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Wabaunsee County, Alma, KS

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Wabaunsee County

Wabaunsee County is a sightseeing stop in Alma, KS, part of the Salina and Manhattan guide. Cost: free.

114 W 3rd Street · Alma, KS

Why you should go…

Wabaunsee County is a rural county in the Flint Hills region of Kansas, with Alma as its county seat. The county's Economic Development office promotes local attractions and tourism alongside its business and workforce programs, and links to the county's dedicated visitor site. Recent state tourism grants have supported the Wabaunsee County Historical Society's museum exhibits and a marketing push tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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  • #scenic drive
  • #rural
  • #history
  • #small town

What's around here?

The closest stops to Wabaunsee County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    OZ Museum

    Under $25

    Follow the yellow brick road through galleries holding over 2,000 Oz artifacts, from early Baum books to film props.

    13 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Theatre & Events
    History Buff

    Columbian Theatre

    $25–$50

    An 1890s Wamego music hall that stages musicals and shows art and decor from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

    13 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Wildwood Adventure Park

    $50+

    Ride seven zip lines through the trees of the Flint Hills, then finish the course with a 40-foot free fall.

    17 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Manhattan

    Free

    Plan a visit to Manhattan, Kansas, home of Kansas State University and the Flint Hills Discovery Center.

    19 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Kansas State University

    Free

    The main campus of Kansas's first public university, with guided tours from the Berney Family Welcome Center.

    20 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Emporia

    Free

    Emporia, Kansas's visitor bureau, gateway to the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie and the William Allen White House.

    42 mi awayMore like this