Santa Comes to Town

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This Chamber sponsored event is a must for the whole family. Activities begin in the afternoon, with local businesses being open for Christmas shopping. Santa arrives at 5:00 to get all the children's wish lists. A chamber sponsored soup supper is held in conjunction with Santa coming to town. The evening is topped off with sleigh rides via a 5th wheel trailer to enjoy the Christmas lights and view the best decorated homes in Alma. Second Saturday in December.

Address : Legion Hall, Missouri Ave. Blue Rapids KS
Phone : 785-765-3327 (Always call and confirm events.)

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Holm Log Cabin

The two room Holm cabin was built by Swedish pioneers in approximately 1876 of hand hewn logs of oak and door frames of walnut. The cabin was lived in until about 1981.

Blue Rapids, KS Pioneer Life

Outdoor Mural

This mural painted by local artist, Kenny Winkenwader, depicts the historic Alcove Spring park located five miles north of Blue Rapids. Alcove Spring is one of the best-known stopping points in the 1850s for travelers making the trip west on the Oregon Trail.

Blue Rapids, KS Arts

Gypsum Plant

In 1871, Judge J.V. Coon of Elyria, Ohio, visited Blue rapids and took samples of gypsum back to Ohio for testing. It was found to be suitable for the manufacturing of plaster of paris. In 1872, he and a brother returned and set up the first machinery for processing gypsum. In the early 1900

Blue Rapids, KS Tours

Fountain Park Square

The downtown area is built around a Fountain Park which gives Blue Rapids the distinction of being the only round town square in Kansas. Founders platted the town much like those in New England to include a "hub"

Blue Rapids, KS Recreation

Alcove Spring

Alcove Spring is a spring of fresh water flowing from the side of the alcove into the basin below the Naomi Pike 10-12 foot falls, all in a woodland setting. The spring has never been known to dry up, even during severe Kansas droughts. Today, the spring is part of a 223

Blue Rapids, KS Landmarks

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Santa Comes to Town

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