Little Ozarks

Spring bursts forth in Southeast Kansas as the trees and meadows come alive. The shades of green, frame the first flowers of the season in their yellow, red, purple and brilliant whites. Community festivals across the region celebrate this new birth recognizing cherry blossoms, blues, redbuds and drama.

It’s also time to get out your pole and head to the water for some good old fishin’. You’ll come away feeling relaxed and refreshed after a weekend surrounded by still clear water and fresh air.

Explore historic buildings, bridges and museums as you make your way through this unique region with a new discovery just around the bend.

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Coffeyville

As early as 1803 the present site of Coffeyville was occupied by the Black Dog band of Osage Indians who crossed back and forth to the west plains to hunt…

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Cities to Explore

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Caney

Caney, Kansas is set in a valley surrounded by the Chautauqua Hills on the West,…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Baxter Springs

Experience Historic Baxter Springs! Baxter Springs, the largest community in Cherokee County, once was a…

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Let the road decide.

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

Burlington

The CITY OF BURLINGTON is a progressive county seat town of approximately 2,800 people and…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Cherryvale

In May, 1871, the abundance of wild cherry trees along the creeks and in the…

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Let the road decide.

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

Chetopa

"Catfish and Pecan Capital" of KansasChetopa is located on the Neosho River in Southeast Kansas…

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The road is the experience.

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

Columbus

"Help America Discover Columbus" Canoe our quiet waters, enjoy nature at its best. View raccoons,…

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Go a little further.

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

Altamont

If you're making Altamont, Kansas your vacation destination or just passing through, we welcome you…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Chanute

Chanute owes its name and existence to a track-laying race between the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and…

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Explore a County Coffey County 6 cities  ·  14 counties in Little Ozarks

ENJOY SOME COFFEY WITH YOUR FUN! Coffey County offers so much to do, you'll never want to leave! Your "Coffey…

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Explore a City Caney 12 attractions  ·  42 cities in Little Ozarks

Caney, Kansas is set in a valley surrounded by the Chautauqua Hills on the West, Oklahoma Lakes (Copan and Hulah)…

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