- Our list of the best things to do in Van Buren, Arkansas, features the top 28 nearby activities — including 20 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Van Buren, AR has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 7 things to do within the city of Van Buren, AR , followed by 21 popular activities in nearby cities, including Fort Smith, Mountainburg and Sallisaw
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Opened in 1982, the Crystal Palace Skating Center is a roller skating rink popular among local residents. Public skating sessions, group outings, and birthday party hosting are among the events hosted at the rink.
7.7 Miles
Ben Geren Regional Park provides patrons with a range of recreational activities. They offer rugged trails for mountain bikers and hiking and paved bike trails that are ADA-accessible. The park also offers tennis courts, batting cages, and a golf course.
8.3 Miles
A 72-lane bowling center, Bowling World offers open and league bowling along with private event and birthday party hosting. The center provides arcade games, a pro shop, pool tables and a snack bar with food, drinks and adult beverages.
8.7 Miles
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33 votes
8300 Wells Lake Road, Fort Smith, AR 72916
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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
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11 votes
Red Pine Drive and Morgans Way, Fort Smith, AR
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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
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
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
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
Post Familie Winery has a large variety of red wines, white wines, dessert wines, blush/rose wines and grape juices. A gift shop is also available for the visitors.
33.1 Miles
Built in 1902 and included in the National Register of Historic Places, St. Mary's Catholic Church has a community of over 500 believers. Its organ and its bell have more than 100 years. It is built in the Roman Basilica architectural style.