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Leavenworth, Kansas

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    Annual Hound Hike - Leavenworth - Waggin’ Tails Dog Park, all dogs and their owners are invited to attend, but dogs must be non-aggressive and vaccinated and organizers ask that ther ... more on Annual Hound Hike


Attractions and Upcoming Events

Performing Arts Center

Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 1938

Leavenworth, KS Theatres

River Connection Tour

The River Connection Tour is a great way for you and yours to spend a couple of days or a family weekend. A multitude of interesting historical attractions, sites and experiences are available daily and spending more than a day is a definite must to capture the true flavor of our communities.

Leavenworth, KS Tours

National Fred Harvey Museum

The National Fred Harvey Museum seeks to: * Restore the Harvey residence in Leavenworth to its historic magnificence. * Increase public awareness of Mr. Harvey's achievements and his contributions to civilizing the great American Southwest. *

Leavenworth, KS Museums

United States Penitentiary -

Leavenworth is best known for the "Federal Pen" or "Big House", which is now a medium-security prison. Construction of this historic prison began in 1897, with the first cell house opening in 1906. The Federal Penitentiary has been the home of Kansas City Boss Tom Pendergast, George "Machine Gun"

Leavenworth, KS Penitentiaries

First City Museum

The museum houses collections of early frontier memorabilia and artifacts including buggies and cutters manufactured in Leavenworth. There is also a mock-up of the United States Penitentiary, plus other prison memorabilia.

Leavenworth, KS Museums

Things to do near Leavenworth, KS

National Register Sites of Kansas City

* Argentine Carnegie Library, 28th Street and Metropolitan Avenue (4-30-86) * Castle Rock, 852 Washington Blvd. (2-18-00) *...

Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill

Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill is complete with memorabilia from Dick Clark's personal collection of music history. ...