The Gem Resort

The Gem Resort

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Get wet at The Gem Resort on the water at beautiful Lake Wabaunsee: Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boat, water scamp, fishing boat, 23 foot deck boat for skiing, tubing, wake boarding, knee boarding, and complimentary sunset boat cruise; hot tub, massage therapy, sun deck, then wet your whistle in the Gem Saloon. Lake Wabaunsee is centrally located in the Topeka/Emporia/Manhattan triangle, less than an hour from all of these cities.
Open year round
Kansas Highways 4 and 99 both run into Lake Wabaunsee

Clapboard Ravine Drive

This is a beautiful scenic seven mile drive through the Flint Hills. This drive starts just north of Alma on the gravel road heading east past the Clapboard Acres housing development. About 1 1/2

Alma, KS Scenic Drives

D.R. and E.W. Bruman/Schroeder Residence

Over the door, chiseled in ornate German script the date, 1882

Alma, KS Famous Homes

Wabaunsee High School

WHS serves the communities of Alma, McFarland, Paxico and Maple Hill. It was constructed in 1938 and is an example of one of the many native stone buildings located in Alma. With its limestone exterior and red tile roof, it is considered one of the most beautiful high schools in Kansas.

Alma, KS Historic Buildings

Eck/Stratton Residence

The gingerbread trim home was built by Mr. Eck, who was a lumberman in Alma. It was built in 1904 and features a turret room, a tower resembling a castle, and original lap siding.

Alma, KS Famous Homes

Holy Family Catholic Church

The construction of this native stone church was the result of the original frame church burning. The cornerstone of this church was laid August 27, 1899 in the new native rock structure measuring 44 by 100

Alma, KS Historic Churches

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Clapboard Ravine Drive

D.R. and E.W. Bruman/Schroeder Residence

Wabaunsee High School

Eck/Stratton Residence

Holy Family Catholic Church

Things to do near Alma, KS

Sink Hole

Kansas Walleye Association

Historic Homes Tour

Band Shell

Peabody Museum Historical Complex