Adjacent to the Santa Fe Depot, the Atchison Rail Museum is owned and operated by the Northeast Kansas Railroaders, Inc. It features an outdoor collection of rail cars including a Baldwin locomotive, several passenger cars and cabooses, and a snow plow.
NEKR members operate the Atchison & Western Miniature Railroad, a 12 guage railroad, weekends during the summer.
St. Patrick's is the oldest Catholic structure in continous use in Kansas by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City. In the spring of 1857, St. Patrick's was established by Rev. Augustine Wirth, O.S.B. The first church was erected in the fall of 1859
Atchison, KS Historic ChurchesLearn about Atchison from those who know it best. Hop aboard the trolley at the Santa Fe Depot and enjoy a 45-minute tour of Atchison narrated by your friendly, knowledgeable driver. As the trolley moves along the city's brick streets, you'll discover the classic charm of Atchison, including 18
Atchison, KS ToursJackson Park is the largest park in Atchison and the center of community fun days as well as family outtings. It is a heavily-wooded area with hiking and biking trails, play equipment, shelterhouses and picnic facilities.
Atchison, KS ParksThis 25-room mansion, listed in the National Register of Historic Places , is a glorious example of the opulence of the Victorian era. Built in 1882
Atchison, KS MuseumsParquet floors, stained-glass windows, hand-tooled leather and finely-carved woodwork set an impressive surrounding for the works of regional artists that change each month. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Atchison, KS ArtsThe museum holding the world's largest, private collection of antique Allis-Chalmer tractors was dedicated on May 29, 1998. T...
The 9-hole \"Hiawatha\" course at the Hiawatha Country Club facility in Hiawatha, Kansas features 2,835 yards of golf from th...
There are picnic tables, plenty of camping pads and many sites with electricity. Tent campers welcome....