Van Buren
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
[edit]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 of Van Buren (Ohio)
By car
[edit]I-75 runs along Van Buren North of Findlay and south of North Baltimore
By bike
[edit]- 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.
Get around
[edit]As a small village, Van Buren is easy to get around with a car, bike, or on foot.
See
[edit]- 1 Village Square. The historic village square is easily walkable, and has some quaint architecture. Free.
Do
[edit]- 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.
- 2 Allen Township Sports Plex, 12829 State Route 613. Has open baseball diamonds and soccer fields for recreation.
- 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 Lions Club Apple Butter Festival (Apple Butter Festival). Early October. A festival of apple butter, foodstuff from food trucks, crafts, and music.
Buy
[edit]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.
Eat
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- 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.
Drink
[edit]- 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.
Sleep
[edit]- 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.
Connect
[edit]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.
Cope
[edit]- 2 Van Buren Presbyterian Church.
- 3 Van Buren United Methodist Church.
Go next
[edit]- 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 |
| Toledo ← Bowling Green ← | N  S |
→ Findlay → Dayton |