Location: Fayetteville
Top Things to do in Fayetteville
What to do and see in Fayetteville, Arkansas (AR): The Best Things to do Good for Couples
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. TheatreSquared
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 346 reviews
TheatreSquared’s locally produced and nationally acclaimed productions reach more than 50,000 patrons each year. The company is Northwest Arkansas’s year-round professional resident theatre, offering a unique audience experience in an intimate setting. In 2011, TheatreSquared was recognized by the American Theatre Wing, founder of the Tony Awards, as one of the nation’s ten most promising emerging theatres. A professional company, TheatreSquared employs trained artists from across the country to create its 320 annual performances and is contracted with Actors' Equity Association. The theatre is also Arkansas’s home for professional playwrights. The company's 50,000 square-foot home is an architectural and cultural landmark, uniting two intimate theatres, rehearsal space, a three-level commons and open-all-day bar/cafe, outdoor gathering spaces, production workshops, offices, and artists’ apartments.
Reviewed By robertlI3108CZ - Tahlequah, United States
What a outstanding experience! We’d been here a couple of times before and the plays were very well done, but familiarity with the movies done of A Christmas Carol left me wondering how they’d do it. Well, walking and seeing the set was impressive, it seemed no expense was spared to pull this off, and they did! A fantastic adaptation and creative presentation with outstanding performances by all the cast. I could not have been more impressed. I’m writing this now since we’re going back in a couple of days for another performance of a play and I’m looking forward to another outstanding experience!
2. Walton Arts Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By bberg52 - Lowell, United States
Great venue and a great Broadway show. The music and dancing were awesome and the musical followed the original movie very well. Excellent show to go see.
3. Baum Stadium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Dreamer67808084552 - Memphis, United States
This stadium is better than many minor league parks. There are regular crowds of 8K+ fans calling the hogs. It is a family friendly place but watch out for the outfield where the fans harass the opposing teams outfielders. It is very entertaining to listen. This stadium is fan-based and fans are engaged in play from beginning to end of game. Plus the University of Arkansas baseball team is always ranked in the top!
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. 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
6. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Northwest Arkansas' only botanical garden! The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks features 12 themed gardens & Arkansas’ only butterfly house, with landscaped grounds where four seasons of native flora and fauna thrive. The garden is a unique and enchanting venue for events of all kinds, including weddings, corporate meetings, private gatherings and birthday parties. Other garden events include: free summer concerts, the popular Firefly Fling family festival, the International Festival, Little Sprouts and Garden Buds educational programs for children & more. Come explore with us! The garden is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Reviewed By robertmL4863NW - Scottsdale, United States
This is a great venue for a wedding with fantastic gardens and flowers of all varieties and colors. A very romantic place for a wedding.
7. Lake Fayetteville
Overall Ratings
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.
8. Fayetteville Downtown Square & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By megsouth - Leawood, United States
We were in town for a funeral and stayed at a hotel right on the square. We really enjoyed walking around to see all of the beautiful holiday lights & check out the food trucks. The lights really made our photos fantastic!
9. Fossil Cove Brewing Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By michaeljones46 - Oklahoma City, United States
Cool local Brewery. Nice place with great beers. We both enjoyed our beers and the bar. Cozy, comfortable place to hang out and enjoy some tasty brews. We tried several and enjoyed them all. Bar staff were really friendly. Great theme decor too.
10. Wilson Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By delanib - Hot Springs, United States
Wilson Park is a great park, but its stand-out attraction is undoubtedly the Castle (AKA "Point 7"). The Castle exemplifies everything that makes Fayetteville, Fayetteville: it’s unique, artsy, weird, and fun. Little kids love playing on it; teenagers hang out on it after dark. It's been the backdrop for senior pictures and weddings for two generations now. It's truly one of the icons of Fayetteville.
