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 and attractions within walking distance of the Graduate Hotel; they are listed below. Also listed below are several websites that include area information for those who want to explore on their own.
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/
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.
Reserve your room at the conference rate through this website by Monday, MAY 19, 2025.
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. A parking garage code will be provided HERE on Monday morning, June 9.
NW Arkansas is served by XNA, approximately 30 minutes from the meeting location. See ground transportation.