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.
- Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail
An incredible mountain bike trail covering 22 miles with many options for shorter rides. Recently denoted an IMBA Epic Trail. More info at Golden Belt Bicycle, 620-793-7060. Lake Wilson.
- 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".
- Kansas Wetlands Educational Center
Walk through state-of-the-art exhibits that tell the story of Cheyenne Bottoms. From inside the Center or out, watch Great Blue Herons stalking their prey or Mallards tending their young.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mo's Place Grill and Brewpub
22 miles southeast, Mo's Place offers great food, wonderful hospitality, and their own microbrewery. Beers served draft style, fresh and unpasteurized.
- 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.
- Wilson Pride, Inc.
A great site to learn about Wilson, KS.
- Kansas Travel website.
Contains pictures of the use of limestone in Wilson.