Cowboys & Cattletowns
Day 1 |
| Caldwell |
| Wichita |
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Day 2 |
| Newton |
| Abilene |
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Day 3 |
| Abilene |
| Ellsworth |
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Day 4 |
| Dodge City |
Cowboys & Cattletowns Yellow Brick Road Trip
Get Along Little Doggies...
The larger-than-life cowboy legends of the Old West were born on the frontier plains and in the cattletowns of Kansas. Wichita grew from a cattletown to the largest city in the state and few towns capture the spirit of the American cowboy like Dodge City. The Old West still lives in many other Kansas communities as well - Abilene, Newton, Caldwell and Ellsworth all keep the cowboy culture alive year-round!
Day 1
Diamond W Chuckwagon Supper
P.O. Box 444
Towanda, KS 67144
Phone: (316) 536-6050
Towanda, KS 67144
Phone: (316) 536-6050
Following a delicious chuckwagon supper, you'll be entertained by the Diamond W Wranglers. These four cowboy singers have taken their music from Kansas to Carnegie Hall, Germany to China. The ... More
Ghost Riders of the Chisholm Trail Silhouettes
1941 S Fall Creek Rd
Caldwell, KS 67022
Phone: 6208456666
Caldwell, KS 67022
Phone: 6208456666
Roadside turn-out to view historical marker overlooking life-size silhouette iron cutouts that help tell the story of original Chisholm Trail cowtown located on the real Chisholm Trail. More
Hatman Jack's Wichita Hat Works
601 W Douglas
Wichita, KS 67213
Phone: (316) 264-4881
Wichita, KS 67213
Phone: (316) 264-4881
Hatman Jack is known by residents and visitors alike as the hat expert. Whether a top hat or 10-gallon Stetson, he can get you the right hat. Located west of the Arkansas River in the historic ... More
Historical Walking Tour/Historical Signs
102 S Main
Caldwell, KS 67022
Phone: 6208452145
Caldwell, KS 67022
Phone: 6208452145
Relive cowtown days through 19 historical markers located throughout Caldwell with true stories of the Old West along self-guided walking tour. More
Old Cowtown Museum
1865 West Museum Boulevard
Wichita, KS 67203
Phone: (316) 219-1871
Wichita, KS 67203
Phone: (316) 219-1871
Visitors can experience what life was like in an evolving cattle town of the 1870s. Take a wagon ride, stop by the Saloon and drink a sarsaparilla, watch a gunfight in the street, hear the ring of ... More
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
204 S Main St
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 265-9314
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 265-9314
A distinctive local landmark, Wichita's 1892 City Hall building, is home to the Museum and it's beautifully appointed interior, featuring fine woodwork, decorative painting, and leaded glass ... More
Day 2
Abilene & Smoky Valley Excursion Train
200 SE 5th, PO Box 744
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: (785) 263-1077
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: (785) 263-1077
Using a vintage diesel-electric locomotive, a century-old wooden sided passenger/diner, open air observation cars and a caboose, the excursion train travels through the Smoky Hill River Valley ... More
Brookville Hotel
105 E Lafayette
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: (785) 263-2244
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: (785) 263-2244
World Famous Family Style Fried Chicken Dinners with all the trimmings - served since 1915 - 4th generation family. Serving lunch and dinner. Reservations are advised. More
Carriage Factory Art Gallery and Museum
128 E 6th St
Newton, KS 67114
Phone: (316) 284-2749
Newton, KS 67114
Phone: (316) 284-2749
A common desire to broaden the visual understanding and to stimulate the cultural interests of the people in the Newton area, prompted 27 individuals to establish the Newton Art Association in ... More
Kauffman Museum
2801 N Main St
North Newton, KS 67117
Phone: (316) 283-1612
North Newton, KS 67117
Phone: (316) 283-1612
The museum tells the story of the coming of the Mennonites from Europe to the Central Plains in the 1870s, their encounters with the prairie environment and its peoples, and their continuing ... More
Prairie Harvest
601 N. Main
Newton, KS 67114
Phone: (316) 283-6623
Newton, KS 67114
Phone: (316) 283-6623
Located in one of Newton's downtown historical buildings, Prairie Harvest Market and Deli offers fresh food, hard-to-find products, or items for special diets. The largest selection of Kansas ... More
Seelye Mansion & Patent Medicine Museum
1105 N Buckeye Ave
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: (785) 263-1084
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: (785) 263-1084
The Seelye Mansion is one of the finest homes in Kansas. A New York architect designed the new home in Georgian style for Dr. and Mrs. A.B. Seelye in 1904. It was built in 1905 at a cost of ... More
Day 3
C & R Old West Trading Post
123 N. Douglas Avenue
Ellsworth, KS 67439
Phone: (785) 472-3919
Ellsworth, KS 67439
Phone: (785) 472-3919
From antiques to Western wear for men, women and children, the Trading Post has it.Widest selection of boots and hats in the area. Includes an array of fine jewelry, professional leather artists ... More
Dickinson County Heritage Center
412 S Campbell St
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: (785) 263-2681
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: (785) 263-2681
Discover the history of the wild frontier, the days of Tom Smith and Wild Bill Hickok, and the wild and woolly days of the cattle drives to Abilene at the end of the Chisholm Trail. Also explore ... More
Ellsworth Historical Plaza Walking Tour
104 South West Main
Ellsworth, KS 67439
Phone: (785) 472-3059
Ellsworth, KS 67439
Phone: (785) 472-3059
This walking tour covers the original plaza of this Kansas cattle town known as "End of the Trail." To enable visitors to experience this special western aura, 17 authentic frontier silhouettes ... More
Mr. K's Farmhouse Restaurant
407 S Van Buren St
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: (785) 263-7995
Abilene, KS 67410
Phone: (785) 263-7995
On his 75th birthday Ike, our 34th president, received the traditional birthday paddeling. The tradition continues today. Reservations accepted. More
Paden's Place Restaurant & Bar
120 N Douglas
Ellsworth, KS 67439
Phone: (785) 472-3643
Ellsworth, KS 67439
Phone: (785) 472-3643
Located in the heart of the Historic Downtown, in a circa 1910 building across the street from the National Drovers Hall of Fame. Also within walking distance of the popular Historical Walking ... More
Day 4
Boot Hill Bed & Breakfast
603 W. Spruce
Dodge City, KS 67801
Phone: (620) 225-0111
Dodge City, KS 67801
Phone: (620) 225-0111
Built in 1927, the Boot Hill Bed & Breakfast, a National Historic site, offers modern comfort with 5 spacious bedrooms with bathrooms and unique features. East balconies offer afternoon shade and ... More
Boot Hill Museum
Front St
Dodge City, KS 67801
Phone: (620) 227-8188
Dodge City, KS 67801
Phone: (620) 227-8188
Boot Hill is located on the original site of Boot Hill Cemetery in Dodge City. Exhibits, programs and colorful entertainers tell the story of Dodge City's Wild and Wicked beginnings. Exhibits ... More
Casey's Cowtown Club
503 E Trail
Dodge City, KS 67801
Phone: (620) 227-5225
Dodge City, KS 67801
Phone: (620) 227-5225
Casey's Cowtown specializes in Kansas steaks and classic American cuisine. Banquet room available. More
Moore Ranch
2933 CR E
Bucklin, KS 67834
Phone: (620) 826-3649
Bucklin, KS 67834
Phone: (620) 826-3649
A working Longhorn ranch in southwest Kansas. Visit the ranch and experience the cowboy way of life. Help gather cattle horseback, roundup horses, learn to rope, brand cattle and cook in dutch ... More
