Things to do in Ark City

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

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PLAY

Lots of fun to be had in Ark City! From parks, play grounds, sports complexes, walking trails, camping spots, to lake and river fun!

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HIKE

Hike about and enjoy nature at the Chaplin Nature Center with over 230 acres and 4 miles of diverse trails with woods, prairie, and sandy beach of the Arkansas River!

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SWIM

Swim year round at our indoor Family Aquatic Center or enjoy the sun at Paris Park Pool.

ARTS & CULTURE

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MUSEUMS

Explore the Cherokee Strip Land Rush and history of early Ark City, south-central Kansas, and north-central Oklahoma. Learn about the area's cultures, visit the Bland School House, and experience prairie farm.

Cherokee Strip Museum
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ARCHEOLGY

In 2015, Dr. Don Blakeslee rediscovered the lost Native American city of Etzanoa, once home to 20,000 ancestral Wichita Indians. Hidden for centuries, the city is now located in modern-day Arkansas City, Kansas.

Learn More About Etzanoa
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DOWNTOWN

Visit our lively and bustling historic downtown district for shopping, dining, entertainment and more!

Visit Historic Downtown

SHOPPING

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SHOPPING DISTRICT

Discover the perfect gift for any occasion as you explore our vibrant downtown shopping area, filled with unique boutiques, charming antique malls, and a variety of other locally owned one-of-a-kind stores.

SHOPPING

FAMILY FUN

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EXPERIENCE THE FAMILY FUN

Ark City is a great place to bring your family for a visit. There are lots of kid-friendly things to do here. You can visit historical and cultural sites, and go to festivals, carnivals, and musical events. Ark City is the kind of place where you and your family can have a lot of fun and make some great memories!

Ark City Attractions