Arkansas City, Kansas
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28miles South of Arkansas CityKaw Lake's beauty is like a beacon urging you to come romp and play in nature's playground. Here you won't find wall-to-wall houses, you'... continue
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Chaplin Nature Center
Along the sandy beaches of the Arkansas River, Chaplin Nature Center combines 200
Arkansas City, KS Nature Centers
Cowley County Community College
Cowley County Community College, (CCCC), dates back to 1922 when it began as Arkansas City Junior College. The vocational-technical school was added in 1967, making Cowley the first community college in Kansas to combine technical and general curriculums. At present, there are 2,000
Arkansas City, KS Colleges
Denton Art Center
The Denton Art Center is the home of the Arkansas City Arts Council. Many exhibits, programs, and classes are held at this Center. This striking 1914 structure was formerly the residence of the Albert Denton Family. Mr. Denton was a prominent banker in Arkansas City. He and/
Arkansas City, KS Arts
Cowley County State Lake
Cowley County State Lake, covering 85 acres, is mainly for fishing, but has campsites and picnic areas also. Along with many of the lakes in the area, it features channel catfish, a variety of bass, crappie, bluegill, sun perch and other species.
Arkansas City, KS Recreation
Horizon United Methodist Center
"Camp Horizon" is nestled in 160 wooded acres on a bluff overlooking the Arkansas River. Purchased by John Hall in 1945 with the dream of building a youth camp, it now provides for a variety of outdoor and recreational experiences.
Arkansas City, KS Trails
Things to do near Arkansas City, KS
McPherson State Fishing Lake (Canton Lake)
46 acres, boating, boat ramps, picnic areas, basic camping, fishing piers, nature trails ...
Stan Herd Mural
Painted by Stan Herd in 1992, this mural stands as a great tribute to the Cherokee Strip Land Rush. The mural was painted in ...