historical routes

Leavenworth has history! Why not enjoy it via the bike!

Old buildings, pretty landscape

Mileage: 11 Miles

Points of Interest: This route will take you by most  of Leavenworth's architectural landmarks. City Hall, Centennial bridge, Riverfront Community Center, VA- Chapel, University of Saint Mary,  David J Brewer Home, Carroll Mansion, Fred Harvey House, & Haymarket Square. Lots of photo ops and history! 

city murals

Mileage: 2 Miles

Points of Interest: Well over 10 murals are painted on & in city buildings. Each mural tells a little bit about our town, culture, and the people who settled this area.

406 Shawnee, 302 Shawnee (2 Murals), 314 Delaware, 123 S Esplanade (inside RFCC), 300 Walnut (Inside County Courthouse), 743 Delaware, 500 Delaware. 

Where the buffalo roamed (buffalo bill cody that is)

Mileage: 16 Miles

Points of interest: This route features the valley where Buffalo Bill Cody lived as a boy. Ride through Salt Creek Valley, to the Eight-mile house, and back past the buffalo.

Eight-mile house: "David Herley operated the famous early day tavern and saloon known as the "Eight Mile House". It was located approximately eight miles northwest of the city of Leavenworth in Kickapoo Township at a point where the Fort Riley Road and Old Oregon Trail branched." A History of Leavenworth County, Jesse A Hall 

https://leavenworthhistory.wordpress.com/2013/09/07/where-the-buffalo-roam-in-leavenworth-county/