Atchison Trip Guide | Midwest Living

Atchison Trip Guide

Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart called it home (population: 11,000). Today, Nell Hill’s draws home decor shoppers, and tours of haunted spots attract history buffs.
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    Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum celebrates the aviator’s legacy
    Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
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    Nell Hill’s in Atchison offers home-decor pieces.
    Nell Hill’s
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    Atchison Trolley Tours share cool details of Atchison’s past.
    Atchison Trolley Tours
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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. (913) 367-4217; ameliaearhartmuseum.org

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. (800) 234-1854; atchisonkansas.net

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

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. (913) 367-3858; marigoldbakery.com

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. (866) 367-8101; glickmansion.com

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

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