Riverside Park is located at the east edge of Baxter Springs on Spring River on the south side of Highway 166. Facilities include fishing, boat ramp, camping electrical hook-ups, shelter houses, tables, grills, and rest rooms.
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Baxter Springs Historical Museum
The Baxter Springs Historical Museum is filled with exhibits depicting the various stages of the city'
Baxter Springs, KS MuseumsNational Cemetery #2
The soldier's plot in this cemetery was designated by the federal government after the Civil War on ground donated by the city for that purpose. It is under the jurisdiction of the National Cemetery Plot in Ft. Scott. The soldier's monument was erected in the spring of 1870
Baxter Springs, KS CemeteriesCivil War Tour
Take the self-guided Civil War tour of Baxter Springs. Visit 12 points of interest relating to the attack on Ft. Blair and the subsequent Battle of Baxter Springs. For example, SITE #2
Baxter Springs, KS ToursTri-State Marker
See the Tri-State Marker and be in three states at once! The meeting point of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri is 6 miles east of Baxter Springs on Highway 166/400. Turn south on the small paved road just west of the state line, and continue to the dead end. Built in 1938
Baxter Springs, KS Geographical MarkersJohnston Public Library
The grand old building was entered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Built in 1872, it was intended to be the County Courthouse, but was never used for that purpose. Through the years the building has been a city hall, theater, and college. In 1905
Baxter Springs, KS Historic BuildingsThings to do near Baxter Springs, KS
Lake Side Golf Course
Located just west of South Owl Lake is a nine hole course with sand greens. Fees and regulations are posted at the site. ...
La Cygne Lake Fishing
La Cygne Lake is a power plant lake and has a varied population of fish that will both please and test all anglers who fish t...
North Lake Park
A unique recreation area unrivaled by other towns at comparable size. The area holds four softball diamonds, tennis and baske...