Fayetteville, AR is the third largest city in the state and home to the University of Arkansas. Watch a game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium or Baum Stadium, stroll through the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, visit the Arkansas Air & Military Museum, shop at the farmers' market or go on a Fayetteville Ale Trail tour. Here are the best things to do in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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1.Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium is a football stadium and a home field of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks and one of the top Fayetteville attractions. Opened in 1938, the stadium was known as University Stadium, Bailey Stadium, and Razorback Stadium until 2001, when it was renamed to honor American philanthropist Donald W. Reynolds.
The original capacity of the Razorback Stadium was increased in 2001 from 50,019 to 72,000. With temporary bleachers atop the south end, it can accommodate up to 80,000 fans. Record attendance was 76,808 in September 2010, Arkansas vs. Alabama. The enormous 30 by 107 foot LED display called PigScreen was installed in 2000, and it was upgraded in 2012 to 38 by 167 feet.
350 N Razorback Road, Corner of Maple and Razorback, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Phone: 800-982-4647
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The Fayetteville Farmers' Market is a community market that has been running for over 40 years, providing the local residents with fresh produce, local goods, and handcrafted items. Located in the Historic Downtown Fayetteville Square during the week and the Jefferson Center Playground on South College Avenue on Sundays, the market offers an excellent selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, herbs and plants, charcuterie, dairy products, and baked goods, as well as curated crafts, fine art, and jewelry.
Known as the “Crown Jewel of Fayetteville,” the Saturday market features up to 70 vendors set up around the magnificent historic square gardens, and it bustles with local musicians, street performers, and community organizations.
Historic Downtown Fayetteville Square, 101 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Phone: 479-236-2910
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3.Wilson Park, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Resting in the heart of the city, Wilson Park is Fayetteville's first and oldest park, and it offers a beautiful urban space for locals to enjoy. Established in 1906 and spanning 22.75 acres, the park features a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, a softball field, and a basketball court. A playground, swings, and castle area are ideal for children, while green lawns and picnic areas are perfect for relaxing with the family.
A short walking trail winds through the park offering lovely views and leads to The Castle, a sculpture with seven points and a footbridge designed and built by artist Frank Williams.
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4.Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, AR
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is home to an impressive collection of twelve themed gardens and a modern butterfly house. The gardens were established in 1994 with the aim of providing a beautiful location for recreation and relaxation. The garden also aspires to offer an educational resource for children and adults alike and inspire people to take an interest in the natural ecosystem of the Ozarks.
A variety of educational programs, workshops, and classes on horticulture and conservation are offered to children of all ages, as well as hands-on nature and science learning experiences, such as Earth Day, Butterfly Days, and Firefly Fling.
4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Phone: 479-750-2620
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5.Fayetteville Ale Trail
Take a self-guided Fayetteville Ale Trail tour to experience the thriving craft brewery culture of the city. The Ale Trail currently includes eight breweries: Bike Rack Brewing Co., Apple Blossom Brewing Co., Core Brewing and Distilling Co., Columbus House Brewery, Fossil Cove Brewing Co., Saddlebock Brewery, Ozark Beer Company, and West Mountain Brewing Co.
There are two guided tours as well: Hogshead Tours, a three-hour tour of three breweries in a VW van, and a Pinnacle Car Services tour, which guests take in their comfortable limo. You will have fun talking to the master brewers, learning about what makes each beer different, and tasting them along the way.
21 South Block Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Phone: 479-521-5776
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6.Baum Stadium, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Baum Stadium, located at George Cole Field, is the home field of the Arkansas Razorbacks, a baseball team of the NCAA Division I, Southeastern Conference. Owned by the University of Arkansas, Baum Stadium was officially opened in 1996. It can accommodate more than 10,000 spectators.
Baum Stadium is one of the best college baseball stadiums in the country. In 1998, it was named by Baseball America the country's number one college baseball facility. Since its opening, the stadium has undergone several major improvements. In 2003, 2,600 seats were added, the pitching and hitting cages were enclosed, coaches’ offices as well as eight luxury boxes were added, and a new scoreboard was built in right field.
