Visit Leavenworth KS

Visit Leavenworth KS Visit Leavenworth KS is your source for a memorable experience in "The First City of Kansas"

Leavenworth, founded in 1854, is the "First City of Kansas" and Fort Leavenworth is known as the "Intellectual Center of the Army" and is the oldest military fort in continuous use west of the Appalachian Mountains. Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth offer many historical attractions for all ages, such as the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, the vintage Carroll Mansion, an African-American history museu

m known as the Richard Allen Cultural Center, the Frontier Army Museum, the nationally-recognized Buffalo Soldier Monument and more.

If you'd like to celebrate America 250 with Fort Leavenworth fireworks, remember the rules for gate access!
06/12/2026

If you'd like to celebrate America 250 with Fort Leavenworth fireworks, remember the rules for gate access!

Celebrate 250 years of our nation at Fort Leavenworth! ❤️🤍💙

Important installation access requirements: Grant Gate is the public access point for our 4th of July event. Visitors will be vetted at the Grant Gate before entering the installation. All visitors will be required to show a REAL ID form of identification. This does not apply to service members, installation personnel, dependents or retirees who already possess a Military ID, Military Dependent ID, a Common Access Card (CAC), or a Federal Government-issued PIV Card. Visitors without REAL ID will need a secondary identification. List of acceptable secondary Ds at www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.

See "Nelle," a World War II-era Boeing-Stearman Model 75, perform a flyover at noon on June 27 as part of the Buffalo Bi...
06/11/2026

See "Nelle," a World War II-era Boeing-Stearman Model 75, perform a flyover at noon on June 27 as part of the Buffalo Bill Wild West & Military History Festival!

The NASR 18 brought guests from eight states to Leavenworth! Thanks to all the volunteers who played host this week, inc...
06/04/2026

The NASR 18 brought guests from eight states to Leavenworth! Thanks to all the volunteers who played host this week, including the Lansing Historical Society and Museum, C.W. Parker Carousel Museum and, for today's tour, Fort Leavenworth and the Frontier Army Museum!

Members of the North American Summer Rally made a stop at the historic Kansas State Penitentiary this week, trading the open road for a journey through more than 160 years of Kansas history. These Honda Gold Wing touring enthusiasts traveled from across North America to Lansing, and we're honored they chose to include the "Behind the Walls" tour as part of their visit. Safe travels, and thank you for spending part of your adventure with us!

Thanks for visiting, Kansas Public Radio, and using your new travel show to explore Fort Leavenworth!
06/03/2026

Thanks for visiting, Kansas Public Radio, and using your new travel show to explore Fort Leavenworth!

Kansas explorers Rex Buchanan and J. Schafer scope out some historic wagon ruts and visit an amazing museum that features a presidential limousine, of sorts.

Plan your weekend in Leavenworth and get tickets for Leavenworth Kansas Community Theater's performance of Through the L...
06/02/2026

Plan your weekend in Leavenworth and get tickets for Leavenworth Kansas Community Theater's performance of Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There!

Address

100 N. 5th Street, Rm. 104
Leavenworth, KS
66048

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(913) 758-2948

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Visit Leavenworth KS posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Visit Leavenworth KS:

Shortcuts

Share