Fort Riley, KS - Nearby Cities

Manhattan, KS
Manhattan is a college town located about 11 miles from the Fort Riley military installation. The economy of the town is funded primarily by governmentally-funded entities. The nearby base brings in lots of retail business. Manhattan is home to Kansas State University and is host to their many sporting events, performing arts, and lecture series. It also hosts the Country Stampede Music Festival which is the largest music festival in Kansas.

Homes for sale in the area start at $179,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for sale are also available for a monthly starting rate of $409 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging. Such accommodations include the Fairfield Inn and the Clarion Hotel with nightly rates of $109. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, free high-speed internet, and on-site fitness centers.

Attractions in the Manhattan area include the Sunset Zoo which is a smaller zoo with many exotic bird exhibits, as well as monkeys, wallabies, and peacocks. The zoo offers fun for the whole family with quiet walking paths and well-kept animal exhibits. Tuttle Creek Lake is a great place to camp or fish and offers beach access. Walking trails and wildlife sightings are available in the Konza Prairie Research Natural Area as well.

Ogden, KS
Ogden is a small community of 1,762 people located about 2 miles from the Fort Riley military installation. The town offers military personnel an idyll location to live close to where they work. Many military choose to settle in the area due to its close proximity. The laid-back atmosphere and lower population make the town a private getaway for residents and visitors alike.

Homes for sale in the area start at $154,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent start at a monthly rate of $500 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging. Such accommodations include the Clarion Hotel and the Holiday Express with nightly rates of $102. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, free high-speed internet, and on-site fitness centers.

Attractions in the Ogden area include the Abilene and Smokey Valley Railroad which offers train rides from May through October. The Sunset Zoological Park offers families many animal exhibits as well as movies, shows at sunset, and fun-filled kid events such as the Manhattan Fire Department's Soak-a-Rama Day. Ogden also offers a gun range for those wanting to improve their marksmanship skills.

Junction City, KS
Junction City is a town of just over 18,000 people in Geary County, Kansas. Its proximity to Fort Riley makes it a popular town for military personnel and their families who are looking to relocate to the area. Only 8 miles from the base, Junction City has experienced great growth from the recent return of the 1st Infantry Division to Fort Riley. Many housing units are currently under construction within numerous subdivisions.

Homes for sale in the area start at $119,000 for a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent start at a monthly rate of $495 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging. Such accommodations include the Holiday Inn Express and the Ramada Limited with nightly rates of $69 and up. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, free high-speed internet, and on-site swimming pools.

Attractions in the area include Milford Lake which offers camping and fishing opportunities in a tranquil setting. The Kansas Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a detailed journey into the history of the War and the brave military personnel that fought there. The Civil War Memorial Arch and Freedom Park are two other tourist attractions that are a must-see.

Abilene, KS
Abilene was once known as one of the wildest towns in the west. It had the largest stockyards west of Kansas City, and the Chisholm Trail ended at the outskirts of the town. It was also once home to Dwight D. Eisenhower when his family moved there in 1892. He grew up in Abilene, and his Presidential Library and Museum are located nearby. Located just 34 miles from the Fort Riley military installation, Abilene serves as an historical community for those looking to settle in the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $104,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent start at a monthly rate of $575 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging. Such accommodations include the Victorian Inn and the Diamond Motel with nightly rates of $79 and up. Amenities include complimentary refreshments, free high-speed internet, and a VCR in each room.

Abilene had many activities available for visitors. They include the Lebold Mansion which is a restored mansion that offers daily tours and a peek into the history of Abilene. Old Abilene Town is a town of full of replicas of old-time buildings from the 1800s. Museums in town are the Antique Doll Museum and the Fashion Museum, both offering unique exhibits not seen anywhere else. The Hall of Generals is a wax museum highlighting famous figures out of military history.

Enterprise, KS
Enterprise is a small community in Kansas with a population of 800 people. Located about 31 miles from the Fort Riley military base, the town offers a tranquil setting for those military personnel looking to settle in the area but still be close to where they work. The proximity to the larger towns such as Abilene give residents the option of living quietly nearby and still having access to the entertainment venues that the city offers.

Homes for sale in the area start at $88,000 for a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent start at a monthly rate of $495 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging. Such accommodations include the Diamond Hotel and the Victorian Inn with nightly rates of $79 and up. Amenities include complimentary refreshments, free high-speed internet, and on-site swimming pools.

Entertainment opportunities near Enterprise include the Chisholm Trail Golf Course and the Greenacres Bowl. Whatever your sport, lessons and equipment rental are available. The Heritage Center is in nearby Abilene and offers actual buildings from around the country and museum exhibits showing life during the American pioneer movement. Early telephone systems are also on display along with insulators, switchboards, and pay stations. Located in two indoor museums, the history of the region is proudly displayed.

Grandview Plaza, KS
Grandview Plaza is a town of 1,100 people that started with two military barracks and a campground. It is close to the Fort Riley military installation and is still a prime location for those wishing to live near the base. Grandview Plaza is unique in that it keeps its community protected with a number of ordinances. One such ordinance prohibits owners from bringing a pit bull breed into the town.

Homes for sale in the area start at $110,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent start at a monthly rate of $409 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging. Such accommodations include the Ramada Limited and Best Western with nightly rates of $69 and up. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, free high-speed internet, and on-site swimming pools.

One of the town's most famed attractions is Wetzel's Cabin. The cabin was built in 1857 as a church located creek side. Restoration was done in 1955 and moved to a more convenient location where daily tours of the facility are held from 1-4 in the afternoons. Grandview Plaza is just a short drive from Abilene which offers many shopping, dining, and entertainment venues as well as displaying replicas of old-time buildings that stood in the 1800s.