The historic Baptist Church of 1890 is now home to Richardson's Organ Factory. Tour the factory and learn about organ design from a European-trained organ master.
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Sod and Stubble Country Self-Guided Auto Tour
Three miles northwest of the city of Downs is located the site of the 1871 homestead of immigrant Henry Ise. In 1873, Henry married seventeen-year old Rosa Haag of Holton, Kansas and brought her west to live. Twelve children (five girls and seven boys) were born on this homestead in the 27
Downs, KS Pioneer LifeThe Organ Factory
The historic Baptist Church of 1890 is now home to Richardson's Organ Factory. Tour the factory and learn about organ design from a European-trained organ master.
Downs, KS Historic ChurchesLipton Hotel
The Lipton Hotel was built in 1880 and is still standing. It once sheltered dignitaries and politicians. Today it houses one of the areas finest gift stores on the street level and some of the old rooms upstairs have been converted into modern apartments.
Downs, KS Historic BuildingsDowns Golf Course
The Downs Golf Course is open to the public and located only four miles north of the city. It is a challenging, well kept, nine-hole sand green course.
Downs, KS Golf CoursesThings to do near Downs, KS
Butterfield Overland Despatch Trail
Stone markers can be seen where this trail crosses the north-south country roads. The Butterfield Overland Despatch followed ...
Kanopolis Hiking Trail
Buffalo Tracks Canyon Nature Trail follows Bison Creek. Listed on the National Historic Registry, this one mile trail ...
Cedar Bluff Hunting
Outside of the state park lies nearly 9,000 acres of wildlife area. For hunters, the reservoir and surrounding area is locate...