Axios NWA Does: Boulders and Brews in Fayetteville

☕️ State of play: Boulders and Brews off of Dickson Street in Fayetteville offers indoor climbing and a café with drinks like coffee and tea, plus a few snacks like muffins.

• Let me tell you — climbing is physically challenging. You're hoisting your body weight up over and over again and holding it to a wall. Even my forearms were sore the next day.
• A buddy and I climbed, took a break to chat over tea and lemonade, then climbed some more. It made for a fun and relaxed way to push ourselves and get in a workout.

How it works: You get a day pass starting at $20, watch a safety video and go climb. There are different color-coded routes along the climbing wall of various difficulty levels. A day pass is for the whole day, so you're free to leave and come back.

• You'll also get rental shoes and some chalk for your hands. I would not attempt to climb without chalk.

🧒 Bonus: Boulders and Brews is kid friendly and allows birthday parties for the youngsters. Take note if you need ideas.

🚨 Threat level: Patrons are warned that climbing poses inherent safety risks and requires a signed waiver.

📍 Stop by: 9am-10pm Monday-Thursday and 10am-8pm Friday-Sunday at 612 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville. The café closes at 8pm Monday-Thursday and 6pm Friday-Sunday.