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Fayetteville is the lively anchor of Arkansas's Ozark Mountain region, a university town with a buzzing downtown square, an expanding network of mountain biking and greenway trails that have made it a genuine cycling destination, and easy access to the dramatic ridgelines and waterfalls of the surrounding Ozarks. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, just up the road in Bentonville, makes a striking day-trip pairing.

Best areas to stay in Fayetteville

Dickson Street / Downtown Square

The lively core of the city, with restaurants, bars, live music, and the historic town square.

University of Arkansas area

The campus and surrounding streets, with museums, gardens, and a youthful energy.

Razorback Greenway

A 36-mile paved trail connecting Fayetteville to Bentonville and other Northwest Arkansas towns, popular for cycling and walking.

Bentonville (day trip)

Home to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and an excellent mountain biking trail network, about 30 minutes away.

Getting to Fayetteville

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Flights

Fly into Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), connecting via a major US hub from the UK.

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From London

~12–14 hours total journey time from London with connections

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Getting around

Downtown is walkable, and the Razorback Greenway makes cycling a great way to explore the wider area; a car is useful for the Ozarks.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Fayetteville?

April to June and September to November offer the best weather for hiking and cycling, with autumn foliage in the Ozarks a particular highlight.

Is Fayetteville good for mountain biking?

Yes — Northwest Arkansas has invested heavily in trail networks, and Fayetteville is considered one of the best mountain biking destinations in the central US.

What is Crystal Bridges Museum?

A free, architecturally striking museum of American art set in the woods in nearby Bentonville, about a 30-minute drive away — well worth the trip.

How do I get around Fayetteville?

Downtown and the university area are walkable, with an extensive greenway trail network for cycling; a car is useful for reaching Bentonville and the wider Ozarks.

What's the food and drink scene like?

Dickson Street downtown has a lively mix of restaurants, breweries, and live music, reflecting the energy of the university town atmosphere.

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

The mountain biking trails were genuinely world-class and the autumn colours in the Ozarks were spectacular. Dickson Street had a great buzz in the evenings.

Chris B. · October 2023

★★★★★

Crystal Bridges in Bentonville was an unexpected highlight — incredible art in a stunning woodland setting, and free to enter. Easy day trip from Fayetteville.

Megan S. · May 2024

★★★★☆

A lovely, energetic town with great trails right from the city centre. Didn't expect Arkansas to have such good cycling infrastructure.

Joe R. · September 2023