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What to do in Kansas?
There's lots going on in Kansas during any season. Spring is for fishing, bird-watching, hiking, photograpohy, hiking or exploring the Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery Arboretum and Garden Tours. Summer is the perfect time for sandy swimming beaches, fast boats, off road vehicles, evening cook-0outs, wading the river, kayaking, sailing or summer special events. Fall is when the colors change and is a great time to hike the Flint Hills, watch wildlife, outdoor pohotography and star-gazing. And don't forget winter -- That's for upland bird hunting, a big Christmas parade, visiting area museums and watgerfowl hunting and watching.
Check below for cities and towns offering this and a lot more!
Check out the Lindsborg Art Show & Musical Programs plus other great events, below, (under Lindborg) for details
DODGE CITY
Boot Hill Casino & Resort t
Grand Opening festivities and a Ribbon Cutting ceremony took place on December 16th, officially opening the first phase of the two phase project. Among those officials attending the event were Governor Mark Parkinson, Senate President Stephen Morris, Ed Van Petten Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery, and others. Upon successful completion of the control play day and the approval to open the casino by the Kansas Lottery and the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, the casino will be open to the public.
Featured attractions are 584 electronic gaming machines, 12 table games, a 150 seat casual dining restaurant known as Firesides at Boot Hill , The Saloon for casual cocktails and a variety of imported and domestic draft beers, a snack bar for light fare on the go and a retail gift shop, Phase I of the project will be complete. Bringing the intrigue and excitement of the 1880’s Old West tradition to life, the project will mean significant economic growth for the region.
Phase II of the Boot Hill Casino & Resort project, scheduled for completion in February 2012, will see the addition of a 124 guest room hotel, indoor pool, 3,000 square foot salon and spa facility, a 20,000 square foot conference and entertainment facility, 15,000 square feet of additional gaming space and additional dining.
For more information about the new Boot Hill Casino & Resort, or information about careers please visit www.boothillcasino.com, or call 1-800-906-0777.
ABOUT BOOT HILL CASINO & RESORT
Boot Hill Casino & Resort, located on Highway 50 in Dodge City, is the first state run gaming facility in Kansas. A tribute to the legendary fame of the Old West, the property offers gaming, dining and entertainment in a setting reminiscent of the Wild West era. Phase I of the $90 million project opened in December 2009, with Phase II targeted for completion in February 2012. The Boot Hill Casino & Resort is managed by BHCMC, LLC, a subsidiary of BNSC, a Kansas corporation. The lottery facility games at Boot Hill Casino & Resort are owned and operated by the Kansas Lottery. The Kansas Racing Commission provided regulatory oversight for the casino
ELKHART
Dorothy’s House and the Land of Oz Dorothy's House
was built in 1907 and has been carefully restored to replicate the house shown in the movie classic The Wizard of Oz. After visiting Dorothy at home, take a journey down the Yellow Brick Road and into 5,000 square feet of animated entertainment in the Land of Oz. 8. Mid-America Air Museum With more than 105 aircrafts on display, this museum houses one of the largest aviation collections in the nation. Whether your interest is general aviation, warbird, helicopters, experimentals or homebuilts, you’ll find something cool to spark your imagination at Mid-America Air Museum.
FLINT HILLS
JUNCTION CITY
Located in the 'Heart of the Flint Hills' -- Junction City is the hub for the many spokes of the Flint Hills. Few places capture the imagination quite so well as the Flint Hills of Kansas. Much remains in the native state, unpoiled by man. It is the home to Montezuma
Not To Be Missed
Region: South Western High Plains
America's largest remaining stand of tallgrass prairie. Here you can hike the KONZA Prairie, horseback ride at historic Sunrock Ranch, drive the Flint Hills Scenic Byway, tour Munson Angus Farms, visit the Tallgrass Prairie National Park and Bird Runner Wildlife Refuge, Cowboy Experience and Scenic Wagon Train rides.
LINDSBORG
Latest Art Events
Folk artist Rita Sharpe will exhibit a new traditional art panel entitled "Gods Fred (God's Peace) and loaned past works at Small World Gallery, November 21-January 8, 2012.
For event and travel information, call or stop by the Convention and Visitors Bureau located at 104 E. Lincoln, Lindsborg, Kansas 67456. Ph: (785) 227-TOUR (8687) or Toll free: (888) 227-2227.
E: cvbdir@lindsborgcity.org. W: visitlindsborg.com.
MEADE
Dalton Gang Hideout Museum & Souvenir Shop
The Dalton Gang was an infamous group of outlaws who specialized in train and bank robberies. You can see the home of Eva Dalton Whipple (sister to brothers in the gang) restored as it was in 1887 when the gang used the home as a hideout. Consists of the outlaw hideout, escape tunnel to the barn, museum of western artifacts and a western souvenir shop.
Cimarron National Grasslands
The Cimarron Grasslands encompass more than 108,000 acres of recreational opportunities, including wildlife watching and camping. Tours can be arranged, or the adventurous can don hiking boots and head out on their own to experience nature at its finest