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Fayetteville!
Nestled at the western edge of the magnificent Arkansas
Ozarks, the historic city of Fayetteville offers a wealth of exciting
opportunities for fun and adventure. In Fayetteville, there are enough exciting
spectator sports, cultural events, recreation, history, shopping, dining and
nightlife to keep you busy full time!
The
Old Post Office is the focal point of our downtown square. This former
government building, built in 1909 on the site of three previous courthouses,
now houses a popular restaurant and nightclub. The Historic District on
Washington and Willow Streets has some of our finest older homes, and walking
tours are available at Headquarters House.
The
focal point for many local activities is The Square in Fayetteville's charming
downtown. It is home to unique shops, restaurants, historic buildings and
modern offices. The dazzling display of colorful flowers in the square gardens,
carefully tended from season to season, makes this a delightful place to visit.
Situated on the northern edge of town, Lake Fayetteville, a lovely one
hundred and ninety-four acre park, offers a host of recreational opportunities.
Boating, fishing, softball and other sports, plus hiking, picnicking and more,
are just minutes away.
Northwest Arkansas Mall is the largest and newest shopping
facility in Northwest Arkansas. A wide variety of national stores, specialty
shops and food venues ensure a pleasurable experience. In May and October,
visitors come from near and far to shop more than thirty major Arts and
Crafts Fairs, including the famous War Eagle Fair. These shows feature the
work of some of the nation's finest artisans.
The
Old Main, completed in 1875, is a twin-towered brick building that is a
stately landmark. It housed the first classes taught at the university. Today,
it contains the beautifully restored Giffels Auditorium and historic displays,
as well as the administrative offices of the Fulbright College of Arts and
Sciences. The Arkansas Razorbacks are perennial Southeastern Conference
contenders in football, basketball, baseball, track and field, and other
sports. The university's men's and women's sports programs and athletic
facilities rival those of any school in the nation.
For
outdoor activities, visit beautiful Beaver Lake, which boasts more than
five hundred miles of shoreline. It is a popular spot for boating,
water-skiing, fishing, swimming and camping. Devil's Den is a carefully
preserved state park, just a short drive from Fayetteville. It is situated in
the beautiful Boston Mountains, and offers camping, caving, hiking, fishing,
canoeing and other outdoor activities. Lake Wedington is a scenic little
forest lake, located just fifteen miles west of Fayetteville. It has picnic
areas, cabins, camping and hiking, fishing, boating and swimming.
Take part in May in Springfest, or in October, in Autumnfest.
These old-fashioned community celebrations usher in the change of seasons with
food, music, parades, arts and crafts and a roster of special events. The
North Arkansas Symphony plays from September through May. This outstanding
seventy-piece orchestra has entertained Northwest Arkansas audiences for more
than thirty years.
THE BEST NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
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