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Kansas The
rough and tumble of Kanas history lies in stark contrast to the Kansas of myth
and Dorothy in the Wizard
of Oz.
First
inhabited by the Kansa Indians,
then fought over by Spanish, French and frontier Americans, the Kansas territory
was finally laid claim to by the U.S. following the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
The first white
Kansas settlements were frontier outposts including that at Fort
Leavenworth established in 1827. Later, just prior to the eruption of the
U.S. Civil War, sporadic violence and mayhem reigned supreme - between pro-slavery
advocates and abolitionists - earning the state the infamous title of Bleeding
Kansas. Today,
the most hubbub visitors will hear throughout the state are the hush of acres
of wheat fields, occasionally interrupted by the churning oil wells first begun
in Kansas near Paola in 1860. Major
tourist attractions include the Kansas
Museum of History in Topeka, John
Brown's cabin at Osawatomie, Old West attractions and historic walking tours
in Dodge City and,
strangely enough, the world's
largest ball of twine in Cawker City. Related
Web Sites: Kansas
Travel & Tourism -
Outdoor fun & recreation are the focus here with a guide to Kansas state parks,
boating & camping facilities, as well as links to major tourist attractions
throughout the state by city or region, online live chat & help center, calendar
of events, photo gallery. Kansas
Sights - An online almanac of everything Kansas with links to maps, directions,
state history & lore, information on Kansas-themed movies, kid-friendly attractions,
lakes & rivers, tornado facts, weather & temperature, Kansas trivia, and
lots, lots more. Kansas
Cities & Towns on the Internet - With links to Abilene to Zenda
in an A-Z list with related links to Kansas colleges, genealogy, history, libraries,
museums, Kansas poets & poetry. DiscoverKS.com
- One-stop browsing for information on current & upcoming events throughout
south central Kansas including fairs & festivals, museum exhibits, horse shows,
music concerts, holiday celebrations and related attractions. Dodge
City - Say howdy to shoot em' ups, stagecoach rides and other Wild West
fun including information on Boot Hill Museum, historic walking tours, lodging
& dining, maps & directions. Wichita,
Kansas Cyberguide - Like it says, with information on top attractions
including Old Cowtown Museum, Sedgwick County Zoo, Botanica (Wichita Gardens)
and the Old Town District plus hotel & entertainment guides, how to get there
and get around, shopping, sports & recreation facilities, maps, photos.
Kansas
Summer Travel Calendar:
also see ->
Christmas
in Kansas | Kansas
Lakes & Beaches
Kansas
Wineries | Moving
to Kansas
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