1255 S Razorback Road, Corner of Razorback and 15th Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Phone: 800-982-4647
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The Arkansas Air & Military Museum showcases the colorful history of aviation in Arkansas and American military through an impressive collection of aviation memorabilia, artifacts, and historical items related to aviation.
The museum has both static and mobile exhibits and displays, many of which are still in operation. Stroll through the vast wooden hangar that was once a World War II aviator training post and explore the magnificent displays of airplanes that include Vietnam-era Army helicopters, a Stinson S Junior, and a Douglass A-4 Skyhawk.
4290 South School Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Phone: 479-521-4947
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8.Clinton House Museum, Fayetteville, AR
The Clinton House Museum was the first home of William Jefferson Clinton and Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton, and it is the place where they were married. Today, it is open as a museum to the public. Visitors can explore the museum, which displays the lives of the 42nd President of the United States and the 67th Secretary of State before they headed to the White House.
Located on Clinton Drive, the museum features a variety of photographs, political campaign videos, early political speeches, and other documents that take visitors back in time and provide an insight into their lives.
930 West Clinton Drive, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Phone: 479-444-0066
9.The Farmer's Table Cafe, Fayetteville, Arkansas
The Farmer's Table Cafe is a casual eatery that serves organic, homemade breakfast and lunch from Tuesday to Sunday. Owned by Rob and Adrienne Shaunfield, The Farmer's Table Cafe supports local farmers and producers by using fresh, locally sourced produce to create delicious, organic dishes for their menu of breakfast and lunch items.
Menus feature griddle pancakes, omelets, granola, and free-range eggs for breakfast, and sandwiches, burgers, soups, and salads, as well as a range of beverages for lunch.
1079 S. School Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Phone: 479-966-4125
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The Walton Arts Center is a performing arts center based in two locations in Arkansas that showcases world-renowned performing artists to the local communities through a range of art experiences and shows. Established in 1992, the Center features a full season of dance, music, and theatrical performances, Broadway shows, spring and summer performing arts-based camps, a popular jazz series, and a host of community-based events and educational outreach programs for both adults and children.
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas has also joined the center to add classical music to the program. The Fayetteville campus consists of the Starr Theater, McBride Studi, Baum Walker Hall, and the Joy Pratt Markham Gallery, all located on Dickson Street, as well as the Nadine Baum Studios located on West Spring Street.
495 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701, Phone: 479-443-5600
11.Hammontree's Grilled Cheese, Fayetteville, AR
Hammontree’s Grilled Cheese naturally makes grilled cheese sandwiches, and they are the Ferraris of grilled cheese sandwiches. This fun, cheerful, spacious and whimsically decorated diner is very popular for a very good reason. Try to imagine what an imaginative cook can do with 26 kinds of cheese, eight kinds of meat, six veggies, and seven spreads and sauces.
Don’t forget the fabulous breads from the local Ozark Natural Family Bakery and sausages from James at the Mill Sausages. You’ll enjoy reading through the fun sandwich names while trying to decide what to order. Maybe you’ll go with Cheebacca, which has white cheddar, house cheese, pulled pork, bacon, grilled onions, and cilantro garlic sauce loaded on fresh sourdough bread. The portions are huge, sides are delicious, and soups are freshly made every day.
326 N West Ave #8, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Phone: 479-521-1669
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Arsaga's Coffee Roasters is one of northwest Arkansas' favorite coffee shop chains, opening its first location in Fayetteville in 1992. The coffee shop, which is helmed by married duo Cindy and Cary Arsaga, operates six locations today, including a location within the Fayetteville Public Library that is open to the public seven days a week during library hours. A variety of delicious coffee shop beverages are crafted from the finest organic, fair trade, and high-quality regional coffee roasts, ranging from classic Americanos, Cubanos, and cappuccinos to unique Japanese nitro coffees and mint-infused grasshopper lattes. Blended and frozen drinks are also available, along with a variety of creative tea and non-caffeinated beverages.
