Museums
FreeFick Fossil and History Museum
FreeA free Oakley, Kansas museum of giant marine fossils, a sod house replica and pioneer-era artifacts.
SightseeingLocal GemFamily Favorite
Colby
· Colby, KS
Why you should go…
Colby is a northwest Kansas town along Interstate 70 that markets itself as the Oasis on the Plains. Visitor draws include the Prairie Museum of Art & History, a restored historic downtown district, and the Cooper Barn, said to be the largest barn in Kansas. The town also hosts seasonal events such as the Sunflower Festival and Food Truck Fridays, and sits within driving distance of Monument Rocks and Little Jerusalem Badlands.
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Good to know
General sightseeing guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
The forecast is part of the ticket
Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.
Golden hour sells out first
Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.
Dress a layer warmer
It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.
Timed entry is common
Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.
What's around here?
The closest stops to Colby, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
21 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
- SightseeingLocal Gem
Oakley
FreeNorthwest Kansas town on the Western Vistas Historic Byway, gateway to Monument Rocks and the Kansas Badlands.
22 mi awayMore like this
- Sport & OutdoorOutdoor Adventure
Land and Sky Scenic Byway Visitor Center
FreeThe visitor center for an 88 mile scenic drive through northwest Kansas farmland, canyons and Mount Sunflower.
48 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor
