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Fayetteville, Arkansas

Fayetteville is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States, and its county seat. The population was 93,949 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 106,623 in 2025, making it the second-most populous city in Arkansas and the most populous city in Northwest Arkansas.

Type CityPopulation 93,949Metro Area Population 546,725

Why go

  • City in Arkansas, United States.
  • Served by Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ).

History

Fayetteville is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States, and its county seat. The population was 93,949 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 106,623 in 2025, making it the second-most populous city in Arkansas and the most populous city in Northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville is on the outskirts of the Boston Mountains, within the Ozarks. It is included in the three-county Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area, with 546,725 residents in 2020.

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Restaurant · Family entertainment center with arcade games, pizza, and children's attractions. Opening hours: 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa… · locations.chuckecheese.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Drive-thru coffee shop on South School Avenue serving hot and iced flavored coffees; no indoor seating. Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-17:00 ·… · firecatcoffee.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Arsaga's Coffee Roasters café inside the University of Arkansas Young Law Library. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00 · 1045 West Maple… · arsagas.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Independent coffee shop owned by Heather and Cody Bennett, Northwest Arkansas natives. Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00 · 2850 North… · basecampfayetteville.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Independent coffee shop with locations in Fayetteville and Rogers, Arkansas. Opening hours: 06:00-19:00 · 1025 North Garland Avenue,… · drinkbolder.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Café serving coffee, breakfast, and lunch items such as sandwiches, bowls, lattes, and smoothies. Opening hours: Tu-Fr 07:30-14:00; Sa… · jammin-java.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Drive-thru specialty coffee shop that sources products from local Northwest Arkansas vendors. Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-18:00 Features:… · localsdrivethru.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Onyx Coffee Lab neighborhood café on North Gregg Avenue featuring espresso and pour-over coffee. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa-Su… · onyxcoffeelab.com
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Airports

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) 17 mi to the centre
1 Airport Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 9 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 14 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 14 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Fayetteville Executive Airport (FYV) 4.6 mi to the centre
Fayetteville, AR, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) 7.6 mi to the centre
Springdale, AR, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Smith Field (SLG) 20 mi to the centre
Siloam Springs, AR, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field (ROG) 21 mi to the centre
Rogers, AR, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Henson Farm Airport 3 mi to the centre
Fayetteville, AR, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fayetteville, Arkansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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