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Fort Hays State Historic Site

Hays, KS
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Hays
3.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: Four original buildings from the frontier days of Fort Hays.
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ddkonrade
Kansas
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Great Wild West Fort”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Nice place to visit to see what an old west fort is like. Fort Larned is #1 Fort Hays a close 2nd More

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KansasBoy0404
Des Moines, Iowa
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
23 helpful votes
“Great Historic Site, Worth Small Trip”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

I've been to the Fort Hays State Historic Site several times, and am always impressed with the history. During my first visit, I was treated to a tour (not sure the cost), but the tour helped explain the different buildings and their purpose. What I really found interesting were the stories about the "Blue Light Lady". Rumor has it that... More

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hussmanndrifter
Wichita, Kansas
Senior Contributor
44 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Not much there.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

There wasn't much there to look at, but it didn't cost much either. The few buildings that are there are pretty neat, but if you don't expect much, you won't be let down. More

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samspade30
Contributor
19 reviews
4 helpful votes
“What a joke and what a waste. Don't bother...”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011

What a joke and what a waste why did they let this fort go to waste like this?? What a tragedy... More

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Pdgog
1 review
3 helpful votes
“Worth your time--excellent place to visit!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2011
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Stopped by on our trek across the country, with a 15 & 12 year old on tow. For a very small fee ($3), we were treated to a personal tour of the grounds by a knowledgable, often witty guide. The exhibits inside the visitor center are exceptionally well done; thought-provoking and somewhat interactive. The kids even had the opportunity to... More

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