10 days in Northwest Arkansas Itinerary

Explore Fayetteville's surroundings by going to Fort Smith (Fort Smith Museum of History & Fort Smith National Historic Site), Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel (in Bella Vista) and Bentonville (Scott Family Amazeum, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, &more).

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Durham to Fayetteville is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Durham in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Fayetteville, with lows around 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can drive to Harrison.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Buffalo National River and then don't miss a visit to Spring Street Arts. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Emma's Museum of Junk, then hike along Lost Valley Trail, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Hawk's Bill Crag / Whitaker's Point Trailhead.

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You can drive from Fayetteville to Harrison in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. In September, daily temperatures in Harrison can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Eureka Springs.

Change things up with these side-trips from Eureka Springs: Pea Ridge National Military Park (in Garfield) and War Eagle Mill General Store (in Rogers). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Thorncrown Chapel, explore the activities along Beaver Lake, step into the grandiose world of Quigley's Castle, and appreciate the history behind Christ of the Ozarks.

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You can drive from Harrison to Eureka Springs in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in September, and nighttime lows around 62°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.