Historic Districts
Bentonsport National Historic District
Visit this 1840s river town with its century-old iron bridge and walkway. Stroll through a perennial/rose garden, and watch as local artisans create their products. Historic buildings house shops featuring antiques, art, handmade crafts, gifts, and fudge. Riverside park, campground, B&B, festivals, workshops, historic trail, American Indian artifacts museum and Bentonsport museum.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Hours
- 10-5 daily, mid-Apr.-Oct. Weekends Nov.-Dec. B&Bs open all year.
- Address
- Scenic Byway J-40 in Van Buren County
- Phone
- 319-592-3579
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.bentonsport.com
- Map
- Get Directions →
While You're in Bentonsport
More Things to Do
Greef General Store
The Greef General Store was built of brick and stone in the early 1840's, it…
Learn more →Bentonsport Iron Truss Bridge
Originally opened in 1883 to horse and buggy traffic, this one lane iron bridge replaced…
Learn more →Bentonsport Indian Artifact Museum
Artisan, Tony Sanders, has achieved a unique blend of woodworking and history with his collection…
Learn more →Bentonsport River Site Rendzvous
Come camp along the Des Moines River bank in historic Bentonsport. Bentonsport was platted before…
Learn more →Upcoming Events
Events in Bentonsport
Outdoors