Where to stay and what to do!
We guarantee you won't be bored. Northwest Arkansas has one of the fastest growing metro areas in the United States, complete with a popular restaurant, music and brew scene. There are several restaurants within walking distance of the Graduate Hotel, which are listed under the Restaurants section below. Also listed below are several websites that include area information for those who want to explore on their own.
Exploring Northwest Arkansas:
- Finding Northwest Arkansas
- Arkansas: The Natural State / Northwest Arkansas
- Explore Northwest Arkansas
The official conference hotel is the Graduate Hotel in Fayetteville.
70 North East Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-442-5555
A block of rooms is booked under "Mini Land Grant" for the nights of June 9, 10 and 11 at the conference rate of $179 per night.
As of May 16 at 5:00 p.m., The Graduate Hotel is SOLD OUT. New room reservations will need to be made at a different nearby hotel. Listed below are several options for alternative lodging which may provide government rates. Ride Shares or Taxies can transport you to the Graduate Hotel each day.
The Graduate Hotel Conference Room Diagram - First Floor
The Graduate Hotel Conference Room Diagram - Second Floor
Alternative Hotels:
The Inn at Carnall Hall (on the UA Fayetteville Campus)
Dickson Street Inn (several block from The Graduate)
There are also several hotel chains located within a 10-15 minute ride from The Graduate Hotel, either on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. or in the Wedington Drive / I-49 area.
The hotel does not provide an airport shuttle; however, there are various car services available from XNA airport including taxis and Ride Shares. Complimentary parking will be available at the hotel for those with vehicles. The code for the parking garage located behind The Graduate Hotel (entrance is off of East Meadow Street) is 97459 and will be effective beginning Monday, June 9 through Thursday, June 12.
NW Arkansas is served by XNA, approximately 30 minutes from the meeting location. See ground transportation.
Restaurants and cafe's within walking distance of the Graduate Hotel:
- A Taste of Thai - http://originalatasteofthai.com/
- Atlas the Restaurant - http://www.atlastherestaurant.com/
- Calle Latin Cuisine - https://www.callelc.com/
- Cheers at the OPO - https://cheersopo.com/
- El Mezcal Mexican Bar and Grill
- Feed and Folly - https://feedandfolly.com/
- Hugo's - https://hugosfayetteville.com/
- Little Bread Company - https://www.littlebread.com/
- Loafin Joes (sandwhiches) - https://loafinjoes.com/
- Maxine's Tap Room - http://www.maxinesonblock.com/
- Petra Cafe Mediterranean - https://www.thepetracafe.com/
- Tiny Tim's Pizza
- Tula Mexican - https://www.tulamx.com/
- Vault Bar - http://vault.bar/
- Vetro 1925 - http://vetro1925.com/
Restaurants and cafe's within a short drive (or long walk) of the Graduate Hotel:
- Bordino's Italian - http://www.bordinos.com/
- Dickson Street Pub - https://dicksonstreetinn.com/taste/dickson-street-pub/
- Doe's Eat Place - http://www.doesnwa.com/fayetteville
- Hammontree's Grilled Cheese - https://www.htgrilledcheese.com/
- Theo's - http://www.theosfayetteville.com/
- U.S. Pizza Company, Fayetteville - https://uspizzaco.net/
- Wasabi Sushi - https://www.wasabioffayetteville.com/