World War I Memorial Stadium, Manhattan

Name: World War I Memorial Stadium
Address: Manhattan, United States

#36 among attractions in Manhattan

Sport venue, Sport, Reportedly haunted

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Facts and practical information

World War I Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. From its opening in 1922 until 1967 it was the home field of the Kansas State Wildcats football team, prior to the opening of Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. It was also used by Kansas State University for track and field. ()

Opened: 1922 (102 years ago)Capacity: 17.5 thous.Coordinates: 39°11'15"N, 96°35'3"W

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World War I Memorial Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aggieville, Sunset Zoo, Manhattan Country Club, Kansas State University Gardens.

0.5 miE
Shopping, Bars and clubs, Shopping district
Aggieville, Manhattan
13 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 miSW
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Sunset Zoo, Manhattan
25 min walk • Sunset Zoo, also known as Sunset Zoological Park, is the city zoo of Manhattan, Kansas, and is home to over 300 animals representing more than 100 species.
1.2 miNE
39°11'56"N • 96°34'4"W
Manhattan Country Club, Manhattan
31 min walk • Golf
0.6 miN
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Kansas State University Gardens, Manhattan
15 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.
~1570 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan
8 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.
0.7 miNW
39°11'33"N • 96°35'47"W
Riley County Historical Museum, Manhattan
19 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1000 ftNE
Library
Hale Library, Manhattan
5 min walk • Hale Library is the main library building on Kansas State University's Manhattan, Kansas campus.
1 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Congregational Church, Manhattan
26 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.
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum
Goodnow House, Manhattan
18 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.
0.6 miN
39°11'44"N • 96°35'5"W
KState Insect Zoo, Manhattan
15 min walk • Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to World War I Memorial Stadium?

Nearby attractions include K-State Student Union, Manhattan (3 min walk), Hale Library, Manhattan (5 min walk), Anderson Hall, Manhattan (6 min walk), Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan (8 min walk).

How to get to World War I Memorial Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to World War I Memorial Stadium:

Bus

Kramer • Lines: Jardine (10 min walk)
Derby • Lines: Jardine (15 min walk)