Kansas Tourism

At Mine Creek in 1864 a large body of Union cavalry swept down on the rear of Confederate General Sterling Price's supply train that was returning south after a long raid through Missouri and Kansas. Today you can…

Discover a complete and authentic army post from the 1860s -1870s! This well-preserved fort on the Santa Fe Trail shares a tumultuous history of the Indian Wars era. The sandstone constructed buildings sheltered troops…

This dynamic museum tells the story of the Smoky Hill Trail - the shortest distance between Leavenworth, KS and Denver - and the people that have lived, traveled, and fought there. The history of the Plains Tribes, the…

A half-sized Vietnam Memorial Wall, reflecting pool, and thousands of engraved pavers. Located on the campus of Pittsburg State University. This location is found along the Frontier Military Historic Byway. Exploring…

Named to the National Register of Historical Places in January 2018, Big Brutus put the oooohs and aaahs in the backyard of the Heartlands. Miles before you reach this retired giant — you can see it on the horizon south…

Located 1.5 miles north of Jamestown, the area encompasses over 4,796 acres around the shallow salt marshes of Marsh Creek. About 2,000 acres are wetlands. The remaining 2,700 acres are grasslands, cropland, woodlands…

Are you or someone you know a pilot or aviation enthusiast? Bring your group to tour the Spencer Flight and Education Center. Learn about the education programs they offer pilots or enjoy an exhilarating ride in the…

Prather Creek Falls, also known as Chase Lake Falls, may not be the tallest of all the waterfalls in Kansas, but it’s become one of my absolute favorites! There are three tiers to this waterfall. The middle being my…

The Seneca City Council, on April 10, 1895, authorized a city well to be located on the west side of the city. They accepted the $29,200 bid of James T. Broughal, Kansas City, Missouri. Work was to begin by April 25 and…

This home is located on the grounds of the Ellis County Historical Society Museum and is a replica of the size and type of home the early Volga German settlers built. The Volga Germans arrived in Ellis County during the…

Cross Timbers State Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Verdigris River Valley. Comprising 1,075 acres in the northern reaches of the region known to early pioneers as the Cross Timbers, the park provides…

Located at 110 W Main Street, the Dane G. Hansen Museum is host to a permanent art collection as well as traveling Smithsonian exhibits. There is no admission fee. For upcoming events, visit or call 785-689-4846. Hours…