National Day of the Cowboy
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This annual observance celebrates the cowboy as symbol of the American West. Join the celebration of cowboy heritage, love of the land and in particular the Flint Hills region: barrel racing, calf roping, bull riding, leather stamping, face painting, buckboard rides and cattle calling. Rodeo queens and rodeo clowns also interact with guests, and mayor's proclamation of Day of the Cowboy at Flint Hills Discovery Center. Fourth Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
National Day of the Cowboy
Phone : 785-587-2726 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: flinthillsdiscovery.org/
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art offers an in-depth look at Kansas art and brings art and artists from around the world to the heart of Kansas. This 25,000 sq. ft. facility is home to KSU's permanent art collection. Since its establishment in 1928, this collection has grown to over 7,000
Manhattan, KS MuseumsWolf Butterfield House Museum
The Wolf Butterfield House served as a way station for the Butterfield Stage Line started by David Butterfield in 1865. The limestone house contained dining and sleeping faciltities as well as a tavern for stage line patrons.
Manhattan, KS Museums
Konza Prairie
In the heart of the Flint Hills, the 8,616-acre Konza Prairie is a rare opportunity to experience the Prairie as the pioneers did during their trek westward. Once a part of the Dewey Ranch, Chicago Industrialist C.P. Dewey acquired the prairie piece by piece during the last quarter of the 1800s. <
Manhattan, KS Nature PreservesPioneer Log Cabin
The pioneer museum was built in 1915 as a home and displays agricultural tool exhibits.
Manhattan, KS MuseumsPottawatomie Lake #2
State Fishing Lake No. 2.is located about four miles northeast of Manhattan. Pottawatomie Lake #2 is a scenic lake of about 75 acres that holds nice populations of crappie, largemouth bass and bluegill. The lake also produces impressive strings of channel catfish and holds some very nice walleyes.
Manhattan, KS Recreation