- The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Van Buren, Arkansas, including 31 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Art Gallery, Parks and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
- From Van Buren Municipal Park to Wheels In Motion, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Van Buren and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Smith, Mountainburg and Sallisaw.
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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.
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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
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.
33.1 Miles
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
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
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.
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An art gallery in which the visitors can also take classes, Terra Studios is home to the works of more than 90 artists from the area. Some of the exhibits are displayed in a park.