University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Name: University of Arkansas
Address: 201 Music Building, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, United States

#20 among attractions in Fayetteville

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The University of Arkansas is a public land-grant research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and the largest university in Arkansas. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871, classes were first held on January 22, 1872, with its present name adopted in 1899. It is noted for its strong programs in architecture, agriculture, communication disorders, creative writing, history, law, and Middle Eastern studies, as well as for its business school, of which the supply chain management program was ranked the best in North America by Gartner in July 2020. In a 2021 study compiled by DegreeChoices and published by Forbes, the University of Arkansas ranked 13th among universities with the most graduates working at top Fortune 500 companies. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1871 (153 years ago)Coordinates: 36°3'57"N, 94°10'36"W

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201 Music Building, University of ArkansasFayetteville United States

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University of Arkansas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Baum Stadium, Walton Arts Center, Chi Omega Greek Theatre.

~1080 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium stands as a proud monument to collegiate athletics and community spirit. This impressive stadium is not only a key feature of the University of Arkansas campus but also a central...
1.1 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Baum Stadium, Fayetteville
29 min walk • Baum–Walker Stadium at George Cole Field is the home venue of the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team of the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. The playing field itself is named George Cole Field, in honor of the former Arkansas athletic director.
0.7 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
17 min walk • The Walton Arts Center is a performing arts center. It is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas near the campus of the University of Arkansas, and serves as a cultural center for the Northwest Arkansas area.
~960 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chi Omega Greek Theatre, Fayetteville
5 min walk • The Chi Omega Greek Theatre is a structure on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It was a gift to the university from Chi Omega, and it was completed in 1930.
0.7 miSE
Library
Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville
19 min walk • The Fayetteville Public Library is a library in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design silver-certified library was named "Library of the Year" in 2005 by Library Journal and an "American Landmark Library" by TravelSmart.
~1790 ftNE
Tower
Old Main, Fayetteville
9 min walk • Old Main is the oldest building on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of the University, and of higher education in general in Arkansas.
0.7 miE
Street, Shopping
Dickson Street, Fayetteville
18 min walk • The West Dickson Street Commercial Historic District, known as Dickson Street, is an area in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas just off the University of Arkansas campus. It is lined with multiple bars, restaurants, and shops unique to the area. Many large condo projects are now under construction as well.
0.4 miE
Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery, Fayetteville
11 min walk • Evergreen Cemetery, located at William and University Streets in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is one of the largest early historic cemeteries in the region, with burials dating to 1838.
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
TheatreSquared, Fayetteville
16 min walk • TheatreSquared, founded in 2005, is a regional professional theatre located in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas. The company stages seven productions each year as well as the Arkansas New Play Festival of emerging works, totaling 270 annual performances for an audience of approximately 60,000 including 20,000 students and their teachers.
~850 ftE
Museum, Tudor Revival architecture
Clinton House, Fayetteville
5 min walk • The Clinton House is a historic house museum at 930 West Clinton Drive in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Built in 1931, it was the first home of Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham while they both taught at the University of Arkansas School of Law and was where they married in 1975.
~1340 ftNE
Library
Mullins Library, Fayetteville
7 min walk • There are many buildings on the campus of the University of Arkansas. Most of the historic structures are part of the University of Arkansas Campus Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Arkansas?

Nearby attractions include Clinton House, Fayetteville (5 min walk), Chi Omega Greek Theatre, Fayetteville (5 min walk), Arkansas Union, Fayetteville (5 min walk), Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville (6 min walk).

How to get to University of Arkansas by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Arkansas:

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Union Station (4 min walk)
MLK Blvd @ Beechwood Ave • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)