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FAYETTE-
VILLE

Updated

30 Apr 2025

    The Ozarks. Woo Pig Sooie. Bike City. Thriving Arts Scene. Natural Wonders. Architecture. Live Music. Culinary Delights. Ale Trail. Southern Charm. Fayetteville, Arkansas.

    Intel

    Events

    June Northwest Arkansas Pride Festival

    OCT Falltoberfest

    DEC Lights of the Ozarks


    New Landmark

    The Ramble

    A park blending outdoors and culture, connecting Fayetteville’s major arts institutions.

    Culture

    George’s Majestic Lounge

    The oldest live-music venue in Arkansas.


    Book

    Come and Get It by Kiley Reid


    Memento

    Hog Hat from the Dickson St. Campus Bookstore

    Telling Stats

    118
    Miles of trails within the city limits

    21
    Craft breweries on the Fayetteville Ale Trail

    1875
    Year that Old Main opened on the UA campus

    Our Guide

    72-Hour Itinerary

    Day One

    8:30 AM

    Hike (or bike) at Kessler Mountain Regional Park


    12:15 PM

    Pizza at Wood Stone 


    2:00 PM

    Coffee or Tea at Puritan


    3:00 PM

    Shopping Block Street


    5:30 PM

    Craft beer at Fossil Cove


    7:15 PM

    Comfort eats at Mockingbird Kitchen


    9:00 PM

    DJ set on the patio at Tin Roof

    Day Two

    8:30 AM

    Fayetteville Farmers’ Market on the Square


    12:15 PM

    Burgers at Hugo’s


    3:00 PM

    Vintage exploration at Block St. Records 


    5:30 PM

    Call the Hogs at a Razorbacks game


    9:00 PM

    Live show at George’s Majestic Lounge


    12:00 AM

    Drinks at The Guisinger

    Day Three

    8:30 AM

    Brunch at Arsaga’s Mill District


    10:00 AM

    Nature walk through The Ramble


    12:15 PM

    Salad at The Daily Beet


    3:00 PM

    Explore the Wilson Park Castle


    5:30 PM

    Watch sunset atop Mount Sequoyah


    7:15 PM

    Pasta at Bordinos


    9:00 PM

    A nightcap at Maxine’s

    Bests


    Food

    Wood Stone Craft Pizza + Bar

    557 S. School Ave

    Creative apps, wood-fired craft pizza and an extensive list of craft brews. 

    Mockingbird Kitchen

    1466 N College Ave

    Scratch-made Ozarks-inspired comfort classics. Save room for house-made ice cream.

    Hugo’s

    25 1/2 N Block Ave

    A typewriter shop turned home of legendary burgers, sandwiches and inventive crepes in a basement.

    The Daily Beet

    339 N West Ave

    All things health. To-die-for salads, grain bowls and all-day breakfast served alongside superfood smoothies and juices.

    Bordinos

    310 W Dickson St

    Fine-dining mainstay featuring Italian- and French-inspired dishes along with a renowned wine list and interesting cocktails.

    Atlas

    208 N Block Ave

    Upscale dining in a cozy atmosphere with an eclectic menu inspired by Chef Elliot Hunt’s travels.

    Dot’s Nashville Hot Chicken

    2229 E Huntsville Rd

    Five spice levels for chicken prepared by Nashville natives. Delectable house-made sides help tame the heat.

    Hammontree’s

    326 N West Ave #8

    A vast menu of carefully crafted grilled cheese sandwiches. Get started with some gouda bacon fries.

    Leverett Lounge

    737 N Leverett Ave

    Fun twists on Southern favorites in a comfy spot mixing diner decor with grandma’s house.

    Lake Fayetteville Food Truck Court

    4782 N College Ave

    Trucks range from soul food and burgers to Thai and Hmong. Grab a Mexican shaved ice for a stroll along the lake.

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    Atlas Restaurant (2) | Cynthia Hunt (2)

    Coffee

    Arsaga’s

    481 S School Ave

    Family-run institution with amazing brunch menu and expansive outdoor patio at Mill District location. Public library location is the only place you can get Arsaga’s ice cream, the Moon Snow.

    Baked by kori

    644 W Dickson St #114

    Elevated baked goods and a wine bar in a historic setting.

    Boulders and Brews

    612 W Dickson St

    A climbing gym/cafe serving up Onyx Coffee and 3,000 square feet of climbing wall space.

    Onyx Coffee Lab

    2418 N Gregg Ave

    Small, bustling outpost of the venerable coffee company with some of its most experienced barista and immaculate interiors.

    Pink House Alchemy

    928 N College Ave

    Sample house-made syrups, bitters and shrubs in specialty drinks at this an old carpet warehouse on a pink block.

    Puritan Coffee & Beer

    205 W Dickson St

    Great outdoor seating options overlooking the action on Dickson.

