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.

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Chanute

Chanute owes its name and existence to a track-laying race between the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston (LL&G) and the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas (KATY) railroads in the early 1870's. At…

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Cities to Explore

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Cherryvale

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

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Burlington

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

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More road, less rush.

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

Altamont

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Baxter Springs

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

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Caney

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

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Coffeyville

As early as 1803 the present site of Coffeyville was occupied by the Black Dog…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Chetopa

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

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More road, less rush.

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

Columbus

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

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

Cherokee County is located in the territory that was part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. The area was then…

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Explore a City Cherryvale 14 attractions  ·  42 cities in Little Ozarks

In May, 1871, the abundance of wild cherry trees along the creeks and in the woodlands of this area influenced…

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