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Fort Hays State Historic Site

Hays, KS
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Hays
4.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Four original buildings from the frontier days of Fort Hays.
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Nice people. Interactive displays and you could dress up in an army costume. More

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Enterprise, Kansas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

The cost of admission had gone up from the cost noted on the website. Was really not much there. The staff was nice and the exhibits were OK but really nothing great. More

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Colorado Springs
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

The lady that took our moeny was so nice and knew alot about the Fort. More

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Missouri
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

The visiting hours were over, so we gave ourselves a self-guided tour. There are plaques all along the sidewalk explaining what the buildings are or what used to be there. It's too bad that more of it couldn't have been preserved because at one time it covered a huge area. What a lonely place it must have been for all... More

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Kansas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011

Nice place to visit to see what an old west fort is like. Fort Larned is #1 Fort Hays a close 2nd More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011

I've been to the Fort Hays State Historic Site several times, and am always impressed with the history. During my first visit, I was treated to a tour (not sure the cost), but the tour helped explain the different buildings and their purpose. What I really found interesting were the stories about the "Blue Light Lady". Rumor has it that... More

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Wichita, Kansas
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62 reviews 62 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011

There wasn't much there to look at, but it didn't cost much either. The few buildings that are there are pretty neat, but if you don't expect much, you won't be let down. More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2011

What a joke and what a waste why did they let this fort go to waste like this?? What a tragedy... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2011
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Stopped by on our trek across the country, with a 15 & 12 year old on tow. For a very small fee ($3), we were treated to a personal tour of the grounds by a knowledgable, often witty guide. The exhibits inside the visitor center are exceptionally well done; thought-provoking and somewhat interactive. The kids even had the opportunity to... More

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