Guidebook for Fayetteville

Vance
Guidebook for Fayetteville

Food Scene

Very representative of Fayetteville’s ethos and open since 1992. Located in an old train freight building just off the city’s biking trail, with a wonderful outdoor patio and plenty of indoor seating. It has excellent food and specializes in crepes and coffees. Expect long wait times for breakfast on weekends, but lunch and dinner are excellent as well. A visit here is highly recommended at some point during your stay.
100 locals recommend
Arsaga's at the Depot
548 W Dickson St
100 locals recommend
Very representative of Fayetteville’s ethos and open since 1992. Located in an old train freight building just off the city’s biking trail, with a wonderful outdoor patio and plenty of indoor seating. It has excellent food and specializes in crepes and coffees. Expect long wait times for breakfast on weekends, but lunch and dinner are excellent as well. A visit here is highly recommended at some point during your stay.
Established in 1977 and a favorite of everyone. It is decorated in post World War I and II memorabilia and is located down in the ground, but somehow it works. Make sure you save room for desert and order the grasshopper crepes. Always busy and will have a wait time on weekends.Great place for burgers, but try the marinated chicken or the quiches as well. For desert, order the grasshopper crepes.
149 locals recommend
Hugo's
25 1/2 N Block Ave
149 locals recommend
Established in 1977 and a favorite of everyone. It is decorated in post World War I and II memorabilia and is located down in the ground, but somehow it works. Make sure you save room for desert and order the grasshopper crepes. Always busy and will have a wait time on weekends.Great place for burgers, but try the marinated chicken or the quiches as well. For desert, order the grasshopper crepes.
Best Thai restaurant in town.
45 locals recommend
Original A Taste of Thai
31 E Center St
45 locals recommend
Best Thai restaurant in town.
Located just off the Fayetteville Square in a restored downtown building. Vetro features fine Italian food and the interior is very open and beautifully decorated. Any of the pasta dishes are terrific, with Vance’s favorite being the Bucatini.
22 locals recommend
Vetro 1925
17 E Center St
22 locals recommend
Located just off the Fayetteville Square in a restored downtown building. Vetro features fine Italian food and the interior is very open and beautifully decorated. Any of the pasta dishes are terrific, with Vance’s favorite being the Bucatini.
The bar, restaurant and patio are all popular hangouts for Fayettevillians. This is the go to place for a special dinner for business or a family celebration. They make their own sausage and have an excellent carchuterie plate. The meatballs are the most popular item on the menu. One of Fayetteville's nicest restaurants.
67 locals recommend
Bordinos
310 W Dickson St
67 locals recommend
The bar, restaurant and patio are all popular hangouts for Fayettevillians. This is the go to place for a special dinner for business or a family celebration. They make their own sausage and have an excellent carchuterie plate. The meatballs are the most popular item on the menu. One of Fayetteville's nicest restaurants.
Upscale American food served in a clubby atmosphere, plus a cocktail lounge & outdoor patio. Great place for a cozy date where the interior is a bit dark. The outdoor patio has great deals on drinks and appetizers during happy hour and is very popular in good weather. It is a good late night hangout on weekends.
66 locals recommend
Theo's - Fayetteville
318 Campbell Ave
66 locals recommend
Upscale American food served in a clubby atmosphere, plus a cocktail lounge & outdoor patio. Great place for a cozy date where the interior is a bit dark. The outdoor patio has great deals on drinks and appetizers during happy hour and is very popular in good weather. It is a good late night hangout on weekends.
New bakery opened in April 2017 by Nick Clawson specializing in sourdough bread, breakfast goodies and coffee from Onyx Coffee Labs. Open faced sandwiches at lunch and salads are amazing. If you're a morning person, the croissants or the sticky bun are delicious. It has a pleasant outdoor patio.
11 locals recommend
Dirty Apron Bakehouse
245 N Church Ave
11 locals recommend
New bakery opened in April 2017 by Nick Clawson specializing in sourdough bread, breakfast goodies and coffee from Onyx Coffee Labs. Open faced sandwiches at lunch and salads are amazing. If you're a morning person, the croissants or the sticky bun are delicious. It has a pleasant outdoor patio.
This is particularly popular place for Saturday and Sunday morning brunch but is open for lunch and dinner as well. Usually there is live music at brunch and the various champagne drinks are terrific. This is more up-scale with white tablecloths and napkins, with the brunch specialty being several different types of Eggs Benedict
12 locals recommend
Emelia's Kitchen
309 W Dickson St
12 locals recommend
This is particularly popular place for Saturday and Sunday morning brunch but is open for lunch and dinner as well. Usually there is live music at brunch and the various champagne drinks are terrific. This is more up-scale with white tablecloths and napkins, with the brunch specialty being several different types of Eggs Benedict
