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Exploring the Area
S T
O N E C O T T A G E F A R M
OH, SO MUCH TO SEE AND
DO…
(CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND SPECIFIC ATTRACTIONS FOR MORE
INFORMATION!)
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Post Rock Scenic Byway |
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| Winds along
K-232 highway between I-70 and K-18 highways, through the Smoky Hills of
Kansas and around beautiful Wilson Lake. (Stone Cottage Farm is located on
the west side between mile markers 12 and 13). (785)525-6288 |
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Amazing 100 Miles |
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| Explore the
Amazing 100 Miles of Central Kansas between Salina and Hays along and 20
miles either side of Interstate 70. (785)658-2602 |
Hunting,
fishing, biking, hiking, boating…”the clearest lake in Kansas”.
Kansas
Department of Wildlife & Parks at Wilson State Park (785)658-2465 or
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilson Lake Project Office (785)658-2551
Largest
system of wetlands in Kansas. These wetlands make it the top shorebird
spring migration staging area in the contiguous U.S.
(Nature
Conservancy Cheyenne Bottoms) (877)427-9299
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Lucas
(Grassroots Art Capital
of Kansas)
5 miles North |
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THE GARDEN OF EDEN |
| One of the
top Outsider Art Environments in the world. Built by Civil War veteran S. P.
Dinsmoor in the early 1900’s the Garden (on the National Register of
Historic Places) consists of a stone log cabin home and a mausoleum where
Mr. Dinsmoor and his first wife are buried. The yard has over 150 cement
sculptures depicting his interpretation of big business destroying small
business and some of his favorite Bible stories. (785)525-6395 |
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GRASSROOTS ART CENTER |
| The works
of 17 Grassroots Artists are on display in this one of a kind Arts Center.
“Grassroots Art” is a term describing art made by people with no formal
artistic training… (usually of retirement age) using ordinary materials in
an extraordinary way. (785)525-6118 |
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FLYING PIG STUDIO & GALLERY |
| The studio
and gallery of World Famous Porcelain Artist, Eric Abraham, where Art is
Magic and the Artist is a Magician! See the latest off Eric’s Fantastic
Creations in Porcelain which are inspired by various forms of Fun and
Wonderful Decorative Art from the past and present (and sometimes the
future!). His works range from small animals that evoke a smile to very
large architectural accents. (785)525-7722 |
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THE WORLD’S LARGEST THINGS TRAVELING ROADSIDE ATTRACTION AND MUSEUM |
| Erika
Nelson’s museum holds the “World’s Largest Collection of World’s smallest
Versions of World’s Largest Things” (785)760-0826 |
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BRANT’S MEAT MARKET |
| Homemade
Czech bologna, smoked sausages and liverwurst…in business since 1935. Stop
in and see Doug for some free samples! (800)550-9199 |
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LUCAS AREA COMMUNITY THEATER |
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First run movies, musical and theatrical
performances, educational arts…watch for upcoming show dates and live
performances. (785)525-7447 |
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Wilson
(Czech Capital of
Kansas)
13miles South |
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KANSAS ORIGINALS MARKET |
| Showcases
the exceptional work of Kansas Artists, Craftsmen, and food producers.
(877)457-6233 |
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MIDLAND HOTEL |
| Fully
restored 1899 Hotel (National Register of Historic Sites). Also features a
restaurant and tavern. (785)658-2284 |
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Sylvan Grove
(10 miles east on K-18, country roads, or hwy 181) |
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THE
STONE FARM |
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“Get off
the beaten track” to find Roger Hubert’s restoration project of a late
1800’s limestone farm homestead. (620)653-2400 |
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YESTERDAY HOUSE MUSEUM |
| Features
largest barbed wire collection in the region as well as turn of the
century historical items and history of the Post Rock area. (785)526-7270 |
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Lincoln
(Post Rock Capital of
Kansas)
30 minutes east on K-18
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LINCOLN COUNTY COURTHOUSE |
| Built in
1900 of of local limestone. Historical displays of pioneer relics and
history. (785)524-4757 |
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LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL COMPLEX |
| The Kyne
House (RHCP) and the Topsy School are two features of the museum. Other
features…early businesses such as: newspaper office, funeral home, general
store, etc. (785)524-9997 |
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POST ROCK SCOUT MUSEUM |
| Located in
Historic Cummins Block Building. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire, and
other youth organizations’ historical exhibits including uniforms, badges,
and dolls. Youth project area. (785)524-5383 |
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DRUG STORE |
| 1880’s to
1920’s pharmacy history with bottles, equipment, herbal remedies and
cures, quackery equipment, and lots more- with tours and demonstrations.
Located in historic Cummins Block Building. (785)524-5383 |
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MARSHALL-YOHE HOUSE |
| (National
Register of Historic Places) An 1885 Queen Anne Victorian mansion with
original furnishings and early 1900 period furniture is owned by Lincoln
County Historical Society. Available for tours and special events by
appointment. (785)524-9997 or 524-4288 |
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Luray
(15 minutes west on K-18) |
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LURAY GOLF COURSE |
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Offers a challenging three tiered sand green course. Green fees:
Adult $5 Student $3 (785)698-2233 |
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Bunker
Hill
(20 minutes east on I-70 or 30 minutes scenic drive along south side of
Wilson Lake)
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BUNKER HILL CAFÉ |
| Located in
the old 1916 limestone drugstore. Great atmosphere, great food. Bread
baked fresh daily. Menu includes choice fresh cut steaks (including
buffalo and elk), catfish, crab legs, shrimp, chicken fillets, sandwiches,
Kansas wildberry jellies, vegetarian dinners. (785)483-6544 |
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Victoria
(45 minutes east on
I-70)
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“CATHEDRAL OF THE PLAINS” |
| St. Fidelis
Church (National Register of Historic Places) was the largest church west
of the Mississippi when completed in 1911. Its beauty and size inspired
William Jennings Bryan to dub it the “Cathedral of the Plains”. The
limestone was hauled in from a quarry 7 miles south. You can’t miss the
twin bell towers rising majestically above the plains! (785)735-2777 |
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Hays
(1 hour west on I-70)
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STERNBERG MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY |
| Internationally known and respected this four-story dome museum has
recreated a time 88 million years ago when the mighty T-Rex haunted the
land and Kansas was covered by an inland sea. (785)332-1165 |
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Salina
(1 hour east on I-70)
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ROLLING HILLS ZOO AND MUSEUM |
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The Zoo
offers spacious and naturalistic environments throughout 60 acres of
beautifully landscaped park (more than 85 species of animals).
The Museum
is 64,000 square feet and takes you around the world to experience the
delicate symmetry between humans, animals, and nature in seven unique
regions from Arctic to Rainforest. (785)827-9488
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"Escape
to the quiet
country atmosphere of
STONE COTTAGE FARM
nestled in the gently
rolling hills surrounding
Wilson Lake." |
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