- TripBuzz found 18 things to do with kids in or near Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Emporia.
- From Chase State Fishing Lake to Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch, the Cottonwood Falls area offers 21 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Farms & Ranches, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Historic Buildings.
- Though a small city home to just over 900 residents, the city of Cottonwood Falls is the largest in Kansas' Chase County. Stunning historical architecture, scenic local waterfalls and walking trails, as well as it's retail business district make Cottonwood Falls a desirable tourist destination. The city was also used as a setting in the 1985 film, Return To Oz.
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A man-made lake, the Chase State Fishing Lake was constructed in 1954 and covers 109 acres, being surrounded by 383 acres of wildlife area. In here, the fisherman can catch catfish, black bass, saugeye, and other species of fish.
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Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Cottonwood Falls, KS
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Built with limestone, the Z Bar/Spring Hill Ranch's house was built in 1881 in the Second Empire architectural style, and has 11 rooms. On the site there are also a 3 stories limestone barn, and a one-room schoolhouse. The ranch is a national landmark.
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301 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls, KS
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The Chase County Historical Society Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the local area through educational programs and artifact and memorabilia displays. The location also provides newspaper and genealogical information for researches to utilize.
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The Roniger Memorial Musem is a one-level structure that was built in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth Roniger. It houses a variety of Native American artifacts and historical items from Chase County.
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Built in 1873, the Chase County Courthouse is the oldest functioning courthouse in the state and it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The architectural style has 3 influences: Second Empire, Italian Renaissance Revival, and Italianate.
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The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve includes on its site a visitor's center and an 1881 historic ranch. Among the activities to be performed here, hiking and wildlife watching are the most popular.
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A theater of the B & B Family, Flint Hills 8 Cinemas shows new movie releases along with periodic features such as classics and child-friendly films. The theater also offers concessions where popcorn, soda and candy can be purchased.
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Offering numerous special programs and holiday events, Flint Hills Lanes is frequented by Emporia residents. Some activities include league, open and cosmic bowling, along with on-site dining. Also, birthday parties and other celebratory events can be hosted at this venue.
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A park of the city of Emporia, Jones Park features many activities and programs for youth in the community. This includes fishing, baseball, disc golf, shuffleboard and a playground for the smaller children.
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Extremely popular among Emporia residents, Peter Pan Park is city owned and operated. Community oriented, it offers facilities for various outdoor activities including disc golf, baseball, outdoor performances, wading and fishing.