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Smaller towns working hard to promote state tourism
It makes me happy (the visitors) aren’t sitting at home on the computer, and they’re out doing things.” scott jury, of Wamego, who portrays Kansas plainsman Sky Moose at living history encampments
By Jan Biles
jan.biles@cjonline.com
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Children listen as Wamego resident Scott Jury explains the skills and tools used by plainsman trappers. Jury, who takes on the persona of Sky Moose at living history encampments at area festivals, said he likes passing on the history of the state to others.
For several years, Wamego resident Scott Jury has dressed in his plainsman trapper clothes and taken on the persona of Sky Moose at living history encampments at area festivals. Earlier this month at the Kansas Sampler Festival in Wamego, he told passersby about his life, how he’s married to a Lakota woman named Wind Dancer (played by wife, Kelly, who is Lakota) and the discovery of their adopted daughter, Little Three Paws (played by daughter, Ruby), who had become separated from her parents while traveling the Santa Fe Trail. Kelly Jury said she hopes those who experience the encampments go away with a better understanding of what it means to be a Kansan and more knowledge of the state’s history. “I do it to pass it on,” Scott Jury said of the plainsman and American Indian history and skills they share during the encampments. “It makes me happy (the visitors) aren’t sitting at home on the computer, and they’re out doing things.” Getting people to turn off their computers — and the state’s main highways — to explore attractions and events in smaller Kansas cities and communities is a challenge. Oftentimes, tourism groups in those locations don’t have big
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Sites offer outdoor activities, history lessons The Capital-Journal Opportunities for day trips abound in the hundred or so days between Memorial Day and Labor Day — and plenty of places within an hour or so drive of Topeka are waiting for you to visit. Here are some suggestions for easy and fun day trips.
Shawnee County KANSAS CAPITOL What: Tour the newly remodeled Statehouse or climb the 296 steps to the top of the dome. Address: S.W. 8th and Van Buren, Topeka Hours: Dome tours are yearround at 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. and 12:15, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 p.m. weekdays. Historical tours are hourly from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. weekdays, January through May, and 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. weekdays, June through December Cost: Free Phone: (785) 296-3966 Website: http://kshs.org/capitol TOPEKA ZOO What: Home to nearly 300 animals from around the world. Exhibits include Hill’s Black Bear Woods, Discovering Apes, Lions Pride, tropical rainforest and children’s petting zoo. Address: 635 S.W. Gage Blvd., Topeka
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; last admission at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $5.75 for adults; $4.75 for seniors; $4.25 for children 3 to 12; free to children 2 and younger Phone: (785) 368-9180 Website: http://topekazoo.org/ KANSAS CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER What: Interactive indoor and outdoor exploration areas, bike and trike path, TreeTop treehouse and pond with a complete aquatic ecosystem. Address: 4400 S.W. 10th, Topeka Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday Cost: $7.75 for adults and children; $6.75 for seniors; free for children under 1 Phone: (785) 783-8300 Website: www.kansas discovery.org/ BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE What: Exhibits explore the Civil Rights Movement and the role of the 1954 Supreme Court decision that brought desegregation to public schools. The museum is inside the Monroe School, once one of four allblack elementary schools in Topeka. Address: 1515 S.E. Monroe St., Topeka Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Cost: Free Phone: (785) 354-4273 Website: www.nps.gov/brvb/ index.htm OLD PRAIRIE TOWN
AT WARD-MEADE HISTORIC SITE What: Six-acre pioneer village featuring prairie mansion, replica log cabin, Victor schoolhouse, working 1800s soda fountain, general store, botanical gardens and Santa Fe train depot. Address: 124 N.W. Fillmore St., Topeka Hours: 8 a.m. to dusk daily. Guided tours at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon and 2 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday Cost: $5 for adults; $4 for seniors; $3 for children 6-12; free for children 5 and younger Phone: (785) 251-2989 Website: http://cjon.co/1E5Z3GJ
aircraft from World War I to present day, engines, military vehicles, artifacts, dioramas and a flight simulator to test your landing skills. Address: Hangars 602-604, 7016 S.E. Forbes Ave. at Forbes Field, Topeka Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March through December; noon to 4:30 p.m. daily, January and February Cost: $6 for adults; $4 for military and children 5-17; free for children under 5 Phone: (785) 862-3303 Website: www.combatair museum.org
LAKE SHAWNEE What: Camping, ball fields, 7-mile concrete path for running or walking, beach and skiing. Address: 3137 S.E. 29th St., Topeka Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily Cost: Varies by activity Phone: (785) 251-2600 Website: http://cjon.co/1H3PtpP
MULVANE ART MUSEUM AND ARTLAB What: Collections of classic, traditional, modern and unexpected art. Exhibitions change regularly. ArtLab in the basement, where
TRUCKHENGE What: Variety of antique trucks jutting out of the ground and other folk art made from found objects. Address: 2047 S.W. Topeka Blvd., Topeka Hours: By appointment Cost: Ask when you call Phone: (785) 234-3486 Website: http://cjon.co/1JI0KiC COMBAT AIR MUSEUM What: More than 30 military
people can create their own art souvenir. Address: 1700 S.W. Jewell Ave., Topeka Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday Cost: Free Phone: (785) 670-1124 Website: http://cjon.co/1FkSFCv GREAT OVERLAND STATION What: Guided tours, photographs, special exhibits and events related to railroads, Corridor of Flags and All Veterans Memorial. Address: 701 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TuesdaySaturday Cost: $5 for adults; $4 for seniors and military; $2 for children 3-12; free for children 2 and under Phone: (785) 232-5533 Website: www.greatoverland
station.com KANSAS MUSEUM OF HISTORY What: Highlights include fullsized Cheyenne tipi, covered wagon, 1880s train, Discovery Place with children’s activities and a 2 1/2mile nature trail with native plants and wildlife. Address: 6425 S.W. 6th, Topeka Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday Cost: $8 for adults; $7 for seniors and military; $6 for students; free for children 5 and under Phone: (785) 272-8681 Website: www.kshs.org/museum MUSEUM OF KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD What: Artifacts, equipment and materials from the history of the Kansas National Guard and 35th Divi-
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sion; 30 outdoor exhibits, including helicopters, tanks and howitzer; more than 100 indoor exhibits, including a mock Civil War encampment and a replica of the officer’s tent from the TV show “M.A.S.H.” Address: 6700 S.W. Topeka Blvd., at Forbes Field, Topeka Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MondaySaturday Cost: Free Phone: (785) 862-1020 Website: www.kansasguard museum.org
GAGE PARK What: 160-acre park with Reinisch Rose Garden, Doran Rock Garden, mini-train with a mile-long course, playgrounds, 1908 carousel, a bark park, Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center, Topeka Zoo and Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. Address: 635 S.W. Gage Blvd., Topeka Hours: 24 hours a day Cost: Free Phone: (785) 273-6108 Website: http://cjon.co/1H3Pzh9
TED ENSLEY GARDENS What: Nearly 20 acres of gardens, a 60-foot covered bridge over stream, gazebo, pergola, picnic areas, waterfalls and ponds, meditation garden, rock gardens, annual and perennial beds, rose gardens and water gardens. Address: 3650 S.E. West Edge Road at Lake Shawnee, Topeka Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily Cost: Free Phone: (785) 251-2600
CHARLES CURTIS HOUSE MUSEUM What: Tours of former home of Charles Curtis, only U.S. vice president of American Indian descent. Home showcases unique architecture, intricate decor and memorabilia from Curtis’ political career. Address: 1101 S.W. Topeka Blvd., Topeka Hours: By appointment Cost: $5 Phone: (785) 357-1371 Website: www.charlescurtis
museum.com CEDAR CREST What: 12-room governor’s residence on 244 acres with wooded hiking trails and fishing ponds. Address: 1 S.W. Cedar Crest Road, Topeka Hours: Public tours, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday; grounds open during daylight hours Cost: Free Phone: (785) 296-3636 Website: None HOLLEY MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY What: 4,000-piece military collection of dioramas, photographs, models and artifacts from the Civil War through the Persian Gulf War. Address: 420 S.E. 6th Ave., inside downtown Ramada Convention Center, Topeka Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Cost: Free Phone: (785) 272-6204 Website: None
