- TripBuzz found 54 things to do with kids in or near Atchison, Kansas, including 42 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Joseph, Leavenworth, Weston and Fort Leavenworth.
- From Extreme Underground to Watkins Ranch, the Atchison area offers 61 different types of family activities, including: Historic Homes, Bowling, Family Fun Center and Theaters.
- Atchison is a small, mostly rural town along the Kansas-Missouri border. Considered to be the birthplace of Amelia Earhart, there are several plaques dedicated to the woman pilot and a festival is held in her honor every July. The town also used to serve as the eastern terminus of the Santa Fe Railway, which led to the creation of a depot museum.
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Wetlands, woodlands and prairie habitats make up the Prairie Park Nature Center. Walking trails provide a place for bird watchers and animal lovers to admire wildlife. Macy's Lake, part of the 100-acre preserve, is open for fishing.
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30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
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A wide range of science exhibits and activities are available at the Science City at Union Station. Most of the activities and displays are targeted toward children and include looking into the chemistry behind popular beverages and how astronauts train for space missions.
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100 West 26th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Kansas City's National World War I Museum is one of the foremost American museums dedicated to the the First World War. Visitors learn about the war's causes, its major battles, its resolution and its impact on international politics.
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Black Hoof Park is a large 210 acre park populated by forest, prairie, streamways, and wetlands. Attractions and available activities include hiking trails, boating, fishing, a children's playground, bird watching, and the Lake Lenexa Dam.
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The 2.2-acre Pioneer Crossing Park is a leisure park that features a 3D brick monument, a sculpture of Dick Williams, and a wagon train sculpture. The park was made to commemorate the pioneer trails that cross Shawnee City.
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2475 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Over three million LEGO bricks are available at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center. In addition to the building possibilities and tips from master builders, there is a 4D cinema and several rides like Merlin's Apprentice and Kingdom Quest.
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2475 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Find yourself face to face with a shark in the underwater tunnel at Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium. Featuring over 5,000 diverse sea creatures in 30 exciting and educational displays, visit today and see what lies under the seas.
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Admission to Hallmark Visitors Center is free and provides an inside view of the greeting card company's factory headquarters. Guests can see card creators, original art and special prints and can get a souvenir from the bow machine.
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Kansas City's Negro Leagues Baseball Museum honors the contributions to baseball made by the members of the Negro Leagues. The museum also addresses the intersection of athletics, racism and civil rights.
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1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
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American Jazz Museum hosts a permanent collection of jazz artifacts, including instruments, records and artwork, as well as revolving exhibits. A nightclub recreated within the museum features a video jukebox for viewing classic jazz performances.