TThe travel bug has me again, this time I am off to Fayetteville, Arkansas. A small town with big city appeal, and to me a very special appeal, Christmas. But first a little back ground on the city.
The Fayetteville area was first explored by a trapper named Frank Pierce, in the early 19th century. By 1830 the city of Fayetteville was home to both a post office and a court house. The oldest standing house in the city of Fayetteville today is Ridge House, built of almost all native logs in 1836. After his assassination in 1839, the widow and children of Cherokee leader John Ridge, slain for his part in the Treaty of Echota, sought refuge at this house. The house is located at 230 West Center St. phone 479-521-2970 for tour information. The house is a must see for any history buffs who travel to the area.
Strawberries for Sale at the Farmer's Market in Fayettville, Arkansas
At this point my friends and family are all wondering when I am going to get to the real reason I love Fayetteville so much. I am a Christmas fanatic, in fact you could say it is Christmas year round at my home. I collect all things Christmas! From November to January travel to Fayetteville and you will be surrounded by a Christmas feast for your eyes. Thousands and thousands of lights illuminate some 46 miles of city streets. Travel to Fayetteville square, where you can enjoy all types of Christmas entertainment. Contact the Chamber of Commerce to find out more about who is scheduled to perform.
The only other thing that gets me moving faster then Christmas is, as you all know, FOOD! I always make sure to find the best place to eat when ever I travel. If it is an out of the way place then thats even better. The Bean Palace fits both of those descriptions. It is located on the third floor of a gristmill on the banks of War Eagle Creek. This gristmill was built in 1973 but sits where the first gristmill set in the 1830's. You can feast on cornbread, cookies, and yeast bread all made from grain milled right on the site. What could go better with cornbread then a big old pot of beans? I recommend everything on the menu, give it all a try. They are located on War Eagle Rd in Rogers. 479-789-5343.
After that wonderful meal I am ready to plan my next travel USA adventure. How about you?
