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.

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Osage City

When coal was discovered in Osage County around 1860 it influenced the development and route of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe railroad. Mining coal greatly stimulated the growth and…

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Cities to Explore

Simple trips are often the best.

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

Lecompton

The City of Lecompton was founded in 1854. It was originally called "Bald Eagle," but…

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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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Lawrence

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

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

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.

Baldwin City

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

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Take the long way.

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

Meriden

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

McLouth

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

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Worth the stop.

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

Lyndon

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

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Explore a County Jefferson County 6 cities  ·  5 counties in Heritage Hills

Originally the land was the home of the Kanza Indian tribe where buffalo roamed. In 1827 Major Daniel M. Boone,…

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Explore a City Lecompton 6 attractions  ·  19 cities in Heritage Hills

The City of Lecompton was founded in 1854. It was originally called "Bald Eagle," but was later changed to Lecompton…

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