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Van Buren is served by the
Fort Smith airport which is
about 3 miles south of
downtown Ft Smith. For
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Arkansas &
Missouri Railroad
From I-40 get on I-540 south at exit 7. Follow I-540 to US-64 (2A which
is the first exit). Follow US-64 westbound into Van Buren where it becomes
Main Street. Just after you pass 12th street, US-64 branches off to the
left (that will be Broadway) but you continue straight ahead on Main
Street. Just ahead, about 300 yards) is the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce
at 813 Main Street. This is an old, but restored and active, railroad
depot.
For just $40‡ (per person, April through September) you can get your
ticket for a 134 mile round trip to Springdale. Now you can view all this
beautiful scenery in 'the Nature State' - there are even a few tunnels so
you can rest your eyes - without having to watch the road. A train can be
wonderfully relaxing - and you get to stand up, walk around and stretch
your legs. Tickets are a little more on Saturdays and during the
leaf-looking season (October & November). Children 4 to 16 and seniors get
their tickets at 10% off.
For more information phone 1-800-687-8600 (toll free). See their web
site:
TrainRide.
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The Wild Goose
This 'wild goose' is a jet-powered, high speed airboat which will zip you
across the Arkansas River. So we call this one the 'call of the wild
goose'.
Get tickets and board at the marina at the end of Main Street.
For more information phone 1-479-474-9898 or contact the
Visitors'
Center.
Main Street Van Buren
Just steps from the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Depot in the Visitors'
Center, Main Street bends and extends to the Arkansas River. This ten
blocks has been completely restored to the way it looked (or may have
looked) in the late 1800s. Even the street lights have been replaced by
the old-timey style lamps (really cool after dark!). You would probably
enjoy a brief walk up and down, peeking into the store fronts. This is
like something out of a Dickens novel.
‡when we were there but prices always go up.
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