What Lies Beneath The Streets Of This Kansas City Is Creepy Yet Amazing
Annie
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The Wichita Water Walk is one of the most famous landmarks in Kansas. Residents of the Sunflower State almost assuredly recognize this area. But did you know there is a hidden troll in Kansas that lurks beneath the ground?
It’s one of the most recognizable landmarks in Kansas. It’s a popular, beautifully laid out area full of various dining and shopping options.
Now we’ll show you some photos of the Wichita Water Walk, but from a different perspective. This location is probably not quite as familiar to you: it’s the Wichita Troll, a hidden troll in Kansas that lives underground.
Believe it or not, this hidden troll in Kansas lives under the streets of the Wichita Water Walk… In fact, if you have ever visited the Keeper of the Plains, there is a pretty good chance that you walked right over him without realizing it.
Meet the Wichita Troll: a seven-foot tall goblin who lurks beneath the streets of downtown. He quietly observes the world above overhead while most people don’t even know that he’s there.
Though he may look terrifying, this Troll has no interest in gobbling you up. Au contraire, this green, 200-pound sculpture was created by local artist Connie Ernatt back in 2007. The hopes were that he would improve the looks of an overflow area near the old Westar Energy Plant. Since then, the discreet monster has been a mere hidden gem, one of the little-known secret places in Kansas.
You can find him underneath a grate near a sign in the park. He sits just behind Westar, in the Veteran’s Memorial Park, facing Exploration Place.
Have you seen the Wichita Troll yourself? Or is the first you’ve heard of him? Let us know in the comments! We love to hear about secret places in Kansas.
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Are there more hidden gems in Kansas?
Check out this list of 11 hidden gems in Kansas you have to see you before you die. Not only is the Wichita Troll on it, but one of our favorite spots, the Arikaree Breaks, is listed as well. It's a 2.5 mile canyon that will have you wondering why you never visited sooner. People often think of Kansas as boring and flat, but we actually have a lot of great tourist attractions and things worth visiting. We've got so many museums that of course a lot end up getting looked over. Everyone hears about Dwight Eisenhower's boyhood home that is now a museum, but we've got plenty else to see. Did you know there is a carousel museum in Kansas? And the Greyhound Racing Hall of Fame is here as well!
What are some historical sites in Kansas?
Kansas has a long and interesting history. We've got plenty of sites that have historic ties to Native American tribes, like El Quartelejo Ruins, a National Historic Landmark that was built by a Pueblo tribe. We've even got a Pony Express station that can be toured in Hanover. For more historical sites in Kansas, check out this list.
What are some of the best natural wonders in Kansas?
Did you know we have many waterfalls in Kansas? We love Butcher Falls. Gypsum Hills is really cool and has mesas, which isn't something you would expect to see in Kansas. And of course, our famous plains hold so much wildlife and beauty that always surprises unsuspecting visitors. Check out this list of a baker's dozen natural wonders in Kansas.