A huge selection of new and vintage vinyl, CDs, tapes and more come together to form indie-owned Block Street Records in Fayetteville. Block Street stocks everything from the hottest new releases to ultra-rare records on its well-curated and organized shelves. Shopping in Fayetteville is not complete without stopping by Block Street to pick up a few favorites or discover new artists thanks to the friendly and knowledgeable staff. 

Locally-made, environmentally-friendly threads are on the shelves at Fayettechill. They’re a self-described “goods for the woods” shop, with a special passion for creating things that are kind to Mother Nature. 

Their flagship store, affectionately referred to as Basecamp, sits in the heart of historic downtown Fayetteville. Basecamp is both an outdoor retailer and a community hub for all things outdoors. Stop by to pick up a branded t-shirt or beanie or to stock up for your next adventure—even if that’s just strolling through campus.

Freckled Hen Farmhouse celebrates the simple life: cultivating a garden, hosting dinner parties, and creating a home you love. These are all values of the store’s owners, Fayetteville locals Luke and Natalie Freeman, so you’ll see this Southern hospitality-inspired spirit in all of their home goods and gifts. 

Peruse wares from the heart, from earrings to candles to scoops and spoons and even artisan baking supplies. The Freckled Hen now has two locations, Freckled Hen Home and Freckled Hen Cottage, so be sure to stop by both. 

Houndstooth Clothing Company has been around the heart of Fayetteville since 1992. With the primary goal of creating comfortable clothes that celebrate Arkansas, Houndstooth is the ultimate souvenir and shopping destination. All of the artwork seen on their shirts is designed by local artists and printed right in Fayetteville. Aside from being incredibly comfy, their t-shirts, sweats, hats and other gear bring a sense of Razorback pride to every outfit.  

Turn the page at Dickson St. Bookshop, a popular destination in Fayetteville for its more than 100,000 used and out of print books. Their shelves are packed with more stories than you can imagine, ranging from addiction and recovery to Buddhism, boxing to Winston Churchill.

Dickson St. Bookshop sells both hardback and paperback tomes, so you can find a story that’ll fit in your purse or maybe even your pocket. Stop by to stock up on books for your long journey home, then map out your plan for your next visit to this sprawling book seller.