- 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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Named after prominent U.S. Attorney William Henry Harrison Clayton, The Clayton House is a historic location that served as his home in the late 1800s. Visitors commonly enjoy seeing the many artifacts and items that belonged to the Clayton family.
5.3 Miles
A 37,000-square-foot covered arena, Harper Stadium is used for trade shows, flea markets, rodeos, concerts and other events. It offers space for 7,000 to 14,000 people along with a concert stage, restroom facilities and dressing rooms.
5.3 Miles
Thrill seekers of all ages can take a ride on The Park at West End's Ferris wheel and carousel. The location also offers traditional amusement park refreshments, including cotton candy.
5.3 Miles
A fenced canine recreation facility, Fort Smith Dog Park features a large grass field, trees and a pond that dogs can use to cool off. The park provides a double-gated entrance, benches and dog waste bags.
5.5 Miles
Formerly a house of ill repute, Miss Laura's Social Club now houses the visitors' center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is the only brothel included on the National Register of Historic Places.
5.5 Miles
Creekmore Park has many rare amenities, the most unique being the gas engine train that can be ridden around the park on holidays. There is also miniature golf in the summer, a swimming pool and tennis courts.
5.5 Miles
Also known as Artist, Audience & Community Live!, Second Street Live is a performance venue and theater that hosts a variety of musical and dramatic performers, both local and touring.
5.6 Miles
The history of Fort Smith, Arkansas is preserved and presented by the Fort Smith Museum of History. The museum's holdings include hundreds of important artworks, photographs, documents and other objects from throughout Fort Smith's history.
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Located on the banks of the Arkansas River, the Fort Smith National Historic Site contains the remains of two American military forts, a jail and a courthouse. The exhibits focus on Fort Smith's role in American westward expansion during the 19th century.
5.8 Miles
Charming vintage trolleys and restored electric streetcars are the star attractions of the Fort Smith Trolley Museum. Visitors of all ages enjoy affordable rides on several functioning trolleys and short presentations given by volunteers.