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What To Do | Customs4th of July FireworksLocation: WamegoTrained and licensed community pyrotechnic volunteers donate more than 500 hours to plan, order, and shoot the show, which consists of more than 25,000 shells and 30 minutes of sky-saturating, heart-pounding action!
Address: Wamego Recreation Complex - U.S. 24, east of Wamego Wamego, KS 66547 8 Wonders of Wichita CountyLocation: LeotiExplore the 8 Wonders of Wichita County and other finalists with this downloadable brochure
Address: Leoti, KS 67861 A Chocolate Lover's ParadiseLocation: IolaCome taste the best mistake in candy making!
Address: 20 S. Washington Avenue Iola, KS 66749 A Christmas tree on BroadwayLocation: Valley FallsStarting on Thanksgiving there is a round-about on Broadway.
Address: 402 Broadway Valley Falls, KS All Schools Day CelebrationLocation: McPhersonCome see the longest continually held annual celebration of its kind in Kansas the second Friday of every May.
Address: 306 N. Main St. McPherson, KS 67460 Alton Summer JubileeLocation: AltonAmerican Legion BingoLocation: UlyssesEnthusiasts from near and far come to take part in Post 79's weekly Monday night tradition
Address: 206 S. Main St Ulysses, KS 67880 Annual Home Products DinnerLocation: UlyssesSince 1941 a meal feeding thousands from local produce
Address: 1000 W. Patterson Ave Ulysses, KS 67880 Annual Memorial Day CelebrationLocation: MorlandAs The Bladder Fills ClubLocation: Smith CenterThe core of the "As the Bladder Fills Club" are retired. They meet at the Second Cup Cafe Saturday mornings. If you want to know what is going on in Smith Center, attend their meetings.
Address: Second Cup Cafe Smith Center, KS 66967 Autumn in the GroveLocation: LansingFall is in the air at this annual festival.
Address: 320 East Gilman Lansing, KS 66043 Ball of TwineLocation: Cawker CityFarmer Frank Stoeber started saving used twine in his barn in 1953. The ball of twine was moved to Cawker City and now visitors take photos and add twine to make it even bigger.
Address: 800 Wisconsin St Cawker City, KS 67430 Baxter's Bait and TackleLocation: Stockton"Little Cabella's" of northwest Kansas
Address: 424 Main Stockton, KS 67669 Bicycle MysteryLocation: FrankfortI finally found a parking place.
Address: Zenith Road and 15th Terrace Frankfort, KS 66427 Biggest Gas KanLocation: Gas CityBiking the Prairie Spirit Rail TrailLocation: GarnettBlack Squirrel CityLocation: MarysvilleBlack squirrels? In Kansas? Sure enough, it's true. Entering Marysville from any direction there are signs proclaiming "Marysville, Kansas - Black Squirrel City".
Address: 10th & Oak Marysville, KS 66508 Boelling Health Mart PharmacyLocation: HeringtonBrew, Blues, & Bar-B-QueLocation: LansingAnnual barbeque festival.
Address: 730 First Terrace Suite 2 Lansing, KS 66043 Broadway RFDLocation: LindsborgBroadway RFD, established in 1959, is Kansas'longest-running outdoor theatre.
Address: 104 E. Lincoln Lindsborg, KS 67456 C & R Railroad MuseumLocation: PhillipsburgOne of six miniature train communities in the United States.
Address: 860 Park Street Phillipsburg, KS 67661 C.W. Parker Carousel MuseumLocation: LeavenworthOne of the 8 wonders of Kansas Customs
Address: 320 S Esplanade Leavenworth, KS 66048 Center MonumentsLocation: Smith Centercreative designs and engraving on limestone and granite
Address: 117 N. Main Street Smith Center, KS 66967 Christmas Eve Mass at St. Martin of Tours Catholic ChurchLocation: PiquaSince 1884 there has been a Christmas Eve Mass at St. Martins, with a few exceptions.
Address: Xylan Rd Piqua, KS 66761 City SundriesLocation: MarquetteFind an old-fashioned soda fountain here!
