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Van Buren (Ohio) Voyage Tips and guide

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Van Buren is a village in Hancock County in Northwest Ohio. Located next to I-75, it is primarily visited as either a brief stop for travelers on the interstate, or as a destination for those visiting the large state park located there.

Understand

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Van Buren was founded in 1833 and was named after the then vice president Martin Van Buren, who would later go on to become the 8th President.

Get in

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Map
Map of Van Buren (Ohio)

By car

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I-75 runs along Van Buren North of Findlay and south of North Baltimore

By bike

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  • 1 Slippery Elm Trail. A trail that goes from North Baltimore to Bowling Green. The trailhead in North Baltimore is 5 mi (8.0 km) north from Van Buren on flat country roads. Slippery Elm Trail (Q24061973) on Wikidata Slippery Elm Trail on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Get around

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As a small village, Van Buren is easy to get around with a car, bike, or on foot.

See

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  • 1 Village Square. The historic village square is easily walkable, and has some quaint architecture. Free. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Do

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  • 1 Van Buren State Park, 12259 Township Road 218. A large public park surrounding a lake with hiking and horse trails, as well as camping sites. Boating and fishing is allowed on the lake with a licence. Bow hunting is permitted with a licence. Free. Van Buren State Park (Q7913195) on Wikidata Van Buren State Park (Ohio) on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 2 Allen Township Sports Plex, 12829 State Route 613. Has open baseball diamonds and soccer fields for recreation. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 3 Black Knights, 217 S Main St, +1 419 299-3384. Van Buren Schools has a variety of sports teams that play as the Black Knights. Sports include Football, Baseball, Soccer, and Basketball. Van Buren High School (Q7913184) on Wikidata Van Buren High School (Ohio) on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • Van Buren Lions Club Apple Butter Festival (Apple Butter Festival). Early October. A festival of apple butter, foodstuff from food trucks, crafts, and music.

Buy

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As a small village, Van Buren does not have many regularly open shopping opportunities.

  • 1 Pilot Convenience Store. Has some chain food outlets and basic travel goods. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Eat

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A picnic site at Van Buren State Park.
  • 1 Iron Skillet (Petro), 12906 Deshler Rd, North Baltimore, +1 419 257-3744. In a travel plaza off of I75. It's not fancy but can provide a filling meal on a road trip. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Drink

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  • 1 Dragon's Lair (New York Pizza & Pub), 109 S Main St, +1 419 299-3620. Typical thin crust pizza place, with a wide variety of toppings. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Sleep

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  • 1 Van Buren State Park. The park offers a few different lodging options. There's a regular camp, an equestrian camp with special amenities for horses, and handicap accessible cabins. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Connect

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The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library bookmobile stops in town every Monday from 4:45PM-6:00PM.

  • 1 US Post Office, 100 S Main St, +1-419-299-3397. 24/7. A tiny post office in downtown Van Buren. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Cope

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Go next

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  • Findlay (Travel south on I-75, or take main street south.). The closest city to Van Buren, and the biggest city in Hancock county.
  • Bowling Green (Travel north on I-75). The next closest city, the county seat of the nearby Wood County. Easily reachable by car on I75, or by bicycle on the nearby Slippery Elm Trail.
  • Bluffton. A small college town south of Findlay.
Routes through Van Buren
ToledoBowling Green  N  S  FindlayDayton



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