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Historic downtown district. The oldest shopping district of its kind in Kansas. This 4 block region contains over 150 shops, restaurants, and bars and is home to many pre-and post Kansas State University Wildcats' events. Historic walking tours also available. Step back in time as a volunteer leads you back to the 50's era with a tour of the oldest historic shopping district in Kansas. |
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Founded in 1947, The Blast from the Past Museum has been dedicated to the restoration and preservation of numerous antiquests from the early 1900's for over half a century. Items such as Band organs, Juke Boxes, Arcade Machines, Carousel Horses, Slot Machines, Pinball Games and Antique Music Boxes are just some of the wonders that can be found here. |
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| This area is located off of Ehlers Road on Bluemont Drive (head for the water tower with the Little Apple logo). The overlook is actually a part of Goodnow Park and City-owned land used for domestic water storage. The site offers a panoramic view of the original plat of the community. To the West, a good portion of the campus can also be viewed. If you are just out exploring our community, this site is a must see. This area makes a great place to go and eat your lunch. There are several tables placed throughout the area with parking just a few feet away. |
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| Hayrack rides, pick-your-own pumpkins, hay maze, short story and play (interactive) for school age. |
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The Clarion Hotel, a Manhattan hotel near Kansas State University
Offering a convenient west side location, the Clarion HotelŽ provides easy access to Kansas State University, home of the Bill Snyder Family Stadium, the Colbert Hills Golf Course and Bramlage Coliseum. This Manhattan, KS hotel is also convenient to Fort Riley United States Army facility. |
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Situated in the flinthills, Colbert Hills has been rated by Golf Digest as #1. Numerous other awards including top 10 Collegiate course in US plus one of 100 best value courses in US. A silver Signature Audubon Santuary course. Rated most difficult course in the US from the back tees known as the bruiser tees at 7,600 yards Numerous tees to play varying in length from 4,600 yards to 7,600 yards. Great par 3 course and 20 acre all grass practice facility. |
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| Range open to the public to sight in firearms or target practice without endangering others. |
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4 miles of mountain bike and hiking trail for advanced outdoor enthusiasts. This trail provides users with varying and rugged terrain and beautiful Kansas' vistas.Winding through dense cedar forest into open native grassland, the trail runs along rocky ridges with scenic overlooks along the way. |
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| The park provides for a blend of activities including team sports such as softball, at one of the state's leading facilities, and soccer or flag football on irrigated, regulation playing fields. The park's stocked lake provides fishing opportunities for area youth. The perimeter trail is used by many to increase their level of fitness or simply to enjoy some of the natural beauty and wildlife of the park as it twists through sections of naturalized Kansas lowland areas. Family and group gatherings occur frequently at the two covered picnic shelters and plenty of open space remains for individual or group activities. |
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Glimpse into the life of Isaac Goodnow, a leader in the free-state movement and one of the founders of the town of Manhattan. He later established the college, Bluemont College, which became Kansas State University. A prominent farmer and successful businessman, Goodnow and his wife, Ellen, built this unique stone farmhouse in the 1860s. Isaac and Ellen's interest in education and nature is reflected in the hundreds of objects they collected. |
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Homestay-Our Guest Haus has a beautiful Flinthills view as you look out of the large, south window. Guests can walk on the wooden path through the cedars and garden, relax on one of the decks, or enjoy the pond and stream nearby. We are located near KSU Sports complex and campus, Colbert Hills Golf, Flint Hills, and more. |
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| Manhattan thrives with the history of our founding fathers and the pioneer spirit. From historic homes to locations of pioneers who once crossed the prairie, Manhattan offers a variety of historical sights for the history enthusiast. Enjoy the exhibits and tours offers in The Little AppleŽ and learn more about the 150 year history of Manhattan. |
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| This is headquarters for Kansas food, gifts and Sovuniers, plus K-State gifts and apparel. |
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The KSU Gardens is a horticulture display garden that has been established as an educational resource and learning laboratory for K-State students and the visiting public. The KSU Gardens is a privately funded project located on the campus of Kansas State University. When completed, the Gardens will be a 19-acre garden designed to show hardscape and tested ornamental plant material in different aesthetic settings. |
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| The zoo features a number of exciting educational exhibits, including a Tropical tree/flooded Amazonian Rainforest, the Desert-Scape, Tropical Nighthouse (Cave), Giant Leafcutter Ant colony, Observation Beehive, a Mock Kitchen, a Freshwater Display, a number of terraria with numerous species of tropical insects, tarantulas and spiders, scorpions, and other arthropods, and a Biodiversity Display. |
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Konza Prairie Biological Station is an 10,000 acre native tallgrass prairie preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy and Kansas State University and operated as a field research station by the K-State Division of Biology.
