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Leavenworth, Kansas

Leavenworth, Kansas
Cultural Districts
Leavenworth Kansas

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Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:0 pm
913-758-2948
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Pets are welcomed on most all trails and parks with a leach. Waggin' Trails Dog Park is available for small and large dogs to run without a leash. Owners are asked to clean up after their pets if needed.
lat: 39.3111112 long: -94.9224637

Leavenworth is the “First City of Kansas” and was incorporated in 1854.  Leavenworth became nationally-known as the “jumping-off point” for the opening of the West.  The historic, quaint city of Leavenworth invites you to discover, explore, and relax in our beautiful city!  View magnificent vintage homes dating from the mid-1800s and tour the 1882 Carroll Mansion, enjoy a diverse variety of dining choices including a bounty of international flavors for you to choose from.  Experience self-guided historic Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth interactive waysides tours, stroll along the Missouri River, become a kid again and take a ride on a restored 1913 antique carousel and shop in a wide variety of eclectic shops in the 28 block historic downtown shopping district offering a variety of home, gift, garden, fun & funky jewelry, specialty teas and foods, antiques, furniture, quilting supplies, pottery and much more throughout the Leavenworth area.

Fort Leavenworth is known as the “Post that opened the West” and is the oldest fort west of the Mississippi River in continuous operation.   Fort Leavenworth, one of the most beautiful, well-preserved forts in the U.S. and is known as the “Best Hometown in the Army”.  It is considered a national treasure with its historic sites, a world-class museum, the nation’s premiere Buffalo Soldier monument, breathtaking views overlooking the Missouri River, scenic picnic areas, parks, and a challenging, rolling, 18-hole golf course.

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Carroll Mansion and Museum
Carroll Mansion and Museum

1128 5th Avenue, Leavenworth, KS 66048, USA
Distance: 0.39 mi (straight line)

Museums and Interpretive Centers

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Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton
Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton

Hampton Inn Leavenworth, Choctaw Street, Leavenworth, KS, USA
Distance: 0.56 mi (straight line)

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The Escape Game Leavenworth
The Escape Game Leavenworth

The Escape Game Leavenworth (formerly Locked In Kansas), Delaware Street, Leavenworth, KS, USA
Distance: 0.68 mi (straight line)

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Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton

Home2 Suites by Hilton Leavenworth Downtown, Delaware Street, Leavenworth, KS, USA
Distance: 0.81 mi (straight line)

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C.W. Parker Carousel Museum and Gift Shop
C.W. Parker Carousel Museum and Gift Shop

C. W. Parker Carousel Museum, South Esplanade Street, Leavenworth, KS, USA
Distance: 0.81 mi (straight line)

Fun and Sports

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Richard Allen Cultural Center
Richard Allen Cultural Center

Richard Allen Cultural Center & Museum, Kiowa Street, Leavenworth, KS, USA
Distance: 1.05 mi (straight line)

Guided Tours Museums and Interpretive Centers

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Fairfield Inn and Suites
Fairfield Inn and Suites

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Leavenworth, North 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS, USA
Distance: 1.19 mi (straight line)

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Fort Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth

Fort Leavenworth Visitor Control Center, Sherman Avenue, Fort Leavenworth, KS, USA
Distance: 1.38 mi (straight line)

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Buffalo Soldier Monument and the Circle of Firsts
Buffalo Soldier Monument and the Circle of Firsts

Buffalo Soldier Monument, Stimson Avenue, Fort Leavenworth, KS, USA
Distance: 2.40 mi (straight line)

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Chapel of Veterans
Chapel of Veterans

4101 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS, USA
Distance: 2.42 mi (straight line)

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Frontier Army Museum
Frontier Army Museum

Frontier Army Museum, Reynolds Avenue, Leavenworth, KS, USA
Distance: 2.70 mi (straight line)

Guided Tours Museums and Interpretive Centers Forts

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Leavenworth, Kansas National Cemetery
Leavenworth, Kansas National Cemetery

Leavenworth National Cemetery, Muncie Road, Leavenworth, KS, USA
Distance: 2.97 mi (straight line)

Forts General History

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Lansing Historical Society
Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society and Museum, East Kansas Street, Lansing, KS, USA
Distance: 4.43 mi (straight line)

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Weston Bend State Park
Weston Bend State Park

Weston Bend State Park, Missouri 45, Weston, MO, USA
Distance: 6.38 mi (straight line)

Outdoor Experiences

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Fort de Cavagnial
Fort de Cavagnial

Fort de Cavagnial, Daniel Road, Leavenworth, KS, USA
Distance: 6.40 mi (straight line)

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Holladay Distillery
Holladay Distillery

Holladay Distillery, Mc Cormick Lane, Weston, MO, USA
Distance: 6.45 mi (straight line)

Food and Drinks Breweries and Distilleries

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Pirtle Winery
Pirtle Winery

Pirtle Winery, Spring Street, Weston, MO, USA
Distance: 7.05 mi (straight line)

Food and Drinks Wineries

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Cline’s Opry
Cline’s Opry

Cline's Opry, Missouri 45, Weston, MO, USA
Distance: 7.52 mi (straight line)

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