Tenisha & Carl's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Tour or attend an event (Razorback competition)
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
21 S Block AveDiscover places to visit and calendar of events
Free museum to explore the arts and architecture. https://crystalbridges.org/
708 locals recommend
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum WayFree museum to explore the arts and architecture. https://crystalbridges.org/
Free experience to learn about the humble beginnings of Sam Walton and Walmart! https://www.walmartmuseum.com/content/walmartmuseum/en_us.html
176 locals recommend
The Walmart Museum
240 N Main StFree experience to learn about the humble beginnings of Sam Walton and Walmart! https://www.walmartmuseum.com/content/walmartmuseum/en_us.html
At a minimum fee, visit the areas beautiful botanical gardens! https://www.bgozarks.org/
72 locals recommend
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
4703 N Crossover RdAt a minimum fee, visit the areas beautiful botanical gardens! https://www.bgozarks.org/
Visit an art studio at no cost to admire or even purchase some of Fayetteville's featured artists masterpieces.
11 locals recommend
Art Ventures
20 S Hill AveVisit an art studio at no cost to admire or even purchase some of Fayetteville's featured artists masterpieces.
Recreation
Things to do
Walk, bike, play basketball, tennis, volleyball, playground, picnic, etc.
74 locals recommend
Wilson Park
675 N Park AveWalk, bike, play basketball, tennis, volleyball, playground, picnic, etc.
If you are looking for a beautiful place to explore, Lake Fayetteville/Veteran's park offers trails to walk, run, bike, hike, boat volleyball, picnic, etc.. My husband and I bike here often. The paved trail around the lake is 5.5 miles.
77 locals recommend
Lake Fayetteville
1153 Lake Fayetteville RdIf you are looking for a beautiful place to explore, Lake Fayetteville/Veteran's park offers trails to walk, run, bike, hike, boat volleyball, picnic, etc.. My husband and I bike here often. The paved trail around the lake is 5.5 miles.
My husband and I love attending shows featured at the main theater and Theater Squared. Check out their calendar and find a show for you and your significant other or for the whole family. https://waltonartscenter.org/
168 locals recommend
Walton Arts Center
495 W Dickson StMy husband and I love attending shows featured at the main theater and Theater Squared. Check out their calendar and find a show for you and your significant other or for the whole family. https://waltonartscenter.org/
If you are looking for a free place to recreate, this place offers Pickleball on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12pm-2pm. Open/Family gym is offered om Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-12pm, and Preschool Playtime on Mondays from 10am-12pm. They are open from 10am-2pm on Saturdays as well. Check availability before arriving.
Yvonne Richardson Community Center
240 E Rock StIf you are looking for a free place to recreate, this place offers Pickleball on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12pm-2pm. Open/Family gym is offered om Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-12pm, and Preschool Playtime on Mondays from 10am-12pm. They are open from 10am-2pm on Saturdays as well. Check availability before arriving.
Fun for the whole family, but if you have kids this is a just the place to get some energy out! jumpaltitude.com
11 locals recommend
Altitude Trampoline Park
648 Van Asche DrFun for the whole family, but if you have kids this is a just the place to get some energy out! jumpaltitude.com
Kessler Mountain Regional Park
2600 Wc 200Great place to bike, hike, walk, etc.
If you are trying to catch a movie while you are in town, this newly renovated theater offers reclining seats that allow you to stretch out as though you were in your own home.
29 locals recommend
Malco Razorback Cinema
3956 N Steele BlvdIf you are trying to catch a movie while you are in town, this newly renovated theater offers reclining seats that allow you to stretch out as though you were in your own home.
Rent a veoride bike and ride the trails or walk to see another view of the Northwest Region.
http://www.nwatrails.org/trail/razorback-regional-greenway/
119 locals recommend
Razorback Greenway
Razorback Regional GreenwayRent a veoride bike and ride the trails or walk to see another view of the Northwest Region.
http://www.nwatrails.org/trail/razorback-regional-greenway/
Considered one of the top libraries in the US. It's no surprise that this library is much more than a place to check out a book. Check out their calendar and then a book!