Address: 104 North Washington Marquette, KS 67464 Clyde Watermelon FestivalLocation: ClydeThe Clyde Watermelon Festival is one of the longest continuous festivals in the country. Beginning as the Watermelon Carnival in 1899, this now 4 day event has something for everyone. See Clyde events for details.
Address: 412 Washington Clyde, KS 66938 Coffee at the ElevatorLocation: AltonColdwater Golf CourseLocation: ColdwaterThe Coldwater Golf Course is unique offering an exclusive 10-hole course.
Address: south on 183 on the east side of Coldwater Lake. Coldwater, KS Coldwater LakeLocation: ColdwaterColdwater Lake is one of the few lakes in Kansas that allows swimming as well as boating, fishing and camping
Address: South of Coldwater off 183 Coldwater, KS 67029 Corndodger Station-Frozen Butt RendezvousLocation: FrankfortCurtis CafeLocation: StaffordDala HorsesLocation: OlsburgWe are proud of our rich Swedish heritage and extend a hearty "Valkommen" to visitors and future residents alike.
Address: Olsburg, KS 66520 Daylight Donut GangLocation: UlyssesGroups gather daily at the donut shop
Address: 202 S. Main St. Ulysses, KS 67880 Diamond R Bar and GrillLocation: St. FrancisFor 79 years, the pool hall has served one of the best hamburgers in town.
Address: 118 W Washington St. Francis, KS 67756 Dine with King's and a Queen!Location: IolaWant to go back in time? Find Elvis, Pizza Burgers and Polaroids here!
Address: 321 S. State St. Iola, KS 66749 Dorothy's House and the Land of OzLocation: LiberalVoted one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Customs!
Address: 567 E. Cedar Liberal, KS 67901 Downs CelebrationLocation: DownsAnnually, Downs hosts a town homecoming and post-harvest celebration.
Address: Downs, KS 67437 Dream TheatreLocation: GlascoCustoms work their way into memory and hearts. One such custom is going to the Dream Theatre to see the latest movie. The last reel rolled in 1970, after more than 50 years of entertainment on Main Street.
Address: 104 E. Main Glasco, KS 67445 Ellinwood Underground WorldLocation: EllinwoodElm Creek Community GardenLocation: IolaEnd of the Line Hobbies & GiftsLocation: StocktonFall Soup DaysLocation: MarysvilleEnjoy delicious homemade soup, sandwiches, pies and desserts every Thursday.
Address: 101 North 10th Street Marysville, KS 66508 Farmer's MarketLocation: Great BendThe local Farmer's Market is the best place to get your favorite fruits, vegetables, and souvenirs in town!
Address: 1409 Williams Great Bend, KS 67530 Fees ParkLocation: Gas CityFishing at Garnett LakesLocation: GarnettFloyd A. Riggs Memorial Comic Book CollectionLocation: MorlandFly In For BreakfastLocation: LucasPilots from across Kansas fly into Lucas for breakfast on weekends.
Address: P O Box 186 Lucas, KS 67648 Follow the Yellow Brick Road!Location: WamegoFort's Cedar View Bed and BreakfastLocation: UlyssesRural environment within 1 mile of Ulysses - 20 Landscaped acres with birdwatching, star gazing, walking. 8 miles off the Santa Fe Trail. Retreats, reunions, over the road
stabling.
Address: 1675 West Patterson Avenue Ulysses, KS 67880-8423 Frankfort RockLocation: FrankfortIt's been a long tradition to paint the Frankfort Rock.
Address: K-99 and Ridge Road Frankfort, KS 66427 Fredonia's Huge American FlagLocation: FredoniaOne of the first things you will see as you approach Fredonia from either direction on Hwy. 400 is the 40 x 60 foot American Flag greeting travelers from a 100 foot flag pole atop the South Mound.
Address: South Mound Fredonia, KS 66736 Friday Night LightsLocation: PhillipsburgThe WPA project has been home to the "Fighting Panthers" since 1936.
Address: 500 State Street Phillipsburg, KS Friends of the Cottonwood RanchLocation: MorlandFunyaking on the Kansas River!Location: WamegoYou can fish or hunt ducks on the river, search for arrowheads and old animal bones, build a campfire and spend the night ... the possibilities of what you can do on the Kansas River are endless!
