Attractions To See And Experience
Click on the links below to learn more about the sights to see around Wilson.
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Post Rock Scenic Byway
Wilson is at the south end of the Post Rock Scenic Byway. This route is named for the extensive use of limestone.
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Wilson Lake
The US Corp of Engineers site for Wilson Lake. Covering 9,000 acres with over 100 miles of coastline, Wilson Lake is "The Clearest Lake In Kansas".
- Wilson Lake Fishing Report
Find out what's biting and what's not at Wilson Lake. Provided by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
- Wilson Lake Area Association
An organization which promotes Wilson Lake.
- The Amazing 100 Miles
A list of the fun and educational things you'll find from Salina to Hays.
- Cheyenne Bottoms
To the south 30 miles is Cheyenne Bottoms where nearly one-half of all North American shorebirds migrating east of the Rocky Mountains and up to one-quarter million waterfowl stop during seasonal migrations on the 41,000-acre lowlands. One of the "8 Wonders of Kansas".
- The City of Lucas
Lucas is one of the many interesting towns to explore around Wilson. It's known for their encouragement of the fine arts.
- Garden of Eden
In the city of Lucas, see S.P. Dinsmore's creative work with cement depicting his views on business and the bible. On the National Register of Historic Places.
- The Grassroots Art Center
Also in Lucas, discover what Grassroots art is all about.
- Lucas Area Community Theater
Renovated by community volunteers after sitting vacant for 18 years, the theater offers big screen entertainment in a small town atmosphere.
- Flying Pig Studio & Gallery
If you're fortunate enough to catch Eric Abraham in his gallery in downtown Lucas, you will be treated to a very interesting tour of his work.
- The City of Lincoln
Another great place to explore.
- Rustic Furniture
Unique furniture constructed from tree roots, stumps, and branches made in Wilson.
- Kansas Originals
Purchase items unique to Kansas just north of Wilson on I-70.
- Smoky Hill Winery
Taste the many varieties of wine made right here in Kansas. Located at the I-70 exit.
- Underground Tunnels
35 minutes south, tour what remains of the "underground" in Ellinwood. A place for commerce, to escape prohibition or Kansas tornados? You decide.
- Cathedral of the Plains
40 miles west on I-70, St. Fidelis Church was the largest church west of the Mississippi when completed in 1911. One of the "8 Wonders of Kansas".
- The Sternberg Museum of Natural History
In Hays, 50 miles west on I-70, this four-story dome museum has many permanent and traveling exhibitions that span the past 88 million years.
- Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure
Eighty-five species of wildlife covering 60 acres in the zoo, plus a museum and theater. Six miles west of Salina.
- City of Wilson
Explore why Wilson is called the Czech Capital of Kansas.
- Wilson Chamber of Commerce
The official site of the Wilson Chamber of Commerce.
- Mo's Place Grill and Brewpub
22 miles southeast, Mo's Place offers food and their own microbrewery. Beers served draft style, fresh and unpasteurized.
- Kansas Travel website.
Contains pictures of the use of limestone in Wilson.