RITCHIE HOUSE What: Built by abolitionists John and Mary Jane Ritchie in 1856, house was a station along the Underground Railroad and is considered to be Topeka’s oldest home. Address: 1116 S.E. Madison St., Topeka Hours: Tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, or by appointment Cost: Free Phone: (785) 234-6097 Website: www.shawneecountyhistory.org TIFFANY WINDOWS AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH What: Louis Tiffany designed 10 jewel-toned custom picture windows and installed them in 1911. Windows depict biblical stories. Address: 817 S.W. Harrison, Topeka Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; guided tours scheduled through church office Cost: Free Phone: (785) 233-9601 Website: www.fpctopeka.org/
tiffany-windows/ TOPEKA CEMETERY What: First organized cemetery in Kansas and resting place of Vice President Charles Curtis, Gov. Samuel Crawford, U.S. senator and publisher Arthur Capper and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad founder Cyrus K. Holliday. Address: 1601 S.E. 10th Ave., Topeka Hours: Dawn to dusk daily; private tours by appointment Cost: Fee for guided tours Phone: (785) 233-4132 Website: www.topeka cemetery.org YESTERDAY’S MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM What: Rare Harley-Davidsons, along with photographs, tools and collectibles. Address: 2047 S.W. Topeka Blvd., inside Topeka Harley-Davidson, Topeka Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. TuesdayFriday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Cost: Free
Phone: (785) 234-6174 Website: www.topekaharley.com
Brown County DAVIS MEMORIAL What: Memorial consisting of marble and granite statues that tell the life story of John and Sarah Davis. Address: Mount Hope Cemetery, 606 E. Iowa St., Hiawatha Hours: Open during daylight Cost: Free Phone: (785) 742-7136 Website: http://cjon.co/1Iy9iLI BROWN COUNTY MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM AND MUSEUM What: Exhibits tell the story of the residents of Brown County from its beginning in 1857. Address: 611 Utah St., Hiawatha Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. TuesdayFriday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May through October Cost: Donation Phone: (785) 742-3330
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Tourism: Kansas Bucket List seeks recommendations Continued from 1G budgets for marketing. Eric Thompson, administrator of the Hiawatha Chamber of Commerce, said Hiawatha and Brown County have a number of historic and architectural sites that are appealing to tourists. The challenge: drawing in people traveling on nearby US-36 highway. “We have an active downtown (in Hiawatha). It’s just getting people off the highway to see it,” he said. Thompson said the Hiawatha Chamber of Commerce, Hiawatha Foundation
for Economic Development, Hiawatha Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and city officials in Hiawatha and surrounding communities work together to market attractions and events in the county. They also depend on brochures, promotional events and word of mouth. Carolyn Strohm, president of the Burlingame Historical Preservation Society and director of the Schuyler Museum in Burlingame, said Burlingame sees three types of visitors: individuals in town to see relatives, groups who are on day trips and those traveling through the area who decide to
KANSAS TOURISM
In Kansas, tourism is a significant part of the economy. Kansas travel creates: n $9.5 billion in annual economic impact n $556 million in state and local government revenues n 91,000 tourism-related jobs, which is 5.2 percent of all Kansas employment Source: Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
check out the town after seeing its road sign. Strohm said the museum and other attractions in Osage County operate on small budgets. Consequently, they
rely heavily on volunteers to keep the attractions open and brochures, free advertising and word of mouth for publicity. “We rely basically on donations and fundraisers, and we have a website and Facebook page,” she said. In early May, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism kicked off a campaign that could prove to be a marketing tool for smaller communities in northeast Kansas, as well as the rest of the state. The Kansas Bucket List campaign invites the public to recommend their favorite must-see and must-do Kansas
experiences through social media with the hashtag #KSBucketList. In the fall, an editorial panel will review the submitted ideas and photos of destinations, events and activities and pare the list down to the top 70 most unique and engaging Kansas experiences. The Kansas Bucket List then will be announced in the 70th birthday/winter issue of Kansas! Magazine. For more information about The Kansas Bucket List, go to www.travelks.com. Contact Jan Biles at (785) 295-1292.
100 PLACES TO GO Continued from 4G Website: www.bckshistory.com AG MUSEUM AND WINDMILL LANE What: 1900 farmstead with farm house, milking barn, schoolhouse and other buildings displaying farming equipment and transportation of years gone past. Windmill lane consists of 42 windmills and wind chargers. Address: 301 E. Iowa St., Hiawatha Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TuesdayFriday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May through October Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for children Phone: (785) 742-3702 Website: www.bckshistory.com KLINEFELTER FARM What: Working commercial farm offering events and activities, more than five miles of groomed trails, streams, ponds and wildlife habitat, vineyard, orchard and vegetable gardens. Address: 1774 230th St., Hiawatha Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; by appointment on weekends; best to call in advance Cost: Call site Phone: (785) 741-2829; (785) 336-1274 Website: http://cjon.co/1cxpFu5 SAC & FOX AND
GOLDEN EAGLE CASINOS What: Featuring gaming and dining. Address: Sac & Fox, 1322 US-75 highway, Powhattan; Golden Eagle, 1121 Goldfinch Drive, Horton Hours: 24 hours a day Cost: Varies by activity Phone: (785) 467-8000 for Sac & Fox; (800) 464-5825 for Golden Eagle Website: www.sacandfoxcasino. com; http://goldeneaglecasino.com
What: Displays of vintage clothing, hats, jewelry, brooches, African artifacts, school items and memorabilia of Gov. William H. Avery. Address: 604 6th St., Wakefield Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. SaturdaySunday, Jan. 2 through March 19; 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, March 20 through Dec. 19; closed Dec. 20 through Jan. 2 Cost: Free Phone: (785) 461-5516 Website: http://cjon.co/1G6Q8L8
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KANSAS LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM What: 193-acre area with more than 1,000 species of native and exotic woody plants and three nature trails. Address: 488 Utah Road, Wakefield Hours: 8 a.m. to dusk, March 1 through Oct. 31 Cost: Free Phone: (785) 461-5760 Website: http://cjon.co/1cxpS0C UTILITY PARK AND CLAY CENTER ZOO What: Small zoo featuring animals from around the world, a fishing pond and playground area. Address: Fourth and Pomeroy, Clay Center Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Cost: Free Phone: (785) 632-2171 Website: http://cjon.co/1He1rjf
CLAY CENTER AQUATIC CENTER What: New pool with water slides, low and high diving boards, Lazy River, Tumblebuckets, rain drop feature and lap area. Address: US-24 highway and West Dexter Street, Clay Center Hours: Opens June 1 Cost: Call for rates Phone: (785) 632-3797 Website: http://cjon.co/1JI0Zdu CLAY COUNTY MUSEUM What: Features displays and genealogical records. Address: 2121 7th St., Clay Center Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday Cost: Free Phone: (785) 632-3786 Website: http://cjon. co/1e1MwPw WAKEFIELD MUSEUM
Coffey County COFFEY COUNTY LAKE What: Fishing at community lake. Address: Near Burlington Hours: Thirty minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes before sundown Cost: Free Phone: (620) 364-2475 Website: www.kdwpt.state.ks.us JOHN REDMOND DAM AND RESERVOIR What: Camping, fishing and wildlife refuge. Address: 1565 Embankment Road S.W., Burlington Hours: 24 hours a day Cost: Varies by activity Phone: (620) 364-8613 Website: http://cjon.co/1ED1CkU COFFEY COUNTY MUSEUM What: More than 14,000 square feet of display space that includes one of the largest antique doll collections in Kansas. Address: 1101 Neosho St., Burlington Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Cost: Call for fees Phone: (620) 364-2653 Website: www.coffeymuseum. org/wp/ ARNOLD’S GREENHOUSE What: More than 20 greenhouses, lush display garden and large
