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.

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Chanute

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Altamont

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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.

Chetopa

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

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Burlington

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

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Go a little further.

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

Cherryvale

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

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Caney

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

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Baxter Springs

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

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Explore a County Linn County 3 cities  ·  14 counties in Little Ozarks

Head for Linn county, Kansas. Where beauty and history come together. From bird watching to bull riding, historical sites to…

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Explore a City Chanute 10 attractions  ·  42 cities in Little Ozarks

Chanute owes its name and existence to a track-laying race between the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston (LL&G) and the Missouri,…

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