This is a hole in the wall, local hangout. They have great ribs and steaks. People love the garlic chicken on the menu, and I love to get the Watson's special. Everything is good. This restaurant is a Fayetteville staple. When people that went to college in Fayetteville return to the city, they say to themselves, "I have to eat at Herman's!"
30 locals recommend
Herman's Ribhouse
2901 N College Ave
30 locals recommend
This is a hole in the wall, local hangout. They have great ribs and steaks. People love the garlic chicken on the menu, and I love to get the Watson's special. Everything is good. This restaurant is a Fayetteville staple. When people that went to college in Fayetteville return to the city, they say to themselves, "I have to eat at Herman's!"
If you are looking for something a little funky, this is the place. It is next to the Sit and Spin Laundry on Leverett. The atmosphere is fun and the food is good. It is served tapas style so you can keep ordering more small plates and share with everyone at the table.
20 locals recommend
Leverett Lounge
737 N Leverett Ave
20 locals recommend
If you are looking for something a little funky, this is the place. It is next to the Sit and Spin Laundry on Leverett. The atmosphere is fun and the food is good. It is served tapas style so you can keep ordering more small plates and share with everyone at the table.
Opened in 2001, it is a Fayetteville hangout. They offer delicious quiches, croissants, cinnamon rolls and a large sandwich lunch menu. The outdoor patio is shaded and very popular.
51 locals recommend
Little Bread Company
116 N Block Ave
51 locals recommend
Opened in 2001, it is a Fayetteville hangout. They offer delicious quiches, croissants, cinnamon rolls and a large sandwich lunch menu. The outdoor patio is shaded and very popular.
A very nice restaurant that offers an upscale breakfast. On the weekends, there will likely be a wait to be seated.
32 locals recommend
Prelude Breakfast Bar
509 W Spring St
32 locals recommend
A very nice restaurant that offers an upscale breakfast. On the weekends, there will likely be a wait to be seated.
A loved Little Rock restaurant comes to Fayetteville in one of its most loved buildings – the Old Post Office (OPO) on the Fayetteville Square. The food is excellent and goes all the way from burgers to sea bass. Try the chopped salmon salad.
24 locals recommend
Cheers at the OPO
1 W Center St
24 locals recommend
A loved Little Rock restaurant comes to Fayetteville in one of its most loved buildings – the Old Post Office (OPO) on the Fayetteville Square. The food is excellent and goes all the way from burgers to sea bass. Try the chopped salmon salad.
Burgers, beers & sporting events are all on offer at this local bar & grill boasting lots of TVs and lots of beers on tap. Vance recommends the mushroom and Swiss burger.
29 locals recommend
Farrell's Lounge Bar & Grill
311 W Dickson St
29 locals recommend
Burgers, beers & sporting events are all on offer at this local bar & grill boasting lots of TVs and lots of beers on tap. Vance recommends the mushroom and Swiss burger.
This is a gourmet grilled cheese restaurant (15 grilled cheese options), that also serves specialty hot dogs, and fresh homemade soups. Vance always gets the “Italian Stallion.”
101 locals recommend
Hammontree's Grilled Cheese
326 N West Ave
101 locals recommend
This is a gourmet grilled cheese restaurant (15 grilled cheese options), that also serves specialty hot dogs, and fresh homemade soups. Vance always gets the “Italian Stallion.”
Rolando is a native of Ecuador and his wife Sherri present exciting foods from Latin America with Southern hospitality. The servings are large and the food is unique and good.
23 locals recommend
Rolando's
509 W Spring St
23 locals recommend
Rolando is a native of Ecuador and his wife Sherri present exciting foods from Latin America with Southern hospitality. The servings are large and the food is unique and good.
A great outdoor deck and just a great place to eat anything from BBQ to loaded baked potatoes to chicken fried steak.
31 locals recommend
Sassy's Red House
708 North College Avenue
31 locals recommend
A great outdoor deck and just a great place to eat anything from BBQ to loaded baked potatoes to chicken fried steak.
This is a steakhouse and is mainly in the fine dining section because of the prices. The interior and the food is not fancy. If your craving a steak, this is your closest quality place.
25 locals recommend
Doe's Eat Place
316 W Dickson St
25 locals recommend
This is a steakhouse and is mainly in the fine dining section because of the prices. The interior and the food is not fancy. If your craving a steak, this is your closest quality place.
Wasabi has good sushi, but not the best in town. It is within walking distance and is definitely worth trying.
29 locals recommend
Wasabi
313 W Dickson St
29 locals recommend
Wasabi has good sushi, but not the best in town. It is within walking distance and is definitely worth trying.
This is the best sushi in town. It is a bit of a drive from the Airbnb, but if you like sushi, it is worth the effort.
16 locals recommend
Meiji Japanese Cuisine
3878 N Crossover Rd
16 locals recommend
This is the best sushi in town. It is a bit of a drive from the Airbnb, but if you like sushi, it is worth the effort.