assortment of plants. Address: 1430 K-58 highway, Leroy Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondaySaturday, through October Cost: No admission charge Phone: (620) 964-2463 Website: www.arnolds greenhouse.com COFFEY COUNTY MURALS What: Colorful murals depicting local history, businesses and sunflowers. Address: Second and Neosho, Fourth and LaMoille and Third and Neosho streets in Burlington, as well as in Gridley, New Strawn and Waverly Hours: 24 hours a day Phone: (620) 364-8780 Cost: Free Website: www.coffeycounty ks.org
Dickinson County EISENHOWER PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY, MUSEUM AND BOYHOOD HOME What: Museum with changing exhibits, Presidential Research Library, Place of Meditation and President Dwight Eisenhower’s boyhood home. Address: 200 S.E. 4th, Abilene Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily, June-July; 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily in winter Cost: $10 for those 16 and older; $9 for seniors; $2 for children 6-15;
free for children 5 and under and active military Phone: (877) 746-4453 Website: www.eisenhower. archives.gov GREYHOUND HALL OF FAME What: Exhibits on greyhound history, famous racing greyhounds enshrined in Hall of Fame, movie, miniature race track and retired racing greyhounds. Address: 407 S. Buckeye, Abilene Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily Cost: Donations Phone: (785) 263-3000 Website: www.greyhoundhall offame.com ABILENE & SMOKY VALLEY RAILROAD What: 11-mile round-trip excursion train. Address: 200 S.E. 5th, Abilene Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Memorial Day through Labor Day Cost: Diesel train ride, $15 for those 12 and older, $7.50 for children 3-11, free for children 2 and under; stream train ride, $30 for those 12 and older, $15 for children 3-11, free for children 2 and under Phone: (785) 263-1077 Website: www.asvrr.org SEELYE MANSION What: Tour 23-room Georgian
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100 PLACES TO GO Continued from 5G Mansion built in 1905, featuring original furnishings purchased at the World’s Fair in St. Louis. Tours available daily. Address: 1105 N. Buckeye, Abilene Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MondaySaturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for children 6-16 Phone: (785) 263-3000 Website: www.seelye mansion.org OLD ABILENE TOWN What: 1860s western cowtown featuring Merchant Hotel, Alamo Saloon, T. C. Henry barn and other outbuildings. Watch the gunfights on weekends from May through October. Address: 100 S.E. 5th St., Abilene Hours: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Cost: Varies by activity Phone: (785) 263-1868 Website: http://cjon.co/1A0jFov
Douglas County CONSTITUTION HALL STATE HISTORIC SITE What: Exhibits about the events surrounding the drafting of the Lecompton Constitution. Address: 319 Elmore, Lecompton Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday Cost: $3 for adults; $1 for students; free for children 5 and under Phone: (785) 887-6520 Website: www.kshs.org/ constitution_hall TERRITORIAL CAPITAL MUSEUM AND DEMOCRATIC
HEADQUARTERS What: Exhibits about the history of territorial capital Lecompton and visit the headquarters of the Kansas Democratic Party during the territorial period. Address: Museum at 640 E. Woodson and Democratic Headquarters outdoor exhibit at 720 E. 2nd, both in Lecompton Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday for museum; dawn to dusk for Democratic Headquarters outdoor exhibit Cost: Free Phone: (785) 887-6285; (785) 887-6148 Website: www.lecompton kansas.com BLACK JACK BATTLEFIELD AND NATURE PARK What: Site of the first battle between John Brown’s abolitionist and Henry Pate’s pro-slavery forces. Address: 163 E. 2000 Road, Wellsville (3 miles east of Baldwin City on US-56 highway) Hours: Dawn to dusk year-round, self-guided tour brochures available; guided tours at 1 p.m. SaturdaySunday, May through October, and by request Cost: Free Phone: (785) 883-2106 Website: www.blackjack battlefield.org KU NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM What: Four floors of exhibits about the natural and historical landscape of the area, featuring a large, historic panorama. Address: 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday, with extended hours to
8 p.m. Thursday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for seniors; $3 for children 6-18; free for children 5 or under Phone: (785) 864-4450 Website: naturalhistory.ku.edu DOLE INSTITUTE OF POLITICS What: Museum gallery, archives of former Sen. Robert Dole, world’s largest stained-glass American flag, World Trade Center beams and Kansas veterans World War II memory wall. Address: 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondaySaturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Cost: Free Phone: (785) 864-4900 Website: http://doleinstitute.org
Geary County MILFORD LAKE/ MILFORD STATE PARK What: Large lake offering fishing, camping sites, off-road vehicle area, sandy swimming beaches, group picnic areas, jet-ski beach and boating. Address: 3612 State Park Road, Milford Hours: Round the clock Cost: $5 daily vehicle pass Phone: (785) 238-3014 Website: www.ksoutdoors.com KANSAS VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL What: Memorial, constructed of seven black granite panels, stands 13 feet tall and 46 feet long. Panels carry the names of Kansans killed in action in Vietnam and Kansans still missing in action in 1987. Address: Heritage Park, Sixth and Washington streets,
Junction City Hours: Round the clock Cost: Free Phone: (785) 238-2885 Website: www.junctioncity.org GEARY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM What: Collection of vintage photographs, including the works of J.J. Pennell, newspapers dating from the Civil War and Geary County’s genealogical records. Address: 530 N. Adams St., Junction City Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. TuesdaySunday Cost: Free Phone: (785) 238-1666 Website: www.gchsweb.org U.S. CAVALRY MUSEUM What: Nearly 10,000 square feet of exhibit space displays history of the American mounted horse soldier, including uniforms, weapons and equipment. Address: 205 Custer Ave., Fort Riley Hours: Call for hours
Cost: Free Phone: (785) 239-2737 Website: www.riley.army.mil MILFORD NATURE CENTER What: Features seasonal butterfly house, nature playground, Tallgrass Trail and indoor and outdoor displays that include live animals. Address: 3415 Hatchery Drive, Junction City Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, year-round; 1 to 5 p.m. weekends, April through September Cost: Free Phone: (785) 238-5323 Website: www.ksoutdoors.com
Jackson County BANNER CREEK OBSERVATORY AND SCIENCE CENTER What: Astronomy mini classes and seminars designed to convey why science matters, as well as nighttime viewings using telescopes. Address: 22275 N Road, Holton Hours: Call between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to arrange tour
Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and students Phone: (785) 364-2641 Website: http://cjon.co/1ED1Poe BANNER CREEK RESERVOIR What: Boating, camping, swimming, fishing, nature trails and wildlife at 535-acre reservoir. Address: 10975 K-16 highway, Holton Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily Cost: Varies Phone: (785) 364-4236 Website: http://cjon.co/1QJOKRO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SQUARE What: Antique stores, flower shops, old-fashioned five-and-dime store, gift boutiques, quilt and yarn shops, coffee houses and bakeries. Address: On the square in downtown Holton Hours: Business hours Monday through Saturday, with extended hours on the second Saturday of each month
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100 PLACES TO GO Continued from 6G Cost: Free Phone: (785) 364-3963 Website: www.explore holton.com HOLTON COUNTRY CLUB What: Semi-private club featuring renovated nine-hole golf course. Address: 22304 Q Road, Holton Hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily Cost: $12.50 to $18.50 for green fees and $9 to $20 for cart fees for non-members Phone: (785) 364-3558 Website: www.holtoncountry club.com PRAIRIE BAND CASINO AND RESORT What: Casino with three restaurants, hotel, Firekeeper Golf Course and concerts and other entertainment. Address: 12305 150th Road, Mayetta Hours: 24 hours a day Cost: Varies by activity Phone: (785) 966-7777
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Jefferson County LAKE PERRY What: Shaded camping, 25 miles of horse trails, 20 miles of biking/ hiking trails and channel catfish fishing on reservoir with 160 miles of shoreline. Address: 5441 Westlake Road, Ozawkie Hours: Varies by area of the lake Cost: Varies by activity Phone: (785) 246-3449 Website: http://cjon.co/1E5ZQYb OLD JEFFERSON TOWN What: Nearly 10-acre park with blacksmith shop, jail, general store, chapel, school house, Victorian home, John Steuart Curry boyhood home and museum, genealogical research building, bandstand and native grass prairie. Address: On US-59 highway, Oskaloosa Hours: Open weekend afternoons, May through September Cost: Free
