- Our list of the best things to do in Atchison, Kansas, features the top 69 nearby activities — including 24 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Atchison, KS has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Atchison, KS , followed by 53 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Joseph, Leavenworth, Weston and Fort Leavenworth
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With fossils from 85 million years ago, a live insect collection, and several other collections, the Museum of Natural History may worth the while for both adults and children, presenting to them the life of the planet.
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Artworks from all around the world and from different domains can be observed at the Spencer Museum of Art. It has almost 10,000 works on paper and about 17,700 digital images in its collection.
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The University Theatre at the University of Kansas is home to both a traditional and black box theatre. Performances are offered by the University's theatre department throughout the academic year, and the community comes together for a summer show.
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For a glimpse of the future from the 1950's perspective , the visitor can take a tour of the 1950s All-Electric House. The futuristic gadgetry was visited in 1954, the year it was opened, by a number equal to the county's entire population: 62,000.
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Comprised of three distinct historic sites, the Johnson County Museums include a History Museum, an All-Electric House in the 1950s style, and the Lanesfield Historic Site. Each offers a variety of permanent and changing exhibits.
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KU Natural History Museum studies the life of the planet for the benefit of the Earth and its inhabitants. The Museum uses acquisition, curation, study of collections of plants, animals, fossil material and cultural artifacts for academic and public education.
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Popular during the warmer summer months, the Thomas A Soetaert Aquatic Center is a swimming center filled with numerous aquatic amenities to enjoy. These include an 8-lane 50-meter pool, a lazy river, and two 125-foot body slides.
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Covering 26,000 square feet and honoring the university's coaches and athletes, Booth Family Hall of Athletics also has a retail store from which the visitor can buy souvenirs.
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The Riverfront Park has 3 miles-long trail running along the river and picnic areas. It is the place where there are annual displays of fireworks.
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Kansas City, Missouri is home to The Steamboat Arabia Museum. Formerly a working steamboat that travelled the Mississippi River, the Arabia is now permanently docked and full of fascinating items related to its history. It also has a gift boutique.