Central Kansas Tourism
Central Kansas Tourism - your Central Kansas Tourist Guide to Vacations, Attractions and Events
Combat Air Museum - Topeka, Kansas
Take in History at the Combat Air Museum in Topeka
For almost thirty years, the Combat Air Museum in Topeka, Kansas has been educating and entertaining the public. It is located at Forbes Field, just south of Topeka. The museum makes a nice destination for any tourists staying in the Topeka area.
The Greyhound Hall of Fame - Abilene, Kansas
The Greyhound Hall of Fame - Abilene, Kansas
The museum is free and across from the street from the Eisenhower complex.
The Fashion Museum - Abilene, Kansas
The Fashion Museum - Abilene, Kansas
Enjoy a trip through time by looking at the clothing that people have worn over the past 100 years. The clothing that men and women have worn has been directly influenced by the social and cultural changes of each era. Since early settlement in Kansas in the 1850s, fashion has undergone numerous and radical changes - each one reflecting our changing social structure and changes in the world in which we live.
Chisholm Trail Historical Marker - Abilene, Kansas
Chisholm Trail Historical Marker - Abilene, Kansas
The rides were sometimes in the winter where the battle against cold, snow and rain was a constant companion. Trying to find someplace dry to sleep was almost impossible for the cowboy. They would often move the fire over after it had burned for awhile because the ground under would be warm and dry, at least for a little while.
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 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
Chaplin Nature Center - Arkansas City, Kansas
Chaplin Nature Center - Arkansas City, Kansas
The Chaplin Nature Center is located on the inner edge of a bend in the Arkansas River There are more than five miles of walking trails provide easy access to bottomland timber & prairies, upland prairies, a spring-fed creek, and the Arkansas River.
