Wilson

Wilson, the Czech Capital of Kansas, is located 2 minutes south of I-70 between Salina and Hays in the center of The Amazing 100 Miles. A drive down main street offers photographic opportunities of historic buildings including the limestone round jail, the preserved wooden water tower and a street filled with abandoned historic wooden and metal grain elevators from a past era.

The Czech Opera House & Museum is open by appointment and features Czech memorabilia and genealogy information. The grocery store features homemade meats and sausage. Simple Haven, a newly refurbished limestone bed and breakfast, Sportsmen's Lodge and Sincerely Yours, a hunters lodge and gift shop with a bakery and flower shop in the basement, and the newly restored limestone Midland Hotel and restaurant add to the charm of the town. Made From Scratch features homemade meals and pies.

Located 2 minutes north of Wilson at the south end of the Post Rock Scenic Byway is Kansas Originals Market & Gallery, the state's largest display of Kansas-made art, crafts and food, and the headquarters for The Amazing 100 Miles. 785-658-2602

The Czech Festival is the highlight event for the city of Wilson. Held on the last Saturday in July, there is fun for the whole family including a parade in the morning, Czech food throughout the town and events throughout the day.