Attractions
Attractions
 Thunder Hill Speedway785-966-2844 11995 142nd Rd
Mayetta, KS
This dirt track located south and east of Mayetta, Kansas, features weekly (Friday and Saturday night) hobby stock, modified stock and factory stock races beginning in April through September. A must see for all racing fans! |
 Holton Country Club785-364-3558
22304 Q Road Holton, KS 66436
A majestic 9-hole course located just south of Holton, Kansas 1/4 mile off old US Hwy 75. The public is welcome! |
 Prairie Band Casino & Resort785-966-7777
12305 150th Road
Mayetta, KS 66509
 The Prairie Band Casino and Resort provides world-class gaming and accommodations! Located just 15 minutes north of Topeka, there's no shortage of action on their exciting gaming floor, plus enjoy casual and fine dining! |
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Firekeeper Golf Course
 12524 150 Road
Mayetta Kansas, 66509 Phone: 785-966-2100
Fax:785-966-2113 Firekeeper golf course is the newest economic endeavor of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the hottest new golf property in the Midwest. The course is located in Mayetta, Kansas 15 miles north of Topeka just off Highway 75. Firekeeper is the first signature course of four-time PGA TOUR winner Notah Begay III, the only full-blooded Native American on the tour. He designed Firekeeper in partnership with Jeffrey D. Brauer, ASGCA. Brauer has designed other Kansas courses, Colbert Hills in Manhattan and Sand Creek Station in Newton. Firekeeper Golf Course was ranked #9 in GolfWeek's Best New Courses in 2011 list. |
 Banner Creek Reservoir10975 Hwy K-16
Holton, KS 66436 (785) 364-4236 This 535-acre reservoir is located 1.5 miles west of Holton, Kansas on Hwy 16. Banner Creek hosts 34 RV spaces, as well as shelter houses, and a swimming and sand beach. Enjoy bird watching, hiking the 12-mile nature trail, fishing, boating and water and jet skiing! Click here to download a printable brochure and map of Banner Creek Reservoir. |
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Banner Creek Science Center
 located at Banner Creek Reservoir
10975 Hwy K-16
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-4236 |
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Hotel Josephine
 Hotel Josephine invites you to take a step into a less hurried time. Allow them to pamper and refresh you at the end of a busy day or come and escape for the weekend. At Hotel Josephine you can enjoy small town hospitality with the unequaled charm of yesteryear. |
 Prairie LakeLocated 2 miles north and 2 miles east of Holton, Kansas off US Hwy 75, Prairie Lake is approximately 43 surface acres while the park is about 80 acres. Prairie Lake is perfect for a weekend of camping, fishing or just a quiet picnic! |
 Jackson County Historical Society327 New York Holton, KS 66436 “Preserving the past…to serve the future” |
 Roebke House Museum216 New York Holton, KS 66436 https://sites.google.com/site/jchsks/ Located 1-1/2 blocks south of the Historic Courthouse Square on New York Avenue, this home was originally built in 1876 and is home to a vast collection of century-old Victorian era clothing! A must see for those who love Victorian artifacts! |
Expressions of Dolls and Other Caricatures
406 Pennsylvania Ave
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-4297
Expressions of Dolls and Other Caricatures is located on the lower level (one flight of stairs) of Expressions Flower and Gift. The museum features dolls from 1890 to today. There are over 400 dolls displayed and four elaborate doll houses. |
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 Copy of the Original Rules of Basketball
406 Pennsylvania Ave
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-4297
Holton was the birthplace of Frances Pomeroy Naismith. Frances met and married James Naismith, son of Dr. James Naismith the creator of basketball. While James fought in WWII Frances returned to Holton, bringing with her the original handwritten rules of basketball. James and Frances's son has provided a copy of those rules that is displayed in a special exhibit at Expressions of Dolls and Other Caricatures along with other treasured and historic items from the Pomeroy Naismith family. |
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Family-owned and operated popcorn farm and gift shop. They welcome tours large or small to take a peak at the process of creating this delicous treat. |
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Veterans Memorial Wall Dedicated in 2003, the wall is a tribute to the 309 Prairie Band of Potawatomi members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. |
31030 V RD
Contact info
Holton/Jackson County
Chamber of Commerce,
Jackson County Tourism Council
105 W. 4th Street
Holton, KS 66436
785-364-3963
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