Overview
Lyons is a small town in Central Kansas.
2 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Lyons
Juan de Padilla Cross
West of town is a cross commemorating Juan de Padilla, a member of Coronado's expedition, widely acknowledged to be the first Christian martyr in North America.
Coronado-Quivira Museum
Has a large collection of artifacts related to the early Spanish explorers and the native inhabitants that once lived in this region. An exhibit in the basement depicts what life was like in Lyons in 1902.
Skydiving
Since the mid-1980s, Lyons has been a popular spot for skydiving.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Wichita)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SLN Salina Municipal Airport, Salina — 43 mi away. Directions
- ICT Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita — 64 mi away. Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 196 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Coronado-Quivira Museum, Juan de Padilla Cross
- Afternoon Skydiving
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his men camped near the present day site of Lyons on their journey seeking the fabled Seven Cities of Gold. Lyons' Main Street is built on what was once the Santa Fe Trail.
See
See Juan de Padilla Cross
West of town is a cross commemorating Juan de Padilla, a member of Coronado's expedition, widely acknowledged to be the first Christian martyr in North America.
Do
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