Little Ozarks

Spring bursts forth in Southeast Kansas as the trees and meadows come alive. The shades of green, frame the first flowers of the season in their yellow, red, purple and brilliant whites. Community festivals across the region celebrate this new birth recognizing cherry blossoms, blues, redbuds and drama.

It’s also time to get out your pole and head to the water for some good old fishin’. You’ll come away feeling relaxed and refreshed after a weekend surrounded by still clear water and fresh air.

Explore historic buildings, bridges and museums as you make your way through this unique region with a new discovery just around the bend.

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Coffeyville

As early as 1803 the present site of Coffeyville was occupied by the Black Dog band of Osage Indians who crossed back and forth to the west plains to hunt…

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Cities to Explore

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Columbus

"Help America Discover Columbus" Canoe our quiet waters, enjoy nature at its best. View raccoons,…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Chetopa

"Catfish and Pecan Capital" of KansasChetopa is located on the Neosho River in Southeast Kansas…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Chanute

Chanute owes its name and existence to a track-laying race between the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Caney

Caney, Kansas is set in a valley surrounded by the Chautauqua Hills on the West,…

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Altamont

If you're making Altamont, Kansas your vacation destination or just passing through, we welcome you…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Baxter Springs

Experience Historic Baxter Springs! Baxter Springs, the largest community in Cherokee County, once was a…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Burlington

The CITY OF BURLINGTON is a progressive county seat town of approximately 2,800 people and…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Cherryvale

In May, 1871, the abundance of wild cherry trees along the creeks and in the…

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Explore a County Allen County 2 cities  ·  14 counties in Little Ozarks

Allen County was established in 1855 on land reserved for the New York Indians and was named after William Allen,…

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Explore a City Columbus 13 attractions  ·  42 cities in Little Ozarks

"Help America Discover Columbus" Canoe our quiet waters, enjoy nature at its best. View raccoons, beaver at work, a variety…

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