Listed on the National Register of Historic Places the dominating limestone Courthouse was completed in 1906, built by Topeka contractor, J.B. Betts, and local contractor, Clarence Johnson. The citizens pledged $1,000 for the tower clock.
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Konza Prairie
In the heart of the Flint Hills, the 8,616-acre Konza Prairie is a rare opportunity to experience the Prairie as the pioneers did during their trek westward. Once a part of the Dewey Ranch, Chicago Industrialist C.P. Dewey acquired the prairie piece by piece during the last quarter of the 1800s. <
Manhattan, KS Nature PreservesKansas State University
Founded in 1863 as the nation's first land grant college, Kansas State University is a nationally recognized comprehensive university with more than 200 undergraduate programs, 60 master's degree programs, and 40 doctoral programs. More than 20,000 students and 1,200
Manhattan, KS CollegesSunset Zoo
The 52-acre Sunset Zoo is home to 13 endangered species as well as many other rare animals. It features the largest outdoor chimpanzee exhibit in Kansas - Chimpanzees of Tanganyika - along the lush African Forest Trail. Visit the Bald eagle's Aerie, BATS!
Manhattan, KS ZoosPottawatomie Lake #2
State Fishing Lake No. 2.is located about four miles northeast of Manhattan. Pottawatomie Lake #2 is a scenic lake of about 75 acres that holds nice populations of crappie, largemouth bass and bluegill. The lake also produces impressive strings of channel catfish and holds some very nice walleyes.
Manhattan, KS RecreationHarold M. Freund American Museum of Baking
The American Museum of Baking housed in the Emerson Library of the American Institute of Baking, contains one of the world's largest collections of artifacts on baking history, including the "world's largest collection of baker statuettes and figurines,"
Manhattan, KS MuseumsThings to do near Manhattan, KS
Wild Bill Hickok PRCA Rodeo
Named one of America's top 5 rodeos. Held 4 nights of the Central Kansas Free Fair. Wed-Sat to include the first f...
Bartell Hotel
This hotel, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, was built in February 1880. The red brick hotel contai...
Marion's Garden Tour
Annual Garden Tour Saturday, June 27, 2015 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tickets available at the Marion City Library only 4 gar...