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Discover the history and hidden natural wonders of this region:

Native Stone Building1878 Sage Inn & Stagecoach Station 
Originally built in 1865, the Sage Inn openied its doors to travelers on the Southwest Trail.  The inn was expanded to present-day size in 1878 to include a livery, a corral for horses and a blacksmith shop.  


Alma contains 26 historical Native Stone structures built between the 1880s and 1930s.  Enjoy a walking or driving tour of the area and you'll be minded of the superior craftsmanship of years past. 



More Fun Near the Byway

Scenic Places
Skyline Mill Creek Scenic Drive
City Lake (Alma)
Echo Cliff Park (Dover)
Lake Wabaunsee

Points of Interest
1905 Henry Sump Barn (Alma)
Underground Railroad Sites (Alma & Keene)
Wabaunsee County Courthouse (Alma)
Wabaunsee County Historical Museum (Alma)
Security State Bank & Waugh Law Office Building (Eskridge)


Events
Native Stone Festival (Alma)
Dover Heritage Days (Dover)
Labor Day Rodeo (Eskridge)
Fall German Meal (Alma)
Veteran's Day Celebration (Eskridge)

Recreational Activities
Fishing and Boating on Lake Wabaunsee
Walking Trails at Echo Cliff Park