Hays, Kansas KS Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Hays is a city in Ellis County, Kansas, near the intersection of Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 183. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 20,013. It is the county seat of Ellis County. Hays is home to Fort Hays State University and North Central Kansas Technical College. Hays Kansas is the largest city in Northwest Kansas at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and US Highway 183. This city, which has approximately 20,000 residents, was incorporated in 1885. Hays is a growing city with excellent opportunities.

Many of the interesting and historic places to visit are free or charge only a small admission fee. Be sure to visit our unique museums and tourist attractions to learn about our military past and Volga German heritage. Discover the scenic beauty and natural history of western Kansas with an outing to Frontier Park, the Hays F.E.E.T trails and the Sternberg Museum of Natural History.

Attractions:
Cedar Bluff State Park
Ellis Big Creek Lake
Rooks State Fising Lake
Smoky Hill River

Hays and Ellis County are a craft and antique lover's paradise. There are 30 or more unique "destination shopping" locations that include home décor specialty shops, craft stores, antique shops, boutiques, hobby & gift shops and our very own general store in downtown Hays. The downtown shopping center is known as the "Chestnut Street District" and offers a charming mix of retail stores, restaurants, service businesses, art galleries and a micro brewery.

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