Atchison

Despite a few privileged years living with her grandparents in Atchison, Kansas, Amelia Earhart's childhood years were fairly transitional. Her father's job took him...

Views of the Missouri River, its bluffs and valley are dramatic every season of the year.rn

Aviatrix Amelia Earhart was born in this home, built by her grandfather, Judge Alfred G. Otis, in the early 1860s. It it owned and...

The restored Santa Fe Depot, long a community landmark, serves as a Visitor Information Center and houses the Chamber of Commerce offices.rnrnThe center provides...

Many of Atchison's founding fathers, who were also prominent Kansans of the time, are buried in this historic hilltop cemetery.Among those buried here are...

Jackson Park is the largest park in Atchison and the center of community fun days as well as family outtings. It is a heavily-wooded...

A 66 acre lake contains largemouth bass, channel catfish, redear sunfish, bluegill sunfish and black crappie.The wildlife area has about 136 acres of grass...

The rich heritage of architectural styles in Atchison make the city fascinating to tour. The walking/driving tour is 2.4 miles long and begins and...

This charming limestone building was completed in 1868 according to plans of Richard Upjohn, who also designed Trinity Church on New York's Wall Street....

A life-size bronze statue of Amelia Earhart gazes over the International Forest of Friendship, which is a living growing memorial to the men and...