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Wamego, Kansas

Wamego, Kansas

Wamego is a rural community of 4,500 that nestles along the fertile banks of the Kansas River. The pioneer fathers who carved this town from the prairies have left behind a legacy of history, progressive spirit and hometown tradition.

History surrounds Wamego with reminders of the past in its charming downtown, and throughout the community in it's beautifully restored homes. The Columbian Theatre and Art Gallery is a historically renovated 19th century theatre which exhibits six rare paintings and other artifacts from the 1893 Columbian Exposition also known as the Chicago World's Fair. The Wamego History Museum and Historic Prairie Village, in Wamego City Park nearby is home to the Schonhoff Dutch Mill, listed on the National Historic Register, built in the 1870's and moved by horse drawn wagon in the 1920's to this site.The Wamego City Park is the perfect place for family picnicking, riding the minature children's train, fishing in the pond, or just taking a stroll.

Oregan Trail followers can walk along actual trail ruts a few miles north 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.

Wamego is internationally known for its OZ Museum and now includes the Oz Winery, Toto's Tacoz and an actual yellow brick road as part of its "must-see" activities.

Come spend the day anytime, or see one of 'Kansas Best 150' 4th of July fireworks shows in the state, Tulip Festival, OZtoberFest, or the lighted Wamego City Park for a taste of what Wamego has to offer. Can't wait to see you!

Attractions and Upcoming Events

The 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 Buildings

Wamego Country Club

The Wamego Country Club was originally designed by famed architect Chick Trout and opened in 1920 as a nine-hole course. The new nine holes were designed by local architect Eric Langvardt. The par 70, 18

Wamego, KS Golf Courses

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 Mills

Wamego Historical Museum & Prarie Town Village

Located in City Park, the Wamego Historical Museum & Historic Prairie Town Village includes the museum, a restored one-room schoolhouse,general store, Wamego Telephone Exchange building, a log cabin, jail and Schonoff Dutch Mill. In 1973

Wamego, KS Museums

OZ Museum

Come and celebrate over 100 years of Oz history. Start with the book published in 1900 - through the 1939 MGM classic and up to the Broadway show, Wicked. Come see the movie in its entirety in our state of the art theater and get your picture taken next to your favorite characters. Don'

Wamego, KS Museums

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