St. Francis Motorcycle Museum
The St. Francis Motorcycle Museum houses over 140 vintage motorcycles from over 48 manufacturers including ACE, Cleveland, Jefferson, Theim…
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The horizon here is where the vast open sky meets gently rolling amber waves of grain. The spotlight is on the fields and farmers that feed the world along the Land and Sky Scenic Byway, but the soil isn’t the only place you can find deep roots. Our communities are full of the dedicated folks who bring your food from farm to table, larger than life roadside attractions, and amazing landscapes that will leave road trippers speechless.
With so much and to see and do, travelers along the byway can enjoy the deep canyons and rugged landscape of the Arikaree Breaks and scale the highest point in Kansas at Mount Sunflower. The many museums and historical sites tell the story of the region's significance in the ag industry. Of course, this also means you'll find countless great local restaurants in each community. Those who wish also to enjoy the nearby Western Vistas byway should look into the overnight lodging options. For nature lovers, remember to check out our full guide to the area's parks and outdoor activities.
Distance: 88 miles
Traveling south to north: The route begins in Sharon Springs, KS, at the junction of U.S. Highway 40 and Kansas Highway 27. Traveling north on Kansas Highway 27 the byway concludes at the Kansas/Nebraska state line.
Traveling north to south: The route begins on Kansas Highway 27 at the Kansas/Nebraska state line. Traveling south on Kansas Highway 27 the byway concludes at the intersection of Kansas Highway 27 and US Highway 40 in Sharon Springs, KS.
Access from I-70: The byway can also be accessed from Interstate 70, exit 17, in Goodland.
The St. Francis Motorcycle Museum houses over 140 vintage motorcycles from over 48 manufacturers including ACE, Cleveland, Jefferson, Theim…
The breaks are located on the extreme northern edge of Cheyenne County. This area of extremely rough terrain, with its deep ravines and…
White-tailed deer, Mule deer and Rio Grande turkeys are transient visitors moving on and off the area throughout the year. Spring turkey…
The only remnant of old Fort Wallace, originally constructed in 1866. New Kansas interpretation at the Wallace Cemetery entrance. Go to the…
Historic 1926 silent movie and vaudeville theater equipped with digital projection and 3D. Open nightly. The theatre opens for special…
8 amazing rooms of pure elegance tucked away in a charming old church. Where the prairie and the sky meet your eye. The highest point in…
Where the prairie and the sky meet your eye. The highest point in Kansas, Mt. Sunflower is on privately owned land, but all visitors are…
The High Plains Museum is situated near downtown Goodland, Kansas. As you step inside, you will be welcomed by photographic murals…
Located off Exit 17 on South on Hwy 27. With 15 RV hookups, campsites are first come basis. Enjoy fishing, walking the trails, disc golf…
Two years after the Civil War ended, war came to Sherman County. Some time around July 2, 1867, 25-year-old Lt. Lyman S. Kidder and his…
Time slows down for awhile at Terra Bona Hawaiian Shave Ice and Coffee Company. Experience our authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice…
This dynamic museum tells the story of the Smoky Hill Trail - the shortest distance between Leavenworth, KS and Denver - and the people that…
Erected in 2001, the 24 X 32-foot Vincent van Gogh replica painting sits on an 80-foot easel weighing 40,000 lbs. and is one of only three…
Twenty-one years of history around these hand-cut steaks with secret seasonings. Grill opens at 5pm, Monday - Saturday.
Step back in time to the ambiance of an authentic working ranch established at the turn of the 20th century. The T-Bar is a 20,000 acre…
Come in and look around at all the items from the past. Take a tour of the Caboose and view the old Cook Shack and Coal Shed. The Old Coal…
When you travel the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway, you follow in the steps of Native Americans, explorers and pioneers as they sought food…
Named for their hazy, blue appearance at sunrise and sunset, the Smoky Hills divide the more easterly mixed-grass prairie from the…
The Flint Hills National Scenic Byway offers incredible views of the native grasses and flowers of the tallgrass prairie - one of the last…
The Glacial Hills Scenic Byway gets its name from the rolling hills and rock-strewn valleys carved by ancient glaciers.
Ancient floodplains, buttes, canyons, mesas and sinkholes are rare on the Great Plains. Yet, nestled in the Kansas grasslands is the Gypsum…
Kansas' Historic Route 66 Byway offers opportunities for visitors to enjoy a variety of experiences to "get their own kicks…
Over the Smoky Hills of weathered bedrock, the Post Rock Scenic Byway winds through fields, pastures and prairie.
Visit a rugged landscape on the culturally and visually fascinating route known as the Western Vistas Historic Byway.
Along the byway, you'll encounter landscapes and communities shaped by the powerful forces of motion and change. You're entering a…
Discover the natural beauty of the panoramic Native Stone Scenic Byway.
Travel through time, visiting multiple forts along the Frontier Military Historic Byway. Originally built to move soldiers and…
For more information about the Land & Sky Scenic Byway contact:
Donna Price Land and Sky Scenic Byway 785-821-4170 Helen Dobbs Cheyenne County Development Corporation 785-332-3508