Address: KS 99 bridge south of dowtown Wamego Wamego, KS 66547 Gingerbread Walk around Iola's SquareLocation: IolaArt, creativity and fun are all part of the Gingerbread Walk from Thanksgiving through Christmas.
Address: 208 W. Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 Graceland CemeteryLocation: MeadeGraffiti ShedLocation: Ness CityIt is a custom to paint this shed, no matter the occasion.
Address: 3 1/2 miles east of Ness City on K-96 Ness City, KS 67560 Great Bend ZooLocation: Great BendMeet the animals but remember, dont feed them
Address: 2123 Main Great Bend, KS 67530 Ham and Turkey DinnerLocation: GridleyPeople come from all over the area to taste this wonderful homemade meal.
Address: 517 Atherly Gridley, KS 66852 Heartland FarmLocation: Great BendOrganic farming, workshops, relaxing retreat and more
Address: RRT 1-Box 37 Great Bend, KS 67567 Hoisington Welcome CenterLocation: HoisingtonHoisington's Annual Labor Day CelebrationLocation: HoisingtonThis Annual Celebration started as an annual railroad picnic in the late 1800's and evolved into a 4 day celebration featuring one of the largest parades in the state of Kansas.
Address: 123 N Main St. Hoisington, KS 67544 Holiday Trail of LightsLocation: Great BendAssortment of lighted displays
Address: communitywide Great Bend, KS 67530 Honey Braun ParkLocation: VictoriaThis ten-acre park was established in 1949 when Wendelin J. Braun and his wife Loretta donated land to the City of Victoria with the stipulation that it would always be used as a park.
Address: 603 Iron Victoria, KS 67671 Huffman ParkLocation: Osage CityInternational Pancake Day RaceLocation: LiberalWomen of Liberal have been racing against women of Olney, England for over 62 years.
Address: 318 N. Lincoln Liberal, KS 67901 Iola Band ConcertsLocation: IolaA city band that hasn't stopped tooting its horn for over 141 years!
Address: 1 W. Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 Jay the Barber/Get a Haircut in Piqua Farmers Coop StoreLocation: PiquaJay McNett, a native son, has been cutting hair in Piqua for over 50 years.
Address: 201 E 2nd St. Piqua, KS 66761 Jones ParkLocation: LeboBaseball, tennis, playground, football field, and more is available inside Lebo's Jones Park!
Address: Lebo, KS 66856 Kansas Motorcycle MuseumLocation: MarquetteKansas Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeneyLocation: WaKeeneyHonor our nation's fallen heroes at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney.
Address: 403 S. 13th Street WaKeeney, KS 67672 Kearn Auction HouseLocation: ConcordiaSaving a seat at the local auction house has been a Concordia custom for over 40 years.
Address: 220 W. 5th Concordia, KS 66901 Keith's FoodsLocation: GoesselFresh sandwiches made to order and ice cold pop!
Address: 216 E. Main Goessel, KS 67053 Klausmeyer Dairy Farm ToursLocation: ClearwaterHave you ever milked a cow? Well, this barn is open to the public...Come to the Dairy Farm!
Address: 8135 S. 119th St. W. Clearwater, KS 67026 Koi Pond ToursLocation: IolaKoi fish, flower beds, and beautiful gardens are all part of the Koi Pond Molly Trolley Tour.
Address: 208 W. Madison Avenue Iola, KS 66749 L.K. & W. TrainLocation: OlsburgThe centerpiece of the park is a miniature version of an L.K. & W. train.
Address: 401 2nd St. Olsburg, KS Labette County FairLocation: Oswego100 years of prized pigs, bulls and cuddly bunnies at the Oswego Fairgrounds
Address: Oswego Fair Grounds Oswego, KS 67356 Lakeside Golf CourseLocation: Cawker CityLansing DAZELocation: LansingAnnual family-friendly festival.
Address: 730 First Terrace Suite 2 Lansing, KS 66043 Lebo Kid's PondLocation: LeboTake the kids and enjoy a day at the Lebo Kid's Pond!
