The Charming Small Town In Kansas That Was Named After A Waterfall
Lisa Sammons
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Waterfalls in Kansas aren’t all that common. While we aren’t as flat as people often think we are, we don’t have as many watery cascades as more mountainous states with more dramatic inclines. However, we have some waterfalls in Kansas, one of which inspired the name of a small town. Cottonwood Falls is the largest city in Chase County, but this is a secluded area, and the city’s population is under 1,000. This is such a quintessential charming small town in Kansas, and it’s lovely.
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For more information, check out the City of Cottonwood Falls website. In the meantime, check out this video of Cottonwood Falls c/o Chase County Kansas Chamber of Commerce on YouTube:
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Charming Small Town in Kansas
Is Cottonwood Falls the only charming small town in Kansas?
Heavens no! Cottonwood Falls is in good company, as there are so many wonderfully charming small towns in Kansas, including:
- Mission Hills. A suburb of Kansas City, Mission Hills is one of the most affluent neighborhoods not just in Kansas, but in the entire United States. If you love seeing beautiful architecture, driving around through the town's luxurious homes is a magical way to spend an afternoon.
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Abilene. Abilene grew as a cattle shipping town and has become one of the most beautiful small towns in Kansas. It's probably most famous as the boyhood home of President Dwight Eisenhower, so there are plenty of historic attractions to see here.
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Baxter Springs. If you love history, you do not want to miss the town of Baxter Springs. It's got some of the most amazing historical sites in Kansas. Route 66 is probably the most famous highway in the nation, and Baxter Springs is right along this well-known route.
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Council Grove. Council Grove has been nationally-recognized as one of the best small towns in America. It's tucked away in the lovely Flint Hills region and home to the oldest operating restaurant west of the Mississippi River, the Hays House.
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Lindsborg. This charming Kansas locale is quite possibly the most unique town in America. It was founded by Swedish immigrants and it's easy to see why it's nicknamed Little Sweden. Visit in June and you can enjoy the Midsummer Festival, one of the town's biggest events.
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Wamego. The piece of pop culture most associated with Kansas is definitely "The Wizard of Oz." If you're looking for Oz-themed attractions, there are plenty to see in the little town of Wamego, Kansas, that is home to a great (and powerful!) Oz museum and so much more.
- Cawker City. One of the best festivals in Kansas takes place each August at Twine-O-Thon in Cawker City. This fun event centers around the town's claim to fame, the largest ball of twine in the entire world!
- Elk Falls. Known as the World's Largest Living Ghost Town, Elk Falls is a small town in Kansas with a big sense of humor. Each November, the town hosts an Outhouse Tour and Festival that's likely the only one of its kind in the world!