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

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Chanute

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Coffeyville

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Chetopa

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Cherryvale

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Altamont

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Burlington

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

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Baxter Springs

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Caney

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

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Chanute owes its name and existence to a track-laying race between the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston (LL&G) and the Missouri,…

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