Flint Hills
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The Flint Hills National Scenic Byway offers incredible views of the native grasses and flowers of the tallgrass prairie – one of the last remaining such landscapes left in America. Much of the land along the Byway looks as it did thousands of years ago when the Kaw, Osage and other native tribes lived here. Early settlers navigated the famous Santa Fe Trail through here, some stopping to build the towns of Council Grove, Cottonwood Falls and Strong City.
Today, the Flint Hills area is home to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and such historic venues as the Kaw Nation Heritage Park and Kaw Mission State Historic Site and Museum. You’ll also find towns filled with charming shops, restaurants, artwork and antiques.
Highlights along the 47.2-mile Flint Hills National Scenic Byway include:
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – Explore a pristine ecosystem and many interpretative displays.
Chase County Courthouse – Visit an 1873 courthouse built of native stone.
Kaw Mission State Historic Site and Museum – Discover artifacts showcasing Kansas’ early days.
Flint Hills Scenic Byway Overlook – Get a 360-degree view of the Tallgrass Prairie.
Chase County Historical Museum – This National Register of Historic Places features two floors of exhibits.
Hays House Restaurant & Tavern – Enjoy a hearty meal at the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi.
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