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Van Buren

A six-block downtown area has been restored to its late 19th-century appearance, complete with old-fashioned lamps and period storefronts. Included in the restoration project are the Albert Pike Schoolhouse, Crawford County Courthouse, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Drennen-Scott House, Fairview Cemetery, Mount Olive Church and the waterfront.

Visitor Centers

Van Buren Visitor Center

Self-guiding Tours

The Van Buren Walking Tour features 52 stops. A brochure featuring a map of the path and descriptions of the stops is available from the visitor center.

Shopping

Stroll around Van Buren's downtown historic district, centering around Main Street. Antique dealers, book stores, gift and specialty shops and bistros fill quaint Victorian-era red-brick buildings.

Things to Do

Arkansas and Missouri Railroad

Drennen-Scott House

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