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The rich history and heritage of the Leavenworth-Lansing and Fort Leavenworth
community is closely tied to it's sister river towns of Atchison,
Kansas and Weston,
Missouri. Located in close proximity, the three combine to form
the vivid tapestry that is "THE RIVER CONNECTION".
Many riverboats tied up at the Leavenworth levee in the city's
early days. One was the "Lewella," photographed about 1880,
bedecked with tree
boughs in celebration of the Fourth of July,
and selling ice cream and lemonade
from a stand near the vessel's bow. |
Located just 45 minutes northwest of Kansas City, these three communities
are eager to share their warm hospitality and unique history and
heritage. So be prepared to 'STEP BACK IN TIME' to the 19th century
and learn how our forefathers played important roles in the development
of the western United States.
Click HERE for the River City Connection Tour
Map
HOW ABOUT SPENDING SOME "TIME" IN LEAVENWORTH?
The RIVER CONNECTION Tour is a great way for you and yours
to spend a couple of days or a family weekend. A multitude of interesting
historical attractions, sites and experiences are available daily
and spending more than a day is a definite must to capture the true
flavor of our communities. We suggest an overnight stay at one of
Leavenworth or Lansing's motels and then you can "spoke" out and
experience the rich historic tapestry that is, the RIVER CONNECTION. |
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