Attractions in Fort Scott, Kansas

Amusements

Allen County Memorial Wall 620-365-3051
1 Madison Avenue , Iola, KS 66749
Brick structured wall honoring over 9,000 military veterans of Allen County. more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Fort Scott National Cemetery 620-223-2840
900 East National Avenue, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Open daily from dawn until dusk, Fort Scott National Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More than 15 Native American soldiers, privates in... more info
Fort Scott National Historic Site 620-223-0310
P.O. Box 918, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Located in Downtown Fort Scott
Built to protect the permanent Indian frontier and used from 1842 to 1873, Fort Scott National Historic Site includes 20 historic structures, 11 of which are open to the... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Allen County Historical Museum 620-365-3051
20 South Washington, Iola, KS 66749
Discover a collection of photographs, clothing and other historical articles pertaining to the history of Iola and Allen County. more info map
Anderson County Museum 785-867-2966
6th Avenue & Highway US 59, Garnett, KS 66032
An interesting collection of artifacts depicting the rich history of the area. Includes a libarary room, home room, school room, military & lodge room, farm room,... more info
Bowlus Fine Arts Center 620-365-4765
205 East Madison, Iola, KS 66749
Internationally known cultural attractions scheduled year round. more info
Gordon Parks Center Museum/Center, The 620-223-2700
2108 South Horton Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott Community College
With the mission to celebrate the life and work of Gordon Parks, the Museum features several of Gordon Parks' photographs, including American Gothic, Tuskegee Airmen,... more info
Major General Frederick Funston Museum 620-365-3051
14 South Washington, Iola, KS 66749
Features memorabilia of Medal of Honor recipient. more info map
Old Allen County Jail Museum 620-365-3051
203 North Jefferson, Iola, KS 66749
1869 Jail- National Register of Historic Places. Tours: May 1 - Sept 30, 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tues-Sat. more info map
Walker Art Gallery 785-448-3388
125 West 4th Avenue, Garnett, KS 66032
Located in the Garnett Public Library
Art dealer, Maynard Walker, donated works of art to the library to establish this wonderful gallery as a tribute to his mother. The gallery features works of 20th... more info

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Fisher Park 620-223-4360
The 17-acre Fisher Park features two lighted ball fields, a swimming pool, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, picnic tables, and playground equipment. Summer... more info map
Gunn Park 620-223-0550
1010 Park Avenue, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Four enclosed shelters with electricity and water, three open shelters, 14 camping sites with electricity and water, summer paddleboat and canoe rentals, several... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Trolly Tours 620-223-3566
Step aboard "Dolly the Trolley" and enjoy a 50-minute narrated ride through historic Fort Scott. Fort Scott National Historic Site, the National Cemetery, beautiful... more info map

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