Parks & Nature

This is the city's most popular park. Great walking trail as well as tennis courts, basketball courts, and brand new super playground equipment.
74 locals recommend
Wilson Park
675 N Park Ave
74 locals recommend
This is the city's most popular park. Great walking trail as well as tennis courts, basketball courts, and brand new super playground equipment.

Arts & Culture

This is the place for music and theater from Jason Mraz and Diana Krall to Broadway Shows or the Northwest Arkansas Sympony.
168 locals recommend
Walton Arts Center
495 W Dickson St
168 locals recommend
This is the place for music and theater from Jason Mraz and Diana Krall to Broadway Shows or the Northwest Arkansas Sympony.
TheatreSquared is the plays to go if you are interested in seeing a live play. Great local, professional theater.
44 locals recommend
TheatreSquared
477 W Spring St
44 locals recommend
TheatreSquared is the plays to go if you are interested in seeing a live play. Great local, professional theater.
One of the best art galleries in the world. Founded by Alice Walton, daughter of Sam Walton - the founder of Walmart, Crystal Bridges is focused only on American art. The galleries are free and special exhibit tickets cost a little bit. If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, there is a relocated Usonian home that can be toured on the property. This is a great place to hike and walk outdoors as well.
708 locals recommend
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum Way
708 locals recommend
One of the best art galleries in the world. Founded by Alice Walton, daughter of Sam Walton - the founder of Walmart, Crystal Bridges is focused only on American art. The galleries are free and special exhibit tickets cost a little bit. If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, there is a relocated Usonian home that can be toured on the property. This is a great place to hike and walk outdoors as well.
The Amazeum is Northwest Arkansas' children's museum. It is full of new and interesting experiments, things to climb on and even a water area if you want to get wet. The Amazeum shares a parking lot with Crystal Bridges Art Museum. This is a great one-two punch for a family.
237 locals recommend
Scott Family Amazeum
1009 Museum Way
237 locals recommend
The Amazeum is Northwest Arkansas' children's museum. It is full of new and interesting experiments, things to climb on and even a water area if you want to get wet. The Amazeum shares a parking lot with Crystal Bridges Art Museum. This is a great one-two punch for a family.

Drinks & Nightlife

The bartenders here are mixologists. It is worth ordering one of those fancy drinks that you usually only read about on the menu.
15 locals recommend
Cannibal and Craft
212 W Dickson St
15 locals recommend
The bartenders here are mixologists. It is worth ordering one of those fancy drinks that you usually only read about on the menu.
The rooftop deck is amazing when the weather is good.
24 locals recommend
21st Amendment
406 W Dickson St
24 locals recommend
The rooftop deck is amazing when the weather is good.
If you want to hang out like a local, there is no better place than Maxines. This bar has been a tradition for many University of Arkansas graduates for decades.
94 locals recommend
Maxine's Tap Room
107 N Block Ave
94 locals recommend
If you want to hang out like a local, there is no better place than Maxines. This bar has been a tradition for many University of Arkansas graduates for decades.

Groceries

This is the closest and nicest grocery in relationship to the Airbnb.
56 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
660 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
56 locals recommend
This is the closest and nicest grocery in relationship to the Airbnb.
Whole foods is a bit of a drive, but if your a Whole Foods fan then you must shop at Whole Foods.
37 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3425 N College Ave
37 locals recommend
Whole foods is a bit of a drive, but if your a Whole Foods fan then you must shop at Whole Foods.

Entertainment & Activities

This is the home of the Razorback Football team that won the national championship in 1964. It is approximately 1.4 miles from the house and walkable on a nice day.
69 locals recommend
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
350 N Razorback Rd
69 locals recommend
This is the home of the Razorback Football team that won the national championship in 1964. It is approximately 1.4 miles from the house and walkable on a nice day.
Home of the Razorback Basketball Team.
Barnhill Arena
285 Stadium Dr
Home of the Razorback Basketball Team.
Home of the Razorback baseball team. Fantastic college stadium worth visiting.
20 locals recommend
Baum–Walker Stadium at George Cole Field
1255 S Razorback Rd
20 locals recommend
Home of the Razorback baseball team. Fantastic college stadium worth visiting.
This is the outdoor stadium for the national champion Razorback Track Team.
John McDonnell Field
This is the outdoor stadium for the national champion Razorback Track Team.

Shopping

This is a casual men's and women's clothing store that offers middle to upper end prices. The store offers unique brands that can't be found anywhere else in the region. This is the place to buy high-end jeans.
Lola
21 N Block Ave
This is a casual men's and women's clothing store that offers middle to upper end prices. The store offers unique brands that can't be found anywhere else in the region. This is the place to buy high-end jeans.
Shindig offers great stationary products. Brides to be in Northwest Arkansas order their wedding invitations here. Definitely worth a look.
Shindig Paperie Fayetteville
100 W Center St
Shindig offers great stationary products. Brides to be in Northwest Arkansas order their wedding invitations here. Definitely worth a look.
This used book store has been a staple and an anchor on Dickson Street for over 40 years. It is almost impossible to drop in for less than 30 minutes or an hour. If you can't find something you want to read in this store, there is probably something wrong with you. Ha!
38 locals recommend
Dickson Street Bookshop
325 W Dickson St
38 locals recommend
This used book store has been a staple and an anchor on Dickson Street for over 40 years. It is almost impossible to drop in for less than 30 minutes or an hour. If you can't find something you want to read in this store, there is probably something wrong with you. Ha!