401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR 72701, Phone: 479-521-1993
13.Hugo's, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Just a bit off the Historic Fayetteville Square lies a casual little basement eatery where, for the last 40 years, locals have been going for their burgers and home-made fries and a variety of other comfort foods we all crave from time to time. The place looks very much like a family dining room.
It is cozy and well used, and all the more comfortable for that. The food tastes as though it has been cooking the whole, just as it is at home. Dishes are full of fresh veggies and meats from the local butcher.
Locals love that about Hugo’s – if you like something on their menu, you will be sure to find it on the menu the next time you come. Try their delicious grasshopper crepes. They have a nice selection of beer to complete your dining experience.
25 1/2 North Block Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Phone: 479-521-7585
14.TheatreSquared, Fayetteville, AR
TheatreSquared is a professional theater company based in Fayetteville that produces more than 200 local and nationally acclaimed productions throughout the year. Entertaining audiences from an intimate 175-seat theater at Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studios, the company was recognized as “one of the nation’s ten most promising emerging theaters” by the American Theatre Wing.
In addition to producing and performing theater shows, the theater also offers educational programs to students and teachers, as well as access to arts-based learning tools. The Theater is also home to a number of professional playwrights who develop scripts for the popular Arkansas New Play Festival held in Fayetteville and Little Rock each year.
477 W Spring St, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 479-777-7477
15.Doe's Eat Place, Fayetteville, AR
Established in 1941 by Dominick "Doe" Signa and his wife Mamie, Doe's Eat Place is an acclaimed Arkansas institution. Still housed in the original building, Doe’s has maintained the authenticity and atmosphere of the 1940's grocery and restaurant, and it has a menu of delicious comfort food and drinks. The menu features hot tamales and homemade chili, rib eye, porterhouse, sirloin, and filet mignon steaks, fried shrimp, garlic bread, and fresh salads.
Sticking to the home-style feel, dining tables are scattered haphazardly throughout the space, with some even in the kitchen, surrounded by stoves, counters, and big iron skillets. Doe’s Eat Place is vibrant and noisy and ever so welcoming.
316 W. Dickson Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Phone: 479-443-DOES
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Everyone in Fayetteville loves Walker Park. The park was established in 1949 and has been providing a treasured outdoor recreational facility for locals and visitors every since. The park has moved with the times and now offers a great selection of activities for visitors of all ages. You will find a paved 1.2mile trail running around the perimeter of the park which is ideal for walking, jogging and running. Children will love cooling down at the Splash Pad, skating at Grinders Skate Park and working off some energy at one of the 3 playgrounds. The park has 3 pavilions which you can use for birthday parties and other gatherings. There are also facilities for baseball, soccer, tennis, volleyball and basketball.
10 W. 15th Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 479-444-3471
17.Crisis Brewing Company
A mid-live crisis and a longing to return to their roots in Fayetteville led Liz and Sean Slape to turn a love of home-brewing into a sustainable community based business. Noting that there was nowhere in the city where you could enjoy a quiet pint while drinking in the beautiful landscape, they decided to build their brewery, tap room and roof-top terrace from scratch. Crisis Brewing invites visitors to stop by and be introduced to their excellent range of small-batch craft brews which include cream ale, pale ale, a handful of IPA’s, a stout and plenty of other rotating beers. When hunger strikes, Crisis Brewing have a direct line to Penguin Ed’s BBQ, located just a few steps away.
210 S. Archibald Yell Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 479-582-2337
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In case you have not noticed, escape rooms have taken America by storm, offering visitors the chance to totally transport themselves into an exciting and challenging reality. Ozark Escape in Fayetteville is no exception, presenting 4 totally immersive and interactive escape experiences. Filled with mystery and challenge, the rooms will require your team to work together to unravel a set of clues to enable you to solve the puzzle before your time is up. The rooms are graded according to difficulty and there is an exciting adventure lined up for every visitor. An escape room experience is ideal for date night, birthday parties and team-building events.
509 W. Spring Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 479-841-0013
19.Gulf Coast Axe House
At the Gulf Coast Axe House you can try something really different for your next birthday party, date night or team-building event. You do not need any prior axe throwing experience – friendly coaches are at hand to show you how it’s done or how to improve your technique. Before you know it, you will be wielding your axe like and pro and having loads of fun with your team. Visitors are invited to bring their own snacks and drinks and come and enjoy a whole new experience.
