Points of Interest

Brochures with a map and information may be obtained at the following locations: Heritage Center, Kansas Route 66 Visitors' Center, Chamber of Commerce, Cafe on the Route, City Hall and the Police ... More

Many of the historic sites date back to the early days of the post. Follow the historical waysides tour, starting at the Frontier Army Museum. More

Each of the site's 20 historic structures, furnished rooms, exhibits, costumed interpreters, and special event weekends help you experience the events that shaped the nation. First Kansas Colored ... More

Tells the story of Fort Leavenworth from 1827-1917, and the history of the frontier Army from 1804 when Lewis & Clark passed by present day Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth. Gift shop. Open: ... More

Visit Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm, a certified site on the National Santa Fe Trail by the National Park Service. Enter the site through the Heritage Center at Mahaffie. Experience exhibits ... More

At Mine Creek in 1864 a large body of Union calvalry swept down on the rear of Confederate General Sterling Price's supply train that was returning south after a long raid through Missouri and ... More

The amphitheater will stand as a permanent tribute to all Americans who have served in one of the five branches of the U.S. Armed Services: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and the Navy. ... More