Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Excursion

Enjoy a three hour scenic excursion through the Boston Mountains, over the trestles and through the tunnel. Free parking downtown Van Buren.

Drennen-Scott Historic Site

Overlooking the Arkansas River, the commanding Drennen-Scott House was initially the home of the Revolutionary War descendant John Drennen and his family. This sprawling single-story home and its contents are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Highlights include a frieze that was displayed at the Arkansas House in the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, […]

Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Excursion

Enjoy a three hour scenic excursion through the Boston Mountains, over the trestles and through the tunnel. Free parking downtown Van Buren.

Drennen-Scott Historic Site

Overlooking the Arkansas River, the commanding Drennen-Scott House was initially the home of the Revolutionary War descendant John Drennen and his family. This sprawling single-story home and its contents are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Highlights include a frieze that was displayed at the Arkansas House in the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, […]

Drennen-Scott Historic Site

Overlooking the Arkansas River, the commanding Drennen-Scott House was initially the home of the Revolutionary War descendant John Drennen and his family. This sprawling single-story home and its contents are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Highlights include a frieze that was displayed at the Arkansas House in the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, […]

Ride the Train from Van Buren to Winslow

A scenic tour through the Ozark Boston Mountains. Burrow through the quarter mile Winslow tunnel and over a trestle that towers over 125 ft above the ground with views for miles. Corporate & Private Charters, Fundraisers, Gift Certificates, and Group rates. For more information call 1-479-725-4017 or 1-800-687-8600 or visit http://www.amtrainrides.com.

FALL FESTIVAL

Craft and food vendors will line both sides of historic Main Street to celebrate the beginning of the Fall season.  For festival vendor applications visit https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/787b96_64e4e9d7503b4e3c93a73edb044d8088.pdf.  For additional information call: 479-922-6862.

GIRLS DAY OUT TRAIN RIDE

Special Girls Day Out train excursion Van Buren to Winslow.  Two and a half hour excursion departs at noon from Van Buren.  For fares for this special excursion call 479-725-4017 or visit http://amtrainrides.com.

Downtown Junk Fest

  If you love vintage, repurposed items, you’re going to love Van Buren’s Downtown Junk Fest. Come browse and shop for that one-of-a-kind treasure, rustic, vintage, repurposed, farmhouse, shabby chic, antiqus, salvaged items and boutique clothing, home decor and furniture. Plan to spend the a day on Van Buren historic Main Street shopping, eating in […]