Chase County Attractions

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve - Located just two miles north of Strong City, the preserve offers year-round a self-guided tour of the historic ranch headquarters, a short introductory video, several hiking trails, a junior ranger program, and a bookstore/giftshop. Guided activities include tours of the historic 1881 limestone ranch house, bus tours of the prairie, living history demonstrations, and nature hikes. The one-room limestone schoolhouse sits atop a hill just north of the historic ranch headquarters. Check at www.nps.gov/tapr or call the preserve at (620)273-8494 for a schedule of activities. The visitor center is open from 9am to 4:30pm daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's day).

Chase County Courthouse - Located in Cottonwood Falls, the courthouse is the oldest working courthouse still in use in Kansas and the midwestern states. The building was completed in 1873 using native limestone and walnut. Designed in the renaissance style architecture of the Louis XIII period, the courthouse features a mansard tile roof and three story, walnut spiral staircase. The courthouse is currently under renovation and scheduled to reopen in 2008. Call 1-800-431-6344 for more tour information. To learn more about Chase County and see a pictures of the courthouse check out this site.

Flint Hills Scenic Byway - A beautiful drive stretching 47 miles through the heart of the Flint Hills from Council Grove to Cassoday.

Camp Wood YMCA - Since 1916 Camp Wood YMCA has been providing high-quality camping programs in a caring family environment in the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas. We provide a safe experience that fosters healthy decision making, lasting friendships, learning new skills and strengthening values. There are many friendships and special memories to be made. Join us and become a part of the Camp Wood YMCA Family.