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Bella VistaBella Vista, Arkansas
Half a day to one day: walk the Mildred B. Cooper Chapel, pick a lake for a short hike, then eat. Not a base — stay in Bentonville or Fayetteville.
Bella Vista is a small Ozarks town built around seven lakes and a golf community. The main draw is the Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, a glass-and-steel chapel in the woods. Most travellers pass through on the way to Bentonville or Fayetteville. One meal and one walk is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity)
- Airport
- XNA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bella Vista911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bella Vista, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportXNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport (Bentonville) (About 20 min drive; rental cars and rideshares available).
- Getting aroundCar required.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (drip)$2–4
- BeerBeer (domestic, bar)$4–6
- Budget bedVacation rental (whole house), a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedMotel room (Bella Vista or Bentonville), a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedMotel room (Bella Vista or Bentonville), a night, per roomUS$200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport (Bentonville) (About 20 min drive; rental cars and rideshares available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bella Vista: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car required. No public transit within Bella Vista. Roads are well-maintained; parking at the chapel and lake access points.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
Car, about 15 min south on US-71
Crystal Bridges Museum, Walmart Museum, downtown square.
Door to door: 45 min
Car, about 45 min east via US-62
Victorian architecture, Thorncrown Chapel, shops.
Door to door: 30 min
Car, about 30 min south on US-71
University of Arkansas, Dickson Street, hiking at Mount Kessler.
Door to door: 20 min
Car, about 20 min north on US-71
Civil War battlefield with driving tour.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bella Vista (limited)
A few chain hotels and vacation rentals; most visitors stay in Bentonville or Rogers.
Bentonville
15 min south; more hotels, restaurants and the Crystal Bridges Museum.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room (Bella Vista or Bentonville)1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Gas for a day of driving (about 50 miles)1 × US$15 | US$15 |
| Chapel donation (suggested)2 × US$5 | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$35 |
| Trip total≈ US$190 per person per day, bed included | US$380 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (drip) | $2–4 |
| Pizza (large, Gusano's) | $18–28 |
| Beer (domestic, bar) | $4–6 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.00–3.50 (check) |
| Chapel donation (suggested) | $5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No gas stations in the town centre; fill up in Bentonville or Rogers.
- Chapel hours vary seasonally — check the official site before visiting.
- Lakes are for fishing and kayaking, not swimming (no designated beaches).
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC. For consular services, the closest is the US consulate in Monterrey, Mexico (check). Most visitors do not need embassy services.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- XNA → Bella Vista (rideshare): about $25–35, 20 min
- Bella Vista → Bentonville (car): about 15 min, no tolls
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bella Vista. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page for Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel with verified hours and seasonal closures.
- Lake access points with parking coordinates and trail lengths.
- Eat page for Gusano's Pizzeria with verified hours and wait times.
Sources
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