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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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