Natalie’s guidebook to a great visit in the Ozarks!
Food scene
This is a hidden gem that will be remembered forever! This is my husband's and I's favorite spot ever! I have traveled the world and I have eaten a ton of good food but this is in our back yard, and its amazing! (25 mins away) but totally worth the drive. The food is homemade and just outstanding! I need to call Guy Fieri to tell him to come check it out its that good! The Scallops are my fav! They have homemade cinnamon rolls and bread. It's all just great, upscale, southern food with a twist! Reservations are recommend on the weekends. They are usually pretty busy, especially in the summer. We always recommend calling before you go just incase they are not open or if they change their hours. 573-593-4023
Lil' Black River Cafe
This is a hidden gem that will be remembered forever! This is my husband's and I's favorite spot ever! I have traveled the world and I have eaten a ton of good food but this is in our back yard, and its amazing! (25 mins away) but totally worth the drive. The food is homemade and just outstanding! I need to call Guy Fieri to tell him to come check it out its that good! The Scallops are my fav! They have homemade cinnamon rolls and bread. It's all just great, upscale, southern food with a twist! Reservations are recommend on the weekends. They are usually pretty busy, especially in the summer. We always recommend calling before you go just incase they are not open or if they change their hours. 573-593-4023
Good people good place to grab a quick bite or your beer before the river! Mike is the owner and a great person! We love supporting our small town business owners! (They have great fried chicken) 573-323-8245
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Smalley's Convenience & Deli
705 Main StGood people good place to grab a quick bite or your beer before the river! Mike is the owner and a great person! We love supporting our small town business owners! (They have great fried chicken) 573-323-8245
Can't come to VB without going to the famous Jolly Cone! It's been around since 1953. I actually use to work there! It was my first job. Good quick bite after a day of exploring. Or just go for a nice treat after a long day. My kid loves the chocolate shake. 573-323-4318
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Jollycone on the Current
203 James StCan't come to VB without going to the famous Jolly Cone! It's been around since 1953. I actually use to work there! It was my first job. Good quick bite after a day of exploring. Or just go for a nice treat after a long day. My kid loves the chocolate shake. 573-323-4318
Great place to eat in Van Buren. Go get some nachos and cheese dip! Great place to eat while here. 573-323-0247
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Las Margaritas
202 John StGreat place to eat in Van Buren. Go get some nachos and cheese dip! Great place to eat while here. 573-323-0247
We have a dollar store here! Good spot to get anything you might have forgotten along the way. They also have a pretty big selection of food and drink items. 573-323-9198
Dollar General
1807 Commercial DrWe have a dollar store here! Good spot to get anything you might have forgotten along the way. They also have a pretty big selection of food and drink items. 573-323-9198
Phillips 66 Gas station is where we go locally to get gas. The owner Mike is a great guy and we love helping support his business. Gas, beer, snacks, anything you might need to hit the river!
Dazey's
Phillips 66 Gas station is where we go locally to get gas. The owner Mike is a great guy and we love helping support his business. Gas, beer, snacks, anything you might need to hit the river!
Local seafood bar and grill. I think they are open Thurs, Friday, Saturday. I would call to double check though! Its located on M highway just about a mile down the road from our cabins! 573-323-0187
Red Beard's Bar & Grill
Missouri 103Local seafood bar and grill. I think they are open Thurs, Friday, Saturday. I would call to double check though! Its located on M highway just about a mile down the road from our cabins! 573-323-0187
Good Pizza, it is in a bar, but you can get it to go if you don't want to be in that atmosphere. 573-323-8854 Always recommend calling somewhere first just incase.
Hole In The Wall Pizza
State Highway MGood Pizza, it is in a bar, but you can get it to go if you don't want to be in that atmosphere. 573-323-8854 Always recommend calling somewhere first just incase.