Address: Lebo, KS 66856 Lincoln ParkLocation: Osage CityOriginal town square
Address: Topeka & Market Streets Osage City, KS 66523 Lipton Ball ComplexLocation: WatervilleSmall town baseball remains alive and well in Waterville. And no matter if you’re playing in the game, or watching from the stands, the rich flavor of Waterville baseball will remain with you forever.
Small town baseball remains alive and well in Waterville.
Address: Division & Elm Streets Waterville, KS 66548 Logan Municipal PoolLocation: LoganLone Pine Hunting PreserveLocation: TorontoPerfect for an old-fashioned hunting experience!
Address: 444 90th Road Toronto, KS 66777 Lucas Area Community TheaterLocation: LucasVolunteer built and operated state of the art theater.
Address: 116 S. Main Lucas, KS 67648 Marion City LibraryLocation: MarionMarion Sports and Aquatics CenterLocation: MarionThird largest gym floor logo in Kansas!
Address: 102 N. Thorp Street Marion, KS 66861 Meade City ParkLocation: MeadeA fine example of WPA stonework
Address: U.S. 54 and R Rd. Meade, KS 67864 Meade Golf CourseLocation: MeadeMessiah Festival of Music and ArtLocation: LindsborgSince 1883, Handel's Messiah has been performed in Lindsborg.
Address: 335 E Swensson Lindsborg, KS 67456 Midsummer's FestivalLocation: LindsborgScandinavians celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of light, with flowers, food and music. So do we....40 years and counting!
Address: various locations Lindsborg, KS 67456 Midway USALocation: KinsleyKinsley hit the cover of the "Saturday Evening Post" with the distinction of being the half-way point between San Francisco and New York in 1939.
Address: 1021 U.S. 56 Kinsley, KS 67547 Nancy Jo's Snowdomes & Kansas Flour Sack CollectionsLocation: LucasSnow dome and Kansas flour sack collections
Address: 201 S. Main Lucas, KS 67648 National Foundation for Carnival Heritage CenterLocation: KinsleyLove a Carousel? Remember the days of old when the carnival came to town? Popcorn, Lemonade, side shows, carnival rides and Cotton Candy. Step into the past for a nostalgic ride on the Midway!
Address: 112 and 200 E. 6th, second floor Kinsley, KS 67547 Native limestone signsLocation: PlainvilleStone used for more than just buildings and fenceposts
Address: 100 SW 9th Street Plainville, KS 67663 Neosho River Picnic and FishingLocation: IolaBeautiful and serene...with maybe a fish tale/tail to take home?
Address: West of Iola on Hwy 54 Iola, KS 66749 Ness County Amusement CompanyLocation: Ness CityA lot of volunteer time and energy along with community support the Ness County Amusement Company has provided entertainment to the community for the past 3 years.
Address: P.O. Box 533 Ness City, KS 67560 Ness County Old Settlers' ReunionLocation: Ness CityThe Old Settlers' Reunion is a time for visiting and enjoying neighbors and a time to remember our heritage.
Address: P.O. Box 262 Ness City, KS 67560 No Goosing in GridleyLocation: GridleyBecause of the many incidents of "goosing" in 1911, Gridley outlawed the practice.
Address: 503 Main Gridley, KS 66852 Nova TheatreLocation: StocktonOld-Fashioned Soda Fountain at Cardinal Drug StoreLocation: ChanuteHave a Coca-Cola made the old-fashioned way at Cardinal Drug Store. Or how about a real soda with vanilla ice cream? You can find those items and more at Cardinal Drug Store in the heart of downtown Chanute.
Address: 103 E. Main Chanute, KS 66720 Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain at Gibson Health Mart DrugLocation: WaKeeneyWhat's your favorite handmade treat? Remember the good ole' days with a visit to the soda fountain inside Gibson Health Mart Drug.
