Van Buren’s Main Street is six blocks of beautifully restored buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and make up our Main Street National Historic District.  These buildings are home to unique shops, boutiques, salons, galleries and restaurants.

Gracing Main Street for well over a hundred years, the beautifully-restored King Opera House sets the stage with its vibrant theatrical offerings and whispers the presence of a once earnest and intrepid actor, now haunting the backstage and still looking for work.

Van Buren’s Public Square presents its Italian-inspired county courthouse and the rugged one-room Albert Pike school house in the midst of a gracefully landscaped garden setting.

Fairview Cemetery in Van Buren, Arkansas, is a serene final resting place amidst rolling hills and shaded by majestic trees. With meticulously maintained grounds, it offers a picturesque setting for reflection and remembrance. Graced with diverse grave markers, from simple headstones to elaborate monuments, Fairview Cemetery is a testament to Van Buren’s rich heritage and serves as a sacred burial ground for veterans, pioneers, and prominent community figures.

Museum Collections

As you explore the historic aspects of Van Buren be sure to browse a sampling of collections from the Van Buren River Valley Museum Association and the Bob Burns family displayed in the Visitors Center in the old Frisco Train Station in downtown.