Columbus Hot Air Balloon Festival Regatta

Columbus

Things to do in Columbus, Kansas

Columbus, with a population of approximately 3,200, is the county seat of Cherokee County. The City has a strong agricultural and industrial base. It is also home to a Carnegie library, museum, and hospital. The centrally located community provides easy access to area hunting, fishing, and sightseeing opportunities. Each year Columbus hosts the Cherokee County Fair as well as the Columbus Day Festival and Hot Air Balloon Regatta.

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KATP Archeology Blog 2024

Join an Archeological Excavation in Southeast Kansas: KATP Field School

An open field under brilliant blue Kansas skies. A meandering creek. Rock wall fences. The weathered barn still standing against the wind…

Attractions 6 months ago

Man holds up rock-on sign in the driver's seat of a car at KanRocks Recreation Area

Live Free and Visit Southeast Kansas

We know Kansas is a big place, so we’ve broken it down into 6 easy-to-explore regions. From the landscape to the history and…

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Burlington Neosho River Drake Park

Things to do in Burlington, Kansas

Restaurants There are a multitude of delicious places to get a bite to eat in Burlington. Fun fact - the town is home to three Mexican…

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Emporia State Geology Museum

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A free spirit blows through the prairies and forested floodplains of Southeast Kansas. Travel along U.S. Route 160, and you’ll find a…

Attractions 2 months ago

Lyon County Fair Ranch Rodeo Emporia

Visit Emporia – Agri-What?

Kansas has long been known as the “Breadbasket of the World.” The state’s rich agricultural heritage encompasses…

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