Johnny Kaw, Manhattan

Name: Johnny Kaw
Address: Manhattan, United States

#7 among attractions in Manhattan

Monuments and statues, Novelty architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 39°10'48"N, 96°34'25"W

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Johnny Kaw – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aggieville, Sunset Zoo, Flint Hills Discovery Center, Seven Dolors Catholic Church.

0.4 miN
Shopping, Bars and clubs, Shopping district
Aggieville, Manhattan
10 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.
1.2 miW
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Sunset Zoo, Manhattan
31 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.
0.8 miE
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
Flint Hills Discovery Center, Manhattan
20 min walk • The Flint Hills Discovery Center is a municipal heritage and science center located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas. Featured within the facility are exhibits detailing local history and preservation of the Flint Hills, a theater, a specialized interactive playground for youth and parents, and a temporary exhibition gallery.
0.4 miSE
Church
Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan
11 min walk • The Seven Dolors Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Manhattan, Kansas, United States, and is the see of the Seven Dolors Parish, which also contains Saint Patrick's Church in Ogden. The Parish is the easternmost in the Salina Diocese.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan
14 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
Library
Hale Library, Manhattan
19 min walk • Hale Library is the main library building on Kansas State University's Manhattan, Kansas campus.
~1900 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Congregational Church, Manhattan
10 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.
1.1 miW
Cemetery
Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan
28 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.
0.6 miE
39°10'47"N • 96°33'44"W
Strecker Nelson West Gallery, Manhattan
16 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
0.7 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
Anderson Hall, Manhattan
18 min walk • Anderson Hall is the central administration building for Kansas State University in the city of Manhattan, Kansas, United States. Designed by Erasmus T. Carr, it was originally called the Practical Agriculture Building when the first wing was completed in 1879.
0.7 miNW
Shopping
K-State Student Union, Manhattan
19 min walk • The K-State Student Union is the student activity center at Kansas State University. Built in 1956, the building offers various amenities to K-State students.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Johnny Kaw?

Nearby attractions include First Congregational Church, Manhattan (10 min walk), Manhattan Public Library, Manhattan (11 min walk), Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan (11 min walk), Manhattan Carnegie Library Building, Manhattan (12 min walk).

How to get to Johnny Kaw by public transport?

The nearest stations to Johnny Kaw:

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Derby • Lines: Jardine (25 min walk)
Kramer • Lines: Jardine (29 min walk)