Fayetteville is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States, and is home to the University of Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,047. However, a special census completed in June 2006 showed the population to be 67,158.[1] The Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers, AR-MO Metropolitan Statistical Area's population is estimated at 420,876. The city is the third most populous in Arkansas and serves as the county seat of Washington County.[2] Fayetteville, Arkansas is known as the "Track Capital of the World"[3][4] for being the home of the University of Arkansas' track and field program which has won 42 national championships to date.[5] It was also ranked 8th on Forbes Magazine's Top 10 Best Places in America for Business and Careers. [6] Kiplinger's 2008 "Best Cities to Work, Live and Play" list featured Fayetteville as #7. [7] According to a 2007 estimate, Fayetteville now has a population of 72,208.[citation needed]
Dickson Street is the Hub of Fayetteville Nightlife with Its Numerous Hot Spots and Live Music
As we head down Dickson our first stop is Willy D’s. This location offers a dueling piano bar with shows Thursday through Saturday. Willy D’s had two happy hours and serve soups, sandwiches and appetizers.
Our second stop down Dickson features JR’s Dickson Theater. JR’s is a popular dance club and also offers screenings of new movies, and a film festival. You can enjoy pizza, movie theater concessions and a selection of beers.
As we continue down Dickson St. we come to Ole’ for Jose’s catering to those in the mood for a Mexican atmosphere and food. Also included is Bordino’s specializing in Italian fare.
Leaving there we come upon Brewski’s. This little spot offers over 200 kinds of beer with 70 of them on tap. You can play pool in the back or sit in the open-air room facing Dickson St.
Next we arrive at Common Grounds. This nightspot has a full bar, and two-level deck, lush gardens and has the feel of an upscale coffee/espresso house. Common Grounds also has a full service restaurant serving pastries and other breakfast goodies, gourmet salads, pizza, and appetizers.
What fun and there's lots more to see and do. Come join us on Dickson Street. See you there...
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