• Council Grove Historic Tour - Council Grove, Kansas.

• Kaw Mission State Historic Site - The Kaw Mission is more than just a museum that tells the story of the building that was home and school to 30 Kaw boys from 1851–1854 – it is a tribute to the Kaw (or Kansa) Indians, who gave our state its name. Admission fee. 500 N. Mission, Council Grove, Kansas 66486, 620-767-5410.

• Post Office Oak and Museum - Believed to have been 270 years old when it died in 1990, this bur oak is said to have served as an unofficial post office for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail from 1825-1847. Passing caravans could leave messages for future travelers in a cache in the base of the tree. The tree trunk stands next to a stone building erected in 1864 for use as a brewery. East Main, Council Grove, Kansas 66486

• Seth Hays Home - Listed on the National Historic Registry, this home was built by Seth Hays, the first white settler in the area, in 1867. Wood Street, Council Grove, Kansas 66846

Pratt County

• Pratt County Historical Museum - 212 S. Ninnescah, Pratt, Kansas 67124, 620-672-7874

Reno County

• Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center -  Museum and educational facility in Hutchinson, Kansas that is best known for the display and restoration of spaceflight artifacts and educational camps. It is one of only three museums to display flown spacecraft from Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions.1110 N. Plum · Hutchinson, Kansas 67501, 620-662-2305.  

• Kansas Underground Salt Museum - Visit the Carey Salt Mine 650 feet below ground. It is the only museum inside a working salt mine in the U.S. 3504 East Avenue G at Airport Road, Hutchinson, Kansas 67502-0664, 620-662-1425.

• Reno County Museum - Through exhibits and programs, the Museum interprets Reno County history. The collection ranges from photographs, archival materials, household items, and artifacts of farming and industry. Free admission. 100 S. Walnut, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501, 620-662-1184

Republic County

• Pawnee Indian Village State Historic Site - Step back in time to learn about the life of the Pawnee Indians. Located 8 miles north of US Hwy 36 on K-22 in Republic, Kansas.

• Republic County Historical Society Museum - The museum contains historical artifacts related to the history and early settlement of Republic County. Located on US Hwy 36 in Belleville, Kansas.

• Scandia Museum - Filled with artifacts and antiques from the early years in Scandia, the museum also offers many records, newspapers and genealogical documents related to the early homestead families of Scandia, Kansas. Located on Main Street in Scandia, Kansas.