Best college town in every state
By Nick Villano
Best college towns in America: Fayetteville, Arkansas (Home of University of Arkansas)
Arkansas isn’t considered a top priority for visitors, but there’s a reason why the stadium on the University of Arkansas campus can regularly fill an 80,000 person stadium. It’s because people in the area fall in love with Fayetteville. Maybe it’s not the most famous city in the state (that would be Little Rock), but it’s a city that is bustling with pride.
The farmer’s market is legendary. It’s been around for 40 years, and it brings you to Historic Downtown Fayetteville. It’s a win-win situation there. Get some of the freshest veggies while also getting a hot plate of food, and then drive down to the Freckled Hen Cottage. Yes, that’s a real thing. It’s right near all the downtown districts, but it gives you a feel of a simpler life with a garden out front and a comfy bed inside.
The 23-acre Wilson Park has everything. It’s conveniently located in the middle of everything, and it has areas for sports (including a public football field), swimming pools, a ton of picnic areas, and then a walking trail that finishes with the castle sculpture. Almost all parts have walking trails, but this one actually gives you something for finishing it.
On game day, head to Road Hog Park. This is where all the RVs park, and that’s where the real fun happens. After the game, there are multiple BBQ places that should fill those cravings. Arkansas is an SEC school that makes sure they act like it when a football game is going on.