The Atlas Obscura Guide To Manhattan

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Manhattan, Kansas

Updated October 13, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Manhattan

Manhattan, Kansas

Konza Prairie

A diverse, expansive nature preserve in northeastern Kansas.

Derrick Thomas Wall

Manhattan, Kansas

The Chiefseum

In one man's basement, the world's largest collection of Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia is on display.

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Services are still held, and tours can be arranged

Wamego, Kansas

Beecher Bible and Rifle Church

This historic church is named for abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher and the ruse to arm his fellow abolitionists.

12 miles from Manhattan

An example of a sheet of LSD.

Wamego, Kansas

Wamego LSD Missile Silo

During the 1990's nearly all of the world's LSD is thought to have come from the operators of the lab once located in this missile silo.

13 miles from Manhattan

The Oz Museum

Wamego, Kansas

Oz Museum

A wonderful collection of all things Oz is nestled in the heart of Kansas.

14 miles from Manhattan

Junction City, Kansas

Atomic Annie

A cannon designed to fire an atomic warhead.

14 miles from Manhattan

Wamego, Kansas

Old Dutch Mill

This 19th-century windmill was moved, stone by stone, in the middle of Kansas.

14 miles from Manhattan

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