From U.S. Hwy. 36 1/2 mile west to Hwy. 161. From this junction to the Nebraska state line Hwy. 161 was designated the Ancient Indian Traders Trail to remember that it has been used for thousands of year by various tribes traveling throughout this region.
North of St. Francis. This is breathtakingly beautiful terrain featuring rough terrain and deep canyons. Pick up the self-guided driving tour brochure at the Cheyenne County Museum.
Inspired by the giant Van Gogh painting, the community has erected easels in three city parks featuring works by high school art classes and local artists. See them in Chamber (13th and Center), Rosewood (Acacia and Willow), and Gulick (9th and Caldwell) parks.
This renovated former American Legion Hall is the office for two foundations and serves as a community center.
The art exhibits inside this 1913 former library change regularly. The center does a marvelous job supporting local artists, and it operates a great gift shop. Children's art activities offered during the BKRT.
1 1/2 miles west of St. Francis on U.S. Hwy. 36 then 1 1/2 miles north on Hwy. 27. Read about the events that led to this becoming the spot where the Plains Indian Wars began.
This Modern Eclecticism structure was built in 1925. Monday-Friday 7am-4pm MT / 8am-5pm CT.
As you arrive, look near the entrance for the Apollo 17 module likeness that remembers native son astronaut Ron Evans. Inside find county history exhibits from prehistoric days through 1864 Cherry Creek Encampment. 785.332.2504. Extended hours during BKRT: 8am-4pm MT / 9am-5pm CT. 201 W. U.S. Hwy. 36.
From U.S. Hwy. 36, south 1/2 mile on Hwy. 27. See the gravesite of Sgt. Jack Weinstein who was posthumously bestowed the Medal of Honor in 2014 for his service in the Korean War. He was one of 24 who was not awarded the medal because of prejudice against Jewish and Hispanic soldiers. See an exhibit about this story at the Cheyenne County Museum.
This 1880 frame house was built in the Gothic Revival style by Peter Robidoux, an early and influential Wallace businessman. An interpretive sign stands near the private home. Drive by only.
North of St. Francis. Find driving instructions in the Kansas Guidebook 2 for Explorers or at the Cheyenne County Museum. The depths of the canyons at this point are astounding.
A 1906 Queen Anne features gingerbread trim and covered porches. See the events section for tour and other activities happening at this beautiful historic home during the BKRT event.
From the museum 1/2 mile east on U.S. Hwy. 40, 3/4 mile south on 27, then 3/4 mile east on E-O. The post cemetery is at the back of the larger city cemetery. A marker beside the flagpole provides a timeline and layout of the fort. Grave sites of two scouts and early civilians can be seen. A tall stone cenotaph (inside an open-faced shed) was erected by members of he Seventh U.S. Cavalry in memory of comrades lost during the Indian battles of 1867.
You'll see first-class exhibits about area paleontology, including a 40-foot long replica of a plesiosaur fossil discovered by a fort surgeon in 1867, learn about the American Indian connection, and how William Comstock, Wild Bill Hickok, George Custer and Buffalo Bill Cody put their stamp on the fort's history. A separate gallery displays an impressive collection of American Indian and military artifacts amid the striking artwork of western and wildlife artist Jerry Thomas. Stroll through a professionally designed three-quarter scale street facade of the fort and early Wallace. The newest addition houses the large Rhea Reed (pump) Organ collection dating from 1848 to 1918. The museum complex includes a stagecoach station, train depot, pioneer and agricultural equipment shed and an 1888 church. The entrance features the artwork of barbed-wire artist Ernie Poe and a life-size bronze of scout William Comstock by artist Jerry Thomas.
Although Raymond "Fox" Still is no longer with us, you'll delight in finding near his home a wide variety of sculptures he started creating in 1960. Many were originally designed for target practice by this avid outdoorsman. The most recent, a T-Rex, was created in 2011. Fox passed away in 2017.
Canadian artist Cameron Cross painted enlarged reproductions of Van Gogh's seven sunflower paintings and displayed them in seven countries. The site chosen in the United States was Goodland! The 24x32-foot Three Sunflowers in a Vase rests on an 80-foot easel and weighs 40,000 pounds.
Brook Berringer, legendary Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback killed in an airplane crash right before the 1996 NFL draft, is buried here. Cornhusker fans still leave mementos. A kiosk provides the location of the grave.
A larger-than-life John Deere green grasshopper fashioned from old farm equipment is waiting for you here.
The feature exhibit is the full-sized replica of America's first patented helicopter, invented in Goodland. Thursday-Sunday 9am-5pm MT / 10am-6pm CT.
See the 1928 stucco gas station moved to this location from Kanorado and then restored. Check events for information about tours offered during the BKRT.
Here a historical marker relates the 1867 Kidder Massacre and its aftermath.
In front of the public library find the Greg Todd bronze and inside a copy of Jean Francois Millet's The Gleaners, painted by an unidentified Polish count residing in Kansas. Also look for the striking 1911 stained-glass window of a steam engine. Thursday 9am-7pm MT / 10am-8pm CT; Friday-Saturday 9am-5pm MT / 10am-6pm CT.
