Top Things To Do in Fayetteville During Razorback Game Day Weekends

Dickson Street

This legendary entertainment district connects campus to downtown with unique retail shops, restaurants, bars and live music venues. From pre-game drinks and eats to post-game celebrations, Dickson Street remains the epicenter of Razorback revelry.

Historic Downtown Square

Fayetteville’s downtown square is known for its beautiful gardens and one of the longest-running farmers markets in Arkansas, held Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from spring through early fall. Alongside fresh flowers and produce, you’ll find handmade goods, art and live music. Storefronts surrounding the square are home to restaurants and bars serving breakfast through dinner. Local boutiques are full of Razorback apparel. It’s a vibrant spot to visit during your game day.

Outdoor Refreshment Area 

Connecting Dickson Street and the downtown square, Fayetteville’s Outdoor Refreshment Area lets you stroll in specially marked zones while enjoying adult beverages from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. More than 60 businesses participate, and signs mark the district boundaries. Drinks are served in eco-friendly cups, and participants (21 and up) must wear branded wristbands to carry drinks outdoors. The environmentally friendly cups can be disposed of in recycling receptacles.

Live Music

Stages, big and small, let you feel the heartbeat of Fayetteville. Some offer free music, while others require a cover charge. George’s Majestic Lounge, established in 1927, is a legendary venue with two stages and a packed lineup year-round. JJ’s Grill is a lively pre-game spot, while Kingfish draws crowds for its outdoor stage and relaxed backyard vibe. Tin Roof draws college students to its multi-stage music shows.

Fayetteville Ale Trail 

A must for craft beer lovers, the Fayetteville Ale Trail is a self-guided brewery tour showcasing the region’s award-winning craft beer culture. Pick up a free passport at the Fayetteville Visitors Center, collect stamps at each brewery and earn a prize. It’s a fun way to explore local breweries across Northwest Arkansas.

Escape Rooms

Free your inner sleuth. Solve puzzles, piece together information and race against time to escape the room you’re “locked” in at one of these two adventure spaces. Both Ozark Escape and NWA Escape Room offer immersive, themed room experiences.

Terra Studios

An artsy wonderland in the Ozarks, Terra Studios is the home of the world-famous Bluebird of Happiness. Stroll the whimsical art park, browse unique gifts in the gallery featuring 100-plus regional artists, enjoy coffee or a snack, or take a mini art class. Don’t miss the labyrinth walk and giant outdoor games.

Dickson Street Book Shop

This iconic local bookstore is a maze of floor-to-ceiling shelves packed with more than 100,000 used and out-of-print books. Specialties include literature, poetry, Irish studies and Americana. It’s a book lover’s paradise and a Fayetteville landmark.

Golf 

Golfers have plenty of options in Northwest Arkansas, with more than 30 courses across the region. Fayetteville’s Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club offers a scenic 18-hole championship course surrounded by the Ozarks’ rolling hills.

Mini Golf

Gator Golf features two 18-hole courses tucked into a wooded hillside, while Lokomotion Family Fun Park adds video games, go-karts and arcade fun to your mini-golf outing.

Arkansas & Missouri Railroad 

Travel in vintage passenger cars across trestles, through a quarter-mile tunnel and into the Boston Mountains aboard the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad. Choose from several scenic excursions, with special themed rides offered throughout the year.

Immersive Games and Retro Gaming

Modern Mission brings action-packed indoor and outdoor laser tag for all ages. Prefer a nostalgic challenge? Head to Arkadia Retrocade, where you can play classics like Pac-Man, Galaga, Asteroids and Joust on original arcade cabinets.

Outdoor Adventures

Get outside and explore the natural beauty of Northwest Arkansas. Hike or bike at Devil’s Den State Park, Lake Fort Smith State Park, or Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Within city limits, Lake Fayetteville features both paved and mountain biking trails, while nearby Lincoln Lake offers fishing, climbing and hiking.

History & Heritage

Fayetteville is rich in Civil War history. Visit the Confederate and National cemeteries and Headquarters House, located downtown. For larger battlefields, explore Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park (20 minutes west) or Pea Ridge National Military Park (45 minutes north).

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

Located next to Lake Fayetteville, this 42-acre site features 12 themed gardens, a butterfly house and a horticulture center that hosts concerts, festivals and family events. It also connects directly to the Razorback Greenway.

Razorback Greenway

Stretching 42 miles from Mile Zero in Fayetteville to Bentonville, the Razorback Greenway is a paved, shared-use trail connecting six downtowns, dozens of parks, art venues, restaurants, breweries and local attractions. Walk, run or bike through forests, along creeks, over bridges and past farmland. It’s one of the best ways to experience Northwest Arkansas’ outdoor lifestyle. 

Arkansas Air and Military Museum

See the history of Arkansas aviation through original artifacts and memorabilia. Static displays range from the golden age of aviation to the jet age. The museum features world-famous racing planes from the 1920s and 1930s, an early airliner, Vietnamese-era Army helicopters and a Navy carrier fighter. It’s housed in a vast, wooden hangar that was the former headquarters of one of the United States’ aviation training posts during WWII.

eScooters

Nicknamed "The Hill,” the University of Arkansas was founded in 1871 on the site of a hilltop farm overlooking the Ozark Mountains. Rent eScooters to traverse Fayetteville’s hilly terrain, making it easy to zip between tailgates, hotels and downtown spots.

Parking Tips

You’ll find pay stations throughout the Dickson Street area for on-street and lot parking. Pay by cash or card using the ParkMobile app.