There are 13 separate sights on this tour and it is unique in that not only are traditional sights of the Old Wild West included, but also stops that highlight the art, animals, and plants of the times. I'll list the various sites in order.
l. Old Cowtown Museum -- This is a 17 acre open-air museum set in the years between 1865 and 1880. They have 35 exhibits showing country crafts and what a Western town was like. There is also a farm dated to the same era with farm animals and buildings.
2. Mid-America All-Indian Center -- This museum/historic monument highlights the culture, history, and pride of all the Native American tribes.
3. Great Plains Nature Center -- This site focuses on the wildlife and habitats of the Great Plains. Free.
4. Charles M. Russell "Heritage of the West" Gallery, located in the Wichita Art Museum.--There are 26 original paintings by the artist here.
5. A Prairie Garden, located in Botanica, The Wichita Gardens -- Seasonal displays of buffalo grass and other grasses that were typical of the Great Plains.
6. North American Prairie Exhibit, located in the Sedgwick County Zoo -- The animals of the plains can be seen here in native habitat.
7. Chisholm Trail Exhibit located in the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum -- Jesse Chisholm was a Wichita native for whom the trail is named. This exhibit talks about the great cow trail.
8. Buffalo Bill Monument and Grave site, located in Highland Cemetery -- You will learn the story of William Mathewson who became Buffalo Bill. Free.
9. Chisholm Trail Historical Marker -- This marks the spot where cattle herds crossed the Arkansas River and their way to the railhead in Wichita. Free.
10. Sheplers, The World's Largest Western Store -- Buy whatever you want!
11. Eaton Hotel -- In 1900, Carrie Nation smashed the hotel's fancy bar. This place was known as the best hotel in the area for 100 years.
12. Prairie Rose ChuckWagon Supper and National Hopalong Cassidy Cowboy Museum -- This is a restaurant that serves authentic western cuisine. They also have a stage show that centers around Hopalong Cassidy.
13. The Jesse James Museum -- Supposedly, Jesse James faked his death and lived out his life in Kansas. Jesse James the 5th is present every day.
We didn't make it to all these sights, but the ability to tailor this tour made it a wonderful experience. We're going back in Sept. to work on seeing the rest.
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