Pony Express Country

Pony Express Country is like a charming quilt – made of pioneer spirit, small-town hospitality and colorful Native American culture. Here, you can follow the Oregon-California Trail and reach the only authentic Pony Express home station still standing at its original site. You’ll wander through historic small towns. Wind along scenic country roads to find old barns, apple orchards, forgotten ghost towns and trail ruts. Rediscover frontier river ports such as Atchison, Elwood and White Cloud, where 30 to 40 riverboats once docked. Along the way, you’re also sure to sample good food, friendly conversation and one of the most charming vacation experiences you can imagine.

Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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A place to slow down.

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

Highland

The establishment of Highland begins with the Iowa, Sac and Fox Indian Mission established in…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Atchison

Situated on hills and bluffs along the Missouri River, Atchison is one of the most…

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Go a little further.

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

Holton

In May of 1856, a Milwaukee wagon train financed by E.D. Holton made its way…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Denison

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Hiawatha

Hiawatha was founded in 1857. John M. Coe, John P. Wheller, and Thomas J. Drummond…

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Find your way.

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

Hanover

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Find your way.

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

Blue Rapids

On October 24, 1913, more than 3,000 fans watched the Chicago White Sox and New…

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A place to slow down.

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

Elwood

A trading post was established at Elwood in 1852, in the area known as Roseport.…

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Explore a County Brown County 2 cities  ·  7 counties in Pony Express Country

Many things went into the birth and growth of Brown County and its towns. Like many others across America, these…

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Explore a City Highland 2 attractions  ·  21 cities in Pony Express Country

The establishment of Highland begins with the Iowa, Sac and Fox Indian Mission established in 1827 by Father Samuel Irvin,…

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