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.

Take the long way.

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

Chetopa

"Catfish and Pecan Capital" of KansasChetopa is located on the Neosho River in Southeast Kansas at the junction of U.S. 166 and U.S. 59 (400), just 40 miles west of…

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Cities to Explore

More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Columbus

"Help America Discover Columbus" Canoe our quiet waters, enjoy nature at its best. View raccoons,…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Altamont

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Coffeyville

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

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Chanute

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Caney

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Baxter Springs

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

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Burlington

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

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Cherryvale

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

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Explore a County Elk County 4 cities  ·  14 counties in Little Ozarks

The Elk River runs across Elk county from the northwest corner to the southeast corner. The Fall river drains the…

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Explore a City Chetopa 7 attractions  ·  42 cities in Little Ozarks

"Catfish and Pecan Capital" of KansasChetopa is located on the Neosho River in Southeast Kansas at the junction of U.S.…

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