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Attractions
Agri-tourism
Botanical Attractions
Farm/Ranch Experience
Farmer's Markets
Scenic Byways & Driving Tours
Wineries
Arts & Culture
Art Galleries
Art Studios
Community Theatres
Performing Arts Centers
Museums & History
County Museums & Historical Societies
Historical Attractions & Tours,
Sites & Districts
Specialty Museums
Veterans' Memorials
Sports & Entertainment
Comedy, Clubs, Night Life
Golf Courses
Outfitters & Guided Hunt/Fish
Spectator Sports
Sportsmen's Clubs, Shooting Ranges
Tours
Guided & Self-guided Tours
Holiday & Historic Home Tours
Train Excursions
Trolley Tours
Agri-tourism
Botanical Attractions
Farm/Ranch Experience
Farmer's Markets
Scenic Byways & Driving Tours
Wineries
Arts & Culture
Art Galleries
Art Studios
Community Theatres
Performing Arts Centers
Museums & History
County Museums & Historical Societies
Historical Attractions & Tours,
Sites & Districts
Specialty Museums
Veterans' Memorials
Sports & Entertainment
Comedy, Clubs, Night Life
Golf Courses
Outfitters & Guided Hunt/Fish
Spectator Sports
Sportsmen's Clubs, Shooting Ranges
Tours
Guided & Self-guided Tours
Holiday & Historic Home Tours
Train Excursions
Trolley Tours
Museums & History
County Museums & Historical Societies
Allen County Historical Society & Museum
20 S Washington Ave, Iola, KS 66749 (AL)
(620) 365-3051
http://www.allencountyhistory.com/
Year-round. May-Oct: Tue-Sat 12:30-4:00 pm; Jail tours 1:30 pm. Nov-Apr: Tue-Sat 2:00-4:00 pm. Group tours welcome. [3]
Anderson County Historical Society & Museum
6th Ave & US Hwy 59, Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)
http://www.historyandersoncoks.org/
Seasonal. May-Sep: Tue-Fri 1:00-4:00 pm and by appointment. Early Anderson County memorabilia and displays. . Free admission. [23]
Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum
740 East Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713 (CK)
http://www.baxterspringsmuseum.org/
Year-round. See site for hours. The Oct 6, 1863 Baxter Springs Battle between Quantrill and Union General Blunt's troops, log cabin, Civil War artifacts, Native American, Route 66, Picher Mining development. [81]
Cedar Vale Museum
618 Cedar, Cedar Vale, KS 67024 (CQ)
Year-round. Houses a collection of miniature replicas of old buildings, early homes, churches, stores, and other buildings, which made up the frontier town of Cedar Vale. [73]
Coffey County Historical Society & Museum
1101 Neosho St, Burlington, KS 66839 (CF)
(620) 364-2653
http://www.coffeycountymuseum.org/
Year-round. Mon-Fri 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat-Sun 1:00-4:00 pm Over 14,000 sq. ft. features one of the largest antique oll collections in Kansas. Outdoor exhibits include restored buildings and bridge: 1896 one-room country schoolhouse, 1895 country church. Groups & guided tours welcome. [184]
Columbus Museum
100 S Tennessee, Columbus, KS 66725 (CK)
Year-round. [85]
Humboldt Historical Museum
2nd & Neosho Streets, Humboldt, KS 66748 (AL)
620-473-5055
http://www.humboldtksmuseum.com/
Seasonal. 1:30-4:00 pm or by appointment Historical museum. Open 1st weekend of June through 2nd weekend of October. [338]
Wilson County Historical Museum
402 North 7th St, Fredonia, KS 66736 (WL)
620-378-3965 wilcohisoc@twinmounds.com
http://www.wilsoncountyhistoricalsociety.org/
Year-round. Mon-Fri 1:00-4:30 pm and by appointment. Closed holidays Local and county history. Admission donations accepted. [431]
County Museums & Historical Societies
Allen County Historical Society & Museum
20 S Washington Ave, Iola, KS 66749 (AL)
(620) 365-3051
http://www.allencountyhistory.com/
Year-round. May-Oct: Tue-Sat 12:30-4:00 pm; Jail tours 1:30 pm. Nov-Apr: Tue-Sat 2:00-4:00 pm. Group tours welcome. [3]
Anderson County Historical Society & Museum
6th Ave & US Hwy 59, Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)
http://www.historyandersoncoks.org/
Seasonal. May-Sep: Tue-Fri 1:00-4:00 pm and by appointment. Early Anderson County memorabilia and displays. . Free admission. [23]
Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum
740 East Ave, Baxter Springs, KS 66713 (CK)
http://www.baxterspringsmuseum.org/
Year-round. See site for hours. The Oct 6, 1863 Baxter Springs Battle between Quantrill and Union General Blunt's troops, log cabin, Civil War artifacts, Native American, Route 66, Picher Mining development. [81]
