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Eisenhower Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Cntr. While visiting the Veterans Administration Center and its grounds, you will want to see the Chapel of Veteran's. The Chapel, built in 1893, features architecture reminiscent of the early European cathedrals. In 1921, this attraction was made famous in Ripley's "Believe It or Not" as the only church in which Protestant and Catholic services are conducted simultaneously.


Hours: open year round from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., except during weddings or funerals.
Address: 4101 South 4th Street Trafficway
Phone: 913-682-4113
Our Website:www.visitleavenworthks.com

Come visit us in Leavenworth, Kansas

Attractions and Upcoming Events

United States Penitentiary -

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 Penitentiaries

Leavenworth Landing Park

Located 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 Recreation

River Connection Tour

The River Connection Tour is a great way for you and yours to spend a couple of days or a family weekend. A multitude of interesting historical attractions, sites and experiences are available daily and spending more than a day is a definite must to capture the true flavor of our communities.

Leavenworth, KS Tours

Performing Arts Center

Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 1938

Leavenworth, KS Theatres

First City Museum

The museum houses collections of early frontier memorabilia and artifacts including buggies and cutters manufactured in Leavenworth. There is also a mock-up of the United States Penitentiary, plus other prison memorabilia.

Leavenworth, KS Museums

Things to do Historic Churches near Leavenworth, KS

Memorial Chapel

St. Ignatius Chapel

Old Stone Church

Eisenhower Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Cntr.

White Church Christian Church