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Submitted by Jamie Ward, Cornfields & High Heels 

Leavenworth, Kansas: A Getaway 

If you are looking for a city with rich history, a vibrant arts scene, and delicious food, Leavenworth, Kansas, is the perfect place. With its historical landmarks and beautiful riverfront, Leavenworth is a city you’ll never forget. It dates back to 1827 when it was founded as Fort Leavenworth by Colonel Henry Leavenworth. The fort helped travelers on the Santa Fe and Oregon trails, and it quickly became a major hub for trade and commerce.

In 1854, the City of Leavenworth became the first city in Kansas. Several notable individuals have traveled through the city, including Lewis and Clark, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Buffalo Bill Cody, Calamity Jane, General Eisenhower, and Melissa Etheridge – to name a few.

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Submitted by Roxie on the Road  

Follow Abraham Lincoln’s footsteps on the Kansas Lincoln Trail

“If I went West, I think I would go to Kansas — to Leavenworth or Atchison.” — Abraham Lincoln, 1860

Submitted by Amy Piper with Follow the Piper

The 12 Days of Kansas Road Trip

On the third day in Kansas, Leavenworth gave to me Three-Mile Creek Walking Trail.

Submitted by Z & M Twisted Wines and Winery 

Host a private gathering at our winery

Z&M: A Place to Gather

More and more, we as a nation have come to appreciate the need for togetherness. “People who need people,” Barbra Streisand reminds us, “Are the luckiest people in the world.”

Science shows that we’re hardwired for the community, and there’s a growing body of data to show that many of us simply aren’t getting it.

Submitted by Roxie on the Road  

People know Leavenworth, Kan., as the home of Fort Leavenworth and the Leavenworth federal prison. People should know Leavenworth for its famous residents and visitors. Meet many of these influential people on the Leavenworth walking trails. They include Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, Susan B. Anthony, William T. Sherman, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Carry Nation. As an avid walker, I was anxious to explore Leavenworth’s trail system. Starting from the TownePlace Suites, where I was hosted, my walk gave me 10,716 steps.

Submitted by Melody Pittman with Wherever I may Roam

Submitted by Jeff and Crystal Bryant, Our Changing Lives

Leavenworth, Kansas is an easy day trip from our hometown of Kansas City. On an unseasonably warm winter day, we made our way to the “first city” in Kansas to see some new sights. A good day of exploring requires some fuel, which we found at Harbor Lights Coffeehouse & Cafe. After a short drive, we found a spot in their parking lot and made our way inside. For the rest of the article.....

Submitted by Jeff and Crystal Bryant, Our Changing Lives