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Atchison is a city and county seat of Atchison County, Kansas, United States, and situated along the Missouri River. As of the 2010 census, its population was 11,021. The city is named in honor of David Rice Atchison, United States senator from Missouri, and was the original eastern terminus of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Atchison was the birthplace of aviator Amelia Earhart, and the Amelia Earhart Festival is held annually in July. Atchison is also home of Benedictine College, a Catholic liberal-arts college.
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1. Astronauts' Memorial
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This memorial located in the International Forest of Friendship honors those who lost their lives in space exploration.
2. Favorite Things
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. The Haunted 1889 McInteer Villa
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Paranormal Overnight Investigations and Haunted Event Space. Spend the night investigating alone or with a group. Plan a special wedding or birthday. Murder/Mystery nights. Unique Event Space.
4. Mount Saint Scholastica
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 638jeanninew - Lawrence, United States
Mount St. Scholastica offers so much....quiet, peacefulness, spirituality, a special place for a retreat. Arrangements can be made for a tour of the Benedictine Sisters smaller Chapel and the larger Chapel both having beautiful historical stained glass windows. The Sophia Center offers one-day and weekend educational workshops on many interesting topics. Also available are individualized personal retreats with excellent spiritual directors. I highly recommend Mount St. Scholastica.
5. The Artist Box
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Paint your own ceramics, build your own pottery, paint parties for all ages, art & music lessons, art & music supplies
6. St. Benedict Abbey
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By johnfO1796QB
This huge church--built in 1957--serves both the abbey and the adjacent Benedictine College. From the back, one gets an impression of the church's enormous size. At the front is a huge mosaic. The monks invite visitors to join them in their daily prayer in the upper church. Below is a large chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe that also merits a visit.
7. Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
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4.5 based on 145 reviews
The Amelia Earhart Birthplace is a historic building and museum that was the birthplace of aviator Amelia Earhart. It is located at 223 N. Terrace in Atchison, Kansas, United States. The house was built in 1861 in a Gothic Revival style & is on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. In 1897 Amelia Earhart was born in the home, which belonged to her maternal grandfather, Alfred Gideon Otis (1827–1912), a former judge, president of the Atchison Savings Bank & leading citizen in Atchison. The Earharts attended nearby Trinity Episcopal Church where Amelia was baptized. The birthplace was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 & is now a museum featuring memorabilia & artifacts about Amelia Earhart. The house served as a private residence until 1984 when a local citizen, Dr. Eugene J. Bribach, contributed $100,000 to the Ninety-Nines to acquire the property. The house was built in 1861 in a Gothic Revival style & is on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. In 1897 Amelia Earhart was born in the home, which belonged to her maternal grandfather, Alfred Gideon Otis (1827–1912), a former judge, president of the Atchison Savings Bank & leading citizen in Atchison. The Earharts attended nearby Trinity Episcopal Church where Amelia was baptized. The birthplace was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 & is now a museum featuring memorabilia & artifacts about Amelia Earhart. The house served as a private residence until 1984 when a local citizen, Dr. Eugene J. Bribach, contributed $100,000 to the Ninety-Nines to acquire the property.
Reviewed By Kym_Keil - Oahu, United States
Very cool spot in Atchinson KS. I love historical buildings and homes. Just a quick 30 min drive from Leavenworth. I was only able to see the outside since I was between appointments, and the museum is only open for tours Fri/Sat by appointment only. So, plan ahead and give yourself time to explore! I will definitely be back for a tour with my family!
8. Muchnic Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Footprints207728 - Wichita, United States
Love the wood floors made by hand. Wished we could have seen the spiral staircase but, since someone lives on the other side, I guess this was not possible Bummer!!
9. International Forest of Friendship
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Forest is a 5 acre park honoring more than 1500 people who have contributed to the field of aviation. Winding through the Forest is a wheelchair accessible pathway where visitors can see plaques naming those individuals inducted into the Forest and enjoy trees from all 50 US states and more than 35 countries around the world where the honorees reside. The Forest provides a peaceful natural setting for a stroll and an opportunity to enjoy the unique contributions to aviation and aerospace history made by the honorees.
10. Evah C. Cray Historical Home
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By gabi_kansas - Shawnee, United States
Fascinating look back in time through the eyes of a woman who had so many things and lived such a full life. Lots of historical items that date back to the 1800s in this home which was turned into a museum. There is still one renter on the top floor of the house (private residence), but the tour guides tell an interesting story about that as well. Restored with plenty of love, the home itself has plenty of gorgeous stained glass windows and period furniture that was donated to the museum. After the guided tour, be sure to stop and see the 20 minute or so video about the history of Atchison. Lots of great tidbits about Atchison residents. Tour guides are VERY knowledgeable and filled with interesting tidbits. Admission fee of $5 is well worth it.
