Attractions
1054 E 2nd St, Russell, KS, USA
Russell Memorial Golf Course
Russell Memorial Golf Course is found along the Post Rock Scenic Byway. Over the Smoky Hills of weathered bedrock, the Post Rock Scenic Byway winds through fields, pastures, and prairie. The landscape's unique beauty and challenges required pioneers to earn their space here. And the legacy of their creativity and resourcefulness lives on. Just look at the stone fence posts for which this route was named - as functional as the day they were erected. Today, that same innovative spirit has given rise to many independently minded artists, farmers, and ranchers in the region.
629 North Main Street, Russell, KS, USA
The Dream Theatre
Step into The Dream Theatre in Russell, Kansas, and experience movie magic in a stunning 1949 Art Deco masterpiece designed by the legendary Boller Brothers architectural firm. This 425-seat theater literally rose from the ashes after a devastating 1947 fire destroyed its predecessor, and when it faced closure in 2000, passionate community volunteers rallied to save it with the "Keep the Dream Alive" campaign. Today, this National Register of Historic Places treasure operates Friday through Sunday nights, staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers who take movie requests and create a warm, intimate cinema experience you simply can't find at modern multiplexes. Whether you're a film buff, history enthusiast, or simply seeking authentic small-town charm, the Dream Theatre offers a uniquely nostalgic way to enjoy the latest movies in a venue where every screening feels like a special community event.
Photo of theatre via Cinema Treasures.
Russell, Kansas, USA
Russell Fair
Get ready for the most electrifying week of summer at the Russell County Free Fair, where thundering Chuck Wagon Races kick up dust and excitement, classic beauties from the Highway 43 Antique Car Club gleam in the sunshine, and powerful tractors strain against the sled in heart-stopping Tractor Pull competitions! Add live music filling the air with toe-tapping rhythms, carnival rides that light up the night sky, and the irresistible aroma of fair food classics, and you've got pure summer magic packed into one unforgettable week. Whether you're cheering on the chuck wagon drivers as they race around the track, admiring vintage chrome and craftsmanship, or dancing under the stars to live bands, the Russell County Free Fair delivers non-stop thrills that create memories lasting long after the last ride shuts down
100 E Edward Ave, Russell, KS, USA
Oil Patch Museum
The Oil Patch Museum in Russell tells the story of how oil is found and refined and showcases historical artifacts pertaining to finding and drilling for oil. The air conditioned museum tells the story of the Lucky Seven members and the drilling of the Carrie Oswald #1 oil well. The first discovery well drilled in 1923 in Russell County opened petroleum drilling to 2/3rds of Kansas. Visitors can see exhibits on the drilling and production of oil as well as taking an outdoor tour of cable tool drilling rigs, rotary drilling rigs, pulling units, steam engines, and pump jacks used throughout history.