Heritage Hills, Kansas
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.
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Wellman Schoolhouse
The school was built in 1887 on the homestead of Harrison W. Wellman, in the southeast part of Jefferson County. It is typical of the many one-room country schools that were located every few miles within the county and throughout the country. School Ditrict #70 was formed in 1871
Oskaloosa, KS Pioneer LifeKansas Museum of History
"You're living history" when you visit the Kansas History Center. An 1880 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway locomotive, full-sized Cheyenne tipi, Wichita grass lodge, covered wagon, and log house are just a few of the many features in the Main Gallery at the Museum of History.
Topeka, KS MuseumsConstitution Hall State Historic Site
Constitution Hall is a National Landmark and Kansas Historic Site built in 1856
Lecompton, KS Historic SitesClinton Lake Boating
Boat ramps and courtesy docks afford easy access to the reservoir, known for its clear water and good fishing. Anglers, boaters and campers alike enjoy Clinton Lake Marina. Offering boat slips, retail sales, equipment rental and a floating restaurant. 16- Ramps 8- Courtesy Docks
, KS BoatingBattle of Black Jack
This battle was part of the struggle to make Kansas a free state. In May, 1856, Pro-slavery men destroyed buildings and newspaper presses in Lawrence, Free-State headquarters. John Brown's company then killed 5
Baldwin City, KS BattlesitesPerry Reservoir Wildlife Area
Perry Reservoir Wildlife Area is located about 20 miles northeast of Topeka. It may be reached from the east on K-92 through Oskaloosa. U.S. 24 provides access to the lower end of the lake.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has license to 10,894
, KS Wildlife AreasWilcox Classical Museum at Kansas University
Life-size plaster casts of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture and antiquities, such as vases and coins, are a part of this collection established in 1888
Lawrence, KS MuseumsSanta Fe Depot Museum
Originally the social and commercial center of many communities in the United States was the town square, but the invention of telegraph, and its spread across America in the late 1840s and 50
Osage City, KS MuseumsQuilt Displays
One of Overbrook's most colorful and delightful attractions is the Overbrook Quilt Connection that has been attracting quilters from far and near since 1994. Located in a modern, spacious building with 4,300 square feet of floor space and 12
Overbrook, KS ArtsKibbee Cabin
[Kibbee Cabin] The Kibbee Cabin is a reproduction of a log cabin which stood on the crest of the Santa Fe Ridge (commonly called "Big Hill") north of Baldwin where a group of Methodist ministers met to form Baker University in 1857
Baldwin City, KS Pioneer LifeHeartland Park Topeka
Heartland Park Topeka, one of the world's fastest tracks, is nationally known for record-breaking performances on its ultra-quick, quarter-mile dragstrip. The complex offers a 2.5 mile Grand Prix roadcourse, a 1.625 mile Club Course, a 1.75
Topeka, KS Car RacesDowntown Antiques
Enjoy walking along historic downtown Valley Falls and shopping for collectibles or treasures in the antique shops. Stop for a soda at Frank's Original Soda Fountain, or ice cream at the local Ice Cream Parlor. Please stop by the museum, and if it'
Valley Falls, KS Historic Downtowns