Taste of Leavenworth
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A sampling of Leavenworth county's finest in food, beverages, music businesses, artisans & auction. Fundraiser for the Leavenworth Historical Museum Assn, 5:00pm - 10:00pm.
Taste of Leavenworth
Phone : 913-682-1023 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: www.lvarea.com
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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 PenitentiariesEisenhower 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"
Leavenworth, KS Historic ChurchesLeavenworth 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 RecreationPerforming Arts Center
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 1938
Leavenworth, KS TheatresLeavenworth Historical Wayside Tour
Leavenworth, the "First City of Kansas", invites you to take a walk back in time and explore the history of "Where the West Began" by visiting our Historic Wayside Tour.
Leavenworth, KS Tours