Attractions

 

 

Cooper Barn at Museum Complex
Kansas largest barn measuring 114’ x 66’ x48’ and voted one of the 8 architectural wonders of Kansas. Antique agricultural implements on display. A sod house, one-room school, country church , and 1930’s farmstead are also in the 24 acre complex.
1905 S Franklin, Colby (1/4 Mile north of I-70 between exits 53 & 54)
785-460-4590
www.prairieimuseum.org.
9-5, Monday-Friday
1-5, Saturday & Sunday
November 1-March 31, closed Mondays

 

Colby Visitor Center
The Colby Visitor Center is located at I-70 and Exit 53 interchange. The contemporary design incorporates a real grain bin recognizing the importance of grain and agricullture to the area. The architect, Glen Strait of Strait Associates is a citizen of Colby. The center is owned and managed by the Colby Convention & Vistors Center.
2015 S Range, Colby
785-460-0076
9-5 Monday-Saturday, Summer hours 6 PM
1-5 PM Sunday

 

 

Northwest Kansas Extension-Research Center
View plots of trees, flowers and grains all labeled for easy identification on 720 acres. Photo opportunity in a quiet oasis.
105 Experiment Farm Road, Colby (off of 4th street in western Colby)
785-462-6281
www.oznet.ksu.edu/wkarc

Thomas County Courthouse
Working courthouse, built in 1906 and listed on National Register of Historic Places. “Spirit of the Prairie” statue by Charlie Norton graces the entrance.
300 N Court, Colby
785-460-4500
9-5, Monday-Friday

 

 

Colby Community College
Colby Community College, founded in 1964, is located on 80 beautifully landscaped acres offers two year associate degrees and programs transferring to four year universities. View the Bea Davis Clock Tower in the center of campus and Ad Astera, the prototype of the sculpture on the Kansas Capitol Building, in the circle drive of the Library.
1255 South Range
785-462-3984
www.colbycc.edu.

Santa City
Santa City is a forested winter wonderland with animated woodland animals performing
Christmas tasks. Mrs. Claus hands out sugar cookies and Santa is available to listen for those Christmas wishes. Santa City is located in Fike Park, downtown Colby.
Open weekends beginning Friday after Thanksgiving from 1-5 PM
Week day evenings beginning two weeks before Christmas 6-8 PM
Christmas Eve 1-3 PM
For additional information: Colby CVB, 785-460-7643

 

Parks: There are eight parks located throughout the city. Most have playground equipment for the children to enjoy. Fike Park is the major city park located in downtown Colby. There are tennis courts, horseshoe pits, volleyball area and basketball courts. There are two gazebos--one is used for eating. The park is also home of the Fun Zone which has colorful playground equipment which is handicapped accessible. This park is used for many events and family reunions throughout the year. Villa High Park is located on South Range. This picturesque park features a lake where fishing is enjoyed by the youngsters. There is also playground equipment and a picnic area.

Colby Bowl and Fun Center is located at 1175 S Range. Open, League and Extreme Bowling await the bowling enthusiast. Pinball machines and other games of skill are also available. 785-460-2672

The Colby Golf Course is located on North Country Club Drive or 1085 E Golf Club Drive. This is a nine hole course. For tee time and green fees, 785-460-6443

NEW...Colby Aquatic Park, Colby's NEW Aquatic Park, is located at 1610 S.Franklin. Open summer months. The Aquatic Park features a lazy river, lap pool, family slide, speed slide and a curly slide. A wide variety of concessions are available.  The Pavilion is available to rent for private parties.  For more information call 460-4429 or click here for park hours and fees.  www.cityofcolby.com

Colby Community College Swimming Pool is an indoor pool and is located on the College Campus. Call for hours open to the public.

Colby Cinema is located at 1935 S Range. This is a twin theater with two films shown each evening. Call 785-460-9600

Colby Ball Diamonds are located on 8th ave just east of Country Club Drive. Litttle League, American Legion, and K-18 Ball as well as games sponsored by the Colby Recreation Department.

Colby Recreation Department is located in the Community Building at 285 E 5th. Colby Rec Department which provides swimming lessons, aerobics, summer youth programs, basketball and softball leagues and volleyball. 785-460-4440

Art Galleries: Changing art exhibits involving many medias are in the galleries at the Cultural Arts Center and at the Prairie Museum of Art & History. The Cultural Arts Center is located on the Colby Community College Campus. Prairie Museum of Art & History is at 1905 S Franklin.

Western Plains Arts Association is a non-profit association offering a large variety of programs throughout the year in various communities throughout Northwest Kansas. Presentations include ballet, musical bands and groups, opera, theater, and acrobatics. www.wpaa.us or Pat Ziegelmeier, Colby Community College, 1255 S Range, Colby KS 67701

 

8 Wonders of Thomas County were selected by the citizens as favorite sites.
1) Prairie Museum of Art & History (listed above)
2) Cooper Barn (listed above)
3) Thomas County Courthouse (listed above)
4) Northwest Research and Experiment Center (listed above)
5) Fike Park
Located in the heart of downtown along Franklin Avenue featuring two gazebos,
tennis courts, horseshoe pitching pits, and volleyball area. The Fun Zone play-
ground area was designed and constructed by the citizens of Thomas County. Site
of many community festivals and events
6) First Presbyterian Church
The church was organized in 1886 and the first church building housed the first church
bell rung in Colby. The bell now stands in front of the church at 515 W 4th Street.
7) Colby City Hall
This art-deco sand-colored building was built in the 1920’s and is listed on the
National Register of Historic Placed. It is located at 585 N Franklin.
8) Historic Philip Houston House Bed & Breakfast, Rexford Kansas
Classic 1906 Victorian Home, listed on the Kansas Registry of Historic Places. It is
owned by Shepherd’s Staff Christian Retreat Center and has been remodeled into a bed and breakfast. It is located at 340 Kansas Street. www.shepherdstaff.org