University of Arkansas Visitor Guide 2024-25 - Flipbook - Page 39
Exploring
Northwest Arkansas
Fayetteville is consistently ranked among the country9s finest college towns, and the surrounding
Northwest Arkansas region is considered one of the best places to live in the U.S. You9ll find a number
of attractions that will contribute to a rich college experience or simply enliven a weekend visit.
Food, Shopping and More
Dickson Street, one of the state9s most popular
entertainment districts, is just a short walk from
campus. A part of Fayetteville9s downtown historic
district, Dickson Street offers a variety of restaurants,
boutiques, galleries, and clubs unique to the area.
Fayetteville9s historic square, College Avenue, and the
area around the Northwest Arkansas Mall, are also
great places for shopping and dining. The seasonal
Fayetteville Farmers Market, an area tradition on the
historic Fayetteville square since 1974, was recently
named one of