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

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

WaKeeney Municipal Building

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

WaKeeney, KS Historic Buildings

Trego County Historical Society Museum

The Trego County Historical Society Museum, along with the recent addition of a one-room country school house is located on the Trego County Fairgrounds.

WaKeeney, KS Museums

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

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

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WaKeeney, Kansas

80 Foot Wide Brick Streets

Butterfield Overland Despatch Trail

Threshing Machine Canyon

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Old Fashioned Soda Fountains

WaKeeney Municipal Building

Trego County Historical Society Museum

Big Creek Golf Course

Outdoor Recreation

Things to do near WaKeeney, KS

Cedar Links Golf and Country Club

The Railroad Gazebo

Bell-Bogardus Indian Massacre and Cemetery

Hays Aquatic Park

Stone Gallery