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Outdoor Activities
Excellent place to visit on Tuesday or Saturday morning (usually open from 7 am to 1 pm; Saturdays until 2 pm) if you are interested in local and fresh produce. Abundant parking available in the adjacent streets.
Time by car: 10 minutes.
https://www.fayettevillefarmersmarket.org/
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Fayetteville Farmer's Market & Historic Square
Excellent place to visit on Tuesday or Saturday morning (usually open from 7 am to 1 pm; Saturdays until 2 pm) if you are interested in local and fresh produce. Abundant parking available in the adjacent streets.
Time by car: 10 minutes.
https://www.fayettevillefarmersmarket.org/
Beautiful place for hiking, biking and camping. Enjoy the natural state!
Time by car: 35 minutes.
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/devils-den-state-park
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Parco Statale Devils Den
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74Beautiful place for hiking, biking and camping. Enjoy the natural state!
Time by car: 35 minutes.
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/devils-den-state-park
Enjoy the 36-mile paved trail from Fayetteville to Bellavista.
Get on your bike and be in the trail in about 5 minutes in an easy ride.
Directions:
1) Head west on Kantz Dr.
2) Take right on E Oak Dr
3) Left on Gentle Oaks Ln
4) Right on N Azalea Terrace
5) Cross E Township St
6) Ride down a few hundred feet
7) Take right* when see the crossing with the trail and follow the directions to Lake Fayetteville.
*Alternatively you could turn left and ride around Gulley Park.
https://www.nwatrails.org/trail/razorback-regional-greenway/
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Razorback Greenway
Razorback Regional GreenwayEnjoy the 36-mile paved trail from Fayetteville to Bellavista.
Get on your bike and be in the trail in about 5 minutes in an easy ride.
Directions:
1) Head west on Kantz Dr.
2) Take right on E Oak Dr
3) Left on Gentle Oaks Ln
4) Right on N Azalea Terrace
5) Cross E Township St
6) Ride down a few hundred feet
7) Take right* when see the crossing with the trail and follow the directions to Lake Fayetteville.
*Alternatively you could turn left and ride around Gulley Park.
https://www.nwatrails.org/trail/razorback-regional-greenway/
The Garden is a collection of twelve themed gardens and includes the region’s only native butterfly house.
Admission: $10 for adults (ages 13 & over)
$5 for children (ages 4-12)
Free for children 3 and under
Hours:
Open 9am to 5pm | Friday – Wednesday
CLOSED Thursday
The garden is closed on New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving.
Time by car: 8 minutes.
https://www.bgozarks.org/
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Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
4703 N Crossover RdThe Garden is a collection of twelve themed gardens and includes the region’s only native butterfly house.
Admission: $10 for adults (ages 13 & over)
$5 for children (ages 4-12)
Free for children 3 and under
Hours:
Open 9am to 5pm | Friday – Wednesday
CLOSED Thursday
The garden is closed on New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving.
Time by car: 8 minutes.
https://www.bgozarks.org/
The largest park in Fayetteville.
Activities:
1) Hiking and biking the paved trail around the lake
2) Hiking and biking the multiple dirt trails next to the lake
3) Frisbee golf
4) Fishing
5) Kayaking
And many more! For example you could take a look the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks during your visit to Lake Fayetteville.
Time by car: 8 minutes (to the Botanical Garden entrance).
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Lake Fayetteville
1153 Lake Fayetteville RdThe largest park in Fayetteville.
Activities:
1) Hiking and biking the paved trail around the lake
2) Hiking and biking the multiple dirt trails next to the lake
3) Frisbee golf
4) Fishing
5) Kayaking
And many more! For example you could take a look the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks during your visit to Lake Fayetteville.
Time by car: 8 minutes (to the Botanical Garden entrance).
If you visit NWA during the Fall, be a hog and enjoy the Razorback energy!
Time by car: 12 minutes.
https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/facility/dwrrs/
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Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
350 N Razorback RdIf you visit NWA during the Fall, be a hog and enjoy the Razorback energy!
Time by car: 12 minutes.
https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/facility/dwrrs/
Beautiful recreational park offering a children's playground, stream & a gazebo with live music. Free concerts in the summer.
Just a 15 minutes walk.
https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/3551/Gulley-Park
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Parco Gulley
1850 E Township StBeautiful recreational park offering a children's playground, stream & a gazebo with live music. Free concerts in the summer.
Just a 15 minutes walk.
https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/3551/Gulley-Park
Located in the center of the city, and encompassing 22.75 acres, Wilson Park is Fayetteville's first and oldest park, and one of the City’s most popular, featuring the Wilson Park Pool as well as beautiful gardens, a spring-fed pond, and the popular “Castle,” created by local artist Frank Williams. This park also features one of Fayetteville’s “Amazing Trees”: a bois d’arc, or “Osage Orange” tree that is an estimated 100 years of age.
Wilson Park pool opens on Memorial Day weekend and is open through Labor Day.
