Flint Hills Discovery Center
The Flint Hills Discovery Center is a municipal heritage and science center located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas. 2012 is when its story starts. Look also at Sunset Zoo, 1.9 mi away.
A museum inside Manhattan
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 18" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Manhattan
Flint Hills Discovery Center is inside Manhattan, which has 21 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Manhattan Regional (MHK) has airline service, about 6 miles from Flint Hills Discovery Center.
Established in 2012
Flint Hills Discovery Center dates from 2012. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Flint Hills Discovery Center
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. The facility also promotes various educational outreach programs for youth and adults and serves as a venue for special events.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2012
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Flint Hills Discovery Center
The closest lodging is in Manhattan (21) and Junction City (21).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Flint Hills Discovery Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | in town | — | 21 19 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 54,673 | $247K | — |
| Junction City | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 21 17 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 22,583 | $172K | D |
| Wamego | 14 mi east | 20 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 4,912 | $198K | — |
| Wamego Township | 14 mi east | 20 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 5,838 | $198K | — |
| Grandview Plaza | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 RV parks | 1,685 | $62K | — |
| Jefferson Township | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 RV parks | 2,117 | $93K | — |
| Ogden Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 2,064 | $200K | — |
| St. George | 8 mi east | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,165 | $254K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Flint Hills Discovery Center
Also within 52 miles are these.
39 mi MuseumDwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home
51 mi National PreserveTallgrass Prairie National Preserve28K visitors a year12 mi Zoo & aquariumSunset Zoo
48 mi National Historical ParkBrown v. Board of Education National Historical Park18K visitors a year45 mi Zoo & aquariumTopeka Zoo
214 mi MuseumU.S. Cavalry Museum
50 mi MuseumCombat Air Museum43 mi MuseumKansas Historical SocietyPhoto credits
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home: Unknown, Public domain · Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Samstone13, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park: James Michael DuPont, CC BY-SA 3.0 · U.S. Cavalry Museum: US Army, Public domain · Combat Air Museum: Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
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A visit to Flint Hills Discovery Center: questions
Is Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan?
Yes. It’s inside Manhattan, KS.
When is the best time to visit Flint Hills Discovery Center?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–81°.
What is the closest airport to Flint Hills Discovery Center?
Manhattan Regional (MHK), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Kansas City (MCI), about 99 miles.
Where should I stay near Flint Hills Discovery Center?
Manhattan (in town, 21 places to stay), Junction City (19 mi, 21 places to stay) and Wamego (14 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips from people in Manhattan
People in Manhattan have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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