Location: Fayetteville
Top Things to do in Fayetteville
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Fayetteville, Arkansas (AR)
Fayetteville is the third-largest city in Arkansas and county seat of Washington County. The city is centrally located within the county and has been home of the University of Arkansas since the institution's founding in 1871. Fayetteville is on the outskirts of the Boston Mountains, deep within the Ozarks. Known as Washington until 1829, the city was named after Fayetteville, Tennessee, from which many of the settlers had come. It was incorporated on November 3, 1836 and was rechartered in 1867. The four-county Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area is ranked 105th in terms of population in the United States with 463,204 in 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau. The city had a population of 73,580 at the 2010 Census. At 1,400 feet of elevation, it is also one of the highest major US cities between the western Great Plains and the Appalachian Mountains.
Restaurants in Fayetteville
1. National Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By sconkles - Fayetteville, United States
This is a wonderful place to visit if you are at all interested in history and appreciate the aesthetics of all of the pretty white headstones neatly lined up, rows and rows and go on and on. It’s a really cool site to see and the additional information to read along the way brings some of its history to life.
2. Dickson Street Bookshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By thaddt - Slidell, United States
Stunning! One word best describes the amount and depth of the titles & volumes of pre-owned books of EVERY TYPE. In business since the early 1970's, this comfortable and friendly store contains rows upon rows of books and magazines. Cluttered room after room of all genres, fiction and non-fiction, all with extremely reasonable prices. It's literally every readers best choice with titles reaching from Julius Caesar's personal accounts of his battles with the Gaul's, everything about Civil War history (over 200 titles), World War I & II, Founding Fathers, Explorers, Biographers, Music, Medical, Cooking, Educators, Scientists, People & Places of the World, Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Self-Help, to every type of conceivable interest. Plan to spend HOURS enjoying the experience!
3. Fayetteville Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Dreamer67808084552 - Memphis, United States
This library has won all sorts of awards and recognition. There is a coffee shop inside so you can check out a book and have a cup of joe. The architecture alone is worthy of the visit.
4. Razorback Regional Greenway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By jamiejoh2016
We drove down from KC to explore the Greenway. We parked at Fayetteville Lake and rode 20 miles. The Greenway is a gorgeous paved path. We shared the path with walkers and skateboarders. A great place for families and friends to be outdoors.
5. French Quarters Antiques
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
6. Terra Studios
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Home of the Bluebird of Happiness, Terra Studios is a wonderland of art and creativity featuring works of over 100 regional artists, sculpture gardens, murals, fountains, galleries & cafe. Take a class, watch as skilled artisans make the world famous Bluebird of Happiness, play chess or checkers on the giant game boards, enjoy a light snack, shop or simply relax. Fun for everyone. Open daily 10-5. Free admission.
Reviewed By BernadetteT56
We enjoyed shopping fir some beautiful glass birds and butterfly’s. Then spent time on the scenic grounds
7. Fayetteville Confederate Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By cathie970 - Lawrence, United States
I am glad that this cemetery has respectfully maintained our American history. It is a slippery slope to remove Confederate statues and history. It is part of our history and important to remember. Not black or white but American History with all of its warts.
8. Fayetteville Underground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
9. Lake Fayetteville
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Full tackle shop with boat and bike rentals. Visit the website for more information.
Reviewed By renwilson - Fayetteville, United States
Visited the lake which has a walking/bike path with a nice view of the water. There is also boat pedal and kayak rentals, docking areas for fishing and boating. Very good location.
10. World Peace Fountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By bound4glory - Fayetteville, United States
This is a great side trip if you are at the square for the Farmers Market or some other event. It takes wonderful pictures. I have photographed several couples in front of it, and it is always a favorite out of the photo shoot!
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