Kansas State University, Manhattan

Name: Kansas State University
Address: Manhattan, United States

#18 among attractions in Manhattan

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Kansas State University is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. It was opened as the state's land-grant college in 1863 and was the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Kansas. It had a record high enrollment of 24,766 students for the Fall 2014 semester. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°11'26"N, 96°34'45"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Aggieville, Manhattan Country Club, Kansas State University Gardens, Johnny Kaw.

0.4 miSE
Shopping, Bars and clubs, Shopping district
Aggieville, Manhattan
11 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.
0.8 miNE
39°11'56"N • 96°34'4"W
Manhattan Country Club, Manhattan
22 min walk • Golf
0.5 miNW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Kansas State University Gardens, Manhattan
12 min walk • 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.
0.8 miSE
Monuments and statues, Novelty architecture
Johnny Kaw, Manhattan
20 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.
~1320 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan
7 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.
0.9 miW
39°11'33"N • 96°35'47"W
Riley County Historical Museum, Manhattan
24 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~830 ftSW
Library
Hale Library, Manhattan
5 min walk • Hale Library is the main library building on Kansas State University's Manhattan, Kansas campus.
0.9 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Congregational Church, Manhattan
23 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.
0.9 miW
Museum, History museum
Goodnow House, Manhattan
23 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.
0.5 miNW
39°11'44"N • 96°35'5"W
KState Insect Zoo, Manhattan
12 min walk • Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
1 miSW
Cemetery
Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan
26 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kansas State University?

Nearby attractions include Anderson Hall, Manhattan (4 min walk), Hale Library, Manhattan (5 min walk), K-State Student Union, Manhattan (6 min walk), Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan (7 min walk).

How to get to Kansas State University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kansas State University:

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Derby • Lines: Jardine (6 min walk)
Kramer • Lines: Jardine (12 min walk)