Van Buren is in Southeast Missouri in the Ozarks region.
Understand[edit]
Get in[edit]
U.S. Hwy 60 from Springfield, Mo Highway 21 from Doniphan or Ellington.
Get around[edit]
See[edit]
- A total solar eclipse on Monday 8 April 2024 starts at 1:56PM local time and lasts 4 min. The chances of a clear sky are 45%. The track of totality is northeast from Mexico, Texas and Arkansas across the southeast corner of Missouri, then on into Illinois and Indiana.
- Big Spring
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways the nation's first National Park for rivers.
Do[edit]
- Boat or fish the Current River
- Hike the [Ozark Trail] through the Mark Twain National Forest.
Buy[edit]
Eat[edit]
- Floatstream Restaurant, 102 Main Street, ☏ +1 573 323-9606. Delicious food
- The Jolly Cone, 203 James Street, ☏ +1 573 323-4318. A tradition after a hot summer day on the Current River.
- [formerly dead link] The Blue Heron at The Landing, 110 Front Street, ☏ +1 573 323-8156. Fine dineing.
Drink[edit]
- Roadies, W US Hwy 60. Roadhouse to relax after a long day on the river or in the deer woods.
Sleep[edit]
- Rosecliff Lodge, 110 Front St (Next to bridge), ☏ +1 573 323-8156. Home of Little Joey Davis
Campgrounds, Boat Rentals, and Guides[edit]
Current river campground 573-323-5000
Go next[edit]
Routes through Van Buren |
Springfield ← Mountain View ← | W ![]() |
→ Poplar Bluff → Sikeston |