Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas may not be the first place that comes to mind when planning a family vacation yet according to Kiplinger's magazine this town of just 62,000 is the 7th best place in America to work, live and play. Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas, a Top Tier university with an NCAA football team. It boasts a green approach to city planning. Fayetteville has numerous parks, most of which are connected by the citywide trail system. The historic downtown is host to a whole range of nightlife from music venues to beer joints and fine dinning. The city's calendar of festivals, including the Fayetteville Film Festival, Springfest, and Bikes, Blues and Barbeque motorcycle rally, keep Fayetteville hopping. The Walton Arts Center, the cornerstone of culture in Fayetteville, features high quality national productions such as R.E.N.T, Annie, and C.A.T.S. Fayetteville is a sort of oasis in Arkansas, it has a different vibe than any other city in the state.... Read MoreCopyright © Rhonda Crone. All rights reserved. Rhonda Crone is a freelance writer who lives in the Ozarks with two kids, a husband, a Welsh Corgie and a dwarf bunny. After finishing her journalism degree and starting her family six years ago, Rhonda has been blogging and writing for local magazines and various websites. She writes about anything that interests her, from wine to wellness to parenting, but her main love is travel writing, despite her intense fear of flying.
Fayetteville hotels and accommodation
Dickson Street Condominiums (Self-Catering)
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Dickson Street Condominiums are ideal for families that put a premium on location and space. Not only are these hip condos located in the thick of the excitement - restaurant, shops, Walton Arts Center and U of A campus are within walking distance - each unit has a full kitchen and separate living are ... Read More
Dickson Street Condominiums are ideal for families that put a premium on location and space. Not only are these hip condos located in the thick of the excitement - restaurant, shops, Walton Arts Center and U of A campus are within walking distance - each unit has a full kitchen and separate living area. Free parking.
Staybridge Suites Fayetteville (Hotel)
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Staybridge Suites in Fayetteville may be cookie cutter chain but there are no surprises at this all-suite hotel. The rooms are well-appointed, quiet and clean. Each room boasts a kitchen. The free breakfast is great. The wireless works. It has an indoor pool. And while the hotel isn't within walking dista ... Read More
Staybridge Suites in Fayetteville may be cookie cutter chain but there are no surprises at this all-suite hotel. The rooms are well-appointed, quiet and clean. Each room boasts a kitchen. The free breakfast is great. The wireless works. It has an indoor pool. And while the hotel isn't within walking distance of anything it is just a short drive from the university campus and Fayetteville's main drag.
Inn at Carnall Hall (Hotel)
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The Inn at Carnall Hall is no average hotel. This Victorian inn built in 1905 once served as an all-girl's dormitory. It is conveniently located on the University of Arkansas campus. The spacious rooms are bursting with history and charming. The staff embodies Southern hospitality. The restaurant boasts q ... Read More
The Inn at Carnall Hall is no average hotel. This Victorian inn built in 1905 once served as an all-girl's dormitory. It is conveniently located on the University of Arkansas campus. The spacious rooms are bursting with history and charming. The staff embodies Southern hospitality. The restaurant boasts quality food. And while the fitness room may not be onsite, its hard to knock access to top tier university gym and pool. Family Travel Tip: The rooms are somewhat noisy, especially on weekends. Breakfast is free.