30 locals recommend
Fayetteville Public Library
401 W Mountain StConsidered one of the top libraries in the US. It's no surprise that this library is much more than a place to check out a book. Check out their calendar and then a book!
Walk or play! This park provides access to a Little Library and an opportunity to explore the creek. The walking trail is perfect for beginners.
31 locals recommend
Gulley Park
1850 E Township StWalk or play! This park provides access to a Little Library and an opportunity to explore the creek. The walking trail is perfect for beginners.
If you are looking for quick hiking/fishing access within miles from our home, visit Mt. Sequoyah.
Mt. Sequoyah Woods Trail
5 South Happy Hollow RoadIf you are looking for quick hiking/fishing access within miles from our home, visit Mt. Sequoyah.
TheatreSquared
477 W Spring StVisit TheatreSquared for the most intimate place to watch a play.
The Fayetteville Farmers Market
21 W Mountain StLocal produce and products can be found at here!
Take a train ride and see a side of Northwest Arkansas that you have never seen before.
https://www.amrailroad.com/
13 locals recommend
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
306 E Emma AveTake a train ride and see a side of Northwest Arkansas that you have never seen before.
https://www.amrailroad.com/
If you like to bowl, Ozark Bowling Lanes will provide you just the venue.
8 locals recommend
Ozark Bowling Lanes
2300 N College AveIf you like to bowl, Ozark Bowling Lanes will provide you just the venue.
Starlight Skatium
612 N College AveWe recommend visiting Dowtown Fayetteville and give yourself a tour via dockless scooters. Download the app Spin and you are set to see what some of Fayetteville has to offer!
https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/experience/item/370-fayetteville-launches-dockless-e-scooters
38 locals recommend
Dickson Street Bookshop
325 W Dickson StWe recommend visiting Dowtown Fayetteville and give yourself a tour via dockless scooters. Download the app Spin and you are set to see what some of Fayetteville has to offer!
https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/experience/item/370-fayetteville-launches-dockless-e-scooters
Construction is actually complete so ignore photos. From our experience it was a blast!! We are a competitive couple so we enjoyed gameplay and environment. Dessert was tasty too!
51 locals recommend
Top Golf (Coming Soon)
3919 S JB Hunt DrConstruction is actually complete so ignore photos. From our experience it was a blast!! We are a competitive couple so we enjoyed gameplay and environment. Dessert was tasty too!
If you are looking for something for just the kids, this is your place! You will be equally intrigued as well.
237 locals recommend
Scott Family Amazeum
1009 Museum WayIf you are looking for something for just the kids, this is your place! You will be equally intrigued as well.
Here is another place that you can visit if you are trying to fill in the time! There is food, beverages, adult activities and child entertainment.
17 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
2203 S Promenade BlvdHere is another place that you can visit if you are trying to fill in the time! There is food, beverages, adult activities and child entertainment.
We haven't been yet; it just opened. Check it out and let us know how it is!
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Corporate Event Venue, Team Building Activities
We haven't been yet; it just opened. Check it out and let us know how it is!
Food Scene
This restaurant is always a treat. Once I find a menu item that I love, its hard to order anything else. Jungle Prince is my favorite, but they have excellent appetizer items as well as entrees.
45 locals recommend
Original A Taste of Thai
31 E Center StThis restaurant is always a treat. Once I find a menu item that I love, its hard to order anything else. Jungle Prince is my favorite, but they have excellent appetizer items as well as entrees.
If you enjoy tea this is your place! Order in or purchase some to go. Makes for excellent souvenirs or gifts! My favorite is there black tea called Orange Cinnamon.
6 locals recommend
Savoy Tea Co
19 E Center StIf you enjoy tea this is your place! Order in or purchase some to go. Makes for excellent souvenirs or gifts! My favorite is there black tea called Orange Cinnamon.