    Red Kite Coffee Company

    1852 N Crossover Rd

    Quiet spot to enjoy a quick snack and a latte.

    Rymolene’s Pies

    955 N Shiloh Dr

    Slices of award-winning pies come with complimentary coffee. Gluten free options too.

    Confident Coffee

    2015 Main Dr, Suite C

    Woman-owned shop with a specialty in baked goods—kolaches, quiche, croissants, cookies and more.

    Zen Tea

    420 N College Ave

    Authentic Vietnamese teas and boba in a super comfy space.

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    Arsaga's (2)

    Drinks

    Flyway Brewing

    1550 E Zion Rd

    Big space. Great patio. Long list of local brews and a full menu of pub grub.

    Urban Cellar Winery

    21 W Mountain St, Ste 228

    House-made wines and lots of classes, tastings and even custom label creation.

    West Mountain Brewing Co.

    21 W Mountain St

    A no frills local craft brewery attached to a pizza joint on the square.

    Maxine’s Tap Room

    107 N Block Ave

    Legendary bar with stout cocktails and classic atmosphere.

    Guisinger

    1 E Mountain St

    Craft cocktails and fancy bar snacks in a wonderfully decorated historic building.

    Fossil Cove Brewing Co.

    1946 N Birch Ave

    A cozy tasting room with a large selection of constantly rotating house-made brews.

    Vault

    112 W Center St, Suite B001

    Cozy cocktail den with an emphasis and expertise on bourbon.

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    Maxine's Taproom | Jacobs and Jacobs Design Co
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    Devil's Den State Park Overlook | Arkansas Tourism

    Outdoors

    Devil’s Den State Park

    11333 W Hwy 74

    The birthplace of mountain biking in Arkansas. Amazing rock formations, caverns, horse trails and a lake.  

    Kessler Mountain Regional Park

    2600 W Judge Cummings Rd

    387 acres of Ozark forest with 20 miles of natural-surface trails for hiking and biking. 

    Razorback Regional Greenway

    2600 W Judge Cummings Rd

    A 40-mile shared-use paved trail that starts at Kessler, winds past UA, Dickson St. and Lake Fayetteville ending north of Bentonville in Bella Vista. 

    Centennial Park

    500 S Centennial Park Ln

    Man-made rock structures impress at this bicycle park built to host the 2022 Cyclocross World Championships. 

    Mount Sequoyah Woods

    5 N Happy Hollow Rd

    After a beautiful hike through the rugged woods, pop back up to the Mount Sequoyah Center for sunset at the cross.

    Lake Fayetteville

    1330 E Lake Fayetteville Rd

    All manner of outdoor activities are available in and around the 458-acre area.

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    Razorback Greenway

    Culture

    E. Fay and Gus Jones House

    1330 N Hillcrest Ave

    Acclaimed architect’s former family home featuring an early look at the organic architecture that became his signature.

    Terra Studios

    1203 Hazel Valley Rd

    A six-acre art park with a stone labyrinth, sculpture gardens and murals.

    Dickson Street Art Court

    227 W Dickson St

    Mesmerizing geometric lines highlight this functional basketball court and community space.

    Clinton House Museum

    930 W Clinton Dr

    The former home of Bill and Hillary Clinton when they were law professors at UA.

    Walton Arts Center

    495 W Dickson St

    The largest and busiest performing arts center in the state.

    TheatreSquared

    477 W Spring St

    Year-round performances at a theater equally renowned for its productions and architecture.

    Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

    4703 N Crossover Rd

    Explore 12 distinct theme gardens and the state’s only butterfly house.

    Ozark Ball Museum

    To visit, call 479-582-2291

    Folk musicians share their impressive collection of spherical objects, housed in their living room. Make a wish in their front yard.

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    Fay Jones House | Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design
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    Terra Studios | Nataliya Zasadko
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    Lake Fayetteville | Arkansas Tourism

    Lodging

    Inn at Carnall Hall

    465 N Arkansas Ave

    Situated on campus at the university in an old girls’ dormitory. Arkansas-mined turquoise is available for sale in the lobby.

    Graduate Fayetteville

    70 N East Ave

    A plaid facade and southern, retro, college-themed decor complete with camo carpet and knit Hog heads over the beds.

    The Stonebreaker Hotel

    163 N Cabin Ridge

    A serene, modern experience meant to mimic a camp getaway for grown-ups atop Markham Hill. Nature trails are just steps away.

    The Clementine on College

    1156 N College Ave

    Beautiful eight-room redevelopment of a 60s-era motel with all the modern amenities.

    Dickson Street Inn

    301 W Dickson St

    Positioned in the heart of downtown, a remodeled 1894 home featuring 10 rooms and outdoor seating areas perfectly placed for people watching.

