Out in nowhere, Kansas, there’s a downtown unlike any other. Not only is it beautiful and charming, but a source of important state history. Come check out what this fantastic little downtown area in Kansas is all about, or add this spot to your list for future road trips.
Welcome to a little town in the eastern half of Kansas known as Cottonwood Falls. You may have heard of it in passing, but do you know how cool the downtown area here really is?
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A town with a beautiful downtown area is something to be cherished and saved. So many towns around Kansas have lost theirs to fire, natural disaster, or disrepair. When we see these historic buildings, we want to save them!
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This downtown also has something unique to only this town. The oldest courthouse in Kansas that’s still being used calls Cottonwood Falls its home. Hopefully, it will remain in use for a long time into the future.
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As for history, you’ll find plenty of it here in Cottonwood Falls. Everything from the 1873 limestone courthouse to the streets you walk on are part of hundreds of years of history. Just look around!
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Shopping at small town stores and dining at small town cafes are two reasons we think you’ll enjoy a small town with a quiet life like this. There’s just something magical about quiet places like this.
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Whether you’re more excited about local history or the opportunity to shop in another small Kansas town, we think it’s a great addition to any bucket list.
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While you’re in the area, why not visit the falls itself? Chase Lake Falls, west of town, is a great addition to your stop here.
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Is your small town special for something cool? If you think it’s a hidden gem, you should tell us where to go next with our submission box page.
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Address: Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845, USA
