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.

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Elwood

A trading post was established at Elwood in 1852, in the area known as Roseport. In 1856, the site was sold and the town of Elwood, named for John B.…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Hiawatha

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

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Blue Rapids

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Hanover

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Highland

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

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Atchison

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

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Centralia

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Find your way.

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

Holton

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Denison

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Explore a County Doniphan County 6 cities  ·  7 counties in Pony Express Country

In thebeginning a series of glaciers covered the land with mountains of ice, carving a landscape of hills and valleys,…

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Explore a City Hiawatha 11 attractions  ·  21 cities in Pony Express Country

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

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