3049 N. College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703, 479-332-4434
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Gator Golf offers an exciting outdoor recreational facility for all ages to enjoy. The mini-golf course has an exciting African Safari theme and features gushing waterfalls, lush landscaping and fun challenges. There are two 18-hole courses to choose from which means that you can play 36 holes if you care to. Ideal for team-building events and children’s birthday parties, the venue has a party pavilion and excellent lighting for after-dark golfing fun. There is also ample parking and a snack bar on site. Gator Golf is open all year round (weather permitting) and you can get a special Unlimited Day Pass which enables your team to play as much as you like all day.
2692 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703, 479 443 0833
21.Lokomotion Family Fun Park
The Lokomotion Family Fun Park certainly lives up to its name, offering fun activities for all members of the family. You can start your visit by playing a round of mini-golf on one of the two 18-hole courses, before turning your attention to all the other fun activities. The park is home to the only Go-Karts in northwest Arkansas; there are various tracks to suit racers of all ages (minimum height requirement applies). On hot days, the bumper boats are hard to beat. When the weather puts paid to outdoor activities you can still have fun playing Laser Tag or visiting the expansive Games Arcade. The park also has an on-site restaurant serving pizza, wings and more.
4520 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703, 479-582-5656
22.Modern Mission
Modern Mission is on a mission to provide hours of fun and entertainment for children over the age of 7. The facility offers a range of fun activities including indoor and outdoor laser tag, outdoor Airsoft (ages 10+), axe throwing and virtual reality games. Ideal for parties and team-building events, Modern Mission offers a variety of party packages which include at least 4 outdoor laser tag missions, all the necessary gear you will need and a 30 minute party room. You can also arrange for a package which includes pizza, cupcakes and soda. Modern Mission also hosts 5-day fun Summer Camps for children from 7 to 13.
3484 E. Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703, 479-595-0055
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The name of this popular family eatery is derived from founder/owner Ed Knight’s penchant for penguins. Along with building his BBQ business, Ed started making a fleet of paper Mache emperor penguins; soon these penguins were popping up all the place and Ed became known as Penguin Ed. Look out for them when you visit Penguin Ed’s today. Using a very special family recipe, Penguin Ed’s still serves up some of the best BBQ in the state. The eatery has won several awards for their delicious food and the regulars keep returning time after time to savor it. Although the delicious BBQ meat heads the menu, Penguin Ed’s also has great choices for vegetarians.
2773 E. Mission Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703, 479-587-8646
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- Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Photo: Courtesy of erika8213 - Fotolia.com
- Fayetteville Farmers' Market, Photo: Courtesy of Laura Stone - Fotolia.com
- Wilson Park, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Photo: Courtesy of Andrey Armyagov - Fotolia.com
- Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, AR, Photo: Courtesy of Swetlana Wall - Fotolia.com
- Fayetteville Ale Trail, Photo: Fayetteville Ale Trail
- Baum Stadium, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Photo: Courtesy of 33ft - Fotolia.com
- The Arkansas Air & Military Museum, Photo: Courtesy of Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
- Clinton House Museum, Fayetteville, AR, Photo: Courtesy of Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
- The Farmer's Table Cafe, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Photo: The Farmer's Table Cafe
- Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Photo: Courtesy of Fayetteville Visitors Bureau
- Hammontree's Grilled Cheese, Fayetteville, AR, Photo: Hammontree's Grilled Cheese
- Arsaga's Coffee Roasters, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Photo: Arsaga's Coffee Roasters
- Hugo's, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Photo: Hugo's
- TheatreSquared, Fayetteville, AR, Photo: TheatreSquared
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- Crisis Brewing Company, Photo: Crisis Brewing Company
- Ozark Escape Fayetteville, Photo: Ozark Escape Fayetteville
- Gulf Coast Axe House, Photo: Gulf Coast Axe House
- Gator Golf at Fayetteville, Photo: Gator Golf at Fayetteville
- Lokomotion Family Fun Park, Photo: Lokomotion Family Fun Park
- Modern Mission, Photo: Modern Mission
- Penguin Ed’s BBQ, Photo: Penguin Ed’s BBQ
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Attraction Spotlight: Arkansas Air Museum
Fayetteville’s Arkansas Air and Military Museum displays the history of aviation in Arkansas and American military conflict through exhibits of aircraft, artifacts and memorabilia. Many of the historic aircraft are still capable of flying. The wooden white hanger in which the airplanes are displayed is itself part of military history, having been the headquarters of a U.S. aviator training post during World War II. Permanent exhibits at the museum include a military vehicle exhibit.