The trails at the Konza have been selected by Backpacker Magazine as one of the top 100 day hikes in the country. |
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| Scenic overlook of Konza Prairie. |
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Experience life on an historic family ranch in the Kansas River Valley. |
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| 9.5 miles of trails for pedestrians and cyclists to exercise and enjoy nature. |
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| Secluded, country farm only 25 minutes from KSU-Manhattan. Spacious new rooms added to a restored turn-of-the-century farmhouse. Antiques, lace curtains, and cozy quilts. Private loft overlooking duck pond. 3 rooms (1 with private bath). No credit cards. |
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| Art galleries, live theatre, music series, and art galleries. Acoustic, jazz and classical music, classes, and more. |
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Manhattan City Park brings the outdoors and recreation to downtown Manhattan. The City Park is located a short walk from Aggieville, the Kansas State University campus, and historic Downtown Manhattan. There is always something to do in City Park. |
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Permanent art collection originated in 1928. This collection has grown to more than 5,000 works of art emphasizing Midwestern artists. Each year 7-8 different exhibitions are displayed offering an ambitious and diverse schedule of exhibitions and educational programs. |
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| Cultural center for performance arts and a host for numerous campus entertainment activities showcasing professional and student talent. Acoustics and accommodations provide excellent seats for everyone in the audience. |
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Exceptional accommodations in the heart of historic downtown Manhattan. |
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| Pillsbury Crossing's 59 acres are among the most scenic areas of the northern Flint Hills region. During normal stream flow, you may canoe, kayak, or take a small row boat upstream as far as 1/2 mile. There are some areas suitable for primitive camping by special permit only. Birdwatching is popular, and there is a small hiking trail provided in cooperation with a local conservation club in Manhattan. Although there are no trails marked, you may still enjoy a hike in the areas along either side of the stream also. Fishing is also popular at Pillsbury Crossing, where the fish include channel cat, spotted bass, largemouth bass, bullhead catfish, and carp. |
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| 1915 walnut log cabin and museum. |
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Situated in the Flint Hills just outside Manhattan, Kansas, Prairiewood offers a private guest residence with exceptional meeting and banquet space, luxurious bed and bathrooms, abundant amenities, and stunning views. Nestled among 250 acres of native tallgrass prairie, time spent here will awaken the senses, renew perspective, and inspire imagination.
By limiting the use of Prairiewood to one guest group at a time, experiences here can be custom-tailored to meet the specific wishes of each guest. We invite you to come see how the rare privacy, unparalleled service, and stunning beauty of this special place will exceed your highest expectations. |
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| 14 miles of equestrian trails that can also be enjoyed by hikers. The horse trails are accessible year round, however the South entrance to the park is closed during the winter. |
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Explore Flint Hills history 1855 to present. Local history exhibits from pioneer days to the present. The adjacent Hartford house is a restored, prefabricated cabin brought by early settlers in 1855 on the steamboat Hartford. |
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Between the Kansas River and beautiful Flint Hills, our fourth generation farm lies in the scenic Kaw River Valley near Manhattan. Tour a modern working farm or camp the night in a rustic cabin surrounded by natural Kansas habitat. Feed a baby lamb or picnic and hike on our prairie, where wildlife and wildflowers abound. Check out our cattle or take a harvest ride on a combine. Farm or field outings custom-fit to ensure a pleasant Flint Hills experience.
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| Hunting, shooting sports, kenneling dogs, fishing, wildlife recreation, hiking, camping, ranch experienc, and art lessons. Guests must bring their own mounts to ride trails. Lodging available with 3 rooms. |
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| State fishing areas with fishable populations of Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Saugeye, Walleye, White Bass, Common Carp, Longnose Gar, Buffalo, Freshwater Drum
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| Scenic Valley Inn is a Reallog Home built in 2003. It is less than two miles outside of Manhattan, KS on twenty acres of beautiful, heavily wooded privacy. As you approach this new Bed and Breakfast Inn you will cross our bridge, wind around the log barn and continue on up to the house which has special parking for our guests right at the front door. We have three guest rooms with private baths, and offer an opportunity for families as well as married couples to choose any one of our private suites. |
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Built in 1871 by James Edward Shortridge, this fully restored home is located in the heart of downtown Manhattan. Guests enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere of this historic house, furnished with antiques. Close to KSU, shopping, and downtown businesses; ten minutes to Konza Prairie and hiking in the beautiful flint hills. In-room television, internet and phone and a large bathroom with a jacuzzi tub will make your stay convenient and comfortable. Full breakfast served in the formal dining room or the balcony weather permitting. |
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| Member of Kansas Golf Assn. |
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A gallery selling museum quality art in all media. Specializing in regional art, including many works depicting the life and landscapes of the Kansas Flint Hills. |
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| Nestled on 52 acres in the Flint Hills. Home to 397 animals, accredited by the AZA, and open 360 days a year. Immerse yourself in the natural habitats and open spaces and experience a nose-to-nose look at rare, native, and endangered animals. Safari along the 6-acre African Forest Trail and see the Chimpanzees of Tanganyika. Concessions, convenience store, and gift shop. |
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Historic Guest House and Birthplace of Grandma Hoerner |
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One of Kansas' largest lakes with 12,500 surface acres, 9 parks, 7 campgrounds, trails, fishing, public hunting, and motorcycle and off road vehicle areas. Several boat ramps located throughout the parks. 2 designated swimming beaches. 18,000 acres of diverse habitat await the hunter. There are 2 marinas. |
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| Includes a boat ramp and 200+ campsites with hook-ups. |
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| Tuttle Creek State Park is actually several state parks surrounding Tuttle Creek Reservoir, the second-largest lake in Kansas. Parks include River Pond State Park, Spillway State Park, Fancy Creek State Park, and Randolph State Park, with each park managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. |
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| A clay target game that simulates actual field hunting and is shot on specially designed courses that are identical to actual field conditions. |
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| 6 par 3's, 3 par 4's. 2,000 yard total length. Large challenging greens. Native tall grasses in rough. Both Wildcat and Little Kitten creek come into play. |
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| The William T. Kemper Art Gallery is the premier venue for art exhibits, showcasing KSU students, faculty, and guest artists all year round. The Kemper Art Gallery is scheduled by Union Program Council. |
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| Built in 1868, this limestone dwelling was used as a boarding house and private residence. The museum is furnished with 19th-century period pieces and special exhibits. |
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