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From adventuring in the great outdoors to leisurely browsing our museums, explore the many things to do throughout our villages.

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Dutchman's Store 14999 Hwy 2 · Cantril, IA 52542

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Milton Creamery 202 East Hwy 2 · Milton, IA 52570

Historic Sites + Attractions

Villages of Van Buren Welcome Center and McCoy Historical Museum 809 First Street · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Villages Orb Project Van Buren County, IA

Abner Martin House 18260 Hawk Drive · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Addie May Fudge & Antiques 21964 Hawk Drive · Bentonsport, IA 52565

Aunty Green Hotel Museum 210 Washington Street · Bonaparte, IA 52620

Austin Park 19178 Eagle Drive · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Bentonsport Historic Bridge Bentonsport, IA 52565

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Bentonsport National Historic District 21964 Hawk Drive · Bentonsport, IA 52565

Bentonsport Presbyterian Church 21827 Ridge Road · Bentonsport, IA 52565

Bentonsport River Park Hawk Dr · Bentonsport, IA 52565

Bentonsport Rose Garden Hawk Drive · Bentonsport, IA 52565

Bird Conservation Area - Lake Sugema & Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Keosauqua, IA 52565

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Bloom and Bark Glass Blowing 18517 Route J40 · Keosauqua, IA 52565

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Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District Bonaparte, IA 52620

Historic Sites + Shopping

Bonaparte Pottery and Artisan Market 411 1st St · Bonaparte, IA 52620

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Bonaparte Retreat / Meek's Flour Mill 713 First Street · Bonaparte, IA 52620

Bonaparte School 610 8th Street · Bonaparte, IA 52620

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Broken Wheel Blooms / Broken Wheel Harness 14531 Route J40 · Milton, IA 52570

Burg Wagon Works Buildings Farmington, IA 52626

Des Moines River Bridge Keosauqua, IA 52565

Des Moines River Locks No. 5 & No. 7 Bonaparte, IA 52620

Des Moines River Valley of Serve Outdoors Keosauqua, IA 52565

Des Moines River Valley of Serve Outdoors Van Buren County, IA

Douds County Park & Des Moines River Access 14367 Walnut St · Douds, IA 52551

Douds Depot 14168 Walnut Street · Douds, IA 52551

GAR Park Monument & Cannons - Keosauqua Hwy 1 · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Gypsy and Gems 103 Elm Street · Farmington, IA 52626

Holly's Flippin Out 201 Elm Street · Farmington, IA 52626

Holmes Leather Crafting 605 First Street · Bonaparte, IA 52620

Historic Sites + Attractions

Hotel Manning 100 Van Buren Street · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Outdoors + Attractions

Indian Lake Park 28163 Willow Ave · Farmington, IA 52626

Iron & Lace 21952 Hawk Drive · Bentonsport, IA 52565

Isenhour Bridge (Eisenhower) 252nd Street over Fox River · Milton, IA 52542

Jeanette's Floral & Decor 205 Van Buren Street · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Kilbourne Bridge Keosauqua, IA 52565

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Lake Sugema Recreation Area 19640 Jersey Ave · Keosauqua, IA 52565

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Lindsay Wilderness Area Bonaparte, IA 52620

Midway Stock Farm Barn 16677 Hwy 1 · Keosauqua, IA 52565

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Miller's Bakery 17453 205th Street · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Milton Depot N Main St · Milton, IA 52570

Milton Heritage House 217 N Main · Milton, IA 52570

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Morris Park 10938 Timber Road · Stockport, IA 52651

Mt. Moriah Church 14889 120th St · Douds, IA 52551

Oak Grove Community 15818 Iowa Oak Grove Avenue · Douds, IA 52551

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Pearson House Museum Complex 718 Dodge Street · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Peavine Line Museum 104 N Main · Stockport, IA 52651

Rent-A-Horse 1116 Hwy 2 · Farmington, IA 52626

Richardson's Point / Mormon Trail 11251 County Rd J40 · Milton, IA 52570

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River Valley Lodge, Campground & Horse Camp 29080 Hawk Drive · Farmington, IA 52626

Riverfront Flowers N' More 607 South Front Street · Farmington, IA 52626

Selma Log Cabin Park Hwy 16 West · Selma, IA 52588

Simply Irresistible 622 1st Street · Bonaparte, IA 52620

Sweet Maple Mercantile 21960 Hawk Drive · Bentonsport, IA 52565

The Lilac- Antique and Vintage Shoppe 301 N Second Street · Farmington, IA 52626

Treen Woodworks 22024 Des Moines St · Bentonsport, IA 52565

Twombly Museum 801 First Street · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Valley School No. 3 14779 Ferris Street · Douds, IA 52551

Van Buren County Conservation 816 Franklin St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

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Van Buren County Courthouse 902 4th Street · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Vernon School Wendell Mohr Artist Studio Bentonsport, IA 52565

Villages Folk School 809 First Street · Keosauqua, IA 52565

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Waubonsie Trail Campground & Park 601 W North Street · Cantril, IA 52542

Wickfield Pavilion 17451 260th St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Yoder's Indian Creek Furniture, LLC 22769 Rt V64 · Milton, IA 52570

Village Friends

Our Villages of Van Buren listings showcase the treasures within our county, while our "Village Friends" just outside the border offer even more adventures—offering endless possibilities for adventure and discovery!

Historic Sites + Attractions

American Gothic House Center 300 American Gothic Street · Eldon, IA 52554

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Eldon Depot Museum 405 KD Avenue · Eldon, IA 52554

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Hinterland Dairy Farmstead Cheese 2149 Franklin Road · Donnellson, IA 52625

Visit Fort Madison 804 10th Street · Fort Madison, IA 52627

Bird Conservation Area - Shimek State Forest Farmington, IA 52626

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Des Moines River Trail Keosauqua, IA 52565

Historic Sites + Outdoors + Attractions

Geocaching/Forgotten Villages Keosauqua, IA 52565

Historic Hills Scenic Byway Bale Trail Historic Hills Scenic Byway · Keosauqua, IA 52565

Historic Sites + Outdoors + Attractions

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Keosauqua, IA 52565

Mormon Pioneer Trail Bonaparte, IA 52620

Pioneer Museum 205 S. 4th St · Farmington, IA 52626

Public Hunting Areas 816 Franklin St · Keosauqua, IA 52565

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Shimek State Forest Farmington, IA 52626

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Trails in Van Buren County Keosauqua, IA 52565

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