Things to See / Do

Terra Studios, Inc.

Experience the unique "Quality of Place" of this handmade environment, designed by artists for the community to enjoy. Terra is one of the most creative destination spots in Northwest Arkansas. Watch glassblowers make the world famous Bluebird of Happiness. Shop galleries of handmade American crafts. Stroll through acres of sculptures, fountains and murals. Stay at the Bluebird RV Park.

800.255.8995
Free admission - located 14 miles east of Fayetteville, just off Hwy 16 E.

Walton Arts Center

Walton Arts Center is a non-profit arts organization that brings great artists and entertainers from around the world to Northwest Arkansas. The Center is known as Arkansas' largest and busiest center for the performing arts and entertainment. It features a full season of week-long Broadway shows, a jazz series, kids and family programming, dance, music and theatrical performances, spring and summer performing arts-based camps, the summer AWE (Arts with Education) teacher's professional development Institute, plus a host of community based events, including productions by the University of Arkansas, the North Arkansas Symphony and TheatreSquared.

Historic Downtown/Square Gardens

Numerous commercial buildings and homes around the downtown square have been restored to their original 19th century grandeur, contrasting with new architecture containing restaurants, shops, and offices. Spectacular gardens surround the Old Post Office.

Farmer's Market

Locally grown vegetables, fruits and plants are sold on the Square along with native crafts every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning from 7 am until noon from April through October. The market is also open on Saturdays in November. The New Evening Market is open on Thursday's from 4 pm until 8 pm on the northwest corner of South School and Sixth Street in the old mill district.

Dickson Street

Discover the heart and soul of Fayetteville when you visit the eclectic strip near campus. The colorful, entertaining street is filled with bistros, night clubs and galleries, and is home to the splendid Walton Arts Center.

Mount Sequoyah

The view of the city is spectacular from the outlook on Assembly Drive.

Headquarters House

This lovingly restored home was commandeered by both Union and Confederate troops as Fayetteville was alternately occupied and reoccupied during the Civil War. Today, it's the starting point for a walking tour of the Washington-Willow Historic District.

Arkansas Air Museum

Inside the historic wooden hangar at Fayetteville's Drake Field are private, military and commercial aircraft spanning 80 years of aviation history, plus a hands-on flight simulator and a walk-in workshop.

Tommy Boyer Hall of Champions

Relive the most memorable moments in Razorback sports at this exciting interactive exhibit inside Bud Walton Arena on the U of A campus. You'll find displays and videos that portray the complete history of Arkansas' championship basketball, track and baseball programs.

Jerry Jones-Jim Lindsey Hall of Champions

At the north end of Razorback Stadium on the U of A campus is the Broyles Complex, home of a state-of-the-art museum which narrates the 100-year history of Razorback football with elegant displays and videos.