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 Even the street lights have been replaced by the old-timey style lamps (really cool after dark!).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.}