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BUCKET LIST
Discover the world’s smallest Presidential Library in the Atchison County Historical Museum
Take a 10k Volkswalk through historic Atchison starting at the Visitor Information Center
Climb aboard the Atchison Trolley and learn about the history of Atchison
Take a nostalgic trip through the Evah C. Cray Historical Home
View the art collection and home at the Muchnic Art Gallery
Follow the many curves, bends and scenery along the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway
Find the tree that went to the moon at the International Forest of Friendship
Learn about Atchison’s First Lady of the air at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
Enjoy a live performance at Theatre Atchison
Find George Washington Glick’s grave in Atchison’s oldest cemetery, Mount Vernon
Bike or hike along the Missouri River on the Independence Creek Trail
Find the Alpha and Omega sign on the First Presbyterian Church
Trace Abraham Lincoln’s steps to the Atchison County Courthouse
Walk through a history of design in the Atchison Historical Homes District
Check out the open air Lewis & Clark Pavilion by the river
Enjoy a stroll with no traffic on one of the nation’s oldest pedestrian malls
Visit Sallie at one of Atchison’s most haunted houses
Enjoy the “Mighty Mo” up close from the walkable Veteran’s Memorial Riverfront Park
Taste local wines at Riverwood Winery while enjoying local entertainment
Schedule a tour of Providence Hills Farm and learn how to make goat soap
Admire the architecture and listen to the organ at St. Benedict’s Abbey
Send a postcard from the historic Atchison Post Office
Watch the sun set over the Missouri River, and see the colorful bridge lights after dark
Have a sleepover in “Lizzy’s Attic” on the 3rd floor of the Tuck U Inn at Glick Mansion
Play disc golf at Jackson Park while the kids play at the playground
Schedule a day of pampering with a manicure and pedicure at Hi-Nails
See the Amelia Earhart Earthwork, the greatest of the 8 wonders of Kansas
Play a round of golf at Pineview or Bellevue Country Club
Bond with family over a special Sunday brunch at Cedar Ridge Restaurant
Take a bite of a one-of-a-kind cupcake while sipping on a coffee at Mr. G’s
Cool off at the splash pad at 400 Commercial
Let the kids play at the Atchison Library “Tot Spot” located downstairs