Northwest Kansas - "For The Curious"
Let your curiosity roam wild out here in Northwest Kansas. This region comes with no shortage of outdoor experiences, amazing museums, great-tasting food, art, and shops. Feast your eyes on the big sky country out near Arikaree Breaks, Mount Sunflower, or Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park. Tour across the high plains along the epic Land & Sky Scenic Byway and Western Vistas Historic Byway. This region of Kansas was made to be explored. View the suggested itinerary below to start planning your Northwest Kansas adventure!
Outdoor Adventure
Back to Top of ListArikaree Breaks
The breaks are located on the extreme northern edge of Cheyenne County. This area of extremely rough… Read More
Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
Welcome to the "Badlands of Kansas" – 330 acres of land halfway between Oakley and Scott City that… Read More
Castle Rock
Voted one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. This area was covered by a chalk ocean thousands of years ago… Read More
Monument Rocks National Landmark
Kansas' first National Natural Monument is one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas. The Niobrara chalk… Read More
Cedar Bluff State Park
The park boasts two recreation areas, encompassing 1,100 acres along the shore of Cedar Bluff… Read More
Mount Sunflower
Where the prairie and the sky meet your eye. The highest point in Kansas, Mt. Sunflower is on… Read More
Prairie Dog State Park
Occupying 1,150 acres on the shores of Keith Sebelius Reservoir, Prairie Dog State Park is known for… Read More
History + Museums
Back to Top of ListCooper Barn
Enjoy the World-Class Kuska Collection, including over 28,000 toys, glass, ceramics, silver… Read More
High Plains Museum
The High Plains Museum is a local history museum located near downtown Goodland, Kansas. The HPM… Read More
Butterfield Trail Museum
This 1887 two story renaissance-style structure of brick and stone with mansard roof was originally… Read More
Fick Fossil and History Museum
Museum focuses on local fossils and history. See an extensive historic photo display, Mrs. Fick's… Read More
Fort Wallace Museum
Fightin'est Fort in the West; exhibits on Custer's 7th Cavalry, Fred Harvey, BOD Stagecoach Station… Read More
Nicodemus National Historic Site
Nicodemus is located on Highway 24, halfway between Webster Lake and Hill City. Established in 1877… Read More
Historic Churches of Ellis County
There are more historic German Catholic churches made of native limestone in Ellis County then any… Read More
St. Francis Motorcycle Museum
The St. Francis Motorcycle Museum houses over 140 vintage motorcycles from over 48 manufacturers… Read More
Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
Back to Top of ListThe Big Easel - Giant van Gogh Painting
Erected in 2001, the 24 X 32-foot Vincent van Gogh replica painting sits on an 80-foot easel… Read More
Buffalo Bill Bronze Sculpture
Did you know that world famous Buffalo Bill Cody earned the legendary title "Buffalo Bill" in this… Read More
Cooper Barn
Enjoy the World-Class Kuska Collection, including over 28,000 toys, glass, ceramics, silver… Read More
Adobe House
Historical home constructed in 1892 and is the only known Adobe House sitting on its original site… Read More
Dane G Hansen Museum
Located in the very heart of Logan, KS. The Dane G Hansen Museum is host to a permanent art… Read More
Moss/Thorns Gallery of Art
For many years, the Department of Art and Design was spread out among a number of buildings and… Read More
Unique Dining
Back to Top of ListWestern Kansas Saloon & Grill
Western Kansas Saloon & Grill is located in a restored hardware store featuring antiques, the… Read More
Billy Sims BBQ - Hays
Home of the Heisman sandwich, the Game Day pack, the MVP pack, and Tailgater pack BBQ. Under the… Read More
Terra Bona Hawaiian Ice & Coffee Shop
Time slows down for awhile at Terra Bona Hawaiian Shave Ice and Coffee Company. Experience our… Read More
King's Cafe
Located right on the Colorado border, King’s Cafe is a family-owned restaurant serving up… Read More
Brady's Smoke House
Hickory Smoked Meats and Homemade Sides served from the trailer when set up at various towns and… Read More
The Brazen Bull
Family-owned restaurant with bold take on steaks, burgers, sandwiches & salads. Open Mon-Sat for… Read More
Penny's Diner
Classic '50s chrome diner, with fun, nostalgic decor. hamburgers, salads, milkshakes and ice cream… Read More
Fresh Seven Coffee
Fresh traditional espresso bar, Roasted on site - Hand crafted Coffee and Cocktails - six days a… Read More
Shopping
Back to Top of ListBuffalo Bill Cultural Center Gift Shop
Gift shop showcasing many Kansas artists and products. The cultural center in Oakley is the… Read More
Midwest Gifts
The area's premier gift, registries & home decor destination, with a wide variety of products for… Read More
Shiloh Vineyard & Winery
Shiloh Vineyard is a small family-owned winery founded in 2008 by Kirk & Treva Johnston in a quest… Read More
Brant's Market - Plainville
Brant's Market is one of the oldest meat markets in the country, handcrafting bologna and sausages… Read More
Quilt Cabin
We are a full-line Quilt Shop with nearly 6000 bolts of quality quilting fabric, notions, books… Read More
Olde Westport Spice & Trading Co.
Kansas Gourmet spices are made on-site and tours of the operation are offered. Spices and dry soup… Read More
Northwest
The Northwest region includes the area from the Colorado border on the east near Weskan, north to the Nebraska border, west to Agra then south…