Santa Fe Depot Diner
781 Shawnee St.Leavenworth KS 66048
Ph: 913-651-6336
Leavenworth is best known for the "Federal Pen" or "Big House", which is now a medium-security prison. Construction of this historic prison began in 1897, with the first cell house opening in 1906. The Federal Penitentiary has been the home of Kansas City Boss Tom Pendergast, George "Machine Gun"
Leavenworth, KS PenitentiariesOne of Leavenworth's "jewels" is the totally renovated and expanded 1888 Union Pacific Train Depot, now called the Riverfront Convention & Community Center. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 123
Leavenworth, KS Community CentersPlaced on the National Register of Historic Places, this 1938
Leavenworth, KS TheatresLocated on the Missouri River, the park revives one of the major river landing sites where boats loaded and unloaded travelers and freight. The design of the Leavenworth Landing Park focuses on the role of Leavenworth as the "Gateway to the West"
Leavenworth, KS RecreationThe National Fred Harvey Museum seeks to: * Restore the Harvey residence in Leavenworth to its historic magnificence. * Increase public awareness of Mr. Harvey's achievements and his contributions to civilizing the great American Southwest. *
Leavenworth, KS MuseumsThis is the former residence of Shawnee Indian, John Silverheels built in 1830. Silverheels was given 800 acres in Northeast ...
Located in the transition zone between the prairie lands of the west and the mixed hardwood forests of the east, the project ...