Phone: (785) 863-2070 Website: http://cjon.co/1K6v21M GLACIAL HILLS WINE TRAIL What: Tour four Kansas farm wineries with vineyards planted in the soil type created when glaciers receded into the area. Address: Glacier’s Edge Winery, 1636 S.E. 85th St., Wakarusa; Crooked Post Winery, 7397 K-92 highway, Ozawkie; Crescent Moon Winery, 15930 246th St., Lawrence; Jefferson Hill Vineyards and Guesthouse, 12381 Washington Road, McLouth Hours: See websites Cost: See websites Phone: Glacier’s Edge Winery, (785) 862-5421; Crooked Post Winery, (785) 876-9990; Crescent Moon Winery, (785) 550-5353; Jefferson Hill Vineyards & Guesthouse, (913) 796-6065 Website: www.glacialhillswinetrail.com; www.glaciersedgewine. com; www.crookedpostwinery.com; www.moonandwine.com; www. jeffersonhillvineyard.com
VALLEY FALLS HISTORICAL MUSEUM What: Exhibits reflecting history of Valley Falls and Jefferson County, genealogy materials and relocated Shrine Church. Address: 310 Broadway, Valley Falls Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday or by appointment Cost: Free Phone: (785) 945-3576; (785) 945-3231 Website: www.vfhistory.org COTTONWOOD STATION What: Reproduction of early-day Kansas town with flour mill, hay barn, blacksmith shop, Sims garage, livery barn, saw mill, 1863 sorghum press, general store, post office, 1854 log cabin and 1895 Bloomfield Church. Address: One-half mile east of Meriden on K-4 highway Hours: Private tours by appointment Cost: Call for charges Phone: (785) 986-6469 Website: www.meriden
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Lyon County FLINT HILLS BICYCLING What: Begin in Emporia on your bicycle and explore hundreds of miles of gravel roads and scenic vistas in the Flint Hills. Address: Flint Hills area Hours: 24 hours a day Cost: Free Phone: (620) 342-1600 Website: www.emporiaks chamber.org DISC GOLF What: Five disc golf courses offer plenty of room to play. Address: Jones Youth Recreation Park, between Prairie and Lincoln streets and Memorial Lawn Cemetery and 24th Avenue; Peter Pan Park, between South Congress and South West streets on south side of city; Emporia Municipal Golf Course, 1133 K-99 highway; Emporia Country Club, 1801 Rural St., all in Emporia Hours: Varies by site Cost: Call Emporia Country Club
at (620) 342-0343 and Emporia Municipal Golf Course at (620) 3435610 for rates Phone: (620) 341-4365 Website: www.visitemporia.com DAVID TRAYLOR ZOO What: Features exotic animals and lush botanicals in a beautifully landscaped setting. Address: 75 Soden Road, Emporia Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily Cost: Free Phone: (620) 341-4365 Website: www.emporiazoo.org ALL VETERANS MEMORIAL What: Memorial to veterans from Civil War through Gulf War, featuring a Sherman army tank, Military Order of the Purple Heart Monument and seven fieldstone monuments. Address: 933 S. Commercial St., Emporia Hours: Dawn to 11 p.m. Cost: Free Phone: (620) 342-1803
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100 PLACES TO GO Continued from 7G Website: www.visitemporia.com FALLEN EDUCATORS MEMORIAL What: Black granite monument with names of teachers who lost their lives while working with students. Address: 12 W. 18th Ave., Emporia Hours: Daylight to dusk Cost: Free Phone: (620) 341-5660 Website: www.nthf.org
Marshall County ALCOVE SPRING HISTORIC PARK What: Spans 246 largely undeveloped acres on OregonCalifornia Trail that was a stopping place for wagon trains, including the legendary Donner-Reed Party. Also features wagon swales and five miles of hiking trails. Address: 6 miles south of Marysville or 6 miles north of Blue Rapids on the East River Road Hours: Sunrise to sunset Cost: Free Phone: (785) 562-3101 Website: http://cjon.co/1FkTnQf KOESTER HOUSE MUSEUM What: Museum showcases summer kitchen, ice house, carriage house and 13 white bronze statues in the gardens. Address: 919 Broadway, Marysville Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday Cost: $4 for adults; $2 for children 6-12 Phone: (785) 562-2417 Website: http://cjon.co/1A0jWb7 LIFETILES MURALS What: Three murals dedicated to the Pony Express, trains and Marysville history. Address: Seventh and Broadway, Marysville Hours: 24 hours a day Cost: Free Phone: (785) 562-3101 Website: http://cjon.co/1PjmQyL PONY EXPRESS BARN MUSEUM What: Original Pony Express barn, with attached museum that displays a mochila and other Pony Express memorabilia and artifacts depicting life in Marysville after the Pony Express.
Address: 106 S. 8th St., Marysville Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MondaySaturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday Cost: $4 for adults; $2 for children 6-12 Phone: (785) 562-3825 Website: http://cjon.co/1cxqt2m BLUE RIVER RAIL TRAIL What: 13-mile hiking/biking trail from Marysville to Nebraska border that runs along the Big Blue River. Address: 1½ miles north of Marysville on Eighth Street Hours: Sunrise to sunset Cost: Free Phone: (785) 562-3101 Website: www.blueriverrail trail.org
Morris County KAW MISSION STATE HISTORIC SITE What: Museum tells the story of the building that was home and school to 30 Kaw boys from 1851-54, Chief Allegawaho, the Kaw and the Santa Fe Trail. Address: 500 N. Mission St., Council Grove Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday Cost: $3 for adults; $1 for students; free for children 4 and under Phone: (620) 767-5410 Website: kshs.org/kaw_mission 1861 TERWILLIGER STONE HOME MUSEUM What: Historic complex includes Terwilliger home and museum, restored 1902 field school, 1858 Atkinson log house and Trail Days Café. Address: 803 W. Main St., Council Grove Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. TuesdaySaturday Cost: Donations Phone: (620) 767-7986 Website: http://cjon.co/1bPVspA HAYS HOUSE RESTAURANT What: National historic landmark built in 1857 by Seth Hays, a trader and businessman who catered to settlers on the Santa Fe Trail and local Indians, that serves traditional Midwest country food. Address: 112 W. Main St., Council Grove Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. MondayThursday; 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. FridaySaturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Cost: Prices vary
Phone: (620) 767-5911 Website: http://hayshouse.com HERMIT’S CAVE What: Home to Italian priest Giovanni Maria Augustini for five months in 1863. Address: Belfry Hill, 2 ½ blocks north of West Main Street, Council Grove Hours: 24 hours a day Cost: Free Phone: (620) 767-5413 Website: www.councilgrove.com ALLEGAWAHOO HERITAGE PARK What: 158-acre park being developed by the Kaw Nation, includes walking trail, ruins of the 1861 Kaw Agency building, 1925 monument to an unknown Kaw warrior, ruins of three stone houses built in 1861, replica of an earth lodge and dance arbor. Address: North of X Avenue and 525 Road intersection, about 3 1/2 miles southeast of Council Grove off Dunlap Road Hours: 24 hours a day Cost: Free Phone: None Website: www.councilgrove.com
Nemaha County SPRING CREEK GOLF COURSE What: 18-hole public golf course for those of all skill levels. Address: 1800 Spring Creek Drive, Seneca Hours: See website to book a tee time Cost: See website Phone: (785) 336-3568 Website: www.springcreek seneca.com
Hours: Varies by activity Cost: Free Phone: (785) 336-7316 Website: www.seneca-kansas.us NEMAHA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM What: Archives, artifacts and interactive display pertaining to early Nemaha County communities. Address: 113 N. 6th St., Seneca Hours: By appointment, May through October Cost: Free Phone: (785) 336-6366 Website: nemahacounty historicalsociety.com PONY EXPRESS MUSEUM What: Exhibits on Pony Express and Old West days. Address: Fourth and Main streets, Seneca Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, through summer; other times by appointment Cost: Free Phone: (785) 336-1313 Website: www.seneca-kansas.us
Osage County BURLINGAME SCHUYLER MUSEUM What: Local history, farming, military, household, railroad and coal mining-era displays. Address: 117 S. Dakota, Burlingame Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Cost: Free Phone: (785) 654-3170 Website: www.burlingame museum.org
SENECA AQUATIC CENTER What: Features two large slides, toddler slides, sprayground, 1- and 3-meter diving boards, lanes and starting blocks for competitive swimming, as well as concessions and picnic tables. Address: 1509 Community Drive, Seneca Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. daily Cost: $4 for adults; $3 for youths 4-17; free for children 3 and under Phone: (785) 336-2272 Website: www.seneca-kansas.us
MELVERN RAILROAD PARK/ HISTORIC PRATT TRUSS BRIDGE What: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Pratt truss bridge is an iron and steel bridge built over the tracks in the park. Includes caboose and observation deck to view passing trains. Address: 121 S.E. Blake, Melvern Hours: 24 hours a day Cost: Free Phone: (785) 549-3447 Website: http://cjon.co/1e1Nmf6
NEMAHA WILDLIFE AREA What: Features fishing, hunting, camping and trails. Address: 4 to 5 miles south of Seneca on K-63 highway
MELVERN RIVERFRONT PARK AND TRAILS What: Bike, hike and walk nature trails with native plants, wildlife, wetlands and timber.
