Fayetteville

Fayetteville, the third-largest city in the state after Little Rock and Fort Smith, is located close to the Boston Mountains deep within the Ozark Mountains. There are many bars, restaurants, and stores to explore, and the town has a lively and youthful vibe thanks to being the location of the University of Arkansas' main campus.

It also has a flourishing arts and culture scene with live music, theatrical productions, and entertaining festivals because of its sizable student body. The historic downtown square has some great old buildings and lovely groomed gardens, however it can get overrun by people during college sports games.

Together with Dickson Street, it serves as the hub of city life. Public buildings, shops, nightclubs, and a weekly farmers market can all be found there. If you want to get away from the city on game day, there are a ton of fantastic hiking trails and bike paths in the Fayetteville region.

• Location: Arkansas