Coming to visit friday. Some of your favorites please. (Fayetteville: university, live)

[Pnutty1]

First stop is the Visitor center.

I like buffets but will eat anywhere. Im looking for your recommendation for a dont miss lunch here.

Of all your many parks, which one is a dont miss seeing this one while you're here.

Im going to visit the library. And is there a used book store I should see?

I will drive around and thru the University.

Is there anything you could add to this for me, that I oughta do/see this or that?

[DC at the Ridge]

Since it sounds like you are exploring Fayetteville, the park I would recommend would be Wilson Park.

As for restaurants, since Friday's weather should be glorious, I would head to Penguin Ed's BBQ, and sit outside. If the weather weren't so great, I'd head to Hugo's for a burger and the HUGE mound of fries that come with burgers.

For a bookstore, head to Dickson Street. Nightbird.

You'll love Fayetteville's library.

And just wandering around the Fayetteville Square will be nice with the excellent weather we're expecting for Friday.

[DC at the Ridge]

Also, since you'll be right around there, the Markham Gallery in the Walton Arts Center might have an interesting exhibit.

[grampaTom]

Whole Hog BBQ at Fiesta Square on College if you want really good BBQ.
AQ Chicken is always good for fried chicken.
Fayetteville public library is one of the best I have used.

[nmnita]

sounds like every place is pretty much covered. Eating wise, try Sassie's I think it is called; not really in the downtown area. Yes, walk around the square while there as well. I don't think there are any great buffets, but right off 49 is the usual Golden Corral. It is not really in Fayetteville. I think it is off exit 81.

[biscuitmom]

I like all the restaurants mentioned above.
If you're downtown walking around, I can recommend Hammontree's Grilled Cheese for lunch. It's right off Dickson. Get the sweet potato fries for an appetizer.

[Pnutty1]

So folks.

I took 65 to the 412. RIDICULOUS! I have never viewed such a beautiful drive as that 412. Kinda Tuscany like.

I think the downtown round the visitors center is a delight. I ate downstairs at Hugos. I had the smokey cheddar burger. Outstanding.

The library with that terrace overlooking the ozarks was relaxing. A real jewel of a library.

I liked the people of Fayetteville. I CAN be general because even driving pedestrians would look you in the eye! Let alone myself walking around or talking to anyone. Eye contact and a smile. Very friendly all around.

I went to the Wilson Park and enjoyed some time there.

I liked how hilly the area is, as I also live amongst hills.

A very nice city.

The traffic was more cutthroat then I would have thought. Felt pretty stressed driving around. I dont think I would be inclined to bicycle around.

So all around a good trip and positive experience.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Pnutty1

So folks.

I took 65 to the 412. RIDICULOUS! I have never viewed such a beautiful drive as that 412. Kinda Tuscany like.

I think the downtown round the visitors center is a delight. I ate downstairs at Hugos. I had the smokey cheddar burger. Outstanding.

The library with that terrace overlooking the ozarks was relaxing. A real jewel of a library.

I liked the people of Fayetteville. I CAN be general because even driving pedestrians would look you in the eye! Let alone myself walking around or talking to anyone. Eye contact and a smile. Very friendly all around.

I went to the Wilson Park and enjoyed some time there.

I liked how hilly the area is, as I also live amongst hills.

A very nice city.

The traffic was more cutthroat then I would have thought. Felt pretty stressed driving around. I dont think I would be inclined to bicycle around.

So all around a good trip and positive experience.

Are you heading out already, sounds like you are? As for the traffic, it can be pretty bad certain times of the day, but a breeze on weekends unless is something going on like football, bb and bbs or other activities.

Glad you had a good visit, keep us posted on your plans.

[Luvvarkansas]

Originally Posted by Pnutty1

So folks. I took 65 to the 412. RIDICULOUS! I have never viewed such a beautiful drive as that 412. Kinda Tuscany like.

I've said before that parts of Arkansas, in the spring, can look like Ireland...well, the pictures I've seen of Ireland. haha

(btw, I know Tuscany is not in Ireland.)

[Pnutty1]

I just learned that besides me seeing and loving your huge Fayetteville library. You have TWO libraries! the Washington County library which has as many books as Fayetteville.

What a bookish place! Then again University of Arkansas has libraries.

How did I miss that you have 2 public librarys?