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1. C.W. Parker Carousel Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
C.W. Parker Carousel Museum
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2. Fort Leavenworth Army Installation ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Fort Leavenworth Army Installation
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3. Carroll Mansion and Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
Carroll Mansion and Museum
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4. Richard Allen Cultural Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
Richard Allen Cultural Center
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5. Z&M Twisted Vines Wines and Winery

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Z&M Twisted Vines Wines and Winery
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6. Performing Arts Center

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Performing Arts Center
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Once known as the ‘Gateway to the West,’ Leavenworth is a city steeped in history. Founded in 1854, it is the oldest city in Kansas and has a wealth of things to see and do for the whole family. Leavenworth is home to many beautiful old buildings, including the Victorian-era Carroll Mansion and the European-inspired cathedral Chapel of the Veterans that was built in 1893. See the handcrafted C.W. Parker Carousel, explore miles of hiking trails and have a picnic at the Leavenworth Landing Park on the banks of the Missouri River, or delve into the history of the city at the Frontier Army Museum.

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