The Glacial Hills Scenic Byway gets its name from the rolling hills and rock-strewn valleys carved by ancient glaciers. The receding ice left behind a beautiful landscape and highly fertile farmland. […]
The best way to see Atchison and learn about its rich haunted history is aboard the Atchison Trolley! The Haunted Trolley Tour will board at the Santa Fe Depot at […]
The Haunted Trolley tour is a must do event for the “Most Haunted City in Kansas.” You board a brand new trolley to visit the varied haunted sites throughout Atchison and listen to the stories behind what makes them haunted. The haunted trolley sells out every year in short order so don’t wait to buy those tickets!
This ten-mile hiking/biking trail connects downtown Atchison with Independence Creek and the historic area where the Lewis and Clark expedition camped on July 4, 1804. The trail head includes a […]
The International Forest of Friendship is an arboretum and memorial forest beside Lake Warnock in Atchison, Kansas. A life-size bronze statue of Amelia Earhart gazes over the International Forest of […]
On July 4, 1804, Lewis and Clark, exploring the new Louisiana Purchase, camped near this site. Fifty years later the town was founded by Pro-slavery men and named for Sen. […]
The Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica have been in Atchison since 1863. St. Scholastica Chapel is rich with beautiful marble, a large rose window and stained-glass windows honoring seven […]
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