The City of Denison, KS
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The city of Denison is located in the state of Kansas in Jackson County and has a population of 224 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Denison is Topeka, approximately 16 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Denison, including Harrah's Prairie Band Casino, Ray's Garage Grill, Ireland Pub, Judy's Cafe and Prairie Band of Potawatomi - Gift Shop. For a larger selection of Denison restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Denison Golf Courses, Museums, Zoos, Botanical Gardens and/or Arenas, including the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, Kansas State Capitol, Village Greens Golf Course, Topeka Zoo and Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Denison please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Denison:
- Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC)
- Topeka Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP)
Denison, Kansas Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Denison
In the month of December, Denison experiences an average high temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 20 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.37 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Denison with daytime temperatures averaging 85 degrees in the summer, and 40 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Denison to receive an average of 1.15 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.29 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 110 degrees in the summer and as low as -23 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Denison should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 65 degrees, and nighttime lows of 42.
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Denison, Kansas Attractions
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Allen Fieldhouse - University of Kansas - Lawrence, Allen Fieldhouse is an indoor arena at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. The arena, named in honor of Dr. Forrest C. "Phog" Allen, who coached the university's men's basketball team for 39 years, is one of college basketball's most historically significant and prestigious buildings. The actual playing surface is the James Naismith Court, honoring the inventor of basketball who established Kansas' basketball program and served as its first coach from 1898 to 1907.
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Alvamar Golf Club - Lawrence, The Alvamar Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Douglas County Kansas. Built in 1968, this Lawrence course designed by Bob Dunning is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 785-842-1907. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 1800 Crossgate Dr, Lawrence, KS 66047
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Alvamar Orchards - Lawrence, The Alvamar Orchards is a 9 hole public golf course in Douglas County Kansas. Built in 1979, this Lawrence course designed by Mel Anderson is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 785-843-7456. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 3000 W 15th St, Lawrence, KS 66049
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Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site - Topeka, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site was established in Topeka, Kansas, on October 26, 1992, by the United States Congress to commemorate the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision aimed at ending racial segregation in public schools. On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously declared that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal" and, as such, violated the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees all citizens "equal protection of the laws.
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Combat Air Museum - Topeka, The Combat Air Museum is a museum that is situated in Williamsport Township, Shawnee County, near Topeka, Kansas at Forbes Field airport. It is one of a handful of major aviation museums in the US located on an active air field. Forbes Field is a joint civil-military public airport located six miles south of the central business district of Topeka, a city in Shawnee County, Kansas. It is owned by the Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority.
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Constitution Hall State Historic Site - Lecompton, Lecompton Constitution Hall, which is also referred to as Constitution Hall, is a building in Lecompton, Kansas that played a role in the long-running Bleeding Kansas crisis.
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Eagle Bend Golf Course - Lawrence, The Eagle Bend Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Douglas County Kansas. Built in 1998, this Lawrence course designed by Jeff Brauer is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 785-748-0600. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 1250 E 902 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047
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Forbes Golf Course - Topeka, The Forbes Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Shawnee County Kansas. Built in 1962, this Topeka course designed by Bob E. Baldock is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 4 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 785-862-0114. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 700 SE Capehart Rd, Topeka, KS 66619
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Heartland Park Topeka - Topeka, Heartland Park Topeka is a multi-purpose motorsports facility located 5 miles south of Topeka, Kansas.
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Denison, Kansas Hotels
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Denison, Kansas Restaurants
This is a list of Denison Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including American Restaurants, Pizza Restaurants and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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