Address: 710 N. Pine St., Melvern Hours: Daylight hours Cost: Free Phone: (785) 549-3447 Website: http://cjon.co/1e1Nmf6 EISENHOWER STATE PARK What: 1,000-acre park with campsites, sailboat and swim beaches, equestrian camping, shelter house, playground, basketball court, trails, 18-hole golf course, fishing and kayaking. Address: 29810 S. Fairlawn Road, Osage City Hours: Varies by activity Cost: Varies by activity Phone: (785) 528-4102 Website: http://cjon.co/1JdU8dD POMONA STATE PARK What: 490-acre park on Pomona Reservoir with fishing, camping, water sports and wildlife. Address: 22900 S. K-368 highway, Vassar Hours: 24 hours a day Cost: Varies by activity Phone: (785) 828-4933 Website: http://cjon.co/1L2fUAb
Pottawatomie County OZ MUSEUM What: Exhibits about all things Oz, including collectibles, books and board games. Address: 511 Lincoln St., Wamego Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondaySaturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Cost: $8 for those 13 and older; $5 for children 4-12 Phone: (785) 458-8686 Website: http://ozmuseum.com SCHONHOFF DUTCH MILL/ WAMEGO HISTORICAL MUSEUM What: 20-acre city park with museum, Prairie Town Village and Dutch Mill. Address: 406 E. 4th St., Wamego Hours: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday Costs: $4 for adults; $3.50 for seniors; $3 for military; $1 for students; free for children 6 and under Phone: (785) 456-2040 Website: www.wamego historicalmuseum.org ROCK CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM COMPLEX What: Features museum, Summerville cabin, historic hand-dug
well and Oregon Trail Park at Scott Springs. Address: 507 Burkman St., Westmoreland Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; other hours by appointment Costs: Free Phone: (785) 457-0100; (785) 457-3642 Website: www.westmoreland kshistory.org COLUMBIAN THEATRE, MUSEUM AND ART CENTER What: Features 288-seat Peddicord Playhouse with live theater productions and concerts, Columbian exposition paintings from 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and Swogger Gallery. Address: 521 Lincoln Ave., Wamego Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TuesdayFriday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Costs: Varies per event Phone: (800) 899-1893 Website: www.columbian theatre.com MOUNT MITCHELL HERITAGE PRAIRIE What: 45-acre hilltop dedicated to Capt. William Mitchell and the Beecher Bible and Rifle Colony, featuring wildflowers, nesting birds and prairie. Address: 3 miles south of Wamego on K-99 highway Hours: Dawn to dusk Cost: Free Email: info@mountmitchellprairie.org Website: http://cjon.co/1FkTQBS
Riley County FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER What: Features exhibits and artifacts related to Flint Hills, Immersive Experience Theater and children’s’ area. Address: 315 S. 3rd St., Manhattan Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondaySaturday, with extended hours to 8 p.m. Thursday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Cost: $9 for adults; $4 for youths; $7 for military, college students, educators with ID and seniors Phone: (785) 587-2726 Website: www.flinthills discovery.org TUTTLE CREEK STATE PARK
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Fairs, festivals, concerts fill area calendars The Capital-Journal It’s time to get out your calendars and write in the celebrations and activities in northeast Kansas that are can’t-miss for you this summer. Nearly every weekend has something for the entire family. Here are some suggestions for your itinerary.
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The Our Lady of Guadalupe Dancers demonstrate a traditional Mexican dance at Fiesta Mexicana in Topeka. This year’s event will be July 14-18.
n Lawrence Busker Festival, featuring music, contortionists, unicyclists, juggling, drummers and sword swallowing, begins at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 31, in downtown Lawrence. Free. Information: http://lawrence buskerfest.com.