Address: 125 N. Main Street WaKeeney, KS 67672 Osage City Christmas on MARKET STREETLocation: Osage CityOsage City Muncipal Golf CourseLocation: Osage City9-Hole Municipal Golf Course and Country Club
Address: 1401 S. 4th Street Osage City, KS 66523 Oswego Farmer's MarketLocation: OswegoOswego Swimming PoolLocation: OswegoOz MuseumLocation: Wamego"There's no place like home." What words could be more appropriate when describing the dream of a small community that literally built a museum out of a rainbow's notion? It took the brains of a small group of leaders, the heart for what L. Frank Baum began in 1900 as ...
Address: 511 Lincoln St. Wamego, KS 66547 Palace TheaterLocation: KinsleyThe Historic Palace Theater, has been in continuous operation since 1917 and has been the center of entertainment in Kinsley for almost a century.
Address: 223 East 6th Kinsley, KS 67547 Palco Golf CourseLocation: PalcoPalco Public LibraryLocation: PalcoPalco Township HallLocation: PalcoParking in the Middle of the StreetLocation: PhillipsburgFor residents it's a way of life, for visitors it's a rarity.
Address: Downtown Square Phillipsburg, KS 67661 Pie DayLocation: OswegoPost Rock CountryLocation: LincolnFence posts, farmsteads, and bridges bear the identity of Post Rock Country.
Address: Lincoln, KS 67455 Post Rock Scout MuseumLocation: LincolnThe story of scouting and other youth organizations in the United States.
Address: 161 E Lincoln Ave Lincoln, KS 67455 Pumpkin Patch and Corn MazeLocation: DexterRandolph State Park & Equestrian TrailsLocation: OlsburgLooking for a place to go riding? Randolph State Park (just 10 minutes west of Olsburg) is the perfect destination for you and your horse!
Address: Olsburg, KS 66520 Raptor Rehabilitation and Education CenterLocation: Great BendMedical rehabilitation for raptors
Address: 2123 Main Great Bend, KS 67530 Rooks County FairgroundsLocation: StocktonCounty fair is one of the largest in the state. Historic buildings were built of native limestone dating back to the 1930's WPA era.
Address: 918 S. Elm Street Stockton, KS 67669 Run For the WallLocation: OakleyEach year hundreds of motorcycles stop in Oakley, Kansas, on their annual Run For the Wall trek.
Address: 5th and Cherry Avenue Oakley, KS 67748 Rural mail carrier, Doug KraftLocation: GridleyLongest Mail Route in the United States
Address: 423 Main Gridley, KS 66852 Sandy the HorseLocation: RussellOne of the oldest horses in Russell County!
Address: 51 S Fossil Russell, KS 67665 Santa Fe ParkLocation: Osage CitySanta Fe Park is a pocket park to the Santa Fe Depot erected in 1910. Two memorials and more.
Address: 5th and Market Streets Osage City, KS 66523 Santa Fe Trail RodeoLocation: BurlingameSappa ParkLocation: OberlinNature trails, walk-in hunting, golf course, more.
Address: #1 Morgan Drive Oberlin, KS 67749 Scenic Sand Hill/River Road 6 mile Bicycle RideLocation: CoolidgeA backroad through the sand hills that circles around onto the River Road.
Address: Coolidge, KS Sedan Municipal Golf CourseLocation: SedanChallenge your skill on a beautiful grass green course; relax and enjoy the nineteenth hole.
Address: 1965 Kansas Road Sedan, KS 67361 Skydive KansasLocation: Osage CitySmith Center Golf CourseLocation: Smith CenterOne Day Passes Available
Address: Hwy 281 4 miles S of Smith Center Smith Center, KS 66967 South Washington Park for Picnicking and Fishing ParkLocation: IolaJust bring your fishing pole, Kansas license, and enjoy fishing in Elm Creek.
Address: South Washington Avenue to Elm Creek Iola, KS 66749 St. Francis Church German MealLocation: MunjorThe small village of Munjor, just south and east of Hays, has an active parish community at the St. Francis Church that organizes the annual German Meal.
Address: 894 Main Munjor, KS 67601 St. Isadore, Patron Saint of FarmersLocation: PiquaSt.Isadore was proclaimed the Patron Saint of Farmers in 1947.
