The City of Elkins, AR
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The city of Elkins is located in the state of Arkansas in Washington County and has a population of 2,522 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Elkins is Fayetteville, approximately 16 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Elkins, including Pizza Junction, Sonic Drive Inn, Big Dipper, LA Playa and Crosses Grocery & Cafe. For a larger selection of Elkins restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Elkins Arenas, Botanical Gardens, Golf Courses and/or Museums, including the Valley View Golf Club, Bud Walton Arena, Razorback Park Golf Course, Barnhill Arena - University of Arkansas and The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Elkins please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Elkins:
- Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
- Rogers Municipal-Carter Field Airport (ROG)
- Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ)
Elkins, Arkansas Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Elkins
In the month of December, Elkins experiences an average high temperature of 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 28 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.2 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Elkins with daytime temperatures averaging 86 degrees in the summer, and 48 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Elkins to receive an average of 2.58 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.66 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 111 degrees in the summer and as low as -24 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Elkins should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 69 degrees, and nighttime lows of 47.
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Elkins, Arkansas Attractions
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Barnhill Arena - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, Barnhill Arena is a 10,000-seat multipurpose arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas, now used primarily for volleyball. The arena opened in 1954 and was home to the University of Arkansas Razorbacks and Ladybacks basketball teams before they moved to Bud Walton Arena in 1993. Prior to that, the arena had been considered to be one of the toughest to play in, first in the Southwest Conference and then in the Southeastern Conference, especially when Nolan Richardson was coach, it earned the nickname "Barnhell Arena" because of its' ravenous student section.
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Brush Creek Golf Course - Springdale, The Brush Creek Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Washington County Arkansas. Built in 1994, this Springdale course designed by Lonnie Taylor is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 501-750-0606. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 6220 Har-Ber Ave, Springdale, AR 72762
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Bud Walton Arena - Fayetteville, Bud Walton Arena is the home to the men's and women's basketball teams of the University of Arkansas, known as the Razorbacks. It is that can be found on the campus of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas and has a seating capacity of 19,368, which is the fifth largest for an on-campus arena in the US.
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Creeks Public Links, The - Cave Springs, The Creeks Public Links is an 18 hole public golf course in Benton County Arkansas. Built in 1990, this Cave Springs course designed by Reed Hughes is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 501-248-1000. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 190 S Hwy 112, Cave Springs, AR 72718
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Eagle Crest - Alma, The Eagle Crest is an 18 hole public golf course in Crawford County Arkansas. Built in 1996, this Alma course designed by Mark Hayes is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 4 days in advance. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 3926 Golf Course Dr, Alma, AR 72921
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Fort Smith Country Club - Fort Smith, The Fort Smith Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Sebastian County Arkansas. Built in 1903, this Fort Smith course designed by Alex Findlay is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 501-783-9308. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 5500 Midland Blvd, Fort Smith, AR 72904
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Links at Bentonville Golf & Athletic Club - Bentonville, The Links at Bentonville Golf & Athletic Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Benton County Arkansas. Built in 2002, this Bentonville course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 479-271-0163. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 2101 SE Hilton Head Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712
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Links at Lowell, The - Lowell, The Links at Lowell is a 9 hole public golf course in Benton County Arkansas. Built in 1995, this Lowell course designed by Paul DeBoer is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 501-770-2100. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 105 N Dixieland Rd, Lowell, AR 72745
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Museum of Earth History - Eureka Springs, The Museum of Earth History is a controversial young Earth creationist museum intertwined with fundamentalist Christian theology. It features replicas of dinosaur skeletons in exhibits and the Book of Genesis biblical scripture. Located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, an area known for its Christan attractions.
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Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park - Prairie Grove, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park is an Arkansas state park located next to Prairie Grove, . It commemorates the Battle of Prairie Grove in the American Civil War.
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Elkins, Arkansas Hotels
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Candlewood Suites Fayetteville ? University Of Arkansas2270 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Elkins, Arkansas Restaurants
This is a list of Elkins Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops and Cafeterias. Happy Dining!
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Elkins Articles
Published December 20, 2011
The spacious Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville Arkansas houses a wonderful collection at an admission fee that is just right for families... Free!
