Van Buren
Van Buren has become a shopping mecca for hard-to-find collectibles, one-of-a-kind gifts, original art, local Ozark crafts, home decor and extraordinary antiques. Six blocks of art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and historical attractions located along a beautifully restored Victorian Main Street comprise the popular Van Buren Downtown Historic District. Entertainment offerings include excursion train rides, theater productions at the King Opera House and special annual events.
Surrounding parks and recreation areas, including Lee Creek, afford many opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking and golfing. Van Buren is 5 miles from Fort Smith, 42 miles from Mt. Magazine State Park, and 80 miles from Russellville.
Crawford County Courthouse
The oldest active courthouse west of the Mississippi; has the original Seth Thomas tower clock.
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Center for Art & Education
Housed in circa 1912 St. Michael's Catholic Church, the center offers shows, community theater, workshops,…
Learn more →Crawford County Speedway
Racing modifieds, factory stocks, hobbies, mini-stocks and front-wheel drives on a three-eighths mile clay oval…
Learn more →American Bonsai Nursery
Directions: From I-40 take Exit 7 to I-540 South, then Exit 3 at Van Buren…
Learn more →Historic Downtown Shopping District
Six blocks of art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and historical attractions located along a beautifully…
Learn more →Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
Three train trips are available on this historic train: round trip from Springdale to historic…
Learn more →Mount Olive United Methodist Church
Constructed by freed slaves in 1889, this church is said to consist of the oldest…
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