Cedar Vale Museum
618 Cedar, Cedar Vale, KS 67024 (CQ)
Year-round. Houses a collection of miniature replicas of old buildings, early homes, churches, stores, and other buildings, which made up the frontier town of Cedar Vale. [73]
Coffey County Historical Society & Museum 1101 Neosho St, Burlington, KS 66839 (CF)
(620) 364-2653
http://www.coffeycountymuseum.org/
Year-round. Mon-Fri 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat-Sun 1:00-4:00 pm Over 14,000 sq. ft. features one of the largest antique oll collections in Kansas. Outdoor exhibits include restored buildings and bridge: 1896 one-room country schoolhouse, 1895 country church. Groups & guided tours welcome. [184]
Columbus Museum
100 S Tennessee, Columbus, KS 66725 (CK)
Year-round. [85]
Humboldt Historical Museum
2nd & Neosho Streets, Humboldt, KS 66748 (AL)
620-473-5055
http://www.humboldtksmuseum.com/
Seasonal. 1:30-4:00 pm or by appointment Historical museum. Open 1st weekend of June through 2nd weekend of October. [338]
Wilson County Historical Museum
402 North 7th St, Fredonia, KS 66736 (WL)
620-378-3965 wilcohisoc@twinmounds.com
http://www.wilsoncountyhistoricalsociety.org/
Year-round. Mon-Fri 1:00-4:30 pm and by appointment. Closed holidays Local and county history. Admission donations accepted. [431]
Historic Attractions, Sites, Districts & Tours
Civil War Tour - Baxter SpringsBaxter Springs, KS 66713 (CK)
Year-round. Take the self-guided Civil War tour of Baxter Springs. Visit 12 points of interest relating to the attack on Ft. Blair and the subsequent Battle of Baxter Springs. Maps and brochures at museum, chamber, flea market, restaurants. [91]
Civil War Tour - Humboldt
Various locations, Humboldt, KS 66748 (AL)
(620) 473-2325
http://www.humboldtks.net/attractions.html
Year-round. Self-guided 12-site Civil War Tour is related to the 1861 Raid and Burning of Humboldt by Confederates. Stone and etched marble markers are located throughout
the town. Brochure with mapped locations and history at Johnson's General Store on N. 9th anytime. Guided group tours are available. [151]
Fort Blair Site
Baxter Springs, KS 66713 (CK)
Year-round. Site of 1863 establishment of Ft. blair. Block house, log cabins. Site of Quantrill attack. [92]
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Old Fort Blvd, Fort Scott, KS 66701 (BB)
http://www.nps.gov/fosc/index.htm
Year-round. Daily Apr-Oct: 8:00 a-5:00 pm, Nov-Mar: 9:00 a-5:00 pm. Daily guided tours May 29-Sep 5. 20 historic structures, parade ground, and more. Admission. Exhibits,
educational programs, virtual resource center. Annual Re-encampment of Fort Scott in April, see Events. [56]
Franklin Community Center & Heritage Museum
701 South Broadway, Franklin, KS 66735 (CR)
(620) 347-4220 franklinkansas@yahoo.com
http://www.franklinkansas.com/communitycenterinfo.html
Year-round. [229]
Franklin-Arma Historic Sidewalk
Downtown Franklin, Franklin, KS 66735 (CR)
http://www.franklinkansas.com/sidewalkinfo.html
Year-round. 1.7 mile sidewalk connecting cities of Franklin and Arma, Kansas, National and Kansas Historic Site and Guinness World Record. [230]
Frontier Town Sites
Cedar Vale, KS 67024 (CQ)
Year-round. Various locations downtown. Blacksmith shop, old city jail, 1918 pavilion, double rainbow arch bridge, old iron bridge, 1930s school house, Lookout Mountain, Black
Dog Trail/Great Osage Trail. [74]
Funston Boyhood Home
14 S Washington Ave, Iola, KS 66749 (AL)
http://www.skyways.org/kansas/museums/funston/
Year-round. May-Oct: Tue-Sat 12:30-4:30 pm; Nov-Apr,Tue-Sat 2:00-4:00 pm; or call for appointment Major General Frederick Funston boyhood home museum. Funston captured Aquinaldo. [4]
Harris House
405 W 4th Ave, Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)
Year-round. Victorian style home built in 1888 by Peter Brandt. [24]
Historic Santa Fe Depot
111 N Lincoln, Chanute, KS 66720 (NO)
Year-round. Refurbished depot houses Chanute Public Library and Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum. National Register of Historic Places. [406]
Historic Sites on the Square
Fredonia Square, Fredonia, KS 66736 (WL)
620-378-3221 fredoniakschamber@twinmounds.com
http://www.fredoniachamber.com/