At 4,039 feet above sea level, Mount Sunflower is the highest point in Kansas. Located in Wallace County, just east of the Kansas-Colorado border, Mount Sunflower is more than 3,300 feet above the state's topographic low point in Montgomery County in southeastern Kansas. Much of Mount Sunflower's elevation is due to the uplift of the Rocky Mountains to the west. Mount Sunflower is on private property, but the landowners, Ed and Cindy Harold, accommodate visitors who want to conquer its lofty summit and gaze at a typical High Plains, shortgrass prairie landscape. Join Ed and Cindy on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings to watch a gorgeous sunset, hit a golf ball into Colorado and sip on a Kansas brew. Bring your own lawn chair and a favorite beverage. (Sunset begins around 7:41pm MT / 8:41pm CT.) Click on "Read More" for driving directions or on the location icon for map location.
Goodland can be a busy locale when it comes to weather. You can visit the station to learn how forecasts are researched and observe Doppler radar in action. For a tour during the BKRT please pre-register and provide ages of those in your party and a phone number in case of cancellation. Age will be used to customize the presentation. Registration will begin April 22. Please only call in the a.m. Tour size per session limited to 20. Tours held daily, 9am-12pm MT / 10am-1pm CT. Call 785.899.7508 or if busy, call 785.899.2360.
Brand new community playground with railroad theme. Picnic shelters and restrooms facility.
This family-owned business has been blending and selling high-quality spices and dry soup mixes for more than 35 years. Look at the events section for tours being offered during BKRT.
The 90-year history of the opera house stretches 100 feet along a red-brick wall depicting its varied activities and the stores that later occupied the building.
Rural Free Delivery is the title of this 1937 Section artwork by Kenneth Adams, which depicts hard-working farm family welcoming the horse-and0buggy mail carrier.
At this quaint little post office, inside a former residence, Jan will greet you with a smile and sell you as many stamps as you can afford. If the post office is closed, mail a letter or postcard from Edson! Opens at 7 am MT / 8 am CT. Closes at 11am MT / Noon CT on Thursday and Friday and by 8:45am MT / 9:45am CT on Saturday.
Featured here is local and regional art work and BKRT activities. 109 North Quincy. Thursday-Saturday 9:30am-6pm MT / 10:30am-7pm CT.
Wrench's come in all sorts of styles and sizes and collector, Dale Radiel has over 10,000 of them in his museum. He has one of the largest International Harvester wrench collections in the United States! Call ahead or drop by.
Fred and Marsha Magley created area history signage using disk-blades. You'll see 400 of these brightly painted red informative markers throughout the county.
W. U.S. Hwy. 36. From River and U.S. Hwy 36 west 1 3/4 miles west on U.S. Hwy. 36. Tee off on this beautiful 9-hole golf course. Carts are available to rent. There is also a pond for fishing or just relaxing under the big old trees located there. A small pro shop is located in the clubhouse. Green fees are very reasonable.
E. Washington. WPA park and band shell were constructed in 1934 and designed around a large center fountain. Sing or dance on the band shell stage while your audience sits in the unique horseshoe-shaped concrete amphitheater. Look for sculptures created by native son Glenn Zweygardt.
From 2nd and Main, take the driveway south. Described as the finest superintendent's residence on the railroad, this splendid 1879 stone building is one of only two remaining Kansas Pacific Railway structures.
Just south of town on Hwy. 27. Well-maintained community course. Cost: $10 per round for non-members, payable at self-pay station. Please contact in advance for cart rental ($10).
The art deco tile accents this 1931 blond-brick structure. Look for the pioneer statue on the grounds sculpted by Greg Todd. If you arrive in town on Thursday or Friday during business hours, take time to go inside and see the gorgeous interior.
Uncovered during renovations were four illustrious 1928 panels of peacocks and roses line the walls, and by the same artist, an elaborate framed mural. Tours offered Friday and Saturday. Check event listing for details.
From Hwy. 27 and Park, 1/2 mile south of railroad tracks. Lovely tree-shaded park with paved and lighted walking paths, picnic shelters, new and improved playground, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and restroom.
Featured are excellent displays of vintage motorcycles including early Harley-Davidson Indian Flanders, Cleveland, Suzuki, Yamaha and Triumph models. Daily 9am-4pm MT / 10am-5pm CT.
Visitors are welcome to play this 18-hole course of lush bluegrass fairways and beautiful bent grass greens.
The two-story, buff-brick structure is lavishly decorated with red, yellow, and blue terra cotta tiles inspired by Aztec art. It is being restored and tours are available during the BKRT. See the Event Schedule for more information.
Judi Selzer has been selling bulk food products, fabric, sewing supplies, candles and gifts since 1991. Thursday-Saturday 9am-5:30 pm MT / 10am-6:30pm CT.
At I-70 mile marker 7 is a good rest stop and place to load up on Kansas information. Daily 9am-5pm MT / 10am-6pm CT.
Looking for kids selling lemonade? You'll find them here in this brand new coffee shop that also sells antiques and gifts. Thursday-Sunday 9am-5pm MT / 10am-6pm CT.
North of St. Francis. Find driving instructions in the Kansas Guidebook 2 for Explorers or at the Cheyenne County Museum. Stand in three states at the same time Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado.
A buff-brick and limestone structure, this stately Modern Eclecticism courthouse was built in 1915.
Van Doren Park's sandstone and brick entrance pillars (Rich and LeBow) the stone shelter house and outdoor fireplace and the attractive sandstone constructions of City Hall (111 E. Bressler). Note: WPA stands for Works Progress Administration and was a New Deal agency during the 1930s depression era to help employ people to build public works projects.
