HUNTSVILLE ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Faubus House: Fay Jones’s Cantilevered Catwalk Poised Over a Bluff
A two-hour guided visit that combines the hour-long interior tour with the lower cantilevered area and optional gardens, ideal for fans of site-specific modern architecture.
Faubus House: Fay Jones’s Cantilevered Catwalk Poised Over a Bluff.
Discover the Faubus House, a Fay Jones masterpiece that hangs along the edge of a bluff and is best known for a dramatic catwalk that projects outward; the standard tour reveals the design’s relationship to the land, the house’s interior details, and the surrounding gardens and lower property where Jones’s vision began.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A House That Hovers
Completed in 1967 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 7,356-square-foot Faubus House exemplifies Fay Jones’s practice of designing buildings specifically for the land on which they sit, with much of the residence cantilevered along a bluff edge.
The Dramatic Projecting Walkway
The tour focuses on the house’s signature catwalk that projects outward over the bluff, a cantilevered element that frames views and anchors the property’s memorable silhouette.
Gardens and the Lower Property
Beyond the house itself, the property’s gardens and the lower area beneath the catwalk—where Fay Jones’s design intentions can be seen taking shape—are part of the experience and often included on the visit.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
The Faubus House Standard Tour moves at a deliberate pace: an hour inside the house to study joinery, spatial sequences and the cantilever’s impact, followed by optional time on the lower property beneath the projecting catwalk and a chance to stroll the gardens—altogether scheduled as a two-hour experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits — and who should make other plans.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The overall program is scheduled as a two-hour visit, with the house portion lasting approximately one hour.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Shoes are not allowed inside the house: you may tour in socks or use complimentary surgical booties provided; leave backpacks, large purses, strollers or infant carriers in your vehicle.
No concessions are available for the Standard Tour and outside food or drinks are not allowed inside the house; complimentary water will be available.
Meet at 640 Governor Rd, Huntsville, AR 72740 for the start of your Faubus House Standard Tour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Faubus House Standard Tour?
The full visit is scheduled for two hours, with the house portion lasting about one hour.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting location is 640 Governor Rd, Huntsville, AR 72740.
Can I take photos during the tour?
Exterior photography is allowed on all tours, but no interior photography is permitted under any circumstances; tripods, selfie sticks, stabilizers and drones are not allowed.
Are restrooms available on site?
Restrooms are not available except for emergency situations.
Are pets allowed on the tour?
Pets are not permitted; service animals as described by ADA Title II and III are allowed.
Do I need special footwear for the interior?
Shoes are not allowed inside the house; you may tour in socks or use complimentary surgical booties provided by the operator.
Is the house wheelchair accessible?
The house was built as a private residence and is not fully wheelchair accessible; walkers and canes are permitted provided they have rubber tips to protect the flooring—contact the operator with questions.
Who should I contact with additional questions?
For any additional questions, email [email protected].