Heritage Hills

A glacier once stood over this area, leaving behind a diverse landscape of steep, wooded river bluffs and magnificent prairie. Take the scenic route and discover more than 600 campsites, 30miles of bridle and hiking trails, 450 acres for backpackers and 9,000 acres of public hunting lands. If it’s history you’re after, Heritage Hills offers one of the finest state history museums in the nation; several nationally acclaimed museums of natural history, Kansas history and art; beautifully restored buildings and homes; as well as living history festivals/ The area may be most well known for its rich heritage , but it also attracts thousands of people every year to its world-famous Topeka Zoo… to one of the nation’s newest auto racing facilities… to countless antique shops, boutiques, and outlet malls. Relax for a weekend or spend a week. Create some history of your own in Heritage Hills.

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Lecompton

The City of Lecompton was founded in 1854. It was originally called "Bald Eagle," but was later changed to Lecompton in honor of S.D. Lecompton, a federal judge of the…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Baldwin City

The days are golden in this northeast Kansas town. Baldwin City is made special by…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Meriden

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Osage City

When coal was discovered in Osage County around 1860 it influenced the development and route…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

McLouth

McLouth is a family community within approximately 30 minutes of Topeka, Lawrence, Leavenworth &/or the…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Lyndon

Lyndon, the county seat of Osage County, is a beautiful town with good schools, several…

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Dover

Dover beginnings pre-date the Civil War and statehood. Two brothers, John and Alfred Sage, drove…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Eudora

Eudora, Kansas is a charming city with plenty to do. Check out some of the…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Lawrence

From 1821 until the 1870s thousands of emigrants and traders trod the ground of Lawrence…

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Explore a County Shawnee County 2 cities  ·  5 counties in Heritage Hills

Plan on fun, adventure and history while visiting this scenic county. Start off by visiting the State Capitol. The building…

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Explore a City Baldwin City 24 attractions  ·  19 cities in Heritage Hills

The days are golden in this northeast Kansas town. Baldwin City is made special by the colors of the seasons,…

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