The Top 3 Tourist Attractions in Driving Distance of Fayetteville, AR

Fayetteville, AR, the third largest city in Arkansas, boasts numerous fascinating tourist attractions. Drive around town in a Kia Rio, Forte, or Sportage and visit the twelve breathtaking gardens in the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, explore the first home of Bill and Hilary Clinton, and  learn more about the state’s aviation history at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum

The Top 3 Tourist Attractions in Driving Distance of Fayetteville, AR

1. The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

Take a stroll through the twelve magnificent gardens and pop into the butterfly house in the captivating Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in Fayetteville. Enjoy the tranquility in the Japanese Garden with its small pond filled with Koi fish and stroll through the Ozark Native Garden displaying an array of indigenous flora.

Admire numerous edible plants in the Vegetable and Herb Garden, smell the sweet odors in the breathtaking Rose and Perennial Garden, and relax on a bench in the Founders’ Garden surrounded by colorful flower beds. The botanical garden offers various guided tours, educational programs, horticulture classes, and workshops throughout the year.

Address and Hours

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is at 4703 North Crossover Road in Fayetteville and is open Friday to Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

2. The Clinton House Museum

Explore the pretty and unassuming Clinton House Museum, the first home of William Jefferson Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton. This beautifully preserved 1931 Tudor-revival style one-bedroom home was Bill and Hillary’s first home, where they were married in the living room.

Learn more about the lives of the Clintons through countless photographs, documents, campaign videos, and memorabilia from when they lived in Fayetteville before Bill became the 42nd President of the United States and they moved to the White House.

Address and Hours

The Clinton House Museum is at 930 West Clinton Drive in Fayetteville and is open Thursday to Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

3. The Arkansas Air and Military Museum

Learn more about the fascinating history of aviation at The Arkansas Air and Military Museum. The museum displays a vast collection of historical items, artifacts, and memorabilia throughout aviation history, especially items related to aviation in Arkansas. Walk through the massive wooden hangar, once a World War II aviator training post, to admire airplanes and helicopters used in various battles, many of which are still in operation.

Address and Hours

The Arkansas Air and Military Museum is at 4290 South School Avenue in Fayetteville and is open from Tuesday to Saturday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visit the museum’s website to book a self-guided or guided tour.

Fayetteville is a fascinating destination with history, museums, and beautiful spaces to explore. While driving around town, pop in at Crain Kia of Fayetteville today to test drive one of the brand new 2023 Kia models.

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