Things to do in Pittsburg, Kansas

Pittsburg is in the Southeast corner of Kansas. This city hosts Little Balkans Days, a celebration of the community’s European ethnic heritage. The event features games, entertainment, a parade, a competition, and arts & crafts; usually held in conjunction with Labor Day. Pittsburg is also well-known for being in the epicenter of the Chicken Wars between Chicken Marys and Chicken Annies - two delicious fried chicken restaurants that are quite literally side-by-side. The city also has amazing architecture to feast your eyes on, such as the Colonial Fox Theatre and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

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Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and green beans served on a plate at Chicken Mary's

Chicken Mary's + Chicken Annie's, Pittsburg

Plan a road trip to southeast Kansas to take your side in the Chicken Wars! Whether you choose Chicken Annie's or Chicken Mary's, you’ll be satisfied with delicious chicken and a fantastic experience.

Frontier Military

Travel through time, visiting multiple forts along the Frontier Military Historic Byway. Originally built to move soldiers and supplies, the Military Trail has watched American history unfold.