1. Fort Riley

This institution, which is now home to the 1st Infantry Division, was founded in 1855 as a frontier post and has a wealth of history to be discovered at museums, monuments, and other areas of interest.

2. Geary County Historical Society Museum

This free local history museum downtown is where you should start if you want to learn more about Junction City and the area.

3. U.S. Cavalry Museum

This fascinating museum that chronicles the history of the US Cavalry from the Revolutionary War through World War II should be a top priority on Fort Riley.

4. Milford State Park

A bit to the northwest of Junction City lies Kansas' largest artificial lake.

5. Milford Nature Center & Fish Hatchery

A nature centre where you may learn about Kansas' natural environments is located a little closer to Junction City, right adjacent to the dam.

6. C.L. Hoover Opera House

The C.L. Hoover Opera House (1882), a grand performing arts centre downtown, has served as Junction City's cultural focal point for more than 140 years.

7. Rathert Stadium

A excellent baseball facility with a grandstand that has a native limestone exterior is located to the northwest of Junction City and is simple to miss.

8. First Territorial Capitol of Kansa

The significance of this old Fort Riley structure cannot be overstated.

9. Riverwalk Trail

In Junction City, you can travel five miles while walking, jogging, or riding a bike alongside the Republican River.

10. Spring Valley Heritage Site

A short distance west of Junction City, the Geary County Historical Society looks after this interesting group of structures.

11. Geary Community Farmers’ Market

Geary County hosts a bustling farmers' market with a broad list of merchants in the Church of the Nazarene parking lot south of Junction City.

12. Konza Prairie Research Natural Area

A large area of native tallgrass prairie, similar to the kind that would have welcomed newcomers in the 19th century, may be found a short drive east of Junction City.

13. Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area

This 180-acre wildlife sanctuary, half of which is a picturesque lake, is only a short drive south along Highway 27.

14. Swimming Pool & Sprayground

The public pool complex in Junction City located in 5th Street Park, by Lincoln Elementary, less than a mile west of the city's centre.

15. Rolling Meadows Golf Course

This 18-hole course, which has been in operation for more than 40 years, received 412 stars from Golf Digest, ranking it among the top golfing locations in Kansas.