Fayetteville
Walton Arts Center offers several concerts and performances throughout the year; phone (479) 443-5600.
The Washington-Willow Historic District features Victorian houses and large shade trees. The Washington County Historical Society offers living history tours of the 1853 Headquarters House Museum in this neighborhood by appointment; phone (479) 521-2970. Outdoor enthusiasts will find miles of hiking and bicycle trails throughout the city that connect to the Razorback Regional Greenway, a 36-mile, mostly off-road route that stretches from Fayetteville to Bentonville. Nearby Lake Wedington offers camping, cabins, a boat ramp and fishing.
The Battle of Fayetteville Commemoration is held on a weekend close to the anniversary of the April 18, 1863, engagement; living-history demonstrations include battle camp cooking, weaving, quilting and other crafts of the Civil War period. The 4-day Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle Rally brings some 400,000 visitors into town in late September or early October; phone (479) 527-9993. The downtown square hosts First Thursday Fayetteville featuring local artisans and entertainment the first Thursday of the month.
Visitor Centers
Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau 21 S. Block Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701. Phone:(479)521-5776 or (800)766-4626
Self-guiding Tours
A brochure outlining a walking tour Fayetteville's downtown area is available at the convention and visitors bureau.