Tourist Attractions in Fayetteville, NC

The city of Fayetteville in Arkansas, founded in 1828, was actually named after a city of the same name in Tennessee, where most of the early residents came from. The Tennessee city was named after Fayetteville, North Carolina, after General Lafayette who helped French colonies gain independence during the American Revolutionary War. The presence of the University of Arkansas in the city changes the demographics every time classes are in session. The university is the focal point in the 71-acre Campus Historic District and 24 other buildings. The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Department also manages and operates 70 parks that total to around 3,129 acres of land, including the crowd favorite Wilson Park. Other visitors also love going to the Fayetteville Downtown Square and Gardens, Lake Fayetteville, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, World Peace Fountain and many more. The Fayetteville Historic Square is home to several popular destinations and hosts numerous events all throughout the year as well.

There are 14 tourist attractions found in Fayetteville, NC. This is 2% of all tourist attractions listed in North Carolina. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are nature attractions and museums. You may find a list of all categories of Fayetteville attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Fayetteville of that type.