- TripBuzz found 54 things to do with kids in or near Atchison, Kansas, including 42 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Joseph, Leavenworth, Weston and Fort Leavenworth.
- From Extreme Underground to Watkins Ranch, the Atchison area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Historic Homes, Bowling, Family Fun Center and Theaters.
- Atchison is a small, mostly rural town along the Kansas-Missouri border. Considered to be the birthplace of Amelia Earhart, there are several plaques dedicated to the woman pilot and a festival is held in her honor every July. The town also used to serve as the eastern terminus of the Santa Fe Railway, which led to the creation of a depot museum.
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Located in the International Forest of Friendship, Astronauts' Memorial honors the memory of ten explorers that passed away. The memorial consists of a 'moon tree', a tree grown from a seed that was taken with astronauts into space.
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Visitors can explore and learn the history of the Cray Mansion originally built in 1882 at the Cray Historical Home Museum. The 25 room mansion features a 3 story castle-like tower and is a remnant of the Victorian era.
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Snow Creek is a ski resort with a tubing hill. The mountain has three chair lifts and three surface lifts that service a total of 11 trails with the top elevation being 1,099 feet, and a vertical drop of 299 feet.
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The Weston Historical Museum is a historical museum offering a glimpse of what Platte County was like from prehistoric days through World War II. The museum maintains exhibits on Civil War relics, Native American artifacts, and historical documents.
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Weston Bend State Park contains scenic overlooks of the Missouri River, along with two biking and hiking trails. The park has a group shelter made from a converted tobacco shed that can host 100 people.
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The Frontier Army Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the Frontier Army from 1804 to 1916. More than 7,000 items are included in the permanent collection, including in here uniforms, weapons, and vehicles.
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A working farmstead, the Weston Red Barn Farm has farm animals and crops available for visitors to see. The farm's owners also have a country store, a fall festival and hayride events.
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Displaying the history of Leavenworth as a frontier line, the Ft Leavenworth Army Installation displays many natural size exhibits, while also providing useful information about the area's history to its visitors.
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Dedicated to the first fast mail line in North America, the Pony Express Museum exhibits maps, archeological artifacts, and a 7 part diorama, among others.
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Leavenworth-City of is a city that is home to a police department, a human resources department, and a parks and recreation program. The city provides a wayside walking and driving tour commemorating notable events in the city's history.