Old Main, Fayetteville

Name: Old Main
Address: Fayetteville, United States

#11 among attractions in Fayetteville

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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. ()

Built: 1875 (149 years ago)Coordinates: 36°4'7"N, 94°10'18"W

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University of Arkansas Historic DistrictFayetteville United States

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Old Main – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville
11 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...
0.4 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
11 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.
~850 ftSW
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.
0.6 miSE
Library
Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville
16 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.
0.4 miE
Street, Shopping
Dickson Street, Fayetteville
12 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.
~1730 ftSE
Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery, Fayetteville
9 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.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
TheatreSquared, Fayetteville
12 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.
~1790 ftSW
Universities and schools
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
9 min walk • 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.
~1500 ftSW
Museum, Tudor Revival architecture
Clinton House, Fayetteville
8 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.
~620 ftW
Library
Mullins Library, Fayetteville
3 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.
~750 ftNW
Frat house
Chi Omega Chapter House, Fayetteville
4 min walk • The Chi Omega Chapter House is a building built in 1927 on the campus of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Main?

Nearby attractions include University of Arkansas Campus Historic District, Fayetteville (2 min walk), Mullins Library, Fayetteville (3 min walk), Chi Omega Chapter House, Fayetteville (4 min walk), Chi Omega Greek Theatre, Fayetteville (5 min walk).

How to get to Old Main by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Main:

Bus

Union Station (7 min walk)
MLK Blvd @ Beechwood Ave • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)