U.S. Cavalry Museum
The U.S. Cavalry Museum is a museum located on Fort Riley. It lies in Smoky Hill Township itself. Our list goes on with Sunset Zoo, 13 mi away.
A museum inside Smoky Hill Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓
Grandview Plaza is the nearest base
Grandview Plaza is 2 miles south, with 6 places to stay. 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 8 miles away
Manhattan Regional (MHK) has airline service, about 8 miles from U.S. Cavalry Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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U.S. Cavalry Museum
The U.S. Cavalry Museum is a museum located on Fort Riley in Fort Riley, Kansas, United States.
The Museum Division is responsible for exhibiting and interpreting the history of Fort Riley from its establishment to the present, to include its various schools, major commands, and community life. To support post education, training, research, and historical programs, the museum provides educational programs and services. The museum is housed in the original base hospital building, which was built in 1855.
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Staying near U.S. Cavalry Museum
Nearest for a night are Smoky Hill Township (4) and Junction City (21).
- 1Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home
- 2Sunset Zoo
- 3Flint Hills Discovery Center
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From U.S. Cavalry Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Hill Township | in town | — | 4 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds | 9,191 | $242K | — |
| Junction City | 5 mi southwest | 5 min | 21 17 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 22,583 | $172K | D |
| Manhattan | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 21 19 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 54,673 | $247K | — |
| Grandview Plaza | 2 mi south | 5 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 RV parks | 1,685 | $62K | — |
| Jefferson Township | 4 mi south | 5 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 RV parks | 2,117 | $93K | — |
| Milford Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 1,627 | $227K | — |
| Fort Riley | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 1 1 hotel | 8,606 | — | — |
| Lyon Township | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 283 | $265K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
These well-known sights sit within 60 miles.
125 mi MuseumDwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home
45 mi National PreserveTallgrass Prairie National Preserve28K visitors a year213 mi Zoo & aquariumSunset Zoo
314 mi MuseumFlint Hills Discovery Center57 mi Zoo & aquariumTopeka Zoo
59 mi National Historical ParkBrown v. Board of Education National Historical Park18K visitors a year
59 mi MuseumCombat Air Museum54 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 · Flint Hills Discovery Center: Kgwo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park: James Michael DuPont, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Combat Air Museum: Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
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A visit to U.S. Cavalry Museum: questions
Is U.S. Cavalry Museum in Smoky Hill Township?
Yes. It’s inside Smoky Hill Township, KS.
When is the best time to visit U.S. Cavalry Museum?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–81°.
How far is U.S. Cavalry Museum from Wichita?
About 100 miles south of Wichita, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to U.S. Cavalry Museum?
Manhattan Regional (MHK), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Kansas City (MCI), about 112 miles.
Where should I stay near U.S. Cavalry Museum?
Junction City (5 mi, 21 places to stay), Manhattan (13 mi, 21 places to stay) and Grandview Plaza (2 mi, 6 places to stay).
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