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.

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Columbus

"Help America Discover Columbus" Canoe our quiet waters, enjoy nature at its best. View raccoons, beaver at work, a variety of birds, maybe see a white tail deer or wild…

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Cities to Explore

More road, less rush.

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

Coffeyville

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Chetopa

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

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Let the road decide.

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

Chanute

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

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

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.

Caney

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

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Altamont

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Cherryvale

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Burlington

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

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As early as 1803 the present site of Coffeyville was occupied by the Black Dog band of Osage Indians who…

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