Some people seek out bars and coffee shops to test the waters when visiting a new place, and others head straight for the local indie bookstore! There’s a familiar warmth when stepping into a bookstore while you’re away from home, and in Fayetteville, AR, those cozy feels are alive and well at Pearl’s Books.

As Fayetteville's visitors bureau, we celebrate businesses that offer services to visitors, from restaurants and bars to entertainment venues and boutiques.  For years, we maintained a list of women-owned businesses here. As the list grew and grew, it became clear that there were more woman-led businesses than our team could list, so we'll refer you to the experts, our Fayetteville community. This discussion on Facebook highlights terrific businesses to support during Women's History Month and every day.

Whether you just got done with a long day of work or are looking to stretch your legs on a Wednesday afternoon, there is always something to do around the Fayetteville Square. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the fantastic array of downtown Fayetteville shopping options located over a several-block span. Block Street offers over a dozen shops from luxe sustainable fashion to casual everyday wear, as well as a few bites to help you sustain your shopping stamina.  

As the temperature drops and the city begins to sparkle and shine with holiday lights, Fayetteville celebrates the season with holiday markets. These markets showcase the city’s progressive, sustainable culture with locally made arts, crafts, and food, plus secondhand goods like vintage clothing and collectibles — so you can fulfill all your gift-giving needs in one place. But even if you don’t buy anything, you’ll get to enjoy a festive atmosphere and connect with others (and, dare we say, this is what this time of year is all about?) Here are all the holiday markets you won’t want to miss. 

Spring has arrived at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks! What has always been known as the BGO Plant Sale is now the Earth Day Garden Market, to be held on April 26, 2025. This new and exciting event will be a combination of their family-friendly Earth Day festivites and their ever so popular Plant Sale.

The semi-annual Black Owned Northwest Arkansas Business Expo will take place at the Fayetteville Town Center on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 from 11:00am - 4:00pm.