June
n Dawn at Black Jack Battlefield, 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 2 (the same date and time as battle), Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park, 3 miles east of Baldwin City on US-56 highway. Information: (785) 883-2106. n Big Blue River Days, featuring a poker run, Friday Night Cruisin’ on Main Street, Blues, Brews & BBQ with AC/DC cover band, 25th Annual Marysville Auto Fest and Tractor Show and kid’s activities, begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6, and 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 7, downtown Marysville. Free. Information: (785) 562-3101; http://cjon.co/1Hhieot. n Pow Wow at Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation, featuring drum and dance contests, Friday through Sunday, June 5-7,
Prairie Peoples Park, 150th and M roads in Mayetta. Cost: $5 per day; $10 per weekend; free for seniors, children under 6 and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation tribal members. Information: www.pbpindiantribe. com. n 29th Annual Sunflower Music Festival, featuring orchestra concerts, chamber music, educational projects and other artistic events, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, through Saturday, June 13, White Concert Hall, 1700 S.W. College Ave. in Topeka. Free. Information: (785) 670-1010. n Arts in the Park, featuring concerts ranging from drum lines and marching bands to big bands, country, rock and rhythm and blues, 8 p.m. Fridays, June 5 and 19, July 4, 10, 17 and 31 and Aug. 1 and 7, Man-
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100 PLACES TO GO Continued from 8G What: 1,200-acre park available for camping, biking, hiking, fishing, archery, kayaking, boating and skiing. Address: 5800A River Pond, Manhattan Hours: 24-hour accessibility Cost: $5 vehicle fee Phone: (785) 539-7941 Website: http://cjon.co/1FeDuJi KONZA PRAIRIE TRAIL What: Features hiking trails and more than 8,600 acres of prairie grasses, 576 plant species and 200 varieties of birds. Address: 8 miles south of Manhattan, off McDowell Creek Road Hours: Dawn to dusk Cost: $2 Phone: (785) 587-0441 Website: www.kpbs.konza. k-state.edu SUNSET ZOO What: Featuring a variety of animals and programs. Address: 2333 Oak St., Manhattan Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for youths Phone: (785) 587-2730 Website: www.sunsetzoo.com COLBERT HILLS What: 18-hole golf course codesigned by former Kansas State University and PGA player Jim Colbert for expert and novice players. Address: 5200 Colbert Hills Drive, Manhattan Hours: Make reservations by phone or online Cost: Check website for rates Phone: (785) 777-6475 Website: www.colbertHills.com
Wabaunsee County NATIVE STONE SCENIC BYWAY What: 49-mile stretch of roadway where hillsides, courthouses, natural limestone formations and stonework used in architecture can be seen. Address: K-4 highway in Dover to K-99 highway north to Wabaunsee townsite Hours: 24 hours a day Cost: Free Phone: (785) 765-4655 Website: www.wabaunsee.com
ALMA CREAMERY What: Cheese production facility that gives tours by appointment. Address: 509 E. 3rd St., Alma Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondayFriday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Cost: Free Phone: (785) 765-3522 Facebook: http://cjon.co/1Pjnr3s GRANDMA HOERNER’S What: Gourmet sauce, jams and jellies business that offers behindthe-scenes view of its natural and organic foods production plant. Address: 31862 Thompson Road, Alma Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. MondayFriday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; book tours two weeks in advance Cost: Free Phone: (785) 765-2300 Website: http://cjon.co/1Hhkufu BEECHER BIBLE & RIFLE CHURCH What: Historic church established in June 1857 by free-state sympathizers. Address: Chapel and Elm streets, Wabaunsee Hours: By appointment Cost: Free
Phone: (785) 617-1300; (785) 456-9591 Website: http://cjon.co/1cUagVI WABAUNSEE PINES GOLF COURSE/LAKE WABAUNSEE What: Nine-hole public golf course and lake with swimming beach, boating, fishing, kayaking and picnicking area. Address: 229 W. Flint Hills Drive, Alma Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset daily Cost: Green fees, $10 for adults and $5 for youths; Cart rental, $10 per cart, 18 holes maximum; lake rates vary by activity Phone: (785) 449-2790 for golf course; (785) 449-2621 for lake Website: http://cjon.co/1FeDKrF; http://cjon.co/1E60LYH
Washington County HERRS MEMORY LANE What: Museum dedicated to preservation and heritage of vintage cars, trucks and engines, with more than 100 vehicles and other items on display. Address: F and College streets,
Washington Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. MondayFriday Cost: $5 Phone: (877) 525-2875 Website: www.herrs machine.com HOLLENBERG PONY EXPRESS STATION STATE HISTORIC SITE What: Learn about pioneer life, the Pony Express and the couple who established the station and explore the nature trail and garden. Address: 2889 23rd Road, Hanover Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, April through October Cost: $3 for adults; $1 for students Phone: (785) 337-2635 Website: kshs.org/places/ hollenberg MARCON PIES What: Bakery with dozens of baked, unbaked and frozen pies. Address: 124 W. 8th St., Washington Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; tours available by
appointment Cost: Varies by pie Phone: (785) 325-2439 Website: www.marconpies.com WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY What: Genealogy information and exhibits related to Washington County. Address: 216 Ballard, Washington Hours: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; other times by appointment Cost: $3 Phone: (785) 325-2198 Website: www.wchistorical society.org KSDS INC. What: Nonprofit organization that provides trained guide, service and facility dogs. Address: 12 W. 7th St., Washington Hours: Tours by appointment only Cost: Donations Phone: (785) 325-2256 Website: www.ksds.org
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100 THINGS TO DO Continued from 9G hattan City Park, 1101 Fremont St. in Manhattan. Free. Information: (785) 587-2757; http://cjon.co/1HdZZgO. n National Biplane Fly-In, featuring antique, vintage and modern biplanes, 7 a.m. to dusk Saturday, June 6, Freeman Field, 540 Airport Road in Junction City. Cost: $5 per carload. Information: (785) 210-7500; www.nationalbiplaneflyin. com. n McLouth BBQ Blowout, Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, Prairie Park in McLouth. Cost: $25 for entry fee. Information: (913) 796-6330. n Music and Arts in the Park, featuring live bands, food vendors, arts and crafts and children’s activities, Saturday, June 6, historic band shell in Clay Center. Information: http://cjon.co/1F7FWA2. n Symphony at Sunset, annual D-Day commemoration featuring 35th Division Infantry Band at 7 p.m. and Salina Symphony at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6, Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home campus, 200 S.E. 4th in Abilene. Information: www. eisenhower.archives.gov. n 15th Annual Heartland Military Day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Museum of the Kansas National Guard, 125 S.E. Airport E. Drive at Forbes Field in Topeka. Highlights include pancake feed from 7 to 10 a.m., World War II battle reenactment at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., big band concert at 11 a.m., Operation Iraqi Freedom panel at 1 p.m., Operation Enduring Freedom panel at 2 p.m., swing band at 6:30 p.m., Global War on Terrorism Memorial Ceremony at 7:30 p.m., and military equipment displays and exhibits. Free. Information: www.
kansasguardmuseum.org. n Olsburg Summer Festival, including parade, games, car show, crafts, food, model train display, street dance, saw mill demonstration, ice cream social, garage sales, poker run and fireworks, Saturday, June 6, K-16 highway, north end of Tuttle Lake, in Olsburg. Cost: Varies by event. Information: (785) 4683209; www.olsburg.com. n Mulvane Art Fair, open-air fair with more than 90 artists and Mulvane ArtLab, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 1700 S.W. College Ave. in Topeka. Cost: $10. Information: (785) 670-1124; http:// mulvaneartfair.org/. n Volland Store grand opening, featuring “Focus on History: The Photos and Films of Otto Kratzer” exhibit, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 24098 Volland Road in Alma. Free. Information: http://cjon.co/1He01Fp. n Prairie Lake Pickin’ Party, bluegrass festival with evening stage shows, daily jamming and a Saturday afternoon band scramble, Thursday through Saturday, June 11-13, Prairie Lake, 14824 246th Road in Holton. Free. Information: (785) 379-0532; Bgrasser@sbcglobal.net. n Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest, featuring cowboy poets presenting serious and humorous poetry, 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, at 24098 Volland Road in Alma. Free. Information: http://cjon.co/1JHZzQ7. n National Teachers Hall of Fame induction, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of five career teachers, 6 p.m. Friday, June 12, Visser Hall at Emporia State University in Emporia. Cost: Call for details. Information: (620) 341-5660; www.nthf.org. n Capital City Food Truck Fes-
tival, featuring delicacies from at least eight food trucks and concerts by Lucas Maddy and the Jagged Edge, Friday and Saturday, June 12-13, Gage Park, 635 S.W. Gage Blvd. in Topeka. Free. Information: (785) 234-1030; http://cjon.co/1P0Bef1. n Washington County Saddle Club Rodeo, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 12-13, fairgrounds on F Street in Washington. Information: (785) 541-0310. n Second Saturday Celebration, featuring fresh produce, bouncy house, pancakes and children’s events, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13 (and every second Saturday of each month), North Neosho and West Main Street in Council Grove. Free. Information: www.facebook/ morriscofm. n Burlington Cruise Night, Saturday, June 13, in downtown Burlington. Information: (620) 364-2002. n Arts in the Park and Juneteenth Celebration, featuring arts and crafts fair, sidewalk sale, farmers market, 3K run, live music and food, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Heritage Park, Sixth and Washington streets in Junction City. Free. Information: (785) 762-2581; www.junctioncityac.org. n Symphony in the Flint Hills, featuring music and other activities, Saturday, June 13, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 2480 K-177 highway in Strong City. Cost: Call for details. Information: (620) 273-8955; symphonyintheflinthills.org. n Pony Express Re-Ride, featuring exchange of mochila and swearing in of riders, Tuesday, June 16, Pony Express Barn, Home Station No. 1, 106 S. 8th St. in Marysville. Arrival time posted on website. Free. Information: (785) 562-3101 or (800) 752-3965; http://cjon.co/1He0aZJ.
