Area Attractions

Big Brutus - West Mineral, Kansas Museum and RV Park

One of the most unique day trips in Southeast Kansas is to Big Brutus, 11,000,000 pounds of fun! Big Brutus is the world's second largest electric mining shovel. Big Brutus is not just a symbol of the past, but an eternal tribute to the mining heritage of Southeast Kansasand to miners all across this nation who toiled to support their families. On July 13, 1985, Big Brutus was dedicated as "a Museum and Memorial Dedicated to the Rich Coal Mining History in Southeast Kansas."In September, 1987, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) designated Big Brutus a Regional Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark, the 10th since 1971 to be so designated.Big Brutus is a museum open year round. Hours vary with the season. Call (620)827-6177 for more information.

Precious Moments Chapel - Carthage, Missouri

Two Hours to Branson, Missouri

Fort Scott National Historic Site - Fort Scott, Kansas

Consists of 20 historic circa 1840 structures, a parade ground and five acres of restored tallgrass prairie.

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