Oregan Trail followers can walk along actual trail ruts outside of Wamego and visit the Louis Vieux Cemetery near the banks of the Vermillion River. Louis Vieux, a Potawatomie Indian once operated the first ferry along the Oregon Trail here.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Schonoff Dutch Mill
The Schonoff Dutch Mill towers over beautiful Wamego City Park, the perfect place for picnicking and horseshoes, fishing in the pond, riding the children's minature train, or taking a stroll. The Old Dutch Mill was built in 1879 and moved to the park in the 1920'
Wamego, KS Historic MillsThe Columbian Theatre, Museum and Art Center
The story of The Columbian began over one hundred years ago. J.C. Rogers, a Wamego banker, visited the Chicago World's Fair, the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. He was astonished at the beauty and scope of the event, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of the new world.
< Wamego, KS TheatresOregon Trail Nature Park
A monumental silo mural painting has been created by local artist Cindy Martin. The park offers hiking trails, picnic tables, a shelter house and panoramic views of the Kansas River Valley.
Wamego, KS ArtsThe Leach House
Built around 1890 by Louis B. Leach, a prominent early- day businessman, the house was made from memory to look like a Villa in the Suburbs of Messina, on the island of Sicily. Restoration and reconstruction of the Leach House was started in the spring of 1987
Wamego, KS Historic BuildingsWamego City Park
Wamego City Park is a beautiful 12-acre park that was rated one of the best in Kansas. The Wamego Historical Museum and Prairie Town Village, Schonoff Dutch Mill, minature children'
Wamego, KS ParkThings to do near Wamego, KS
Al-Le-Ga-Wa-Ho Heritage Park Trail
The two-mile-long Kanza Heritage Trail loops through the beautiful and historic 158-acre Kaw Heritage Park owned and managed ...
Beecher Bible and Rifle Church
The church was established in late June, 1857 by settlers from the Connecticut-Kansas Company. The purpose of the group spons...
Turner Residence
This home was built in the 1880s also. Up until recent years it housed Alma's funeral home, with the funeral director living ...
Stagg Hill Golf Club
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...