n Washunga Days, featuring food, music, cars, crafts, parade, flea market and entertainment, Friday through Sunday, June 19-21, Riverwalk Park in downtown Council Grove. Cost: $5 for adults in advance and $10 at gate; $3 for children in advance and $5 at gate. Information: www.washungadays.com/. n Fourth Annual LUMC Get Rev’d Up car and bike show, with food and live band, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20, in Lyndon. Free. Information: (785) 828-3526. n Wheatstock, featuring acoustic and bluegrass music and food, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Park, 124 N.W. Fillmore in Topeka. Free. Information: (785) 368-2438; http:// parksandrec.snco.us. n WingFling, featuring a hot wing competition, live music, sporting events and party games, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Kansas Expocentre, 1 Expocentre Drive in Topeka. Cost: $15; $25 for VIP ticket. Information: (785) 235-1986; www. ksexpo.com. n Territorial Days, featuring reenactments, pioneer skill demon-
strations and craft and food booths, Saturday, June 20, 319 Elmore St. in Lecompton. Free. Information: (785) 887-6520. n Sippin’ Suds in Seneca, featuring samples of specialty beers and homemade hors d’oeuvers, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, along Main Street in Seneca. Cost: $30. Information: (785) 336-6116; wwww. nemahatc.org. n Oskaloosa Old Settler’s Festival, featuring food, carnival, live entertainment, children’s games and parade, Thursday through Saturday, June 25-27, main street in Oskaloosa. Free. Information: (785) 640-5984; http://cjon.co/1He0eIH. n Kicker Country Stampede, with headliners Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Sara Evans, Thomas Rhett and Travis Tritt, Thursday through Sunday, June 2528, Tuttle Creek State Park, 5800A River Pond Road in Manhattan. Cost: Varies. Information: (800) 795-8091; www.countrystampede.com. n Seneca Fire Department’s 125th anniversary celebration, featuring parade, memorial service, children’s games, fire truck
muster, beer garden and concert, Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, various locations in Seneca. Free. Information: (785) 336-1313; www. seneca-kansas.us. n Paxico Meatloaf Festival and Car Show, featuring meatloaf contest, parade and other activities, Saturday, June 27, in downtown Paxico. Free. Information: www. paxicomerchants.com. n Jeff Fest, featuring music, vendors and fireworks, begins at 10 a.m. with fireworks after dusk, Saturday, June 27, Dedication Point at Lake Perry. Free. Information: www.jefffest.net/. n Tap That Topeka: A Capital Brew Festival, featuring craft beers, hard ciders and food, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 800 block of S.W. Jackson in Topeka. Cost: To be announced. Information: (785) 234-9336; http://cjon. co/1FeB3X6. n Downtown Farmers Market, open-air market featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers, arts and crafts and home-baked
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100 THINGS TO DO Continued from 10G goods, 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays through November, parking lot at 12th and Harrison in Topeka. Free. Information: (785) 249-4704; http:// cjon.co/1E5YtbV. n First Friday ArtWalk, more than 50 galleries showcase local artists and sell their works, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. first Friday of each month (rain or shine), in the Westboro, NOTO and downtown Topeka areas. Free. Information: (785) 380-7890; http:// artsconnecttopeka.org/.
July
n Sundown Salute, featuring vendors, carnival, car show, concerts with headliner Loverboy and fireworks extravaganza, Wednesday through Saturday, July 1-4, Heritage Park, Sixth and Washington streets in Junction City. Free. Information: (785) 238-3103; www.sundownsalute.org. n Independence Day celebrations in Morris County include fireworks, swimming and ice cream
Friday, July 3, at Bolton Soccer Complex in Council Grove; picnic and fireworks Friday, July 3, at city park in Wilsey; and fireworks and activities Saturday, July 4, at park in White City. Free. Information: (620) 767-5413. n Independence Day fireworks show, Friday, July 3, Banner Lake Reservoir, 10975 K-16 highway in Holton. Information: www. exploreholton.com. n Clay County Fourth of July Celebration, Friday, July 3, Clay County Fairgrounds in Clay Center. Information: http://cjon.co/1FkS180. n Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo, featuring wild cow milking, stray gathering, team penning, calf branding and bronc riding, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, Morris County Rodeo Arena, US-56 highway east of Council Grove. Cost: $10 for those 14 and older; $5 for children 6-13; free for children 5 and under. Information: www.mrcoyouthrodeo. com. n City of Lawrence Fireworks Display and Party in the Park, gates open at 4:30 p.m. Saturday,
July 4, live bands beginning at 5 p.m., children’s play area, spokenword stage and fireworks when dark, Burcham and Watson parks, Seventh, Kentucky and Indiana streets in Lawrence. Free. Information: (785) 856-3040. n Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival, featuring Brandon Santini, Crystal Shawanda, Stacy Mitchhart and Albert Cummings, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, Reynolds Lodge at Lake Shawnee in Topeka. Free. Information: http://cjon. co/1He0ibm. n Fourth of July celebration, with parade, 5K run and fireworks, Saturday, July 4, in Lyndon. n Walter P. Chrysler Antique Car Show, featuring hundreds of antique and restored cars and modern cars, Saturday, July 4, in Wamego City Park in Wamego. Free. Information: (785) 456-7849; www. wamegochamber.com. n Independence Day Celebration, featuring car and tractor shows, ice cream social, carnival, parade at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 10 p.m., Saturday, July 4, downtown
and Wamego City Park areas in Wamego. n Robinson Fourth of July Festival, featuring ice cream social, kid’s nail keg derby and fireworks show, Saturday, July 4, in Robinson. n Alma Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Celebration, featuring homemade ice cream and fireworks, Sunday, July 5, at McKnight Ball Fields in Alma. Free. n Brown County Free Fair, featuring carnival, animals, exhibits and concert by Travis Martin, Monday through Friday, July 6-10, fairgrounds in Horton. Free. Information: (785) 742-7871. n Clay Center annual sidewalk sales, Thursday and Friday, July 9-10, various businesses in Clay Center. Information: ccchamber@ eaglecom.net. n Ohio Days, featuring Saturday night dance in city park, free breakfast and church service Sunday morning, parade Monday night, carnival, homemade goods and live entertainment, Friday through Tuesday, July 10-14, various sites in Waverly. Free. Information: http://
cjon.co/1FeBikT. n Children’s Monster Mural and Movie Night, 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 11, downtown square in Holton. Free. Information: (785) 364-3963. n Clay County Fair, Tuesday through Sunday, July 14-19, Clay County Fairgrounds, 205 12th St. in Clay Center. Information: (785) 632-5335. n Fiesta Mexicana, celebration of Mexican culture with parade, traditional music, food and dancing, 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, July 14-18, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 201 N.E. Chandler in Topeka. Free. Information: (785) 232-5088; http:// cjon.co/1EEJZAg. n Annual sidewalk sale, featuring sales, food and entertainment, sunup to sundown, Thursday, July 16, downtown Lawrence. Information: www.downtownlawrence.com. n LakeFest 2015, concert featuring Eli Young Band, Easton Corbin and Cassadee Pope, 4 p.m. Friday, July 17, Warnock Lake in Atchison. Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the
gate. Information and tickets: www. atchisonkansas.net. n 19th Annual Amelia Earhart Festival, featuring fly-in at airport from 8 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, various sites in Atchison. Highlights: fly-in from 8 a.m. to noon, aerobatic performances at 7:55 p.m. and fireworks after dark, all on Saturday, July 18. Information: (800) 234-1854. n Junction City Rodeo, open competition rodeo with several different events, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, Geary County Fairgrounds, 1025 S. Spring Valley Road in Junction City. Cost: $8 for adults; $5 for children 6-12. Information: (785) 210-6536; www. junctioncity.org. n Wild Blue BBQ and Expo, a sanctioned state championship barbecue competition, Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, Kelley Park in Burlington. Information: www. wildbluebbq.com. n Twinkie Festival, celebration of the Hostess treat, 10 a.m. to
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100 THINGS TO DO Continued from 12G 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, parking lot of Flinthills Mall in Emporia. Free. Information: (620) 342-1600; www. visitemporia.com. n Coffey County Fair and Rodeo, Wednesday through Sunday, July 22-26, Burlington. Information: http://cjon.co/1IBv6oh. n Riley County Fair, featuring rodeos, parade, carnival rides and 4-H judging contest, Thursday through Monday, July 23-27, CiCo Park at Riley County Fairgrounds in Manhattan. Cost: Free; extra for rodeo and rides. Information: (785) 537-6350; Rileycountyfair.com; Kawvalleyrodeo.com. n Cruise Night, featuring more than 100 vehicles, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25, along Main Street in Seneca. Cost: $2 to participate; free to spectators. Information: www. seneca-kansas.us. n Summer Sunset Concert, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Old Prairie Town at Ward Meade Park, 124 N.W. Fillmore in Topeka. Cost: $3; free for children 10 and younger. Information: (785) 368-2438. n Seneca Car Show, featuring more than 200 vehicles, games, concession stand and music, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Seneca City Park in Seneca. Cost: $15 per car show entry; free to spectators. Information: (785) 799-7421; www. seneca-kansas.us. n Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo, featuring more than 500 competitors in saddle bronco riding, bareback bronco riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, women’s barrel racing and bull riding, Wednesday through Saturday, July 29-Aug. 1, Eisenhower Park Fairgrounds in Abilene. Cost: $12 at
n Rhythm & Brews, featuring BeauSoleil and Hail the Ale microbrewery competition, Friday and Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1, Manhattan City Park, 1101 Fremont St. in Manhattan. Cost: $25. Information: (785) 776-8829; Rhythmandbrewsmhk.com.
