Cowley Destinations

Chaplin Nature Center

From the Chaplin Nature Center website: Chaplin Nature Center is owned and operated by the Wichita Audubon Society. The trails are open AT NO CHARGE to the public from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week.

The Visitor's Center has new educational exhibits, just opened in May, 2008. They feature changeable modules, so you can learn and enjoy new things with each visit!

Cherokee Strip Museum

Cherokee StripLocated on 31639 U.S. 77 south of Arkansas City, the Cherokee Strip Museum showcases the Land Rush in 1893. For more information, visit arkcity.org

Cowley County Historical Museum

Located at 1011 Mansfield Street  Winfield, KS 67156.

Cowley State Fishing Lake

Cowley State Fishing Lake attracts wildlife from the surrounding tallgrass prairie. Upland sandpipers, common nighthawks, and eastern meadowlarks are common throughout the summer.

The trees surrounding the lake attract migrating songbirds as well as a few nesters, including northern orioles, kingbirds, robins, and mourning doves.

Visit naturalkansas.org for more information.

Cowley Lake Waterfall

Cowley Lake WaterfallLearn more about the Cowley Lake waterfall here.

Henry's Candy Co.

Oh HenryThe little candy factory made famous by some big flavors. Stop by the shop in Dexter and grab some candy! Located at 21172 K15 Hwy in Dexter, KS 67038.

Stone Bridges

Cowley BridgeExplore the rich history of Cowley County's famous stone bridges.

Winfield City Lake

Winfield City LakeVisit the city of Winfield's website for more information.

Windswept Winery

Windswept WineryWindswept Winery's Goal is to create a boutique, artisan crafted wine, in a delightful style that would appeal to the novice and to more experienced connosueir alike.

Visit windsweptwinery.com for more information.