The vehicle collection includes several ambulances dating back to World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, as well as a British Rolls Royce armored car and a Chevrolet truck from World War II. An exhibit called ‘Large or Small, we Lead them All’ traces the history of Walter Beech’s Travel Air Company, which began in 1925 with 900 square feet of rented space, and by 1929 was the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial aircraft. The museum hosts an exhibit dedicated to the life and history of Louise Thaden of Bentonville, Arkansas. Thaden was one of the most famous pioneers of flight in the golden age of aviation. A colleague of Amelia Earhart’s, she co-founded the Ninety-Nines, a women’s pilot organization which is still in existence today. Military aircraft on exhibit at the museum include A Bell UH-1H Huey helicopter. The Huey is the most well known helicopter of the Vietnam era and was used for everything from medical evacuations to gunship. The Bell AH-1S helicopter is a more modern version designed specifically for combat. The museum displays a Douglass A-4 Skyhawk on loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Florida, and an H21C Shawnee from the Vietnam War. A Boeing-Sterman N2S-S is one of the older models in the fleet.
The PT-17 version on display at the museum is from 1940. The museum displays a wide variety of non-military aircraft. Among them is a 1954 two-seater originally belonging to Sam Walton of Walmart and Sam’s Club fame. The Travel Air Model R “Mystery Ship” from 1928, was named as such because it was built in secrecy. The aircraft was finally revealed at the 1929 Cleveland National Air Races, and was the first civilian racer to beat all the military entries. A Howard DGA-11 is one of just five remaining today. The DGA, which stood for Damn Good Airplane, was the fastest four-seat personal aircraft when it was built in the 1930’s. Other Howard aircraft at the museum include a DGA-6 Mister Mulligan and a DGA-18K. A rare, lightweight Curtiss-Wright CW-1 Junior from 1930, and a Learn Jet 23 from 1964 are also in the collection. A wide range of military engines are on display, from drone engines to rocket engines. The museum also displays a Rolls Royce Spry engine, used by the military in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Men and women from Arkansas who have ties to flight history, and military service are recognized throughout the museum with a collection of artifacts and memorabilia including uniforms, weapons, letters and photographs.
History: The Arkansas Air and Military Museum is located at Drake Field, a public use airport owned by the city of Fayetteville. Drake Field previously served as the commercial airport for Northwest Arkansas, and its first scheduled jet service was operated by the original Frontier Airlines in the 1970’s. The historic 1940’s wooden hanger in which the museum’s collection is housed was used as a flight training location during World War II, and is listed on the Arkansas Registry of Historic Places.
Ongoing Programs and Education: A Commemorative Air Force History Tour takes place over 4 days each September in partnership with the museum. The tour offers rides in historic military aircraft, displays additional aircraft and hosts a pin-up contest and 1940’s era Pin-Up girl fashion show. Many of the aircraft at the museum are still in service and guests can make reservations for flights. A Stinson S Junior from 1931 is just one of the planes that are available for flights. The aircraft from the golden age has been restored to its original specifications. An area at the back of the hanger is where volunteers do work to restore the aircraft and engines. The area is open for public viewing and offers several hands-on activity stations. Airport Days take place on the third Saturday of each month and offer visitors a pancake breakfast, and hamburgers and hotdogs for lunch.
