Overview
Newton is a city in Harvey County, Kansas.
1 sights · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Newton
Kauffman Museum
Focuses primarily on Mennonite settlement on the North American plains, but also the regional fauna and flora and a collection of local historical artifacts. Also has a restored farm house, barn, windmill and tall grass …
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.
- ICT Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita — 28 mi away. Directions
- SLN Salina Municipal Airport, Salina — 54 mi away. Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 151 mi away (major hub). Directions
There is one daily Amtrak Amtrak train serving Newton via the Southwest Chief route between Chicago and Los Angeles. Inconveniently, trains in both directions arrive around 3AM meaning that you likely will have to arrange transport or accommodation beforehand. A Thruway bus service is timed with the train for connections to and from Wichita and Oklahoma City. Newton station is located right in downtown, at 414 N Main St.
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Get in
By train
There is one daily Amtrak Amtrak train serving Newton via the Southwest Chief route between Chicago and Los Angeles. Inconveniently, trains in both directions arrive around 3AM meaning that you likely will have to arrange transport or accommodation beforehand. A Thruway bus service is timed with the train for connections to and from Wichita and Oklahoma City. Newton station is located right in downtown, at 414 N Main St.
By plane
Go Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)
This is nearest commercial airport. Regular flights are available to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Phoenix. Car rental is available.
By bus
- The Beeline express links Newton with Wichita and Salina. Through ticketing is available for Greyhound passengers and tickets can be purchased on Greyhound.com. The bus station is located at 1608 East 1st Street.
See
Eat
Eat The Bread Basket
Family-oriented buffet. Has a popular German (read: Mennonite) buffet on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Sleep
Stay North Newton Guest Housing (Serenity Silo, Barnview Cottage, Woodland Hideaway)
Three unique, beautiful and comfortable places to stay in North Newton, Kansas. Email for individual brochures on each home. Includes kitchen and breakfast supplies. No smoking, pets, or children under 12.
Nearby
Peabody
City / town · 10 listings · 16 mi away
Wichita
City / town · 51 listings · 25 mi away
McPherson
City / town · 1 listings · 28 mi away
El Dorado
City / town · 4 listings · 31 mi away
Hutchinson
City / town · 16 listings · 31 mi away
Lindsborg
City / town · 4 listings · 41 mi away
Lyons
City / town · 3 listings · 51 mi away
Salina
City / town · 10 listings · 56 mi away
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