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    Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville

    Music

    George’s Majestic Lounge

    519 W Dickson St

    Storied venue with varied acts and popular Friday happy hour shows.  

    JJ’s Live

    3615 N Steele Blvd

    National touring acts frequent this industrial-themed minimalist space with great VIP sections.

    Prairie Street Live

    509 W Prairie St

    Outdoor venue with a pair of stages. Their frozen margaritas are perfect for hot summer nights, and the fire pit is popular during colder months.

    Tin Roof

    430 W Dickson St

    Multiple stages over two floors and three outdoor patios. 

    Folk School of Fayetteville

    207 W Center St

    Hosts concerts and folk jams for community musicians. Rental instruments and lessons available.

    Waystone Pizza

    1200 Garland Ave #7

    Unassuming spot near campus hosting shows thrown by independent promoters.

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    JJ's Live

    Fayetteville's vibrant music scene is strong, championed by passionate individuals and supported by community that still longs for authentic experiences and great art.

    - Kurt DeLashmet, co-founder, Gar Hole Records

    Vintage Shops

    Dickson Street Bookshop

    325 W Dickson St

    Get lost among the shelves and shelves and shelves of more than 100,000 used books in this mainstay.

    Block Street Records

    17 N Block Ave

    Vintage vinyl is added to the shelves weekly along with t-shirts, turntables, cassettes and CDs. 

    Grey Dog Vintage

    824 N College Ave

    Internationally sourced vintage clothing and accessories in a charming building.  

    Aunt Bill’s Vintage

    798 S School Ave

    Handpicked furniture, accessories and threads from dozens of Northwest Arkansas vendors.

    Cheap Thrills

    120 S E Ave

    Vast choice of vintage goods for all organized by decade.

    Potter’s House

    2703 N Drake St

    Sizable thrift store with a wide array of products from clothing to furniture to home decor.

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    Block Street Records

    Tattoos

    Paper Doll Tattoo

    333 W Poplar St, Suite B

    Artist-owned studio with queer, feminine vibes and with wide range of styles.

    Goblin House Tattoo Studio

    11 N Block Ave #5

    Shop specializing in fantasy and anime inspired tattoos.

    Brainstorm Tattoo

    2237 S School Ave

    Studio renowned for American traditional and bold takes on on classic and iconic motifs.

    Ice House Tattoo

    339 N West Ave, Unit 101

    Hyper-realism shop and high-definition parlor know for custom pieces.

    Stigma Ink

    2418 N Gregg Ave #1

    Woman-owned and operated shop that offers body piercings and wide variety of tattoo styles.

    Byrd House Tattoo Studio

    6002 Wilkerson St

    Private studio specializing in realistic, detailed blackwork and cover-ups.

    Ink Therapy

    125 E Township St #9

    Haven for those seeking watercolor, fine-line, and cartoon art.

    Black Rainbow Tattoo

    1617 N College Ave # 6

    Both American and Japanese traditional are king at this shop with a hearty selection of flash styles.

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    Paper Doll Tattoo | Experience Fayetteville

    The best way to see Fayetteville is on a bike. You can pedal to a world class restaurant or incredible offroad trails, all from the same bike path. And you're guaranteed to see a friendly face along the way

    - Alex Laitamaki, Ozark Gravel Cyclists

    The Thing

    Bikepacking

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    Cycling culture runs deep in Fayetteville. It’s home to iconic road routes and some of Arkansas’s earliest mountain bike trails. As gravel cycling’s popularity booms, locals have started exploring the Ozarks in a new way – multi-day adventures via bicycle on hundreds of miles of unpaved roads. Bikepackers leaving from Fayetteville can navigate to the Boston Mountains in the Ozark National Forest, the Buffalo National River, Devil’s Den and the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge. The city and Bikepacking Roots teamed up to launch an extensive route network. Route distances range from 60 to 260+ miles, which equates to 2-day and 4+-day trips.

    9 terms to know

    Talk like a local

    Steven Special

    A popular dish at family-owned Mexican restaurants consisting of chicken, rice and queso.


    The Hill

    Shorthand for U of Ark, and sometimes more broadly Fayetteville.


    The Pig Trail

    A twisty, mountainous bit of highway that prior to the Interstate was a popular, if somewhat terrifying, route to Fayetteville.


    Jarcuterie

    Coined by Suzanne Billings—assorted meats, cheeses, fruits and crackers served in a small mason jar.


    Tump

    To capsize a canoe. A common occurrence on the nearby Kings or Buffalo Rivers.


    The Co-op

    Ozark Natural Foods, a long-time hippie gathering place and grocery store.


    Woo Pig

    An abbreviated version of the university’s “Woo Pig Sooie” cheer, often used to greet other Razorback fans or to punctuate a statement about the team.


    Headed Down Dickson

     Preparing for a night out.


    NWA

    Shorthand for the region, Northwest Arkansas.