Eastern Kansas Tourism

The basic function of the Library building is to provide a place for scholars to come to work in the rich historical materials housed there and to give information to the general public about the Presidency of this great man.

Although this is a biological research station with limited facilities for visitors there are still trails that can be enjoyed and accommodations available.

Nature trails — 14 miles of hiking trails are open daily from dawn until dusk, weather and trail conditions permitting.

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.

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 - Council Grove, Kansas

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.

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.