Mockingbird Kitchen
1466 N College AveBrunch, lunch, and dinner
Tim's Pizza
1813 E Mission BlvdMexico Viejo
2131 M.L.K. Jr BlvdMr Taco Loco
1701 S School AveWasabi
313 W Dickson StRolando's
509 W Spring StOrder any of the toast, coffee, or Frisco Trail beverage (a non-coffee drink). Their menu items are seasonal and may change, but a consistent item that I enjoy is the cinnamon sugar toast and OMG, which is like a banana foster type toast.
33 locals recommend
Arsaga's Church & Center
200 W Center StOrder any of the toast, coffee, or Frisco Trail beverage (a non-coffee drink). Their menu items are seasonal and may change, but a consistent item that I enjoy is the cinnamon sugar toast and OMG, which is like a banana foster type toast.
Pesto Cafe
1830 N College AveGreat spot located downtown Fayetteville to eat brunch. My favorites are shrimp and grits or the pancakes meal with a Mimosas of course. Other dishes that I've enjoyed include their calamari, pasta, etc.
67 locals recommend
Bordinos
310 W Dickson StGreat spot located downtown Fayetteville to eat brunch. My favorites are shrimp and grits or the pancakes meal with a Mimosas of course. Other dishes that I've enjoyed include their calamari, pasta, etc.
Intimate spot for breakfast. I've only been once, but it was a good experience. Pancakes were yummy.
32 locals recommend
Prelude Breakfast Bar
509 W Spring StIntimate spot for breakfast. I've only been once, but it was a good experience. Pancakes were yummy.
I haven't had anything on the menu that I didnt like. If you enjoy BBQ, this is one of many great places to visit while your in town. My favorite sandwiches include the Mennecke and Rusty Shackelford.
8 locals recommend
Lucky Luke's BBQ
1220 Garland AveI haven't had anything on the menu that I didnt like. If you enjoy BBQ, this is one of many great places to visit while your in town. My favorite sandwiches include the Mennecke and Rusty Shackelford.
Their smoked bbq wings have always been a hit with me, but you will have to try them for yourself.
22 locals recommend
Penguin Ed's Bar-B-Que
230 S E AveTheir smoked bbq wings have always been a hit with me, but you will have to try them for yourself.
Catfish, shrimp, and the fixins (hush puppies and pickles) are my go to; however, their most popular menu item is their chicken tenders. Who would have thought?!
29 locals recommend
Catfish Hole Fayetteville
4127 W Wedington DrCatfish, shrimp, and the fixins (hush puppies and pickles) are my go to; however, their most popular menu item is their chicken tenders. Who would have thought?!
A place that I always look forward to visiting offers seafood in a bag full of delicious crab, shrimp, potatoes, corn, sausage, and your favorite seasonings, etc. There are many other menu items that won't disappoint!
Juicy Tails Fayetteville
745 East Joyce BoulevardA place that I always look forward to visiting offers seafood in a bag full of delicious crab, shrimp, potatoes, corn, sausage, and your favorite seasonings, etc. There are many other menu items that won't disappoint!
Its located underground and offers a variety of great food! I've ordered a number of items off of the item. Whatever you order just remember that the fries are homemade!
149 locals recommend
Hugo's
25 1/2 N Block AveIts located underground and offers a variety of great food! I've ordered a number of items off of the item. Whatever you order just remember that the fries are homemade!
The greatest Gastro Pub in America right in the heart of Fayetteville on Dickson St.
Go and enjoy an IPA and the Munster Fries! Free Pool and Shuffle Board is available.
29 locals recommend
Farrell's Lounge Bar & Grill
311 W Dickson StThe greatest Gastro Pub in America right in the heart of Fayetteville on Dickson St.
Go and enjoy an IPA and the Munster Fries! Free Pool and Shuffle Board is available.
I can always depend on Bliss Cupcakes to satisfy my sweet tooth. Bliss Cupcakes has great cupcakes and even better cookie dough (vegan).
