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Arkansas Air Museum

Relive the barnstorming days of early aviation with the Museum's collection of aircraft from the 1920s through the 1940s. See a World War I fighter plane, next to the sleek "Mystery Ship", winner of the 1929 National Air Race and star of two movies. Choose a self-guided tour or arrange for your group to have a guide explain all the exhibits. Admission: Adults: $4.00 Children 6-12: $2.00 Children under 6: Free Group rates upon request.
Address: 4290 S. School, next to Drake Field, Phone: 479.521.4947

 



Battle of Fayetteville

Held in April with Civil War reenactors in period costumes gather in Fayetteville for an exciting reenactment of the historic Battle of Fayetteville.
Address: 118 E. Dickson, Phone: 479.587.2971

 



Clinton House Museum

Clinton House Museum - This 1930s English-style bungalow was the first home and wedding site of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Showcasing the life and times of the Clintons during their years in Fayetteville, the museum features photographic and memorabilia displays, including vintage campaign materials, and gift shop. Available for public tours, small meetings, receptions and weddings. .
Address: 930 California Blvd., Phone: 479.444.0066

 



Confederate Cemetery

A reflective resting place for some 500 Confederate soldiers from Texas, Missouri, Louisiana and Arkansas. It was established in 1872 by a group of Fayetteville women who founded the Southern Memorial Association and purchased the 3-acre tract. The cemetery is on the Register of Historic Places and welcomes visitors from dawn until dusk.
Address: 500 E. Rock, Phone:

 



Dickson Street

A colorful, entertaining strip of boutiques, restaurants, galleries and clubs, Dickson Street is Fayetteville's place "to see and be seen." Its close proximity to the University of Arkansas campus make this street a popular place for the college crowd, and the great eating spots and live music draw people of all ages.
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Downtown Square

The focal point for many local activities, Fayetteville's charming downtown square is home to unique shops, restaurants, historic buildings and modern offices. The dazzling display of colorful flowers in the square gardens, carefully tended from season to season, makes this a delightful place to visit.
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Evergreen Cemetery

Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, Evergreen Cemetery is the final resting place for many Confederate Soldiers. It is also the burial site of Arkansas soldier and statesman Archibald Yell.
Address: University and Williams Street, Phone:

 



Fayetteville National Cemetery

One of the oldest military cemetaries in the South. Burial site for 1,600 Union soldiers, along with hundreds of veterans who have lost their lives since.
Address: 700 S. Government, Phone: 479.444.5051

 



Fayetteville Public Library

Fayetteville Public Library, a destination library chosen as the 2005 Thomson Gale/Library Journal Library of the Year award, is a stunning new 88,000 square foot building with a comprehensive genealogical collection, Fulbright Fireplace Room, and extensive programming for children and adults. Free internet access for visitors, local newspapers, popular magazines, fiction and non-fiction materials, music, movie and audio books, and online databases offer the Fayetteville community the best in print and electronic resources. Enjoy views of the downtown square, the Ozark hills and the University of Arkansas from the patios, gardens, and balconies. A café is available on site.
Address: 401 W. Mountain, Phone: 479.571.2222

 



Fulbright Home

J. William Fulbright's boyhood home. Fulbright was a U.S. Senator, statesman and namesake of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas.
Address: #5 Mt. Nord, Phone:

 



Genealogical Services

One of the state's best public library genealogical collections. The Grace Keith Genealogical Collection consists of more than 8,000 books and 6,000 microfilm files, plus microfiche, maps, periodicals and vertical files, covering all 50 states.
Address: 401 W. Mountain (Fayetteville Public Library), Phone: 479.571.2222

 



Gregg House

Built in 1871 by Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Lafayette Gregg. Judge Gregg wrote the legislative bill that located the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Not open to the public but can be viewed from the street.
Address: 339 N. Gregg, Phone:

 



Gunter House

Gunter House is one of Fayetteville's turn-of-the-century showplaces. It was orginally the home of Thomas Gunter, a colonel in the Confederate Army, and a successful attorney and congressman.
Address: 520 E. Maple, Phone:

 



Headquarters House

Built by Judge Jonas Tebbets in 1853, this home was one of the finest in Fayetteville at the time of the Civil War, and it served as a headquarters for both the Union and Confederate armies at various times during the war. It is now headquarters for the Washington County Historical Society. To arrange a tour of the home, call 501-521-2970
Address: 118 E. Dickson St., Phone: 479.521.2970

 



Historic District Tour

Learn about Fayetteville's historic past on this enjoyable stroll through downtown streets. A brochure is available at the Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau or the Fayetteville Town Center office.
Address: Washington and Willow Streets between Dickson and Davidson, Phone:

 



Mt. Sequoyah

With an elevation of 1,700 feet above sea level, Mt. Sequoyah is the highest point in Fayetteville. It was named for the Cherokee leader who created the Cherokee alphabet and translated the New Testament of the Bible for the Indians. A cross on the west side of the mountain marks a premier view of the city. Looking west from this point, viewers will also see two hills with an obvious gap between them. This is the Trail of Tears route the Indains traveled through Fayetteville on their way to reservations in the West.
Address: 150 NW Skyline Drive, Phone: 479.442.4531

 



Old Main

Completed in 1875, this twin-towered brick building is a stately landmark. It housed the first classes taught at the university. Today it contains the beautifully restored Giffels Auditorium and historic displays, as well as the administrative offices of the Fulbright college of Arts and Sciences.
Address: U of A Campus, Phone:

 



Old Washington County Courthouse and Jail

The old Washington County Courthouse was built in 1904 of native stone hand-cut and hauled to the site by ox wagons. The main floor lobby contains one of Fayetteville's largest and most important murals, created in memory of World War 1 soldiers. South of the courthouse is the old Washington County Jail. Completed in 1897, the building has three-foot-thick cut-stone walls and boasts the semicircular arched openings and crenelated corner towers of the Romanesque architectural style.
Address: College and Center Street, Phone:

 



Ozark Military Museum

The museum has 15 military vehicles including three models of the familiar Willys Jeep, WWII WC-54 Ambulance, Korean M37 3/4-ton cargo truck, 2 1/2-ton 6x6 cargo truck used in Desert Storm, and a British Ferret light armored scott car. The museum has two flying aircraft. The first is a WWII Aeronca L-3 observation aircraft. The second is the Beech 3NM (Twin Beech) know as the "CANADIAN QUEEN" which served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1952 to 1967. The museum also has 12 static and restoration project aircraft. Some of these aircraft include UH-1 Huey, A-7 Corsair II, T-2 Buckeye, T-33, SNJ, NE-1, L-13 restoration, and JRB restoration. Some artifacts on display include a Civil War tent stove, gas mask, items from the Home front WWII, WWII German daggers, WWII helmets, and unit patches.
Address: , Phone: 479.587.1941

 



Pea Ridge National Military Park

The Civil War battle, one of the largest west of the Mississippi River, fought on this site marked the successful end of a campaign to secure the upper reaches of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, and to keep the state of Missouri under federal control. The park is 30 miles north of Fayetteville. Visitors center offers a video, museum, gift shop. Self-guided auto tour features markers and audio descriptions of the battlefield. There is also a hiking trail and a horse trail.
Address: Hwy 62 North, Phone: 479.451.8122

 


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