Kansas State University Gardens, Manhattan

Name: Kansas State University Gardens
Address: 1500 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, 66506, United States
Telephone: +1 785-532-3271

#6 among attractions in Manhattan

Garden, Park, Relax in park, Botanical garden

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Facts and practical information

The Kansas State University Gardens is a new horticulture display garden being developed and maintained by the Department of Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources, Kansas State University. It is located on campus at the intersection of Denison Avenue and Claflin Road, Manhattan, Kansas. The gardens are open to the public during daylight hours, March through November. No fee is charged. ()

Elevation: 1070 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°11'44"N, 96°35'6"W

Address

1500 Denison AvenueKansas State UniversityManhattan 66506 United States

Contact

+1 785-532-3271

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Day trips

Kansas State University Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aggieville, Manhattan Country Club, Johnny Kaw, Beach Museum of Art.

0.9 miSE
Shopping, Bars and clubs, Shopping district
Aggieville, Manhattan
22 min walk • Aggieville is a community of six square blocks in Manhattan, Kansas, consisting of bars, restaurants, and shops oriented around university culture. Its nightlife scene peaks surrounding Kansas State games.
0.9 miE
39°11'56"N • 96°34'4"W
Manhattan Country Club, Manhattan
24 min walk • Golf
1.2 miSE
Monuments and statues, Novelty architecture
Johnny Kaw, Manhattan
32 min walk • Johnny Kaw is a fictional Kansas settler and the subject of a number of Paul Bunyan-esque tall tales about the settling of the territory. The legend of Johnny Kaw was created in 1955 by George Filinger, a professor of horticulture at Kansas State University, to celebrate the centennial of Manhattan, Kansas.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan
18 min walk • The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art is an art museum on the Kansas State University campus, located near Aggieville. Admission is free to the general public.
0.6 miW
39°11'33"N • 96°35'47"W
Riley County Historical Museum, Manhattan
17 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.5 miSE
Library
Hale Library, Manhattan
14 min walk • Hale Library is the main library building on Kansas State University's Manhattan, Kansas campus.
1.4 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Congregational Church, Manhattan
35 min walk • First Congregational United Church of Christ is a historic church at 700 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, Kansas. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as First Congregational Church. On April 22, 1855, the Rev.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum
Goodnow House, Manhattan
16 min walk • The Goodnow House is a historic 2-story stone house located at 2301 Claflin Road in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. It was built in 1861 in the Plains Vernacular style.
~70 ftSE
39°11'44"N • 96°35'5"W
KState Insect Zoo, Manhattan
1 min walk • Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
1.1 miSW
Cemetery
Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan
29 min walk • Sunset Cemetery, located at 2000 Leavenworth Street in Manhattan, Kansas, is the oldest cemetery in the city and is one of two cemeteries owned by the city.
1.6 miSE
39°10'47"N • 96°33'44"W
Strecker Nelson West Gallery, Manhattan
42 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kansas State University Gardens?

Nearby attractions include KState Insect Zoo, Manhattan (1 min walk), Hale Library, Manhattan (14 min walk), K-State Student Union, Manhattan (14 min walk), Anderson Hall, Manhattan (14 min walk).

How to get to Kansas State University Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kansas State University Gardens:

Bus

Kramer • Lines: Jardine (7 min walk)
Derby • Lines: Jardine (11 min walk)