Visitors enjoy a variety of architectural styles in our Downtown area, including Victorian homes, and many examples of Art Deco design in the business district. Tour Sacred Heart Cathedral, with an exterior designed to depict the importance of wheat to the people of Kansas. Both Sacred Heart and Christ Episcopal Cathedral feature beautiful examples of stained glass.
A walking tour map is available at Salina Downtown, Inc. or the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.
Back in 1919, over 250 acres of grapes were planted in the fields around Salina. In those same fields old riding stables have been converted into a winery. Many of the winery'
Salina, KS WineriesBetween historical Oakdale Gardens and the Sunset flower beds, the City of Salina plants over 50,000 annual flowers. This magnificent display of color throughout the summer and fall is a Salina tradition that countless citizens have enjoyed for over 60 years.
Salina, KS Botanical GardensThe Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum, in the heart of downtown Salina, Kansas. This FREE museum tells the history of the Smoky Hills in a dynamic and inviting way, interweaving it with experiences, tales, graphics, and artifacts.
Salina, KS MuseumsThe Land Institute, founded in 1976, is a non-profit, educational research orgaization that works to develop safer methods of agriculture. Graduate students carry out experiments in agro-ecology during a 43
Salina, KS Education CentersRotating regional, national, and international exhibits are featured at the galleries. Families and groups can call to arrange tours of the center. A Discovery Area gives children a hands-on opportunity to experience many facets of an art gallery. Exhibits change continually;
Salina, KS Arts7 miles west of Stockton on Highway 24 or 10 miles north of Zurich on Highway 258 from K-18. The 3,780 acre lake has campgro...