Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art - Manhatten, Kansas
Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art - Manhatten, Kansas
The museum opened in October 1996. This 25,000 sq. ft. facility is home to KSU’s permanent art collection. Since its establishment in 1928, this collection has grown to include approximately 1,500 works of art focusing on 20th century American art and Midwest artists.
Sunset Zoo - Manhatten, Kansas
Sunset Zoo - Manhatten, Kansas
This small zoo even allows you to enter some of the enclosures with the animals, of course, not the dangerous ones.
The animals appear to be well taken care of which makes it an enjoyable zoo to visit. It is the most popular zoo in Kansas.
Old Stone Barn + Other Sites - Council Grove, Kansas
Old Stone Barn - Council Grove, KansasSeth Hays built this stone barn which stands today as a reminder of days gone by.
The imposing, 76-foot-long native stone barn was built into the bank of a hill in 1871 on land owned by the town’s founder, Seth Hays. It’s the only structure remaining from the Morris County Poor Farm, which existed here from 1889-1945. Gatherings at the Old Stone Barn in June are re-enactments of the Santa Fe Trail rendezvouses.
The Kansas Auto Racing Museum - Chapman, Kansas
The Kansas Auto Racing Museum - Chapman, Kansas
Come and enjoy the Kansas Auto Racing Museum also features restored race cars from seven different eras, video Play Stations, rare film footage, photographs and its own private viewing theatre for race film highlights throughout the Midwest.
Abilene & Smoky Valley Excursion Train - Abilene, Kansas
Abilene & Smoky Valley Excursion Train - Abilene, Kansas
There are many steam engine trains that run across the United States for the enjoyment of tourists and history buffs. This train consists of a vintage diesel-electric locomotive, a century-old wooden sided passenger/diner, open air observation cars and a caboose, the excursion train travels through the Smoky Hill River Valley between historic Abilene and Enterprise, a ten mile round trip.
Dickinson County Heritage Center - Abilene, Kansas
Dickinson County Heritage Center - Abilene, Kansas
Visit the two in-door museums depicting life on the Plains during the American pioneer movement and westward expansion periods. The exhibits include Indians, pioneers, railroad, agriculture, Victorian and cow-town eras. See how life was for those brave settlers that crossed the land to make their homes in uncharted land in the 1800’s.
Freedom Memorial - El Dorado, Kansas
Freedom Memorial - El Dorado, Kansas
The Celebration of Freedom Memorial is dedicated to the men and women of the Butler County, Kansas community who have served to further the freedom of our great nation. Located on the front lawn of the historic Butler County Courthouse 205 W Central, El Dorado, Kansas, the memorial is made up of a center half circle walkway and a walkway on the East and West sides.
Flint Hills Rodeo Grounds - Strong City, Kansas
Flint Hills Rodeo Grounds - Strong City, Kansas
This is the oldest rodeo grounds in use in Kansas. It began in 1937 as a way to show off the talents of the local cowboys.
Flint Hills Overland Wagon Train - El Dorado, Kansas
Flint Hills Overland Wagon Train - El Dorado, Kansas
Are you interested in taking a true wagon train experience? If you are here is an opportunity for you. The journey will consisit of the following:
El Dorado Bike Trail - El Dorado, Kansas
El Dorado Bike Trail - El Dorado, Kansas
Enjoy a day riding your bike on the El Dorado trail where you will start at East Park and continuing to North Main Park, looping around Prairie Trails Golf and Country Club and stretching to El Dorado Lake and State Park, the bike trail provides safe and enjoyable recreation for biking or walking. Parking is available at both ends of the trail.
Location: 201 E. Central, El Dorado, KS 67042
