Overview
Colby is a city in Western region of Kansas. Colby is called "The Oasis on the Plains".
2 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Colby
Thomas County Courthouse
Historic courthouse building.
Prairie Museum of Art and History
The crown jewel of the museum is the Kuska Collection, which consists of furnishings, silver, glass, ceramics, and 2,000 rare dolls. The complex also includes the biggest barn in Kansas, a furnished sod house, church, on…
Colby Cinema
Colby Aquatic Park
Fike Park
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MCK McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport, McCook — 61 mi away. Directions
- HYS Hays Regional Airport, Hays — 103 mi away. Directions
- DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 195 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $50–$70 a night (typical $70), from 3 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$90, mid-range ~$140, comfortable ~$240.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Prairie Museum of Art and History, Colby Cinema, Thomas County Courthouse
- Lunch B Hive
- Afternoon Fike Park, Colby Aquatic Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
See
See Prairie Museum of Art and History
The crown jewel of the museum is the Kuska Collection, which consists of furnishings, silver, glass, ceramics, and 2,000 rare dolls. The complex also includes the biggest barn in Kansas, a furnished sod house, church, one-room school, and 1930s farmstead.
Do
Do Fike Park
Buy
Shop Wal-Mart
Eat
Eat B Hive
Have a burger, a drink, and some charm at B Hive.
Sleep
Nearby
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