Free park amenities:
Basketball Court
Castle, Spring, and Pond
Gazebo
Green House
Picnic Areas
Playground
Restrooms
Softball Field
Swimming Pool
Swings
Tennis Courts (6) with night lights
Volleyball Court (sand)
Walking Trail (0.9 miles)
Time by car: 8 minutes.
https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/3550/Wilson-Park
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Wilson Park
675 N Park AveLocated in the center of the city, and encompassing 22.75 acres, Wilson Park is Fayetteville's first and oldest park, and one of the City’s most popular, featuring the Wilson Park Pool as well as beautiful gardens, a spring-fed pond, and the popular “Castle,” created by local artist Frank Williams. This park also features one of Fayetteville’s “Amazing Trees”: a bois d’arc, or “Osage Orange” tree that is an estimated 100 years of age.
Wilson Park pool opens on Memorial Day weekend and is open through Labor Day.
Free park amenities:
Basketball Court
Castle, Spring, and Pond
Gazebo
Green House
Picnic Areas
Playground
Restrooms
Softball Field
Swimming Pool
Swings
Tennis Courts (6) with night lights
Volleyball Court (sand)
Walking Trail (0.9 miles)
Time by car: 8 minutes.
https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/3550/Wilson-Park
Stunning views around campus especially in the Fall.
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and the largest university in Arkansas with approximately 29,000 students.
Time by car: 10 minutes.
https://www.uark.edu/
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Università dell'Arkansas
Stunning views around campus especially in the Fall.
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and the largest university in Arkansas with approximately 29,000 students.
Time by car: 10 minutes.
https://www.uark.edu/
Sightseeing
Enjoy a full view of Fayetteville during the sunset/night.
https://goo.gl/maps/CJ8Esh7cbdDwNi8h7
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Mt. Sequoyah Cross
356 W Skyline DrEnjoy a full view of Fayetteville during the sunset/night.
https://goo.gl/maps/CJ8Esh7cbdDwNi8h7
Free admission. Not only you will be amazed with the indoors art but also with the nature outdoors. The art trail that connects to the Bentonville square is a must see. Unique place that combines the power of art with the beauty of nature. Simply spectacular!
Time by car: 40 minutes.
https://crystalbridges.org/
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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum WayFree admission. Not only you will be amazed with the indoors art but also with the nature outdoors. The art trail that connects to the Bentonville square is a must see. Unique place that combines the power of art with the beauty of nature. Simply spectacular!
Time by car: 40 minutes.
https://crystalbridges.org/
Enjoy all that the heart of Fayetteville has to offer: food, events, shops and very friendly in this wonderful college town.
Time by car: 10 minutes.
https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/downtown
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Downtown Square station
Enjoy all that the heart of Fayetteville has to offer: food, events, shops and very friendly in this wonderful college town.
Time by car: 10 minutes.
https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/downtown
Casual Food
Huge dishes of delicious Italian food at reasonable prices served in a charming place.
Time by car: 7 minutes.
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Pesto Cafe
1830 N College AveHuge dishes of delicious Italian food at reasonable prices served in a charming place.
Time by car: 7 minutes.
Located a few steps from the Fayetteville Square, Taste of Thai is an excellent casual option if you want to try curries, noodles & other Thai standards, including vegetarian options.
Time by car: 9 minutes.
http://originalatasteofthai.com/
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Original A Taste of Thai
31 E Center StLocated a few steps from the Fayetteville Square, Taste of Thai is an excellent casual option if you want to try curries, noodles & other Thai standards, including vegetarian options.
Time by car: 9 minutes.
http://originalatasteofthai.com/
Basement den with a funky vibe supplying burgers & casual American eats with a big beer selection. Next to the Fayetteville Square.
Time by car: 10 minutes.
http://hugosfayetteville.com/
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Hugo's
25 1/2 N Block AveBasement den with a funky vibe supplying burgers & casual American eats with a big beer selection. Next to the Fayetteville Square.
Time by car: 10 minutes.
http://hugosfayetteville.com/
Indoor Activities
Discover how Sam Walton created the largest retailer of the world. And see his pickup truck!
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Il Museo di Walmart
240 N Main StDiscover how Sam Walton created the largest retailer of the world. And see his pickup truck!
The Clinton House is a historic house museum located next to the University of Arkansas campus. Built in 1931, it was the first home of Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham while they both taught at the University of Arkansas School of Law and was where they married in 1975.
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Clinton House Museum
930 W Clinton DrThe Clinton House is a historic house museum located next to the University of Arkansas campus. Built in 1931, it was the first home of Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham while they both taught at the University of Arkansas School of Law and was where they married in 1975.
Next to the UA campus, this fantastic venue brings the best Broadway shows to town.
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Walton Arts Center
495 W Dickson StNext to the UA campus, this fantastic venue brings the best Broadway shows to town.
Located next to the Walton Arts Center, TheatreSquared is a regional professional theatre located in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Time by car: 7 minutes.
https://www.theatre2.org/
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TheatreSquared
477 W Spring StLocated next to the Walton Arts Center, TheatreSquared is a regional professional theatre located in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Time by car: 7 minutes.
https://www.theatre2.org/
This multiple award-winning library has just completed an amazing expansion. Gorgeous views from the top floor while you enjoy your reading.
