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All the United States Kansas Wilson

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Wilson

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Wilson, Kansas

Updated August 18, 2023

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Egg from the Side

Wilson, Kansas

World's Largest Czech Egg

A 20-foot-tall egg painted in a traditional Czech patterns by the Czech community in Wilson, Kansas.
The old water tower and jail.

Wilson, Kansas

Old Tobias Water Tower and Jail

This tiny old water tower once doubled as a makeshift jail.
Midland Railroad Hotel.

Wilson, Kansas

Midland Railroad Hotel

This historic railroad hotel built from Kansas limestone was once the most popular hotels for traveling salesmen in the midwest.
Inside the bunker during construction.

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Atlas Ad Astra Adventure Resort

Discover the story of a man, a dog, and a plan to turn a decommissioned Atlas F Missile Base into an underground resort.
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World's Largest Souvenir Travel Plate

Lucas, Kansas

World's Largest Souvenir Travel Plate

Kansas's Grassroots Art Capital welcomes visitors to Lucas through its very own World's Largest Thing.
16 miles from Wilson

Lucas, Kansas

The Garden of Eden

Self-built house and sculpture park where the creator can still be seen in a glass coffin.
16 miles from Wilson
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Lucas, Kansas

World's Largest Collection of Smallest Versions of Largest Things

A unique attraction and museum dedicated to exploring iconic roadside structures.
16 miles from Wilson
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