Things to Do with Kids in Van Buren, AR

  • TripBuzz found 25 things to do with kids in or near Van Buren, Arkansas, including 19 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Smith, Mountainburg and Sallisaw.
  • From Wheels In Motion to Didion Athletics, the Van Buren area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Parks and Gymnastics.
  • Located along the banks of the Arkansas River is the city of Van Buren. The city is known for its artistic culture and Victorian-style architecture. The most popular points of interest include the King Opera House, Crawford County Courthouse, one of the oldest operating courthouses in the nation, and local shopping.
  • TripBuzz found 25 things to do with kids in or near Van Buren, Arkansas, including 19 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Smith, Mountainburg and Sallisaw.
  • From Wheels In Motion to Didion Athletics, the Van Buren area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Parks and Gymnastics.
  • Located along the banks of the Arkansas River is the city of Van Buren. The city is known for its artistic culture and Victorian-style architecture. The most popular points of interest include the King Opera House, Crawford County Courthouse, one of the oldest operating courthouses in the nation, and local shopping.
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8.7 Miles
100% 33 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 8300 Wells Lake Road, Fort Smith, AR 72916 MoreLess Info
Located at Fort Smith, the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center features various exhibits and displays dedicated to plants and wildlife. Along with birdwatching, it is a common venue for fishing and canoeing.
8.8 Miles
36% 11 votes
Parks Red Pine Drive and Morgans Way, Fort Smith, AR MoreLess Info
The Massard Prairie Battlefield Park was the site of a Civil War battle, during which Confederate soldiers used hit-and-run tactics to score a victory over the Union side. The location is also the site of Civil War re-enactments and features a walking trail.
22.2 Miles
93% 70 votes
National & State Parks P.O. Box 4, Mountainburg, AR 72946 MoreLess Info
This is the twenty-third state park of Arkansas when it opened in 1967 but in 2008, it has become the newest state park of Arkansas when it re-opened in a new location with entirely new facilities which includes among others a HD satellite TV.
23.4 Miles
68% 19 votes
Observation Decks 19924 U.S. 71 Scenic Byway, Mountainburg, AR 72946 MoreLess Info
Artist Point features breathtaking view from its observation deck. The gift shop has a variety of items, including handmade dolls, Indian artifacts, homemade jams and jellies which are all produced by local craftsmen.
24.8 Miles
96% 23 votes
Historic Sites Route 1, Box 141, Sallisaw, OK 74955 MoreLess Info
In addition to being a blacksmith, silversmith, and artists, Sequoyah is most known for creating a written form of the Cherokee language. His Oklahoma cabin is open to visitors during certain times during the week with many authentic artifacts contained inside the home.
33.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Specialty Museums 26 E Main Street, Altus, AR 72821 MoreLess Info
Housed within a 1800s Original German-American State Bank, the Altus Heritage Museum is a small historical museum. The museum's main attraction is a large collection of antique coal mining equipment.
36.2 Miles
96% 235 votes
Scenic Walks 16878 Highway 309 South, Paris, AR 72855 MoreLess Info
Mount Magazine State Park is a place for sightseeing, exploring, and studying nature. It is a destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Visitors can do hiking, rock climbing, rappelling, hang gliding, mountain biking, horseback riding, and backpacking.
39.6 Miles
82% 65 votes
Parks Route 1, Box 1510, Heavener, OK 74937 MoreLess Info
Heavener Runestone State Park is a day-use only recreational area that centers around the large rock outcrop known as the Runestone. There are places for picnics, grills, hiking trails, comfort stations, and playground freely open to the public.
41.9 Miles
90% 41 votes
Military Museums U.S. Highway 71, Fayetteville, AR 72701 MoreLess Info
Home to a large collection of vintage and historic planes, the Arkansas Air Museum is a popular attraction among aircraft enthusiasts and military history buffs. It also features impressive cutaway engine exhibits that demonstrate the inner workings of the engines as they run.
43.4 Miles
98% 54 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 1255 South Razorback Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701 MoreLess Info
Located on the University of Arkansas campus, Baum Stadium is the home stadium of the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team. An NCAA division I team, the Razorbacks draw large and enthusiastic crowds.
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