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Fayetteville is a college city of about 100,000 people in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. Founded in 1828, it became home to the University of Arkansas in 1871, and the Razorbacks dominate local life, with game days filling Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium with red-clad fans calling the Hogs.
The Fayetteville Historic Square has the old post office and a lively Saturday farmers market, and Dickson Street is the city's entertainment district, with bars, restaurants and the Walton Arts Center. Bill and Hillary Clinton married in Fayetteville, and their first home is now the Clinton House Museum.
The city is known for its trails. The Razorback Regional Greenway runs north to Bentonville, and Lake Fayetteville, Kessler Mountain and Mount Sequoyah offer hiking and mountain biking. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville and the Buffalo National River are popular trips from town.
Dickson Street is Fayetteville's main entertainment district, running from the University of Arkansas toward downtown with bars, live music venues, restaurants and the Walton Arts Center. It is lively on weekends and game days. Visit in the evening for music, and expect crowds before Razorback games.
Fayetteville Historic Square surrounds the old post office with shops, restaurants and flower gardens. It hosts the Fayetteville Farmers Market from spring to fall and the Lights of the Ozarks display in winter. Come on Saturday morning for the market, or after dark in December for the lights.
The University of Arkansas campus sits on a hill above Fayetteville, with historic Old Main, the Senior Walk, which has names of every graduate carved into the sidewalks, and gardens. Visitors can walk freely. Start at Old Main, and look for names on Senior Walk as you cross the campus.
Razorback Stadium, officially Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, is the home of Arkansas Razorbacks football, holding over 76,000 fans. Game days bring tailgating and the famous Hog Call. Buy tickets early for SEC games, and join the crowd on the hill outside before kickoff.
Bud Walton Arena is home to Arkansas Razorbacks basketball, a large arena known for its loud crowds and the Hog Call. It also hosts graduation and big events. Check the schedule for men's and women's games, and arrive early to explore the team history displays inside the concourse.
The Clinton House Museum is the small brick home where Bill and Hillary Clinton lived as law professors and were married in 1975. Exhibits cover their early years and campaigns, including a replica of Hillary's wedding dress. Allow about an hour, and check hours ahead as they vary by season.
Walton Arts Center on Dickson Street is the main performing arts venue in Northwest Arkansas, hosting touring Broadway shows, concerts, dance and family performances. Its plaza hosts outdoor events in summer. Book tickets early for Broadway shows, and dine on Dickson Street before the performance.
The Fayetteville Farmers Market fills the Historic Square on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from spring to fall, with local produce, flowers, baked goods, crafts and live music. It is one of the best markets in Arkansas. Come early on Saturday mornings, and bring cash for some vendors.
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on Lake Fayetteville has themed gardens, including a butterfly house, a Japanese garden and a children's garden, plus native plants of the Ozarks. Events are held in spring and summer. Visit the butterfly house in summer, and walk to the lake trails afterward.
Lake Fayetteville is a city lake on the north side with a 5.5-mile trail around the shore through woods, boat rentals, fishing and a softball complex. The trail is popular with walkers, runners and mountain bikers. Walk part of the loop, and rent a kayak or paddleboat for an hour on the water.
The Razorback Regional Greenway is a paved trail of about 40 miles linking Fayetteville to Bentonville through parks, downtowns and woods. In Fayetteville it passes the university, Dickson Street and Lake Fayetteville. Rent a bike and ride a scenic section, stopping at cafes along the route.
Mount Sequoyah is a hill on Fayetteville's east side topped by a retreat center and a lookout with wide views over the city and the University of Arkansas. A large cross on the summit is lit at night. Drive or walk up at sunset, and enjoy the quiet woods trails on the hill's slopes.
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