Ever wondered what it is like to live in Fayetteville, AR? While you may spend most of your time in class or studying, there is tons around to explore in this area we call home!
Whether you’re from the area or a Fayetteville newcomer, you’ll find something to love within steps of The Locale. Explore our town’s best and brightest local attractions, starting with these six things to do, see, and eat.
Mangos Gourmet Taco Shop came into town unassumingly in the mid-2010s, taking over what was once a less-than-successful Larry’s Pizza spot on Fayetteville’s MLK Street thoroughfare. And since then, they’ve been whipping up delicious, cooked-when-you-order tacos.
Or as we like to call them, the Ferraris of grilled cheese sandwiches. Try to imagine what an imaginative cook can do with 26 kinds of cheese, 8 kinds of meat, 6 veggies, and 7 spreads and sauces. The portions are huge, sides are delicious, and soups are freshly made every day.
Touring and tasting craft beer is easier than ever with the Fayetteville Ale Trail. Start by picking up your passport and trail map at the Fayetteville Visitors Center. Get it stamped at each brewery to keep track of your travels and return your passport for a free prize.
As the state’s flagship institution of higher education, the University of Arkansas is a major source of pride for both Fayetteville and the state. There are many unique traditions that run deep throughout the athletic programs, like the famous Hog Call “Woo Pig Sooie,” the live mascot Tusk and the University of Arkansas fight song.
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is one of the state’s premier public garden spaces. Continually evolving, the garden features nine displays showcasing the many woody, herbaceous and exotic plant and flower species that thrive in Northwest Arkansas.
Take a trail from Bryce Davis Park to IAMS dog park. This 3-acre dog park offers a pavilion, picnic tables, waste stations, benches and a drinking fountain. There is an area for smaller dogs and puppies and another for larger dogs. The park itself features play equipment and basketball courts, restroom facilities, and additional picnic areas.
