Heartland Country, Kansas


From the buttes and mesas of the Gypsum Hills clear to the stars, the contrasts of Heartland Country will amaze you. If it's adventure you crave, blast off at the Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center, where you'll see a full-scale replica of the Space Shuttle, the world's largest collection of space suits, and a collection of space memorabilia second only to the Smithsonian. Then, come in for a slow landing at Yoder as you pass an Amish horse and buggy amidst fields of golden wheat. You can always whoop it up later with the cowboys and cowgirls at the state's largest night rodeo in Pretty Prairie, or take a trail ride of your own across one of the great expansive wildlife preserves. Follow your own across one of the great expansive wildlife preserves. Follow your heart to Lindsborg -- "Little Sweden U.S.A" -- where Swedish traditions and Old World charm (with memorabilia from the St. Louis World's Fair) have been enjoyed for nearly 120 years. Before you leave Heartland Country, you're sure to find a little bit of your heart.
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Halstead Heritage Museum & Depot
The Halstead Heritage Museum is divided into two main galleries - formerly the depot waiting rooms. The east room holds The Charles Basore Gallery
Halstead, KS MuseumsHarvey County West Park
Harvey County West Park is approximately 17.5 northwest of Newton on 310 acres. Located on the Little Arkansas River, this heavily wooded park provides ample opportunity for enjoying the natural beauty of this area. No hunting is allowed here. There is a 16
Newton, KS RecreationShafer Art Gallery
The L. E. "Gus" and Eva Shafer Memorial Art Gallery has been referred to as the "Gem of the Campus"
Great Bend, KS ArtsHedrick Exotic Animal Farm, Inc
Eight miles West of Hutchinson camels, giraffes, kangaroos, ostriches, zebras and more can be found at Hedrick'
Hutchinson, KS ZoosHutchinson Zoo
The Hutchinson Zoo features wild habitat exhibits with naturalistic settings. River otter, pronghorn, bison, coyote, ringtail, bobcat, reptiles, porcupine, golden eagles, and native birds are but a few of the animals. The Animals &
Hutchinson, KS ZoosI.O.O.F. Building
The German influence in Ellinwood is spotted on the IOOF Building, originally the Roetzel building and now the Brown building. The foundation of the building was laid in June of 1886. Henry Roetzel moved into the building in 1887
Ellinwood, KS Historic BuildingsHistorical Museum of Anthony
The museum is located in the old Santa Fe Railroad Depot. It was built in 1928 and served in that capacity until its closing in 1982. In the fall of 1984, the museum moved into it, thus affording better accessibility for the handicapped and elderly with its ground-level entrances.
Anthony, KS MuseumsThe Flag Theatre
Winner of a Governor's Award of Excellence, The Flag is home to the Family/Children's Theatre, Kansas' only festival stage complex - a dynamic, flexible and acoustically superior space, seating 315. The Family/Children'
Hutchinson, KS TheatresMethodist Church
A wood frame building was built to be the first church in Sylvia. In 1911 the board members realized the church was too small for the congregation. A two story brick building with full basement was built and the first service was held in September 1912. Over 100
Sylvia, KS Historic ChurchesIda Goodman Library
The Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library was built and dedicated in 1969. A gift from Mrs Ida Long Goodman, a former teacher, principal, and Stafford County superintendent made the facility possible.
St. John, KS LibrariesHaviland Heritage Museum
Haviland Heritage Foundation Inc. was established in 2018 to preserve the history and heritage of Haviland, Kansas. A museum dedicated to telling the community'
Haviland, KS Museums