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



