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Fayetteville


Fayetteville is located in the foothills of the scenic Ozark Mountains and close to metropolitan areas including Little Rock and Tulsa.

In the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville boasts a thriving cultural scene, easy access to outdoor recreation, eclectic shops, and restaurants that serve everything from comfort food to organic cuisine.

  • Fayetteville is “one of the country's best-kept secrets with its thriving economy and a family-friendly atmosphere nestled in the Ozark Mountains.” – Sperling’s Best Places
  • One of ten low-cost locales with plentiful jobs – Sperling’s Best Places
  • Outside Magazine “Coolest College Towns in the Nation” ranked No. 23
  • Inc. Magazine Boomtowns '06 : Hottest Midsize Cities
  • Money Magazine has chosen the Fayetteville area as one of the "Best Places to Live in America.”
  • Fayetteville ranked #7 on Forbes 2005 list of "Best Places for Business and Careers.”
  • Fayetteville MSA ranked #1 for job growth by the Milken Institute in 2003.
  • The city was also featured in Lifestyle Magazine, Southern Living, and The Best Towns in America – a where-to-go guide for a better life.

The New York Times’ article: 36 Hours in Fayetteville, Ark. http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/04/21/travel/escapes/21hours.html

The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Experience Fayetteville: Official site for Travel and Tourism http://www.experiencefayetteville.com/

Northwest Arkansas Tourism

Focus on Fayetteville, Fayetteville Economic Development Council