October 2013
Volume 13, Issue 10
A publication of the Manhattan
Convention &
Visitors Bureau
It’s Fall in The Little Apple
®
It’s the rush of leaves as you hit the pile; the feel of goo as you carve your pumpkin; and the scratch of wool jackets against your chin. Fall has its grip on Manhattan! How do you adapt to the weather with a sudden chill in the air and a breeze at your back? How do you stay entertained in this distinct season in The Little Apple®? Here are some of our suggestions, but don’t take our word for it… Daily: ‘Through Artists Eyes’ is the new temporary exhibit at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. This display features work of 44 artists including Kansas natives who have rendered depictions of the tallgrass prairie. The Discovery Center is open M-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5; call 785-587-2726 for more info.
The Kansas River Trail maps are here! There’s plenty of time left to enjoy the Kaw River with friends and family. Grab a map from our office at 501 Poyntz Ave to find access points, trail information
and ways to learn and exercise on this national water trail!
Weekends: Check out the Lazy T Ranch every weekend throughout October! Find the perfect pumpkin, ride ponies or the purple powercat train, visit with farm animals in the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas! $6 per person over 3, $30 family pass. Call 785-539-7899 or visit lazytranchadventures.com.
A&H Farm welcomes you to their Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival every weekend in October! This family-oriented festival features hayrack rides, a petting zoo, train rides, a zip