# Van Buren (Ohio)

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

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
### By car

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

### By bike

* 41.18292-83.674891 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. (updated Mar 2019)

## Get around

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

## See

* 41.13867-83.649521 Village Square. The historic village square is easily walkable, and has some quaint architecture. Free. (updated Oct 2018)

## Do

* 41.1333-83.6451 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. (updated Jun 2021)
* 41.1422-83.63332 Allen Township Sports Plex, 12829 State Route 613. Has open baseball diamonds and soccer fields for recreation. (updated Sep 2019)
* 41.1356-83.64833 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. (updated Dec 2019)
* Van Buren Lions Club Apple Butter Festival (Apple Butter Festival). Early October. A festival of apple butter, foodstuff from food trucks, crafts, and music. (updated Oct 2018)

## Buy

As a small village, Van Buren does not have many regularly open shopping opportunities.
* 41.13685-83.660421 Pilot Convenience Store. Has some chain food outlets and basic travel goods. (updated Sep 2019)

## Eat

* 41.173842-83.6475251 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. (updated Feb 2017)

## Drink

* 41.13821-83.649261 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. (updated Sep 2020)

## Sleep

* 41.1349-83.63721 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. (updated Dec 2019)

## Connect

The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library bookmobile stops in town every Monday from 4:45PM-6:00PM.
* 41.13856-83.649911 US Post Office, 100 S Main St, ☏ +1-419-299-3397. 24/7. A tiny post office in downtown Van Buren. (updated Jun 2021)

## Cope

* 41.13829-83.65242 Van Buren Presbyterian Church. (updated Nov 2018)
* 41.13712-83.64923 Van Buren United Methodist Church. (updated Sep 2019)

## Go next

* Findlay (Travel south on I-75, or take main street south.). The closest city to Van Buren, and the biggest city in Hancock county. (updated Jul 2017)
* 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. (updated Jul 2017)
* Bluffton. A small college town south of Findlay. (updated Mar 2019)