Bliss Cupcake Cafe Uptown
637 E Joyce BlvdI can always depend on Bliss Cupcakes to satisfy my sweet tooth. Bliss Cupcakes has great cupcakes and even better cookie dough (vegan).
Wood Stone offers specialty pizza (including vegan) and has another locale (Uptown).
65 locals recommend
Wood Stone Craft Pizza
557 S School AveWood Stone offers specialty pizza (including vegan) and has another locale (Uptown).
Khana Grill is another favorite! I highly suggest the Bengali shrimp with vegan coconut malai, and sambar/samosa.
23 locals recommend
Khana Indian Grill
2101 N College AveKhana Grill is another favorite! I highly suggest the Bengali shrimp with vegan coconut malai, and sambar/samosa.
I have never visited but seems as though the rooftop eating scene is the perfect place to dine. Tell me what you think if you decide to visit.
41 locals recommend
Feed and Folly
110 South College AvenueI have never visited but seems as though the rooftop eating scene is the perfect place to dine. Tell me what you think if you decide to visit.
We highly recommend breakfast and/or brunch! Food is absolutely delicious! I have yet to have a poor experience visiting with or without company.
7 locals recommend
First Watch - North Fayetteville
3251 N College AveWe highly recommend breakfast and/or brunch! Food is absolutely delicious! I have yet to have a poor experience visiting with or without company.
Shopping
Cask and Grove is a favorite for purchasing oils, balsamic vinegars, and salts. Under $10 enjoy flavorful additives.
Cask & Grove
28 E Center StCask and Grove is a favorite for purchasing oils, balsamic vinegars, and salts. Under $10 enjoy flavorful additives.
Pinnacle Hills Promenade
2203 S Promenade BlvdThis outdoor shopping is where its at!
For most of your shopping needs visit our good ole faithful. Travel along Joyce Boulevard for other stores.
33 locals recommend
Northwest Arkansas Mall
4201 N Shiloh DrFor most of your shopping needs visit our good ole faithful. Travel along Joyce Boulevard for other stores.
Nearby
Looking to make a quick purchase, Dollar General is minutes from our home.
Dollar General
2323 N Center StHarps Food Store
1951 N Center StHarps is the closest grocery store from our home.
Looking for convenience, Sonic is right around the corner and ready to serve you with a Sonic Blast, Route 44, and cheese sticks!
Sonic Drive-In
2113 N Center StLooking for convenience, Sonic is right around the corner and ready to serve you with a Sonic Blast, Route 44, and cheese sticks!
McDonald's
1985 N Center StGrab a Filet-O-Fish, nuggets, and Big Mac.
Grocery
Ozark Natural Foods
380 N College AveIf you seek healthier options, (food, supplements, meals).
ALDI
1316 W Walnut StInexpensive grocery store to purchase groceries during your stay.
If you are looking for a natural food store you have came to the right place! You can purchase goods and even grab a bite to eat, coffee, or even an alcohol beverage and enjoy their outdoor seating.
FYI. The new local is called Coop and is located across a Shell gas station near Dickson street.
54 locals recommend
Ozark Natural Foods
380 N College AveIf you are looking for a natural food store you have came to the right place! You can purchase goods and even grab a bite to eat, coffee, or even an alcohol beverage and enjoy their outdoor seating.
FYI. The new local is called Coop and is located across a Shell gas station near Dickson street.
Spice up your visit and explore the cultures through food! You will experience a whole new world.
ASIAN AMIGO SUPERMARKET
2201 South Thompson StreetSpice up your visit and explore the cultures through food! You will experience a whole new world.
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Activities/event for youth & families
Visit https://fayetteville.macaronikid.com/ for kid friendly events.
Don't miss
Download Visitor Guide
https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/guide
Don't miss
Download Trails, bikes, parks guide
https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/3472/Trails
Traveling with kids
Kids eat FREE
Check out restaurants where kids eat FREE!
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Getting around
Scooters
https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/experience/item/370-fayetteville-launches-dockless-e-scooters