Cheyenne County defies expectations with its array of incredible attractions and activities awaiting your discovery!
The Arikaree Breaks
Located on the extreme northern edge of Cheyenne County
This area of extremely rough terrain, with its deep ravines and gullies is a marked contrast to the plains generally associated with the area. The breaks were formed by wind deposited sand, silt, and clay particles, called loess. After deposition, the loess has undergone spectacular processes of head cutting and sidewall cutting the advancing tributaries of the Arikaree River and the South Fork of the Republican River.
Tri-State Antique Engine & Threshers Association
Located at 1375 Co Rd 29, Bird City, KS
Located just east of Bird City, since 1953 the Thresher Show has been going on. An amazing collection of tractors, steam traction engines, implements and items of farming and agriculture history. Visit their complex of 31 building, open every Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. They also put on four shows a year: The Military Show the last Friday and Saturday in April, The July Fourth fireworks display, The Thresher Show the last Thursday, Friday and Saturday in July and The Tri-State Mule & Draft Horse Show the second Friday and Saturday in October.
St. Francis Motorcycle Museum
Located at 110 E. Washington Street St. Francis, KS
The St. Francis Motorcycle Museum houses approximately 149 vintage motorcycles from more than 40 manufacturers including ACE, Cleveland, Jefferson, Emblem, Excelsior, Flanders, Harley-Davidson, Henderson, Indian, Marsh-Metz, Reading Standard, Pope, Thor, Yale, Feilbach Limited, Iver Johnson, and others.
Cheyenne County Museum
Address: 201 W Hwy. 36 St Francis, KS
This museum was born from a vision of several local citizens who wanted to see that the history of Cheyenne County was preserved for future generations.
Hunting & Fishing in Cheyenne County
The Land & Sky Scenic Byway
Begins on Highway 27 at the State Line and heads south through Cheyenne, Sherman and Wallace County’s
Keller Pond and River Walk
Features a 5/8 mile ADA Trail complete with rest stops and shade. Its the perfect place for a picnic and a stroll.
Cheyenne Theater
Located at 104 E. Washington, St. Francis, KS
Cherry Creek Encampment
Located: 2 miles northwest of the Intersection of Highways K-27 and US-36
Round Hole Campsite
A camp for military men, under the leadership of General Custer, Colonel Bankhead and Lt. Colonel Bradley, and Native Americans, Round Hole Campsite is marked 11 miles north of Bird City, memorializing this “oasis on the plains.”
Bandshell at Sawhill Park
One of the oldest bandshells in Kansas.
Address: 130 N Denison St. Francis, KS
Ye Olde Country Church
Address: 201 W Hwy. 36 St Francis, KS
The Church was built by the First German Evangelical Lutheran Immanuel Church congregation in 1914. The original pump organ that was purchased and placed in the church in 1914 is still in use. The altar at the front of the church is the original altar restored to its original condition. Today the chapel is used by the community for weddings, funerals, receptions, and programs.
Ancient Indian Traders Trail
Location: Starts at the intersection of Highway 161 and US Highway 36 and heads north on Highway 161 to the state line.
Horse Thief Cave
This is one of several caves in the Arikaree Breaks. Most of this cave has caved in over the years with only the entrance being left. This was a large two-chamber cave used to hide stolen horses. The horses were kept in the large back chamber while the outlaws used the front chamber as their living quarters. This cave was last used in 1878.
Three Corners
Where Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado meet. Follow signs from Highway 27.