Attractions & History

Attractions & History

What to do in Mitchell County? Visit our unique stops at the Largest Ball of Twine, the Little Red Schoolhouse, and the Waconda Springs Replica, and then discover prairie history at our three museums. Take a relaxing drive through the Blue Hills and towns to discover post rock limestone buildings and explore Glen Elder State Park. Find a comfortable spot to stay at multiple lodges and hotels in our towns, as you explore our scenic county.

Attractions

Asherville

Agriculture town on Hwy 24 

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Beloit

County seat of Mitchell County, multiple attractions & services 

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Cawker City 

Borders Waconda Lake on Hwy 24, multiple lodges & attractions

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Glen Elder

Eastern edge of Waconda Lake & Glen Elder Dam, multiple lodges & attractions

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Glen Elder State Park

Second largest Kansas lake, with multiple facilities & Waconda Springs Replica

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Hunter 

Agricultural town with café & service station on Hwy 181

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Scottsville

Agricultural town in Northeast MC county

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Simpson 

Agricultural town on Hwy 24 with cafe

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Tipton 

Southwest MC county town, food & services, hiking trail

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History

Historical Coloring Book

Coloring Pages to print for attractions in the county

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Murals of Mitchell County

Mitchell County Strong is always fundraising for the Murals of Mitchell County! If you are interested in supporting future murals, please contact muralsofmitchellcountyks@gmail.com. You can donate funds to specific community […]

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Museums

County Museum in Beloit, others in Cawker City & Tipton

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Post Rock Limestone Attractions 

Unique limestone used in architecture & Agriculture

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TOURS & ITINERARIES

Limestone building tour - in Beloit
Limestone bridges

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OUR COMMUNITIES

Learn more about Beloit, Cawker City, Glen Elder, Hunter, Scottsville, Simpson, Tipton and our other communities.

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