Pony Express Yellow Brick Road Trip
Between April of 1860 and November of 1861, the Pony Express, maintained communications between the east coast and the west coast of America by carrying official mail between Missouri and California. To carry the U.S. mail over 1,800 miles of wilderness, Pony Express riders changed horses about every 12-15 miles. Discover the 139 miles that ran through Kansas as well as other stops along the way.
Day 1
Brown County Historical Society Ag Museum and Windmill Lane
301 E Iowa St
Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone: (785) 742-3702
Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone: (785) 742-3702
The Brown County Historical Society Ag Museum resembles a 1900 farmstead, complete with farm house, wash house, blacksmith shop, hen house, woodworking shop, milk barn housing farm implements, an ... More
Country Cabin Restaurant
2534 Kestrel Rd
Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone: (785) 742-4320
Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone: (785) 742-4320
Comfortable dining room overlooks a serene lake; outside dining is available during the warmer months.Lodging available. More
Country Cabins
2534 Kestrel Rd
Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone: (785) 742-4320
Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone: (785) 742-4320
Guest cabins with porches overlooking a 12 acre fish-stocked pond. All cabins have a kitchenette that is furnished with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. Muffins, coffee and ... More
Davis Memorial
606 E Iowa St
Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone: (785) 742-7136
Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone: (785) 742-7136
Nationally renowned. Crafted in Italy during the 1930s. The memorial is a fascinating study of human nature as well as fine Italian craftsmanship.The memorial has been featured on "Ripley's ... More
Werner Wagon Wheels
1705 Yates Rd
RR2 Box 231
Horton, KS 66439
Phone: (785) 486-3758
RR2 Box 231
Horton, KS 66439
Phone: (785) 486-3758
Take a trip back to the past, step into the blacksmith shop, wheel shop or watch wainwright/wheelwright, Don Werner working on his next wagon or wagon wheels that will be rolling out the door. ... More
Day 2
Cornerstone Coffee Haus
Main St. & 4th St.
PO Box 135
Seneca, KS 66538
Phone: 7853364287
PO Box 135
Seneca, KS 66538
Phone: 7853364287
The First National Bank is a landmark on Seneca’s Historic Downtown Main Street. Designed in the Richardsonian style with decorative ramparts and brickwork, it reflected grandeur and permanence, ... More
Main Street Loft
514 Main Street
Seneca, KS 66538
Phone: 7857700062
Seneca, KS 66538
Phone: 7857700062
Stay in downtown Seneca in style and comfort! The Main Street Loft is a beautifully remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath loft apartment with a full kitchen, living room and dining room.
Main Street Loft ... More
Pony Express Museum
4th and Main St
Seneca, KS 66538
Phone: (785) 336-2294
Seneca, KS 66538
Phone: (785) 336-2294
The Smith Hotel, the first home station of the Pony Express west of St. Joseph, MO, was located across from the present museum. The museum contains a saloon, blacksmith shop, schoolroom, stables, ... More
Seneca Downtown Walking Tour
511 Main Street
Seneca, KS 66538
Phone: (785) 336-1313
Seneca, KS 66538
Phone: (785) 336-1313
Seneca has so much to offer and so much to see from history to activities. More
Day 3
Bronze Pony Express Horse & Rider
7th and Broadway
Marysville, KS 66508
Phone: 7855623101
Marysville, KS 66508
Phone: 7855623101
The Pony Express was a unique experiment in the development of the West. The bronze statue is located in a park between Broadway and Hwy 36 on 7th Street and commemorates the tough young riders ... More
Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site
2889 23rd Rd
Hanover, KS 66945-9634
Phone: (785) 337-2635
Hanover, KS 66945-9634
Phone: (785) 337-2635
One of the stops on the Pony Express and a stop along the Oregon-California Trail. Visit the historic building where the Hollenberg's hosted travelers on the Trail, provided supplies, meals and ... More
LifeTiles Murals
7th and Broadway
Marysville, KS 66508
Phone: 7855623101
Marysville, KS 66508
Phone: 7855623101
LifeTiles Murals have been called "movies on the wall". A Pony Express rider gallops across the prairie, his long duster lifting in the wind to reveal the mail pouches. Dan Koch of Seneca, Kansas, ... More
Pony Express Home Station No 1, Barn & Museum
106 S 8th St
Marysville, KS 66508
Phone: (785) 562-3825
Marysville, KS 66508
Phone: (785) 562-3825
As you enter this building, you are in the only Home Station on the Pony Express route still remaining on the original site. The 1859 building is built of limestone that was hauled by oxen from ... More
Ricky's Cafe
323 W North St
Hanover, KS 66945
Phone: (785) 337-8903
Hanover, KS 66945
Phone: (785) 337-8903
Kansas Explorer approved chicken fried steaks. This small town country cafe has diners driving miles to enjoy their friendly service and delicious food. A favorite of North Central Kansas and ... More
Toledo's Coffee & Deli
101 N. 10th Street
Marysville, KS 66508
Phone: 7855623354
Marysville, KS 66508
Phone: 7855623354
Toledo's Coffee & Deli is owned by local, Torey Butler.
Enjoy a variety of coffees, from their delicious cup of regular brewed coffee to rich and flavorful lattes and cappuccinos. Cold drinks ... More