Check the events here: https://www.faylib.org/events
Time by car: 11 minutes.
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Biblioteca pubblica di Fayetteville
401 W Mountain StThis multiple award-winning library has just completed an amazing expansion. Gorgeous views from the top floor while you enjoy your reading.
Check the events here: https://www.faylib.org/events
Time by car: 11 minutes.
City/town information
Probably the prettiest town of NWA! Spend a day or full weekend walking and discovering all the treasures of Eureka Springs.
Eureka Springs is a city in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. It’s known for the preserved Victorian buildings of its Historic District, such as the Palace Bath House, Basin Park Hotel and Crescent Hotel, all built around the city’s natural springs. In the nearby hills, soaring Thorncrown Chapel is a striking wood and glass church.
Time by car: 1 hour.
https://www.eurekasprings.com/
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Eureka Springs Farmers' Market
44 KingshighwayProbably the prettiest town of NWA! Spend a day or full weekend walking and discovering all the treasures of Eureka Springs.
Eureka Springs is a city in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. It’s known for the preserved Victorian buildings of its Historic District, such as the Palace Bath House, Basin Park Hotel and Crescent Hotel, all built around the city’s natural springs. In the nearby hills, soaring Thorncrown Chapel is a striking wood and glass church.
Time by car: 1 hour.
https://www.eurekasprings.com/
Perfect place for entertainment, shopping in the huge outlet malls and outdoor activities such as in the Moonshine beach.
Branson is an Ozark town in southwest Missouri known as a family vacation destination. Its 76 Country Boulevard is famously lined with theaters, which once hosted mostly country music performers but today present diverse entertainment. Also along the strip are the Marvel Cave, the Wild West-style Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction and Silver Dollar City, an 1800s-themed amusement park with live music.
Time by car: 1h 40'
https://www.branson.com/
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Branson
Perfect place for entertainment, shopping in the huge outlet malls and outdoor activities such as in the Moonshine beach.
Branson is an Ozark town in southwest Missouri known as a family vacation destination. Its 76 Country Boulevard is famously lined with theaters, which once hosted mostly country music performers but today present diverse entertainment. Also along the strip are the Marvel Cave, the Wild West-style Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction and Silver Dollar City, an 1800s-themed amusement park with live music.
Time by car: 1h 40'
https://www.branson.com/
Water Activities
Free park to enjoy a rocky (though very nice) beach of the Illinois river. Rentals of kayaks, canoes, etc. available at Gypsy Camp & Canoe (and other similar vendors).
Tip: bring your water shoes because to avoid stepping on the rocks.
Time by car: 45 minutes.
http://www.siloamspringskayakpark.com/
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City of Siloam Springs Kayak Park
19253 Fisher Ford RdFree park to enjoy a rocky (though very nice) beach of the Illinois river. Rentals of kayaks, canoes, etc. available at Gypsy Camp & Canoe (and other similar vendors).
Tip: bring your water shoes because to avoid stepping on the rocks.
Time by car: 45 minutes.
http://www.siloamspringskayakpark.com/
Located on the Illinois River in Siloam Springs, they provide rentals of kayaks, rafts and canoes at reasonable prices (bring cash or checks). Shuttles provided. Camping available.
Time by car: 45 minutes
https://www.yelp.com/biz/gypsy-camp-and-canoe-siloam-springs
Gypsy Camp & Canoe
20271 State Highway 59Located on the Illinois River in Siloam Springs, they provide rentals of kayaks, rafts and canoes at reasonable prices (bring cash or checks). Shuttles provided. Camping available.
Time by car: 45 minutes
https://www.yelp.com/biz/gypsy-camp-and-canoe-siloam-springs
Enjoy floating in the Elk river in Pineville, MO. Other vendors available as well.
Time by car: 1 hour.
https://bigelkfloatsandcamping.com/
Big Elk Floats & Camping
Hwy 71Enjoy floating in the Elk river in Pineville, MO. Other vendors available as well.
Time by car: 1 hour.
https://bigelkfloatsandcamping.com/
Lake Wedington beckons visitors of many types, those who come to relax and fish all day, those who come to speed along on bike paths or cruise on a boat, and those who want to stay in a cabin as a lakeside home-away-from-home. The recreation area also offers convenient access, as it is located just 13 miles west of Fayetteville, and 13 miles east of Siloam Springs. The facility offers several rental cabins, campsites and picnic sites alongside its the lake. Each offers access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.
Time by car: 30 minutes.
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234586?tab=info
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Lago Wedington
Lake Wedington beckons visitors of many types, those who come to relax and fish all day, those who come to speed along on bike paths or cruise on a boat, and those who want to stay in a cabin as a lakeside home-away-from-home. The recreation area also offers convenient access, as it is located just 13 miles west of Fayetteville, and 13 miles east of Siloam Springs. The facility offers several rental cabins, campsites and picnic sites alongside its the lake. Each offers access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.
Time by car: 30 minutes.
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234586?tab=info