Year-round. Historic Clock Tower erected in the 1960s to house the clockworks; saved with the 1886 courthouse was demolished. View antique clockworks mechanism through windows. Chimes every hour. The Bandstand was constructed by the WPA in 1932 and continues to serve as focal point for community events. [436]
Historic Tioga Hotel
12 East Main St, Chanute, KS 66720 (NO)
620-431-3343
http://www.tiogasuites.com/
Year-round. Built in 1926, the hotel was one of the first completely fire-proof structures in the State. Two restaurants and dayspa inside hotel. Visit site for more info. [352]
Kirk House
145 W 4th Avenue, Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)
(785) 448-7514
http://www.thekirkhouse.net/
Year-round. Designed by George Washburn, facilities available for meetings and special gatherings. [349]
Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site
20485 KS Highway 52, Pleasanton, KS 66075 (LN)
(913) 352-8890 minecreek@kshs.org
http://www.kshs.org/places/minecreek/index.htm
http://www.minecreek.org/
Seasonal. Wed-Sat 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Group tours by appointment On October 25, 1864, approximately 2,800 Union troops attacked and defeated about 8,000 Confederates
along the banks of Mine Creek. This was one of the largest cavalry battles in the Civil War and a major battle fought in Kansas. Admission. DIRECTIONS: Two miles south on U.S.
69, one-half mile west on K-52. [283]
Northrup House
Iola, KS 66749 (AL)
Year-round. Restored Queen Anne Victorian mansion built in 1895. [11]
Tipton Stagecoach House
27851 NW Barton Road, Westphalia, KS 66093 (AN)
(785) 489-2444
Year-round. Group tours by appointment only. 1857 3-story sandstone home, former stagecoach stop, sits on the highest hill in Andersn County (NRHP). [350]
Valentin Gerth Cabin
SE Trego Road, Greeley, KS 66033 (AN)
(785) 867-2966
Willow Branch School
1400 Vermont Road, Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)
(785) 448-8275
Year-round. Group tours welcome by appointment . [352]
Specialty Museums
Big Brutus Museum
7 miles N of Columbus, 6 miles W on K-102
West Mineral, KS 66782 (CK)
(620) 827-6177 bigbrutus@columbus-ks.com
http://www.bigbrutus.org/
Year-round. The world's second largest electric mining shovel when it was built. Museum & visitor center, RV park, park area, hospitality, special events. ADMISSION: Adults $8.00, Sr. Citizens $7.50, Child (6-12) $5.00, Child (5 & under) FREE. Group Rates Available. [83]
Bilke's Western Museum
Baxter Springs, KS 66713 (CK)
http://www.baxtersprings.us/index.php?page=museums
Year-round. Western museum, personal collection of Jim Bilke and features many antique bits, spurs, saddles and more. [89]
Buster Keaton Museum Piqua, KS 66761 (WO)
collectorjims@yahoo.com
http://busterkeatonmuseum.happywebsite.biz/
Year-round. Piqua, Kansas: birthplace of Buster Keaton, "The Great Stone Face" of comedy. Artifacts and memorabilia, family artifacts, portraits, etc. [284]
Carona Railroad Depot Museum Complex
Scammon, KS 66773 (CK)
noffenbacker@hughes.net
http://www.heartlandstrainclub.org/CaronaDepot.html
Seasonal. Museum 1:00-5:00 pm; outdoor exhibits open anytime. 1st & 3rd weekends June through Labor Day. Webb Family Museum, two restored depots, signal light displays,
cabooses and other memorbilia. [316]
Chanute Historical Museum
0 East Elm St, Chanute, KS 66720 (NO)
620-431-7089
http://chanutehistoricalsociety.com/
Seasonal. 1:00-4:00 pm or by appointment Sat & Sun, May-Sep The Chanute Historical Society is located at 0 East Elm in the historic Flat-Iron Building built in late 1907. History of the area in and around Chanute, Kansas. [342]
Dalton Defenders Museum 113 East 8th St, Coffeyville, KS 67337 (MG)
(620) 251-2550
http://www.daltondefendersmuseum.com/
Year-round. Mon-Sat 10a-4p, Sun 1-4p, by appt. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Tours welcome (call to schedule). The museum, (part of the Coffeyville Historical Society), is collection of items not only relating to the Dalton Raid but also relating to early-day life in the Coffeyville area. Admission. [183]
Emmett Kelly Museum 204 East Main St, Sedan, KS 67361 (CQ)
(620) 725-3470
http://www.emmettkellymuseum.com/
Year-round. The World's Most Famous Clown - Weary Willie. Museum located in historic 1896 Opera House is a tribute to Sedan's native son, Emmett Kelly. [167]