4290 South School Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701, Phone: 479-521-4947
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Attraction Spotlight: Clinton House Museum
Located in Fayetteville, the Clinton House Museum preserves the first home shared by 42nd American President Bill Clinton and his wife, 2016 Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton. William Jefferson Clinton, née William Jefferson Blythe III, was born in Hope, Arkansas on August 19, 1946, the son of Virginia Dell Cassidy and William Jefferson Blythe Jr. He was raised for the first four years of his life by his maternal grandparents, James Eldridge Cassidy and Edith Grisham, before his mother remarried Roger Clinton Sr., whose surname Clinton adopted when he was fifteen years old.
History
After deciding to pursue a career in public service as a result of law study courses in high school, Clinton attended Georgetown University and the University of Oxford and eventually received a law degree from the Yale Law School. After tenures as Arkansas Attorney General and Arkansas Governor, Clinton was elected as the 42nd President of the United States in 1992.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 26, 1947, Hillary Diane Rodham was born to Hugh Ellsworth Rodham and Dorothy Emma Howell. Rodham’s early interest in aeronautical technology and space exploration fostered a commitment to public service, leading her to pursue a political science degree at Wellesley College, which resulted in a liberal shift of her political ideology. Rodham met Clinton in 1971, during her study at Yale Law School, from which she received a Juris Doctor degree in 1973. She continued pursuing legal work as Clinton’s political career expanded, eventually serving as First Lady of the United States from 1992 to 2001. At the end of her husband’s presidential term, Rodham Clinton transitioned into the political sphere, serving as a United States Senator from 2001 to 2009 before being appointed to the role of the 67th United States Secretary of State in 2009. In 2016, Rodham Clinton was chosen as the Democratic Party’s nominee for President, becoming the first female Presidential nominee of a major American political party in the country’s history.
Permanent Attractions and Exhibits
The Clinton House Museum, located at 930 West Clinton Drive in Fayetteville, was the first home jointly owned by the Clintons during their marriage. The Tudor Revival-style home was built in 1931 and originally owned by Fayetteville Daily Leader owner H. H. Taylor. Bill Clinton purchased the home in August of 1975 for a sum of $17,200, while both Clintons were employed as instructors at the University of Arkansas School of Law. Though the couple only lived in the house for a year and a half, as Bill was elected Arkansas Attorney General in 1976, the house is notable as the site of the pair’s wedding in October of 1975.
Today, the home operates as a living history museum, open to regular visitor tours. Tour participants may explore the 1,800-square-foot house and its grounds, which contain a number of exhibits and memorabilia displays related to the Clintons’ political and public service careers. Memorabilia from the couple’s various political campaigns is highlighted, including multimedia exhibits that present early and rare campaign advertisements, such as the advertisements for Bill’s 1976 Attorney General campaign. Transcripts of political speeches are available for viewing, along with a timeline of the couple’s life and service in the Fayetteville area. Interview material from close Clinton friends and family members gives a personal perspective on the pair’s impact on their local community and broader cultural impact. A replica of Hillary’s wedding dress is also on display in the living room, which was the site of their wedding.
The house’s grounds also contain the First Ladies Garden, which was added to the house site in 2010 to honor Hillary’s career achievements and legacy. The garden is designed to reflect the house’s English Tudor style, landscaped to mimic the feel of an “outdoor room” area. A wide variety of annuals, perennials, and wildflowers have been planted in the garden to reflect the favorite flowers of First Ladies throughout American history, giving the garden a unique and constantly-changing character.
In addition to standard visitor tours, group tours for small groups and organizations may be scheduled to accommodate up to 50 visitors at a time. The house and gardens may also be rented for weddings, fundraisers, business functions, and other private special events. The Clinton House Museum site functions as one stop along the popular “Billgrimage” historic site tour, which also includes the Clinton Birthplace Home site in Hope, Arkansas, the Hot Springs Visitor Center at Hill Wheatley Plaza, and the Bill Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas. Visitors embarking on the Billgrimage receive a commemorative passport, which may be marked with a unique stamp offered by staff at each museum site.
