This is a very cool site. Bring he kids. It is fantastic to have this kind of exhibit in Kansas…read moreand the person that was taking care of the place was very interesting and knowledgeable. Who knew this was in Kansas!

From the owner: Discover the story of a Pawnee village that existed in the late 1700s. View the floor of this large…read morePawnee earth lodge left in tact from an archeological investigation. And see the rare sacred bundle that hangs above the altar. Learn more about the people of the Pawnee Nation and their stories. A finalist in the 8 Wonders of Kansas History.

What a beautiful flag dedication, park and trail. This is a really neat thing to walk through…read more Beautiful area. Lots of parking. Guest sign in and benches.

Since we had precious little time on a compressed schedule to visit my aunt's friends & family, we…read moredid manage to swing by the biggest ball of twine in Cawker City after visiting her cousin and his family in nearby Beloit, Kansas. We navigated road construction in the rain. Some tourists showed up from Texas. They mistook us for locals. (We had never been to Cawker City.) We would have loved to have stayed to find out what they wanted, but we had people waiting on us in McPherson, Kansas. So on we went. We could have parallel parked but instead, we opted in the rental van to continue on our way.

We have always heard about people traveling to see the quirky things that are out there. So while…read morein Kansas we decided we wanted to visit the city of Cawker to see the Worlds Largest Ball of Twine. We signed the registry and we were amazed how many people from different countries and throughout the US had visited this iconic work of love. The ball is impressive but so is the story behind it. There is an old time gas station across the street. We highly recommend a visit, if not to see the ball of twine, then to learn its story.

Came here for a school field trip. What a beautiful building. The tour guide that helped us was so…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. He had a great pace to keep kids actively involved without feeling restless and I learned a lot as well. I didn't know they did tours like this. A really cool visit with Andrew our tour guide. We had a great time. Parking is crazy because it takes awhile to find a spot but I feel like that's obvious for this type of building. A great experience here.

Nebraska's State Capitol is a great place to visit! My wife…read moreand I drove to Lincoln to see several different places and we really enjoyed visiting the Capitol building. Our tour guide Allison did a wonderful job showing us the interesting details in many parts of the building. Having visited several state capitols in Western States, I wasn't sure what to expect here in Nebraska. However, this building exceeded any of the others in the scope and breadth of its materials and artwork. Well done, Cornhusker State!

First time at the Haymarket for us..it was a great time.We did not leave empty handed...I did get…read moreanother white gold permanent bracelet (my tradition is every Yelp elite year I add one) Lol s to see, great gift ideas, free Photo Booth, free picture with Santa..(he promised me lots too...he said he'd have his people call my people for delivery) Lots of good, furry baby items, fresh baked goods, fresh bread..the list goes on! Oh and FREE99 parking We enjoyed our time there and we were able to get business cards from our purchases so we can get a hold of them again!

This is really a nice area. I was there for an event where they had the street blocked off - my one…read morecomplaint when they do that is that the entrance is not convenient for those who have had to walk for parking. However, it's a great space and works perfect - lots of places to eat and shop.

Interesting and well-preserved, well-kept site. We enjoyed our leisurely stroll around this site.read more

Great historic value Enjoyed the history. Recommended to stop and see.read more

Took my wife and our small dog to the garden this evening. It was a hot hot day so it wasnt that…read morebusy tonight. The park was lovely and in great condition. It was well kept and clean. It had benches and ledges all over to sit, view and rest. We even made use of the water fountain for both us and our dog on the way out.

Very pretty! Wide variety of plants, flowers, and trees plus some sculptures. This place could be…read moredescribed as a hidden gem. Even though it was built as a public works project in 1930, it continues to be well-maintained and relevant. Despite being located next to a busy city street, it feels peaceful and serene. It's a perfect site to meander and thoughtfully contemplate the beauties of life.

Great place for my family and I to make a visit and highly educational! Worth a visit to learn…read moreabout American pioneers and homesteaders as they settled farther west.

When I visited this site, there were about 100 elementary school students having a field trip at…read morethe same time. Talk about chaos! Despite this, the rangers were all very cheerful and able to answer our questions. Daniel Freeman was one of the first people to file a claim under the Homestead Act of 1862, and the NPS site is built on his claim site. The visitor's center is expansive, with two floors. The bottom floor has the lion's share of the exhibits, and even has a window into the preservation arm of the museum where relics are stored. There is also a gift shop on the ground floor. The outside has a prairie with trails, and a small example cabin. The NPS did a good job cramming as much as they could into this site, as even the barb wire surrounding the prairie has different variations to showcase the wire used back then. Don't miss the Homestead Education Center, which is a short drive away from the visitor's center. There's a whole room with old farm equipment, and a small path that goes on a small suspension bridge. Across the Education Center is the the Freeman School, which was closed unless we wanted to call a ranger to open it up. I could peek through the windows though!

For those with an interest in surveying, the Great Plains, or United States History for that…read morematter, a visit to the 6th Principal Meridian is worth while. It is beyond the scope of this review to retell the story of this monument and it's importance. But for those who know it's a place you want to visit. The original marker is still there under a steel manhole cover. Remember it is a crime to deface the monument so while you may peek under the cover plate, please leave the historical stone and brass marker inside as it is. The monument is about 3/4 of a mile North of County Road B, and is accessed via Meridian Road. Meridian Road is gravel and can be difficult to drive on if it's recently rained.