Destination: Fayetteville, AR
Travel Destination: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Whenever I travel, I try my best to explore the city and connect with locals to find out the best hidden gems to then come share with you all here. That old school connection is what Old World New is all about. I’m so happy to be the direct connection in this travel post for y’all this time, since we are talking about my home town!
Fayetteville, AR is nestled cozily in the Ozark Mountains, which actually aren’t mountains – they’re just really big hills. Nevertheless, the rolling hills are covered with beautiful trees and lush fields. The best travel sight ever is when you are driving through northwest Arkansas during the fall – it is then that you can witness the gloriousness of the leaves changing colors. Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas, and Arkansans are serious about their Razorback football. I could really go on for days educating you all on my hometown – such as how it is illegal to spit on the side walk (that’s an old law that was never repealed or changed), but I’ll just get to the good travel info that you need. Let’s go to Fayetteville, y’all.
Where to Stay
Fayetteville has 3 local Bed & Breakfasts (all within one mile of each other), along with the usual chain hotels. I chose to stay at the Stay-Inn-Style Bed & Breakfast, just one street away from the Fayetteville Town Square.
Stay-Inn-Style Bed & Breakfast
Where to Eat
I could tell you every place I’ve ever eaten and every dish I like best, but I’ll spare you (for now, it will have its own post later), and I’ll give you a few out of my Top 10. I always have a hard time choosing between the last two, so if you’re in Fayetteville for two days or so, make your way to both!
Arsagas at the Depot
Crepes for breakfast, dinner and dessert!
Catfish Hole
Hole in the wall catfish joint. Not really a hole in the wall, but the food tastes so great, you’d think it was. I’ve hosted my family reunion dinner here, met with friends casually, and had Sunday dinner here. The catfish is good, but I love frog legs, and their frog legs are great! Also, I dare you to eat your fair share of fiixins (an endless appetizer of cole slaw, pickles and hush puppies) and finish your entire meal afterwards. I double dog dare ya!
Powerhouse
From happy hour and appetizers to 15th & 23rd birthday parties being thrown here, Powerhouse has held me down!
Sights to See
Mount Sequoyah
So much for saving the best for last, I had to make this the first on my list of sights to see. This is my favorite place in the world, point blank period. This photo shows why.
Clinton House
Bill and Hillary Clinton’s first home was in Fayetteville, AR, where Bill taught at the Law School. They were married in this home.
University of Arkansas Campus
Full of historic and new buildings. Some of my favorite spots are the Arboretum at Old Main (pictured above) and the Greek Theater.
Mount Kessler
You can hike right in Fayetteville and even make your own outdoor oven-baked pizza (by appointment) at Mount Kessler.
Farmers’ Market
The traditional Farmers’ Market happens on Saturday mornings at the Town Square. Not only can you buy local produce, flowers, and crafts, but you can also shop and eat at all of the stores that are on the square, you can adopt pets, and you can also hear music from local musicians on every corner.
I hope y’all make it to the Ozark Mountains, find my home city of Fayetteville, AR there, and explore some (or all) of the places I have told you about. I had a lot of fun backtracking my life in the form of facebook photos to find some of these pictures to share with you. Fayetteville is truly a great southern college city with a loving home-town feel. When you visit Fayetteville, follow this post for a virtual tour guide. Travel Destination: Fayetteville, Arkansas – accomplished!
xoxo, dolls & dudes
Addie
The Comments
Autumn
The bed and breakfast and visit look so charming and the food looks awesome! My husband and I want to visit Fayetteville since my parents live there. Fun fact: my Mom went to high school with Bill Clinton 🙂
Addie
AutumnIt is a really awesome city – you should visit the Clinton House the next time you visit your parents! That is awesome that they went to High School together – I’d like to visit his stomping grounds in Hot Springs 🙂
Chelsea
That bed and breakfast looks so cute!! Thanks for sharing! I love posts like these !
Addie
ChelseaThank you, Chelsea! 🙂
Scott
We drove through Fayetteville a couple years ago when visiting relatives in Arkansas, but never stopped. By your photos we really should have!
Addie
ScottDefinitely, Scott! If you ever get a chance to pass by again, definitely stop – even if its just for food! 🙂
Angela
Looks super fun! I am heading to Arkansas over the Labor Day weekend! I’ll have to check out some of your suggestions!
Addie
AngelaDo that, Angela! I’m sure you’ll love them! 🙂 Have fun!
Challie
LOVE IT! I have a friend who has family there and wants me to go with her I have always been hesitant but I now I want to go!!
aimee fauci
I’ve been to Arkansas once but it was Hot Springs… I was a kid but I’d love to go back as an adult. I know I’d love the food.
Mama Munchkin
I’ve never even thought about visiting the Ozark Mountains… or even Arkansas. But, you make a pretty good case as to why I should think outside the box. Great pics… and lots of fun to be had!
laci
Wow !! Love everything you discovered especially the bed and breakfasts !! My bucket list is full of amazing b&b ! I live in a tiny town and any thing that is local especially a farmers market is such my style this is amazing thanks !!!
Becki S
How fun! I love that purple bedroom at the bed and breakfast and that food looks so yummy!
Neely
The food all looks amazing
Addie
NeelyIt’s all so yummy, Neely!
Emily
Your photography is great! Looks like I’ll have to add Fayetteville to my list of destinations!
Natalie
Fayetteville looks like such a charming city!! Love all your pictures and info!
I didn’t know that Bill and Hillary got married in their house! I’ll put this on my list as a definite place to visit. Thanks for sharing!
Kacie McCurrie
I’ve lived in Arkansas my whole life and travel to Fayetteville regularly (for Hogs games and shopping of course, WOO Pig!) but had no idea there were such cute b&b’s! Planning a trip there for my birthday weekend coming up so will definitely look into some of these places! Thanks for sharing!
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