Fayetteville is the entertainment headquarters of the region and the Downtown and Dickson Street areas serve as the epicenter. Dickson Street is home to many of the unique boutiques, galleries, bars and restaurants that Fayetteville offers. Discover the eclectic sounds of Fayetteville at one of the many bars and restaurants offering live music almost every night of the week. From dancing to shooting pool, there is something for everyone’s tastes.

In the land of the Hogs, there’s a lot to beef about over barbecue. With a generous load of local barbecue joints, Fayetteville’s scene can satisfy your craving for smoked meats in a variety of ways, and even satisfy those with unusual tastes.

PIE. A simple, unassuming little word—yet the very mention of it conjures up such happy emotion! Meringue, cream, fruit, chocolate, crisp, nut, silk, caramel and even savory…do you lean toward a perfect flaky crust, perhaps the classic graham cracker or, dare we say it, fried into a heavenly, crunchy packet of goodness? We could argue for days about which is the best, but that would be precious time lost when considering how many glorious pie options exist for the tasting in Fayetteville. Here are a few for you to conquer:

Lake Fayetteville is not only an Ozarks destination for outdoor enthusiasts, but also home to a large food truck court offering some of the most authentic cuisine in town!

It has been said, and aptly so, “Without ice cream there would be darkness and chaos.” – Don Kardong We’re happy to report that for many reasons all is well in the City of Fayetteville, not the least of which is the profusion of great spots to satisfy your sweet tooth with something spectacularly cold and delicious. We haven’t been able to pick a favorite, but are so very content to keep the quest alive. Here are some must-tries when nothing will do but sweet, creamy perfection topped with your heart’s delight:

For craft beer lovers 'round the world, there’s nothing that warms the heart and soul more on a chilly winter’s day than a gathering of 50 or so breweries from multiple states — all pouring samples of their very best brews! If this sounds like a personal paradise, allow us to make your dreams come true. Make plans to attend Frost Fest 2026 in Fayetteville, AR on Saturday, February 7th!