Atchison, Kansas is one of those destinations that is near a big city, yet far enough to be called off the beaten path. On a recent visit to Atchison, our team of bloggers experienced a taste of what this community has to offer. We quickly learned that the people in the community have embraced ghosts and are proud of the history that Atchison offers. If you have ever visited a haunted destination, it is inevitable that many guests will arrive as skeptics and leave as believers. This seems to be the case with our team that explored Haunted Atchison, Kansas and all it has to offer.
HAUNTED EXPERIENCES
Atchison is known by many as one of the most haunted places in America, as it is home to the world-famous haunted Sallie House. People come from all around the globe to see for themselves if this is a hoax or a real thing.
Three members of our Midwest Travel Network recently spent time in Atchison and they each had a haunted experience. Travel With Sara recaps her encounter with the Sallie House, Hodge Podge Hippie shares her insight and Tim of The Walking Tourists is ready to return to finish up some unfinished business. The Sallie House is one of several haunted experiences available to visitors, so it is fair to say that Atchison is haunted. Tip: Book a tour on the Haunted Trolley to get to know the layout before you venture out on foot.
TAKE FLIGHT WITH AMELIA EARHART
Amelia Earhart’s Birthplace Museum is located in the home that Amelia was born in, located at 223 North Terrace Street in Atchison. A fun fact is that her birthplace was built by her grandfather in the 1860s. “Muriel,” an Electra Model 10E, arrived in Atchison in 2016 and plans are underway to house the plane in a new Amelia Earhart Museum, for which a fundraising effort is being prepared by the Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation.
Tip: Plan to attend the annual Amelia Earhart Festival, held in July every year.
ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
Atchison is rich in Gothic Style Homes, Craftsman Style Homes, Queen Anne Style Homes and more. Some are haunted and some are not. Many streets are lined with brick and offer a quiet view of the neighborhood streets. Our group participated in an Architectural Walking Tour which offered close up views of historical properties with stunning architectural features.
Tip: Download the map and grab a bottle of water before you head out. We would suggest allowing yourself 1 1/2 hours to complete this tour and make sure your camera and/or smartphone are fully charged. You will want to take many pictures of the beautiful architectural designs that you will encounter.
Atchison, Kansas is located a few miles from where you can view Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri at once. As Midwest destination enthusiasts, we took note that Atchison is a destination where you can check several states off of your bucket list.
*Thank you to Atchison, Kansas for partnering with the Midwest Travel Network, as our participants enjoyed their time in Atchison.
