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WinslowWinslow, Arkansas
Half-day stop on the way to or from Fayetteville: see the museum, hike at Devils Den, then move on. One night if you want a cabin in the woods.
Winslow is a tiny Ozarks town (pop. ~400) on US-71, best known as the gateway to Devils Den State Park. The town itself has a small museum and a farmers market on Saturday mornings. Most visitors pass through in under an hour, or stay one night at a cabin near the park.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Airport
- XNA
- Nights
- 1
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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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- 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 Winslow911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Winslow, 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
- SafetyWinslow is very 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 (About 40 min north via I-49; rental car needed.).
- Getting aroundCar required.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Budget bedCabin or lodge room (sleeps 2–4), a night, per roomUS$85
- Mid-range bedCabin or lodge room (sleeps 2–4), a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedCabin or lodge room (sleeps 2–4), a night, per roomUS$120
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 (About 40 min north via I-49; rental car needed.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Winslow: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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)
9 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)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°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. US-71 / I-49 runs north–south; Highway 74 leads west to Devils Den State Park.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
I-49 north, about 25 min
Dickson Street restaurants, Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville is 15 min farther.
Devils Den State Park
goDoor to door: 15 min
Highway 74 west, about 10 min
Hiking, lake, cabins; entry is free.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
US-71 south to I-49, then US-62 east, about 1 h
Victorian architecture and shops; a full day trip.
Door to door: 35 min
I-49 north, about 30 min
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, free.
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.
Devils Den State Park
Cabins, camper cabins and campsites; book ahead in peak season.
Sky-Vue Lodge
Cabins and lodge rooms on US-71, about 5 min south of town.
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
| Cabin or lodge room (sleeps 2–4)1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Park entry fee (Devils Den)2 × US$0 · Free | US$0 |
| Canoe rental at Devils Den2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$33 |
| Trip total≈ US$182 per person per day, bed included | US$363 |
Sky-Vue Lodge or Devils Den cabins; check
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Burger at Mikey'scheck | $8–12 |
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3.00–3.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Devils Den State Park can fill on weekends; reserve cabins or campsites online.
- No gas stations or grocery stores in Winslow itself; fill up in Fayetteville or Mountainburg.
- Cell service is patchy in the park; download maps ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
No consulates in Winslow. The nearest major consulates are in Little Rock (check) or the embassy in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- XNA → Winslow (taxi/rideshare): about $50–70, 40 min (check)
- Fayetteville → Winslow (rideshare): about $30–40, 25 min (check)
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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
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Winslow. 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: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, 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 pages for Devils Den State Park (trail maps, cabin booking) and Winslow Museum (hours).
- Eat page for Mikey's (burger joint) with last-order times.
- Farmers market page with seasonal produce list.
- Golden-hour photo spots: the park lake, the old railroad bridge.
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