Beaver Lake
Located northeast of Fayetteville, this beautiful lake boasts more than 500 miles of shoreline. It's a popular spot for boating, water-skiing, fishing, swimming, scuba diving and camping.

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks celebrates the spirit of the Ozarks through a series of expertly designed and intensively maintained outdoor spaces and the unique timber-framed Totemeier Horticulture Center.
Address: 4703 N. Crossover Rd.  Phone: 479.750.2620
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Lake Fayetteville
Situated on the northern edge of town, this scenic 194-acre lake and 640-acre city park offers a host of recreational opportunities. Boating, fishing, softball and other sports, plus hiking, picnicking and more, are just minutes away.
Address: 4780 North College  Phone: 479.444.3471
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Lake Wedington Recreation Area
Picnic areas, cabins, camping, hiking, fishing, boating and swimming are available at this scenic little forest lake. It is located just 15 miles west of Fayetteville.
Address: 15592 Lake Wedington Entry Road  Phone: 479.442.3527

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park
This 130-acre state park is the site of a major Civil War battle in which more than 20,000 Confederate and Union soldiers fought for military control of Northwest Arkansas. It offers visitors a unique view of the Civil War and its effect on the people of the Ozarks. The park is located 13 miles west of Fayetteville. Also, there is a 1 mile walking trail and a 6.5 mile driving tour as well as a home tour. For program information call the park office.
Address: Hwy 62 West  Phone: 479.846.2990
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Scenic Highway 71/U.S. Highway 540
A scenic loop drive that offers breathtaking vistas of the hills and valleys of the Arkansas Ozarks. Take U.S. 540 in Fayetteville to Scenic Highway 71, then travel south to I-40. Go west on I-40 to 540 North, which will return you to Fayetteville.

Stonebridge Meadows Golf Course
This beautiful 18-hole public course is open year round. Reservations are accepted. The course has a driving range, and there is a golf pro on site. Metal spikes are not allowed.
Address: 3495 E. Goff Farm  Phone: 479.571.3673
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