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Wabaunsee County, Alma, KS

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Wabaunsee County

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.

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

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 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

  • 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
    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

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

    Free

    Hike open Flint Hills prairie past a bison herd and tour the 1880s limestone buildings of Spring Hill Ranch.

    43 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home

    Under $25

    Explore museum exhibits on Eisenhower's life and presidency, tour his boyhood home and visit his burial chapel.

    50 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums