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.

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 rest stop for the Osage Indians as they traveled toward their summer hunting grounds. Chief…

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Cities to Explore

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Coffeyville

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Chetopa

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

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Columbus

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

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Altamont

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Chanute

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

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Find your way.

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

Caney

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Cherryvale

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Burlington

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

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

Welcome to beautiful, Woodson County, Kansas! Scenic Woodson County is an artist's dream. No matter what the season, Woodson County's…

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

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

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