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Atchison
Atchison, KS, United States of America · Kansas
Destination guide
About Atchison
Atchison is a city in and the county seat of Atchison County, Kansas, United States, along the Missouri River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 10,885. The city is named in honor of US Senator David Rice Atchison from Missouri and was the original eastern terminus of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Atchison is also the home of Benedictine College, a Catholic liberal arts university.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Population
- 10,885
- Elevation
- 248 m
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- Fox TheaterBuilding · Fox Theater, 612 Commercial Street, Atchison, KS 66002, United States of America
- Riverfront ParkPark · Riverfront Park, 100;102, Atchison, KS 66002, United States of America
- Independence ParkPark · Independence Park, 102, Atchison, KS 66002, United States of America
- Millard Allen Ball ParkPark · Millard Allen Ball Park, 801, Atchison, KS 66002, United States of America
- Reisner ParkPark · Reisner Park, Atchison, KS 66002, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Amelia EarhartSightseeing · Amelia Earhart, Commercial Street Mall, Atchison, KS 66087, United States of America
- Amelia Earhart Birthplace MuseumMuseum · Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, 223 North Terrace Street, Atchison, KS 66002, United States of America
- Challis ParkPark · Challis Park, Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
- Veterans Memorial PlazaSightseeing · Veterans Memorial Plaza, River Road, Atchison, KS 66087, United States of America
- Sallie HouseSightseeing · Sallie House, 508 North 2nd Street, Atchison, KS 66002, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Atchison
May - Oct
Location
Atchison, KS, United States of America
Atchison, KS, United States of America
39.5632° N, 95.1199° W
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