Heritage Hills

A glacier once stood over this area, leaving behind a diverse landscape of steep, wooded river bluffs and magnificent prairie. Take the scenic route and discover more than 600 campsites, 30miles of bridle and hiking trails, 450 acres for backpackers and 9,000 acres of public hunting lands. If it’s history you’re after, Heritage Hills offers one of the finest state history museums in the nation; several nationally acclaimed museums of natural history, Kansas history and art; beautifully restored buildings and homes; as well as living history festivals/ The area may be most well known for its rich heritage , but it also attracts thousands of people every year to its world-famous Topeka Zoo… to one of the nation’s newest auto racing facilities… to countless antique shops, boutiques, and outlet malls. Relax for a weekend or spend a week. Create some history of your own in Heritage Hills.

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Lecompton

The City of Lecompton was founded in 1854. It was originally called "Bald Eagle," but was later changed to Lecompton in honor of S.D. Lecompton, a federal judge of the…

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Cities to Explore

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Baldwin City

The days are golden in this northeast Kansas town. Baldwin City is made special by…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Lyndon

Lyndon, the county seat of Osage County, is a beautiful town with good schools, several…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

McLouth

McLouth is a family community within approximately 30 minutes of Topeka, Lawrence, Leavenworth &/or the…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Osage City

When coal was discovered in Osage County around 1860 it influenced the development and route…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Meriden

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Dover

Dover beginnings pre-date the Civil War and statehood. Two brothers, John and Alfred Sage, drove…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Lawrence

From 1821 until the 1870s thousands of emigrants and traders trod the ground of Lawrence…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Eudora

Eudora, Kansas is a charming city with plenty to do. Check out some of the…

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Explore a County Franklin County 2 cities  ·  5 counties in Heritage Hills

Take deep breath, step back and you'll be amazed what you'll see in Franklin County, Kansas. As you walk down…

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Explore a City Baldwin City 24 attractions  ·  19 cities in Heritage Hills

The days are golden in this northeast Kansas town. Baldwin City is made special by the colors of the seasons,…

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