Follow the Lewis & Clark Trail to birthplace of Amelia Earhart. Historic river city 50 miles NW of KC. Quaint shops, Victorian homes, museums, art gallery, trolley tours, bed & breakfasts, railroad heritage, Catholic convent and abbey. Visitors center in restored Santa Fe Depot railroad depot. Group tours arranged.

For a small town, Atchison offers a surprising amount of entertainment – from community theatre, concerts and art functions to sports and recreation. Many of the leisure activities enjoyed by residents throughout the year also attract thousands of visitors to Atchison each year. The city’s quaint, small-town charm, rich historical legacy and its unique downtown shopping district are increasingly drawing travelers from across the country and around the world.

Live musical performances take place throughout the year, organized by the Atchison Musical Arts Society. Three times a year, professional, classically-oriented musicians, dancers or singers from around the world perform under the sponsorship of the Atchison Community Concerts Association.

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