Exhibits
Amazon Army: 100 year celebration
Thousands of women marched in December 1921 to close area mines during a strike. This exhibit tells this story, which received national attention, and honors these women who marched to end unfair labor practices in local mines.
Location: Miners Hall Museum, 701 S Broadway St, Franklin
Hours: Mon-Sat 10a-4p
A Series of Artistic Inspiration: Black History Month
Come and paint your voice. The community is invited to this inspirational exhibit whose purpose is to let your voice be seen in this time of economic and social unrest.
Location: The Gallery at Bicknell Family Center for the Arts on the PSU campus, 1711 S Homer, Pittsburg
Hours: Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p
Black History Month Book Display
The Black Student Association and Axe Library are celebrating Black History Month by highlighting books that will help readers reflect on Black history. Authors highlighted include Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, and Bryan Stevenson.
Location: Axe Library on the PSU campus, 1605 S Joplin St, Pittsburg
Hours: Mon-Th 7:30a-11p; Fri 7:30a-5p; Sat 12p-5p; Sun 12p-11p
Bootleggers versus Badges: The Law, The Liquor, The Lifestyle
Rich soil and traditions brought to the region by immigrants positioned Southeast Kansas to be a player in the wine industry. Then came state and federal Prohibition. Experience the many layers of bootlegging. Ends March.
Location: Crawford County Historical Museum, 651 US-69, Pittsburg
Hours: Wed-Fri 9a-3p
Harry Krug: Collected Works
The namesake of this gallery, Krug’s art has been shown at major galleries and juried exhibitions throughout the U.S. and Europe. Known for his unique style of printmaking, including a technique called serigraphs, or silkscreen prints. Open through February 17.
Location: Harry Krug Gallery in Porter Hall at Pittsburg State.
Hours: M-F 8a-4:30p
Ted Watts, Sports Artist & Illustrator
The local legend created portraits of 77 Heisman Trophy winners & countless Pittsburg State alum. His art hangs in the halls of fame for pro football, college basketball, and wrestling. Open through Spring semester.
Exhibit location: Special Collections & University Archives, in the lower level of the Leonard H. Axe Library at Pittsburg State, 1605 S. Joplin St., Pittsburg.
Hours: Weekdays 8a-12p & 1p-5p
Our Culture
Must See
Big Brutus
Open 7 days a week, 9a-5p
Immigrant Park & Mural
106 W 2nd St, Pittsburg
Miners Memorial Plaza
200 N Walnut St, Walnut
Veterans Memorial
Retired Moving Wall/Vietnam Wall replica
Open 24/7
1909 S Rouse St, Pittsburg
Museums
Crawford County Historical Museum
Sat-Tu Closed; Wed-Fri 9a-3p
651 S US-69, Pittsburg
Girard History Museum
Mon Closed; Tue-Fri 9a-3p; Sat 9a-1p
300 S Summit St, Girard
McCune History Museum
Open by appointment only
509 6th St, McCune
Miners Hall Museum
Mon-Sat 10a-4p; Sun Closed
701 S Broadway St, Franklin
Osage Mission Museum
Mon & Sun Closed; Tue-Sat 9a-1p
203 Washington St, Saint Paul
Open Air Museums
Carona Rail Depot
(Heart of the Heartlands Complex)
6769 NW 20th St, Scammon
Cato Historic Stone School
1153 N 200th St, Arcadia
Indoor Fun
AMC Theater 8
Shows at 6p & 8p
202 Centennial Drive, Pittsburg
ArtForms Gallery
Tu & Th 12p-6p; Sat 10a-4p
620 N Broadway St, Pittsburg
Fun Zone Depot
Wed 11a-3p; Thu-Sat 11a-3p & 4p-8p; &, Sun 12p-4p
104 N Locust, Pittsburg
Game Shoppe
Tu-Fri 2p-7p; Sat 2p-12a
913 N Broadway St, Pittsburg
Holiday Lanes Bowling Alley
Mon-Sun 12pm-1am
2406 N Broadway St, Pittsburg
Kansas Crossing Casino
Mon-Th 10a-12a; Fri-Sat 10a-2a; Sun 10a-12a
1275 S US-69, Pittsburg
Lowe’s Skateway
Mon-Th Closed; Fri 7p-10p; Sat 1p-3p & 7p-10p; Sun 2p-4p
2719 N Joplin St, Pittsburg
Main Street Axe
Mon-Tue Closed; Wed-Th 5p-9p; Fri 5p-11p; Sat 1p-11p; Sun 1p-6p
216 S Broadway St, Pittsburg
Ogre’s Lair
Mon-Sat 12p-8p
110 W 3rd St, Pittsburg
Outdoor Fun
Biking/Hiking Trails
23rd Street Mountain Bike Park (no hiking)
600 block E 23rd St, Pittsburg
Crawford State Park
1 W Lake Rd, Farlington
(State Park Pass required)
Wilderness Park
907 W McKay St, Frontenac
Disc Golf
Crawford State Park
1 W Lake Rd, Farlington
(State Park Pass required)
Lincoln Park
Schanks-Major Course
W 9th St & N Chestnut St, Pittsburg
Schlanger Park
725 E 6th St, Pittsburg
Dog Park
Ronald O. Thomas Dog Park
800 E 6th St, Pittsburg
Fishing & Kayaking
Fishing license always required
Bone Creek Reservoir
840 N 200th St, Arcadia
Crawford State Fishing Lake 1 (MLWA #1)
US-69 & North County Rd, Frontenac
Crawford State Park
1 W Lake Rd, Farlington
(Kansas State Park Pass required)
Frontenac City Park Lake
700 N Cherokee St, Frontenac
Mineral Lake (MLWA #45)
KS-102 & NW 40th St, West Mineral
Quail Farm (MLWA #’s 5-6)
S 190th St & E 560th Ave, Pittsburg
Whitmore Pits (MLWA #’s 7-8)
S 180th St & E 540th Ave, Pittsburg
Golf
Countryside Golf
Sun-Tue 7a-8p; Wed-Sat 7a-9p
469 E 520th Ave, Pittsburg
Crestwood Hills
Everyday 8:30a-7p
205 E KS-47, Girard
Four Oaks
Everyday 8a-7:30p
910 Memorial Dr, Pittsburg
Playgrounds
Katherine’s Playground
at Schlanger Park, 725 E 4th St, Pittsburg
Lakeside Park
W Park St & S College St, Pittsburg
Memorial Park
407 N Military Ave, Mulberry
Paul B. Leffler Rotary Park
757 W 4th St, Pittsburg
Winston Park
300 W Magnolia St, Girard
Photo Ops
Champions Plaza Gorilla
1705 S Joplin St, Pittsburg
Bronze statue on east side of stadium
McCune City Park
499 7th St, McCune
Playground with grain bins & water tower in background
Rex the Sinclair DINO
325 E McKay, Frontenac
Iconic roadside attraction