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n Seneca Janes Triathlon, featuring athletes vying in 300-yard swim, 10K bike and 5K run, Saturday, Aug. 1, Seneca Aquatic Center, 1509 Community Drive in Seneca. Cost: To be announced. Information: www. seneca-kansas.us. n Jefferson County 4-H Fair, featuring exhibits, livestock and other activities, Monday through Friday, Aug. 3-7, in Valley Falls. Free. Information: http://cjon. co/1dp9wbh. n Lyon County Fair, with livestock, variety of exhibits and carnival, Thursday, Aug. 6, through Saturday, Aug. 15, Lyon County Fairgrounds, West US-50 highway and Industrial Road in Emporia. Cost: Free for fair; carnival and arena events extra. Information: (620) 342-5014; www.lyoncounty. org/fairgrounds. n Morrill Days, featuring ball tournament, tractor pull, children’s games and flea market, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9, in Morrill. Information: (785) 459-2272. n Civil War on the Western Frontier, a variety of events that commemorate the history of the settling of Lawrence as a free state to William Quantrill’s raid, Tuesday, Aug. 11, through Saturday, Aug. 22, various sites in Lawrence. Cost: Varies. Information: (785) 856-3040.
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100 THINGS TO DO Continued from 13G n Float Your Boat Cardboard Boat Races, featuring boats made of cardboard and duct tape, Saturday, Aug. 15, Milford State Park south boat ramp, 3612 State Park Road in Milford. Participants gather at noon; race begins at 2 p.m. Free. Information: (785) 238-2885; www. junctioncity.org. n Hot Alma Nights, featuring more than 400 classic cars, food and merchandise, Saturday, Aug. 15, in downtown Alma. Cost: Free for spectators; $10 for car registration. Information: (785) 770-7052; (785) 410-2934; www.hotalmanights.com/. n Beattie Milo Festival, featuring frog jumping contest, truck show, co-ed softball tournament, parade and chicken barbecue, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in Beattie. Free; fee for barbecue and softball tournament. Information: (785) 353-2577. n Blacksmith and Pioneer Days, featuring dulcimer music, blacksmithing, broom making, marble blowing, dutch oven cooking,
skull painting, rope making, pine needle baskets, jewelry, wood carving, spinning, butter making and hit-and-miss engines, 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16, Transue Bros. Blacksmith Shop in Summerfield. Free. Information: (402) 520-0694; david@diodecom. net. n Flint Hills Beef Fest, featuring barbecue competitions, steak dinner, entertainment, dance and ranch rodeo, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 21-23, Lyon County Fairgrounds, West US-50 highway and Industrial Road in Emporia. Cost: Free; steak dinner, entertainment and barbecue competition extra. Information: (620) 342-0138; beeffest.com. n The 35th Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships, Sunday, Aug. 23, South Park in Lawrence. Information: (785) 691-7314. n Pony Express Festival, 11 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site, 2889 23rd Road in Hanover. Information: (785) 337-2635; www. kshs.org/places/Hollenberg.
September n Purple Power Play in the Park, a celebration of return of Kansas State University students and start of football and volleyball seasons, 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 3-4, Manhattan City Park, 1101 Fremont St. in Manhattan. Free. Information: Purplepowerplay.com. n Longford PRCA Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5, 410 Cherokee Road in Longford. Information: (785) 388-2416. n Shawnee County Allied Tribes Lake Shawnee 25th Annual Pow Wow, Friday through Sunday, Sept 4-6, Reynolds Lodge, Lake Shawnee in Topeka. Information: (785) 817-7048. n Kansas City Renaissance Festival, featuring 16th-century village, performances, armored jousting and artisan and food booths, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 11, 633 N. 130th St. in Bonner Springs. Cost: $20.95 for adults; $18.50 for students and seniors; $11.95 for children 5-12. Information: (913) 721-2110.
n Evening on the Riverwalk, stroll on the Neosho Riverwalk and sample snacks and beverages, 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, Riverwalk Park in downtown Council Grove. Must be 21. Cost: $10 per person. Information: (620) 767-5413. n Orchestra on the Oregon Trail, performance by Topeka Symphony Orchestra, afternoon activities and buffet-style dinner, Sunday, Sept. 6, at Alcove Spring Park, 6 miles south of Marysville on East River Road. Cost: $55 for adults; $15 for children. Information and tickets: (844) 252-6830; www.ooot.org. n Outdoor Kansas for Kids, featuring children’s activities, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12, Riverside West Campgrounds at John Redmond Reservoir, 1 mile west of New Strawn. Information: www.okkidscc.com. n Jazz on the Square, featuring wine, food and jazz artists, 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, downtown Holton. Cost: $30. Information: exploreholton.com. n U.S. Highway 36 Treasure Hunt, 400-mile garage sale along US-36 highway from Elwood to St.
Francis, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 18-20. Free. Information: www. ushwy36.com. n McLouth Threshing Bee, featuring threshing and farm equipment demonstrations, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 18-20, in McLouth. Free. Information: www. mclouththreshingbee.com/. n Washington Fall Fest, featuring car show, kid’s games and food vendors, Saturday, Sept. 19, courthouse square in Washington. Free. Information: (785) 325-2221. n Maple Leaf Festival/Heritage Day, featuring craft vendors, food and free admission to the Memorial Auditorium Museum and Ag Museum, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in Hiawatha. Information: (785) 742-7136. n Five Star Arts Festival, juried art show with music, food, children’s art and activities, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, downtown Abilene. Information: http:// cjon.co/1bPUg5v.
October
n 36th Annual Apple Festival,
featuring traditional pioneer skills demonstrations, folk arts and crafts, food and entertainment, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Old Prairie Town at Ward Meade Park, 124 N.W. Fillmore in Topeka. Cost: $5 in advance; $6 at gate; free for children 11 and younger. n Chisholm Trail Day, featuring music, food, crafts, living history performers, carousel and steam engine rides, Saturday, Oct. 3, Heritage Center, 412 S. Campbell in Abilene. Information: www.heritagecenterdk. com. n Halloween Frolic, children’s costume contest and kiddie parade in early afternoon and parade at night, Saturday, Oct. 31, downtown Hiawatha. Information: (785) 7427136.
November
n 12th Annual Barnes Lighted Horse Parade, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with parade at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, Center Street in Barnes. Free. Information: (785) 763-4310; www. barnesks.net.
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