Pioneer Life in WaKeeney, Kansas

WaKeeney, Kansas

80 Foot Wide Brick Streets
Take a walk along the 80 foot wide brick streets of downtown. WaKeeney was founded in 1879 by the efforts of a 33 year old Chicago real estate developer, James Franklin WaKeeney and partner-friend, Al...
80 Foot Wide Brick Streets
Butterfield Overland Despatch Trail
Stone markers can be seen where this trail crosses the north-south country roads. The Butterfield Overland Despatch followed the route of the old Smoky Hill trail from Atchison to Denver. In 1865 t...
Butterfield Overland Despatch Trail
Threshing Machine Canyon
In 1867, a party of travelers were transporting three threshing machines belonging to Brigham Young along the Smoky Hill Trail. While encamped at the base of the cliff, the party was attacked by India...
Threshing Machine Canyon

Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor recreational opportunites abound around WaKeeney. The town is located in an area offering some of the best bird hunting anywhere. Cedar Bluff Lake and State Park, thirteen miles south of town, offers great fishing, camping, and boating. While you're there, explore Threshing Machine Canyon?

WaKeeney, KS Recreation

Big Creek Golf Course

Big Creek Golf Course is one of the nicest 9 hole, grass green golf courses in Kansas. Putting greens, a driving range, and rental carts are available. Ladies Day is held on Tuesday afternoon and Men'

WaKeeney, KS Golf Courses

WaKeeney Municipal Building

This attractive building, which houses the city administration office, was built in 1937 of native limestone.

WaKeeney, KS Historic Buildings

Emanuel Lutheran Church

The Emanuel Lutheran Church was constructed in 1902

WaKeeney, KS Historic Churches

Old Fashioned Soda Fountains

Wakeeney has the distinction of having two old- fashioned soda fountains on Main Street. Be a kid again and enjoy an old fashioned ice cream soda!

WaKeeney, KS Soda Shops

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WaKeeney, Kansas

80 Foot Wide Brick Streets

Butterfield Overland Despatch Trail

Threshing Machine Canyon

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Outdoor Recreation

Big Creek Golf Course

WaKeeney Municipal Building

Emanuel Lutheran Church

Old Fashioned Soda Fountains

Things to do near WaKeeney, KS

Ed Root Sculptures

The Battle of the Saline River

Russell Memorial Park Golf Course

Cedar Bluff Boating

Indian Petroglyphs