Address: Xylan Rd Piqua, KS 66761 Stafford MallLocation: StaffordSun DialLocation: HoisingtonSunflower Rod & Custom Association (SRCA) Drag StripLocation: Great BendLocation of the first ever NHRA nationals event
Address: 455 W Barton County Rd-Expo Complex Great Bend, KS 67530 Superior Game FarmsLocation: BurlingameSouth to where the pheasant flies
Address: 19001 S. U.S. 56 Burlingame, KS 66413 Swedish PancakesLocation: LindsborgSwedish SupperLocation: OlsburgAnnual event celebrating Swedish food and heritage
Address: 4675 Hw 16 Olsburg, KS 66520 Tailgates before each home football gameLocation: Smith CenterGood eats and conversation.
Address: Roger Barta Way Smith Center, KS 66967 The BandstandLocation: FredoniaBuilt by the WPA in 1932, the bandstand is located on the southwest corner of the downtown square.
Address: Town Square Fredonia, KS 66736 The Clock TowerLocation: FredoniaView clockworks through the windows and watch as the antique mechanism chimes for every hour!
Address: Monroe Street Fredonia, KS 66736 The Coffee DrinkersLocation: MorlandLocal, charming back-fence talk
Address: Prairie Junction, 512 Main Morland, KS 67650 The Green DoorLocation: PiquaGreen Door what's that secret you're keeping?
Address: 112 W. 2nd. St. Piqua, KS 66761 The Hollow ParkLocation: SedanBeautiful setting for Jenny Keeley's Kansas Fairy Tale, "The Hollow" 2011
Address: North Sherman Street Sedan, KS 67361 The Original WellLocation: Yates CenterTowns people can still get water from the site of the original Yates Center well.
Address: Downtown Yates Center, KS These park benches Rock!Location: PlainvilleTour de FlorenceLocation: FlorenceA scenic bike ride through the Flint Hills.
Address: Countryside Florence, KS 66851 Trash & Treasures DayLocation: MeadeTree swing in Padilla ParkLocation: HeringtonUnusual swing between two trees
Address: 501 N. Broadway Herington, KS 67449 Tri-County Free FairLocation: Herington64 years of fun at the fair
Address: 810 S. Broadway, fairgrounds Herington, KS 67449 Tri-State Antique Engine and Thresher ShowLocation: Bird CityVälkommen TrailLocation: LindsborgVälkommen Trail is a 2.5 mile all-weather bicycle and pedestrian trail.
Address: Lincoln St Lindsborg, KS 67456 Veterans MemorialLocation: RussellVictoira Municipal Swimming PoolLocation: VictoriaBeat the summer heat and enjoy the cool waters at the local pool.
Address: 503 Iron Victoria, KS 67671 WaKeeney Christmas Tree RaisingLocation: WaKeeneyThis unique Christmas display has been assembled every year since 1950 and has given WaKeeney the title of "Christmas City of the High Plains."
Address: 200 N. Main Street WaKeeney, KS 67672 Wamego City ParkLocation: WamegoOne of the most beautiful city parks in Kansas boasts thousands of colorful tulips each spring (many of the bulbs for these bright, early spring flowers came from Holland), a stocked pond for fishing, a children's train, and depot-style shelter house and restrooms.
Address: Wamego, KS 66547 Waterville City ParkLocation: WatervilleFeatures handicapped pool, picnic areas, playgrounds, and trails.
Address: 100 E. Walnut Waterville, KS 66548 Waterville Community Golf CourseLocation: WatervilleFrom cow "paddies" in 1919 to a 9-hole, 32-acre, par-35 course in a beautiful country side setting.
Address: 600 K-9 Waterville, KS 66548 Wetlands Aquatic Center WaterparkLocation: Great BendWichita County Fair CarnivalLocation: LeotiWichita County's home-owned carnival - where all the rides and games are only 25 cents!
Address: 800 East Leoti, KS 67861 Wilson City Cemetery Avenue of FlagsLocation: WilsonDecorated for Memorial Day
Address: 2nd Road, south of K-140 Wilson, KS 67490 Ye Olde City ParkLocation: LeboThis park has many features which include a kid's pond.
Address: Lebo, KS 66856 |




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