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.

Simple trips are often the best.

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

Atchison

Situated on hills and bluffs along the Missouri River, Atchison is one of the most scenic and historic towns in Kansas. Brick streets climb hills and wind along river bluffs,…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Hanover

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Blue Rapids

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Hiawatha

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Highland

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

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Elwood

A trading post was established at Elwood in 1852, in the area known as Roseport.…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Centralia

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Holton

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

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Go where you feel alive.

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

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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