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All the United States Kansas Manhattan

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Manhattan

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Manhattan, Kansas

Updated October 13, 2023

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Konza Prairie

A diverse, expansive nature preserve in northeastern Kansas.
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The Chiefseum

In one man's basement, the world's largest collection of Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia is on display.
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Beecher Bible and Rifle Church

This historic church is named for abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher and the ruse to arm his fellow abolitionists.
12 miles from Manhattan
An example of a sheet of LSD.

Wamego, Kansas

Wamego LSD Missile Silo

During the 1990's nearly all of the world's LSD is thought to have come from the operators of the lab once located in this missile silo.
13 miles from Manhattan
The Oz Museum

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Oz Museum

A wonderful collection of all things Oz is nestled in the heart of Kansas.
14 miles from Manhattan

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Atomic Annie

A cannon designed to fire an atomic warhead.
14 miles from Manhattan

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Buffalo Soldiers Monument

A monument celebrating the Black soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry.
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