Galena Mining & Historical Museum
319 W 7th, Galena, KS 66739 (CK)
http://www.kansastravel.org/galenaminingmuseum.htm
Summer. 9-11a & 1-3:30p, Mo-Sa. an old Missouri-Texas-Kansas railroad depot that was moved from another location on Route 66 in Galena. 1-3:30PM Monday, Wednesday & Friday rest of year call to confirm hours. Admission: Free. [86]
Little House on the Prairie
2507 CR 3000, Independence, KS 67301 (MG)
620-289-4238 lhouse@totelcsi.com
http://www.littlehouseontheprairie.com/
Seasonal. Mon-Sat 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Sun 1:00-5:00 pm Historical site of childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder, famous author of "Little House on the Prairie" which was made into a TV series. [350]
Little League Baseball Museum
Baxter Springs, KS 66713 (CK)
http://www.baxtersprings.us/index.php?page=museums
Year-round. Awards and memorabilia of local sports heroes such as Mickey Mantle and Hale Irwin and other stars a Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Bill Russell, and others. [88]
Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum
111 North Lincoln Ave, Chanute, KS 66720 (NO)
http://www.safarimuseum.com/
Year-round. Tue-Sat 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Closed major holidays Multi-level museum featuring unique cultural items from safari adventures of Martin and Osa Johnson. Gift shop. Guided tours available. Admission. [341]
Passinthru Clocks
1300 Road & US Hwy 59, Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)
(785) 448-6724
Year-round. By appointment only . Clocks, clocks and more clocks! Let Myron share his favorite past time with you! [353]
Ralph Richards Museum
117 S Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701 (BB)
Year-round. [59]
Route 66 Visitor Center (Historic Restoration)
Route 66, Baxter Springs, KS 66713 (CK)
Year-round. Restored Phillips 66 Service Station that serves as visitor center. National Register of Historic Places. [82]
Santa Fe Depot
Main Street & 8th Ave, Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)
Year-round. Summer 8:00 am-10:00 pm; Winter 8:00 am-6:00 pm. Renovated depot. Picnic facilities, restrooms, vending, trail lounge. [26]
The Old Jail Museum
203 N Jefferson, Iola, KS 66749 (AL)
http://www.allencountyhistory.com/attractions.html
Year-round. Tours May-Sep: Tue-Sat 1:30 & 3:30 pm; Oct-Apr by appointment 2-story limestone structure built in 1869. Bottom floor was jail; second floor was jailer and his
family's living quarters. National Register of Historic Places. [2]
Veterans Memorials
National Cemetery/Soldier's Monument
Baxter Springs, KS 66713 (CK)
Year-round. Names of the 88 victims are engraved on the monument. The fence surrounding the plot is made of cannon barrels protruding from the ground. Originally, cannon
balls were mounted on each barrel. [90]
Soldiers Memorial
Courthouse square, Iola, KS 66749 (AL)
http://www.allencountyhistory.com/attractions.html
Year-round. 6,000 names of Allen County residents who participated in military service from the War of 1812 through current time. [12]
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U.S. National Cemetery No. 1 900 E National Ave, Fort Scott, KS 66701 (BB) Year-round. Office hours Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Visitation hours daily dawn to dusk [65] |
Veterans Memorial - Fredonia
6th & Monroe Streets, Fredonia, KS 66736 (WL)
620-378-4111 ralphsheila@twinmounds.com
http://www.fredoniaks.org/index.aspx?NID=183
Located on the Fredonia Square. [435]
Veterans Memorial - Humboldt
City Square, Humboldt, KS 66748 (AL)
http://www.humboldtks.net/attractions.html
Year-round. Veterans' memorial. [150]
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Veterans Memorial - Waverly Waverly, KS 66871 (CF) Year-round. Waverly Park. All services veterans' memorial at south end of Waverly Park. [286] |
Veterans Memorial Wall - Erie
Downtown, Erie, KS 66733 (NO)
(620) 244-3461
http://www.erieks.com/Veterans_Memorial_Wall.html
Year-round. [277]
Veterans Wall - Iola
Iola courthouse square, Iola, KS 66749 (AL)
(620) 365-5252
http://www.iolachamber.org/
Year-round. 6,000 names of Allen County residents who participated in military service from the War of 1812 through current time. [13]