memorial Association of Washington County, which paid to have the remains of Confederate casualties at Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove, as well as from less-storied combats, removed and reinterred in what remains a picturesque and moving site.
 * Headquarters House Museum Located at 118 E. Dickson, built in 1853 the house served as headquarters for both Confederate and Federal troops at various times during the civil war. The Battle of Fayetteville was fought on the grounds and across the street on April 18, 1863. office and bookstore, M 10AM-noon, Th 10AM-4PM, Sa 10AM-noon, Living history tours by appointment. Battle of Fayetteville reenactment/Ice cream social third Saturday in August.
 * Headquarters House Museum Located at 118 E. Dickson, built in 1853 the house served as headquarters for both Confederate and Federal troops at various times during the civil war. The Battle of Fayetteville was fought on the grounds and across the street on April 18, 1863. office and bookstore, M 10AM-noon, Th 10AM-4PM, Sa 10AM-noon, Living history tours by appointment. Battle of Fayetteville reenactment/Ice cream social third Saturday in August.

Do

 * Dickson Street Visit this high-energy 'bar row' home to various bars, nightclubs, and eateries. Specialty stops and jaw-dropping jewelry stores will catch your eye as you traverse up and down the area.

Buy

 * Dickson Street Bookshop, 325 W Dickson St. Great place to find used or rare books. +1 479 442-8182

Eat
Fayetteville boasts a large number of restaurants. There are a number of casual chains and fast food along the I-49 corridor and highway 71; there are also many restaurants downtown along Dickson Street. Below are some of the best-known and unique Fayetteville restaurants.


 * Hugo's, 25½ North Block, Downtown/Dickson Street, . A quirky subterranean place with a variety of cuisines and dishes that's sure to please all who come, including good crepes and interesting burgers.
 * Hunan Manor, 1147 N Tahoe Pl, . Unique among Fayetteville's Chinese restaurants because of its new building. Serves Americanized but fairly tasty Chinese dishes, in a striking avant-garde building with a modernist interior.
 * Jim's Razorback Pizza, 3831 N Crossover Rd, . Here, great pizza, beverages and service are a tradition.
 * Kate's Daylight Donuts, 1220 North Garland, . Serving specially made donuts and a variety of other pastries.
 * Penguin Ed's BBQ, 2773 Mission, . A local flavor that is sure to please even the most discriminating of barbeque enthusiasts.
 * Powerhouse Seafood, 112 North University, Downtown/Dickson Street, . Enjoy great taste and flavor of the sea.
 * Rick's Iron Skillet, 1131 South School, South, . The famous spot for homecooking flavor and service in Fayetteville.
 * Rick's Bakery 1220 N College Ave, . Homemade, fresh and always delicious bakery items and sandwiches.
 * Shogun Steakhouse of Japan, 4096 N Steele Blvd, . Grilled to order steaks and seafood.
 * Thep Thai, 1525 S School Ave. Best Thai food in town. All the herbs fresh from the garden right out front.
 * Tim's Pizza, 1813 Mission, East, . Great pizza and spirits, a local favorite.
 * Powerhouse Seafood, 112 North University, Downtown/Dickson Street, . Enjoy great taste and flavor of the sea.
 * Rick's Iron Skillet, 1131 South School, South, . The famous spot for homecooking flavor and service in Fayetteville.
 * Rick's Bakery 1220 N College Ave, . Homemade, fresh and always delicious bakery items and sandwiches.
 * Shogun Steakhouse of Japan, 4096 N Steele Blvd, . Grilled to order steaks and seafood.
 * Thep Thai, 1525 S School Ave. Best Thai food in town. All the herbs fresh from the garden right out front.
 * Tim's Pizza, 1813 Mission, East, . Great pizza and spirits, a local favorite.
 * Thep Thai, 1525 S School Ave. Best Thai food in town. All the herbs fresh from the garden right out front.
 * Tim's Pizza, 1813 Mission, East, . Great pizza and spirits, a local favorite.

Coffee

 * Arsaga's 401 East Mountain at the Fayetteville Public Library or University of Arkansas Law Library, plus other locations. Local, independent friendly coffeeshops serving drinks, pastries, good soups and sandwiches. Free wifi. Live music and/or displays by local artists at some locations.

Game Day

 * Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
 * Game Day Info, Including tailgating and stadium rules, traffic info, and parking info.
 * RV information Winn Creek RV Park and Campground, 13.5 miles south of Fayetteville near I-49, offers the same low rates on game days as any other day throughout the year. It has full hook-ups, WiFi and paved level sites.

Go next

 * Springdale (Arkansas)
 * Bentonville
 * Eureka Springs
 * Hot Springs (Arkansas)
 * Little Rock