Fayetteville Essential Info
Overview
Fayetteville is in the Ozarks and the Ozarks Region of Arkansas.
It is home for the main campus of the University of Arkansas.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
41 °F
Clear
Fun Facts
- Known as Washington until 1829, the city was named after Fayetteville, Tennessee, from which many of the settlers had come.
- Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas, the state's largest university.
- Due to the success of Arkansas's track and cross country teams, Fayetteville is sometimes called the "Track Capital of the World".
- Lisa Suzanne Blount, an American film and television actress, and Oscar-winning producer, was born in Fayetteville.
- Bill Clinton, 42nd U.S. President, former Arkansas governor, lived in Fayetteville while on the faculty of the University of Arkansas Law School
Popular Foods
- Pesto Crusted Halibut
- Pulled Pork