The Fayetteville Historic Downtown Square is the center of activity and birth place of our community in all regards.

The square is accessible by sidewalk and through our nearly 20 mile trail system from most areas of the city and by public transit. Each street intersecting the square have wide sidewalks and street traffic is one-way to provide pedestrian friendly streets and easy vehicle traffic flow. The streets are designed for easy closure during our frequent community events and markets, while still allowing for vehicle traffic one block off the square and access to sufficient parking.

The square is beautifully landscaped and maintained and always active. There are several historic buildings mixed with complimentary modern architecture and public art surrounding the square and spreading out to the surrounding neighborhoods. The square is alway immaculately maintained, well lit, and considered one of the safest areas of the region. There is always a diverse group of people and activities on our square and lots of spaces to walk around or sit on one of the many benches to enjoy this place.

The space is always being used from the farmers market three days a week, to the monthly cultural arts event, parades, the annual Lights of the Ozarks Festival, and a wide variety of other community events. The square area has art galleries, coffee shops, boutiques, a performance theater, restaurants, book stores, our public library, outdoor cafes, music venues, night life, our Visitors' Center, City Hall, Chamber of Commerce, our city's major convention center and event space, public art and historic monuments. All of this mixed in with historic homes and modern condos, and even affordable small family homes. Every part of the square is used and activity usually spreads several blocks into the surrounding neighborhoods.

Locals and visitors alike love our square and feel instantly at home. People are friendly and welcoming to everyone. It is often referred to as our city's "living room". One visit to the square during a saturday farmers' market or a Thursday cultural arts event and everyone falls in love with Fayetteville. There are children, teenagers, college students, young families, business people, artists, musicians, farmers, pets, and the older generations - all in one.

From the time that the first county courthouse was built in 1829 until today, the Fayetteville Historic Square has been the heart of our community. Its Square Gardens were recently renovated making the square a must-see for the region and the state.