930 W Clinton Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701, Phone: 479-444-0066
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Attraction Spotlight: Inn at Carnall Hall in Fayetteville
The Inn at Carnall Hall is a boutique hotel that exudes a rich history and the elegant grace and charm of a bygone era. Set in a 1905 Colonial Revival building that once served as a women's dormitory on the University of Arkansas campus, the Inn is located in the heart of vibrant Fayetteville and is within walking distance of many of the town’s attractions and activities, including restaurants, bars, and the nightlife of Dickson Street.
The Inn at Carnall Hall offers simply furnished guest rooms with traditional wood furnishings, sitting areas with mini-fridges and sleeper sofa beds and modern amenities such as flat-screen televisions with cable channels and VCR players, coffee makers, and complimentary wireless Internet. The Inn also features a casual restaurant, café, and bar, which offer room service, and two modern meeting rooms for business gatherings.
Guest Accommodations
The Inn at Carnall Hall features 50 beautifully appointed and comfortably furnished guest rooms, each flooded with natural light through large windows and decorated with period pieces. All guest rooms have hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and breathtaking views of the Old Main lawn, along with a king or queen-size pillow-beds dressed in high-quality linens, down comforters, and hypoallergenic pillows. En-suite bathrooms boast shower/bath combinations, single vanities, sizeable lighted make-up mirrors, fresh towels, and Spa Therapy bathroom products, and sitting areas have work desks and chairs. Modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with cable channels and VCR players, coffee makers with complimentary coffee and tea, alarm clock radios, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, and complimentary wireless Internet.
Dining
Complimentary coffee and light bites are offered in the morning, along with seasonal Southern cuisine for dinner at the award-winning Ella’s Restaurant. The charming eatery serves contemporary Southern cooking in a relaxed, laid-back setting and a delicious brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The Lambeth Lounge has large screen televisions, comfortable leather sofas and armchairs, and a full service bar that serves an extensive selection of artisan and craft beers, fine wines from around the world, and signature cocktails.
Amenities and Recreation
The Inn at Carnall Hall offers amenities such as complimentary coffee and light bites in the morning, free access to the fitness center at the University of Arkansas, and elegant venues for special celebrations and private events.
Weddings & Events
The Inn at Carnall Hall offers an unmatched setting for special celebrations and private events that exude gracious Southern hospitality. The Inn boasts elegant and unique event spaces, ranging from beautiful gardens, comfortable living areas and a relaxed restaurant that serves creative Southern cuisine paired with hand-selected wines. The Inn at Carnall Hall also offers exclusive services such as on-site catering and custom menus, and professional event and management teams to take care of every detail.
Local Attractions
The Fayetteville Farmers Market is a community market that has been running for over 40 years, providing the residents with fresh produce, local goods, and handcrafted items. Located in the Historic Downtown Fayetteville Square during the week and the Jefferson Center Playground on South College Avenue on Sundays, the market offers an excellent selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, herbs and plants, charcuterie, dairy products and baked goods, as well as curated crafts, fine art, and jewelry. Known as the “Crown Jewel of Fayetteville,” the Saturday market features up to 70 vendors set up around the magnificent historic square gardens and bustles with local musicians, street performers, and community organizations.
Lake Fayetteville is a beautiful lake on the northern edge of the city surrounded by 640 acres of well-maintained parklands that offer a host of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, cycling, volleyball, and picnicking. The 194-acre lake is home to bass and panfish, making for excellent fishing, and features a modern boat ramp and dock, several fishing piers and open pavilions for relaxing. The Lake is also home to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Veterans Memorial Park, and the Lake Fayetteville Softball Complex, and a 5.5-mile nature trail around the lake edge is ideal for walking, hiking and mountain biking.
Resting in the heart of the city, Wilson Park is Fayetteville's first and oldest park and offers a beautiful urban space for locals to enjoy. Established in 1906 and spanning 22.75 acres, the park features a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, a softball field and basketball court. A playground, swings, and castle area are ideal for children, while green lawns and picnic areas are perfect for relaxing with the family. A short walking trail winds through the park offers lovely views and leads to “The Castle,” sculpture with seven points and a footbridge designed and built by artist Frank Williams.
465 Arkansas Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701, Phone: 479-582-0400
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