What to do

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum Atchison celebrates the aviator’s legacy with the annual Memorial Day Weekend Antique Airplane Fly-In and an annual Earhart festival in July. See reviews and ratings. [1] (913) 367-4217; ameliaearhartmuseum.org [2]

Atchison Trolley Tours Departing from the old Santa Fe Depot, these narrated 45-minute-long excursions run April through October. Haunted tours take place in September and October and book fast. See reviews and ratings. [3] (800) 234-1854; atchisonkansas.net [4]

Nell Hill’s This shop offers a beautiful collection of luxe home-decor pieces spread among 16 rooms. See reviews and ratings. [5] (913) 367-1086; nellhills.com [6]

Where to eat

Marigold Bakery Cafe The selection of 4-inch pies changes daily, and the oatmeal streusel Kansas Coffee Cake showcases an old family recipe. See reviews and ratings. [7] (913) 367-3858; marigoldbakery.com [8]

Where to stay

Tuck-U-Inn at Glick Mansion Canopied beds, whirlpool tubs and fireplaces deck some of the five guest rooms at this B&B. From $120. See reviews and ratings. [9] (866) 367-8101; glickmansion.com [10]

For information: Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce (800) 234-1854; atchisonkansas.net [4]