Theatre & Events
Date NightMcCain Performance Series
$25–$50Kansas State's touring season at McCain Auditorium, bringing Broadway musicals, comedy, jazz and country shows to campus.
SightseeingHistory BuffFree
Kansas State University
705 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr · Manhattan, KS
Why you should go…
Kansas State University opened in 1863 as the state's land-grant college and was the first public institution of higher learning in Kansas. You can join a guided campus tour, including evening twilight tours, starting at the Berney Family Welcome Center on Martin Luther King Jr Drive. The campus borders the Aggieville district, and on football Saturdays the crowds head to Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
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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.
Maps and brochures
What's around here?
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Manhattan
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Wabaunsee County
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