Many people like to eat here. Beautiful spot to sit on the deck and enjoy the views of the river. We always recommend calling before you go just to make sure they are open. Reservations might be needed on the weekends especially in the summer months. 573-323-8156
The Blue Heron Restaurant at The Landing
110 Front StMany people like to eat here. Beautiful spot to sit on the deck and enjoy the views of the river. We always recommend calling before you go just to make sure they are open. Reservations might be needed on the weekends especially in the summer months. 573-323-8156
Subway
303 S Main StSubway 573-323-0383 We always recommend calling before you go just incase they are not open.
Big Spring Liquor
201 Missouri 103Local beer, liquor, and ICE spot. 573-323-8020
Main Street Market
60 James StThis is our only real grocery store in town. 573-323-4735
Sightseeing
We send our guest here for the best floating or kayaking trips when they come to Van Buren. They have a restaurant here as well if needing a bite after a long beautiful day on the river.
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The Landing Current River
106 Olive StWe send our guest here for the best floating or kayaking trips when they come to Van Buren. They have a restaurant here as well if needing a bite after a long beautiful day on the river.
Rocky Falls Shut-ins
A must see while your in the heart of the Ozarks
Falling Spring Mill
Beautiful hidden gem! A must see if close by in the area. :)
AMAZING VIEWS, it is hard to believe how clear the water is and how blue it actually is in real life. A must see if you are here for a day or 2.
Blue Spring
AMAZING VIEWS, it is hard to believe how clear the water is and how blue it actually is in real life. A must see if you are here for a day or 2.
Beautiful area to explore if you are here for a day or 2 as well. Its about 45 mins from our place but well worth the drive.
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Alley Spring & Mill
Beautiful area to explore if you are here for a day or 2 as well. Its about 45 mins from our place but well worth the drive.
What a treat! They worked so hard on getting this place open. It is also a hidden gem about 40-50 mins give or take from here. The best part other than seeing the beautiful bluffs up there is if you are lucky enough to see the wild horses. They just run free and are a treat if you get to see them. They have a good restaurant to eat at as well while your there and outside seating.
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Echo Bluff State Park
34489 Echo Bluff DriveWhat a treat! They worked so hard on getting this place open. It is also a hidden gem about 40-50 mins give or take from here. The best part other than seeing the beautiful bluffs up there is if you are lucky enough to see the wild horses. They just run free and are a treat if you get to see them. They have a good restaurant to eat at as well while your there and outside seating.
This is truly a hidden gem, most people just go to Rocky Falls but if you go just a couple more miles down the road you can visit this beautiful location. It is like a mini Johnson Shut-Ins. Beautiful area to go see!
Klepzig Mill
This is truly a hidden gem, most people just go to Rocky Falls but if you go just a couple more miles down the road you can visit this beautiful location. It is like a mini Johnson Shut-Ins. Beautiful area to go see!
Cool Spot if you would like to see our local Elk. They have a drive though tour area. Call first to see if it's open, but neat to see them.
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Peck Ranch Conservation Area
Cool Spot if you would like to see our local Elk. They have a drive though tour area. Call first to see if it's open, but neat to see them.
This is our hometown beauty right here. This is only 7 miles from our cabins on M highway. This is about a 10 min drive, the roads are twisty. This is the 2nd largest spring in the world (The other spring contenders are in Florida and Idaho). But ours pumps 286 million gallons a day! That still is just such a crazy thought! Definitely a must see while you are staying with us!
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Big Spring
This is our hometown beauty right here. This is only 7 miles from our cabins on M highway. This is about a 10 min drive, the roads are twisty. This is the 2nd largest spring in the world (The other spring contenders are in Florida and Idaho). But ours pumps 286 million gallons a day! That still is just such a crazy thought! Definitely a must see while you are staying with us!
This is a beautiful little spot in town that has picnic tables to eat at for a lunch or throw a blanket down in the grass and look at the river. It is a local favorite, and a great spot to take kids to swim it is shallow and it is a public access area to the river.
Watercress Spring Camp
This is a beautiful little spot in town that has picnic tables to eat at for a lunch or throw a blanket down in the grass and look at the river. It is a local favorite, and a great spot to take kids to swim it is shallow and it is a public access area to the river.