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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Berryville
Berryville, Arkansas
Half-day stop on US 62 between Eureka Springs and Harrison: see the Saunders' Museum and Cosmic Cavern, then move on. One night only if you want a quiet base.
Berryville is a small Ozarks town on US 62, 12 miles (19 km) east of Eureka Springs. Its two main draws are the Saunders' Museum (outlaw guns) and Cosmic Cavern (show cave). Most travellers pass through in under 4 hours; it works as a cheap overnight stop for the Eureka Springs area.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Berryville, Arkansas
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–90 excl. bed · Mid $90–150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, Fire, Ambulance 911 · Berryville Police (non-emergency) 870-423-3333
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (diner) | $2–3 |
| Burger and fries | $8–12 |
| Beer (bottle at a bar) | $3–5 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 |
| Motel room (double) | $70–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- XNA · Northwest Arkansas National Airport (Fayetteville/Springdale)
- About 1 h 15 min drive west via US 62 and AR 12.
- HRO · Boone County Airport (Harrison)
- About 45 min drive east on US 62.
Typical fares
- XNA to Berryville (taxi/rideshare)
- about $80–120, about 1 h 15 min (check)
- Berryville to Eureka Springs (taxi)
- about $30–50, about 20 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential. US 62 and AR 21 are the main roads. No public transit.
See and do
Known for
- Saunders' Museum
- Cosmic Cavern
- Ozarks scenery
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka Springs | US 62 west, 19 km (12 miles), about 20 min driveUS 62 west, 12 miles (19 km), about 20 min drive | About 20 min |
| Bentonville | US 62 west then I-49 south, about 74 km (46 miles), about 50 minUS 62 west then I-49 south, about 46 miles (74 km), about 50 min | About 50 min |
| Harrison | US 62 east, 48 km (30 miles), about 35 minUS 62 east, 30 miles (48 km), about 35 min | About 35 min |
| Mountain View | US 62 east to Harrison, then AR 14 south, about 97 km (60 miles), about 1 h 15 minUS 62 east to Harrison, then AR 14 south, about 60 miles (97 km), about 1 h 15 min | About 1 h 15 min |
Sleep
- US 62 corridor
- Motels along the highway; walkable to Saunders' Museum.
- Downtown
- A few inns and B&Bs; quieter, closer to the square.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Howdyhow-dee |
| Thank you | Thank youthank yew |
| How much? | How much?how much |
| Where is the bathroom? | Where's the restroom?whers the rest-room |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Cosmic Cavern is 7 miles (11 km) north on AR 21; no shuttle, drive or taxi.
- Saunders' Museum hours vary seasonally; check the city website before going.
- Gas stations and restaurants close early in small towns; fill up by 20:00.
Very safe small town. Standard precautions: lock your car, don't leave valuables visible. Watch for deer on US 62 at dusk.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Berryville yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Saunders' Museum
- Cosmic Cavern
- Ozarks scenery
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Berryville (Arkansas), revision 4909155 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4909155
Pocket card
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- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Berryville Police (non-emergency)870-423-3333
No consulates in Berryville. The nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC. For international visitors, contact your country's consulate in a major city (e.g., Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles).
Cash is accepted everywhere; cards at most motels and restaurants, but some small shops may be cash-only.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/berryville-arkansas). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.