Beaver Brook Falls Wayside
"Pittsburg visitors often add the wayside to a day of exploring the Great North Woods. It is a convenient scenic stop on the drive south toward Colebrook."
A scenic roadside wayside featuring Beaver Brook Falls and picnic-friendly overlooks.
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
"Pittsburg visitors from southeast Kansas can reach the site for a meaningful Civil War history trip. The site provides a strong interpretive stop within a comfortable day-trip distance."
A historic battlefield site commemorating the first major land battle of the Civil War.
Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site
"Visitors from Pittsburg, Kansas, often cross into Missouri for cultural and historical day trips. This site provides a compact, educational stop that fits well into a broader regional itinerary."
A historic site preserving the legacy of a freedpeople’s school and African American education in Missouri.
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
"Pittsburg visitors can cross into Missouri for a convenient history-focused excursion and a look at a presidential birthplace."
The birthplace of President Harry S. Truman, preserved as a restored historic farmhouse in Lamar, Missouri.
Nansen Wayside Park
"Pittsburg travelers heading south can use the park as a convenient rest stop on a long drive. It provides an easy place to stretch, picnic, and enjoy river scenery before continuing."
A scenic roadside park on the Connecticut River with picnic areas and peaceful views.