Our area is rich with history and natural
beauty. We invite you to get to know Leavenworth, Fort. Leavenworth
and the surrounding areas better through the many local tours.
You will learn about and see many memorable sites including:
- Leavenworth: "The First
City of Kansas" is located in the rolling hills of NE Kansas
on the Missouri River. Leavenworth is home to Saint Mary College,
Dwight D Eisenhower Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Leavenworth
Federal Penitentiary, as well as many historical homes and
sites.
- Historic Fort Leavenworth:
The oldest Army installation in service west of the Mississippi.
At one time it was home to Generals Custer, Shermann, and Lee,
as well as MacArthur, Eisenhower and Powell.
- Beautiful Weston, Missouri:
Know for it's many antique shops nestled among rolling
hills high above the Missouri River. A most
surprising find in Weston is,
Snowcreek, a ski resort offering a 300 ft. vertical drop. 30%
of the resort is dedicated to beginners, 60% for intermediate,
5% for advance, and 5% of the resort is a terrain park. There
are 2 Triple Chairlifts, 1 Double Chairlift and 3 Rope Tows.
Snow
Creek
also offers:
Ski Lessons, Rental Shop Equipment, Lodging Accommodations
as well as Souvenir & Gift Items.
- Atchison: Their Motto is:
"It's a Great Day in Atchison, Kansas." Home of the Atchison,
Topeka and
Santa
Fe
Railway Company as well
as
Amelia
Earhart, who in 1932, became the first woman to make a solo
transatlantic flight.
We hope you enjoy the journey!
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