Little Ozarks

Spring bursts forth in Southeast Kansas as the trees and meadows come alive. The shades of green, frame the first flowers of the season in their yellow, red, purple and brilliant whites. Community festivals across the region celebrate this new birth recognizing cherry blossoms, blues, redbuds and drama.

It’s also time to get out your pole and head to the water for some good old fishin’. You’ll come away feeling relaxed and refreshed after a weekend surrounded by still clear water and fresh air.

Explore historic buildings, bridges and museums as you make your way through this unique region with a new discovery just around the bend.

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Columbus

"Help America Discover Columbus" Canoe our quiet waters, enjoy nature at its best. View raccoons, beaver at work, a variety of birds, maybe see a white tail deer or wild…

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Cities to Explore

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Burlington

The CITY OF BURLINGTON is a progressive county seat town of approximately 2,800 people and…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Cherryvale

In May, 1871, the abundance of wild cherry trees along the creeks and in the…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Caney

Caney, Kansas is set in a valley surrounded by the Chautauqua Hills on the West,…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Altamont

If you're making Altamont, Kansas your vacation destination or just passing through, we welcome you…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Baxter Springs

Experience Historic Baxter Springs! Baxter Springs, the largest community in Cherokee County, once was a…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Chanute

Chanute owes its name and existence to a track-laying race between the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Chetopa

"Catfish and Pecan Capital" of KansasChetopa is located on the Neosho River in Southeast Kansas…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Coffeyville

As early as 1803 the present site of Coffeyville was occupied by the Black Dog…

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Explore a County Allen County 2 cities  ·  14 counties in Little Ozarks

Allen County was established in 1855 on land reserved for the New York Indians and was named after William Allen,…

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Explore a City Burlington 15 attractions  ·  42 cities in Little Ozarks

The CITY OF BURLINGTON is a progressive county seat town of approximately 2,800 people and it is growing. Burlington is…

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