Things To Do
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Located in Bentonville (about 25 minutes north of Fayetteville). Features a large collection of American art located on 120 acres of Ozark forest, with 5 miles of surrounding trails. General admission is free The museum is situated about a mile away (or a 25 minute walk) from downtown Bentonville, which features their satellite site - The Momentary - a contemporary art museum plus outdoor art and gathering space.
Dickson Street Bookshop
Dickson Street Books is a Fayetteville institution. as vast as it is offbeat. Boasts a labyrinthine collection of used books organized into hundreds of sections - from Aeronautics to Zymurgy. Located on the infamous Dickson Street, Fayetteville's eclectic entertainment district, featuring plenty of unique bars, boutiques, and restaurants. Dickson Street is within walking distance to the campus, as well as the Fayetteville Square.
Terra Studios
About 13.5 miles southeast of Fayetteville. Terra Studios is a six-acre art park that is absolutely one-of-a-kind. Features works of over 100 regional artists, sculpture gardens, murals, fountains, galleries, cafe, along with a glass working studio where they make the Bluebird of Happiness. The grounds feature plenty of hidden surprises - including sparkling glass creations, magical fantasy creatures, and even a stone labyrinth. Admission is free, but please note that they are currently only open from 11-4, and are closed Monday and Tuesday.
Wilson Park
NWA (Northwest Arkansas) possesses dozens of unique parks, but this one is a city favorite. Wilson Park is Fayetteville's oldest park, located near the campus in the city center. Perfect for exploring and people watching. Features landscaped gardens, whimsical sculptures, and even a castle.
Razorback Greenway and Trails
Northwest Arkansas features more than 200 miles of bike and walking trails, including the Northwest Arkansas Razorback Regional Greenway is a 36 miles, primarily off-road, paved trail that travels on a north-south axis through NWA here is a list of some of the areas more popular trails: https://www.nwatrails.org/trails/ see the interactive map of Greenway trails located here: https://maps.fayetteville-ar.gov/viewer/index.html?webmap=6a540a6a832b4b72915574cc342d2d5d as well as a printable pocket map located here: https://www.nwarpc.org/datacatalog/razorback-greenway-pocket-map/
Fayetteville Farmer's Market & Historic Square
Fayetteville's historic square, located in the heart of Fayetteville. Offers an assortment of stores, bistros, restaurants, clubs, and galleries, perfect for on-foot exploration. Within walking distance to the Fayetteville Library, along with the University and Dickson Street. Also features a farmer’s market that runs Saturday morning. Here's a map of some fo the shops located on the square: https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/experience/shop/item/476-walkable-shops-on-the-fayetteville-square
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Located near Lake Fayetteville, on the boarder of Springdale and Fayetteville. The 44-acre gardens features 12 themed gardens and includes a native butterfly house. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children
Devil's Den State Park
A 30 minute drive south of Fayetteville. This is a popular spot for hiking, backpacking, biking, camping, and even horseback riding. The park features plenty of trails, a waterfall, an 8-acre lake, in addition to some amazing views of the Ozark Mountains.